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COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Receive the latest and most comprehensive update on ocular therapeutics.
Learn about the latest pharmaceutical agents, as well as the latest
technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Presented
by three of optometry’s most popular lecturers, this therapeutics
series will be informative, interactive and entertaining.
 Tony
Litwak, OD graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
and completed his residency at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.
He is currently the residency director of the Maryland Health Care
System Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Litwak brings years of
clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
He is author of “The Glaucoma Handbook” and a founding
member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society
and National Glaucoma
Society. Dr. Litwak is clinical
professor at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, New England College
of Optometry, and SUNY College of Optometry.
 Jim
Thimons, OD
is an Ohio State University graduate and completed his residency
at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
He is currently the Center
Director for Ophthalmic
Consultants of Connecticut
and has been one of
optometry’s most popular
lecturers. He is a founding
member of the Optometric
Glaucoma Society and
National Glaucoma Society. He is currently the center
director of TLC Connecticut has been one of optometry’s most
popular lecturers. He is a clinical authority on anterior segment
disease and refractive surgery.
Dr. Thimons has received numerous professional awards, authored
over 50 publications and conducted eight clinical research projects.
He is clinical professor at The New England College of Optometry
and has been voted one of optometry’s 10 most influential people.
 John
Spalding, OD
Dr. John M. Spalding earned
his undergraduate degree in
from the University of
Maryland Baltimore County.
He graduated from Nova
Southeastern University’s
College of Optometry in 1997
and subsequently completed a
one year hospital based
residency at the VA Medical
Center in Baltimore,
Maryland. Since the summer
of 1998, Dr. Spalding has
been a member of the
professional staff at the VA
Medical Center in Orlando,
Florida. He is currently the
Optometry Residency and
Student Program Coordinator
at the VA for Nova
Southeastern University
College of Optometry.
Dr. Spalding is a Fellow of
the American Academy of
Optometry and also a member
of the Optometric Glaucoma
Society. In 2005 Dr.
Spalding completed the
Advanced Competency in
Medical Optometry
examination given by the
National Board of Examiners
in Optometry. He has served
as a peer reviewer for
several optometric journals
and has authored or
co-authored papers for both
peer reviewed journals and
trade magazines. Dr.
Spalding has lectured at
continuing education
meetings both nationally and
internationally on various
eye disease related topics.
As always, our faculty members are accomplished
clinicians and energetic lecturers who will inform, challenge and
entertain you.
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OTCE
PRESENTS
22th Annual
Ocular Therapeutics In
Cancun 2011
20 Hours of COPE Approved
Continuing Education
Covering the Latest Developments in Ocular Therapeutics
FEATURING
Drs. Tony Litwak and Jim Thimons
Special Guest Dr. John
Spalding
Fiesta Americana Condesa Resort
Cancun, Mexico
March 9-13, 2011
Cancun Lecture Schedule
Wednesday, March
9
6-8pm Lecture
Thursday, March
10
8am-1pm Lecture
Friday, March
11
6-10pm Lecture
Saturday, March
12
8am-1pm Lecture
Sunday, March
13
8am-12pm Lecture
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Meeting Place:
The
22nd Annual Ocular Therapeutics will be held at the Fiesta Americana Condesa. This
5-star hotel is ideally located right
on the turquoise blue Caribbean Ocean and boosts the largest free-form
swimming pool in Cancun. Accommodations include luxurious double
rooms with ocean views, satellite television, health club, lighted
indoor tennis courts, and exquisite dining in the four hotel restaurants.
Sight seeing tours
and activities can be arranged at
our hospitality desk outside the lecture hall.
Special hotel rates of
$205 ocean view (plus
government tax) have been
arranged from Saturday, Mar
5 through Wednesday, March
16. These rates are 30-50%
off the hotel’s standard
rate and are guaranteed if
the room reservation are
made by January 19, 2011.
Reservations are made
directly through the hotel.
Call 1-800-FIESTA-1
Please indicate you are with the "Ocular Therapeutics"
group. REGISTER EARLY! - Our hotel block is limited and has
always sold out because of the popularity of Cancun in March.
TRAVEL:
American Airlines is the official airline for Ocular Therapeutics
in Cancun. Special zones and group airfares have been arranged with
American Airlines and are available by calling American Airlines
at 1-800-433-1790
or on the web at
www.aa.com. Please refer to
the Promotional Code 3231AT. Early airline
reservations are strongly advised, especially for
weekend travel. Passports now required for entry into Mexico. See
Travel International Guidelines.
GROUP ACTIVITIES:
Group activities include touring the ancient Mayan Ruins of Chichen
Itza and Tulum, Isla Mujeres – The island of Women (catamaran
cruise with lunch, snorkeling and shopping), Bullfights, Cozumel
Tour (scuba diving), Jungle Tours (wave runner and snorkeling),
Xcaret (Mexican Theme Park, swim with dolphins and underground rivers),
Horse Back Riding, Golfing, luxury shopping plazas, open air flea
markets and world class dining and shopping.
REGISTER IN 3 EASY STEPS:
1.
Click
HERE to register online
Registration Fees:
• Early Registration
(before Dec 31st, 2010) $495
• Regular Registration
(after Jan. 1, 2011) $595
• Assistant Registration* $250
*Staff members and spouses who wish to attend the CE courses may
register for $250.
To Register by Mail:
Please make checks payable in US funds drawn from a US bank to “Ocular
Therapeutics” and send with registration form to:
Ocular Therapeutics
PO Box 1158
Sparks, MD 21152
Doctor's Registration includes:
• 20 Hours of COPE Approved CE
• Detailed course outline binder
• Coffee breaks
• Welcome cocktail reception
• Guest included (welcome
reception)
Upon receipt of completed registration, a confirmation letter
will be sent. A $100 processing fee is nonrefundable but may be
applied to a future conference if cancelled 60 days prior to meeting.
No refunds within 60 days of meeting.
2. Call Fiesta Americana Condesa for Hotel
Reservations at 1-800-FIESTA-1. Please indicate you are with the
"Ocular Therapeutics" group. Register EARLY to ensure
space in this beautiful resort.
3.
Call American Airlines for
special discounted airfares
at 1-800-433 1790 or visit
their web site www.aa.com.
Please refer to the
Promotional Code 3231AT.
Early airline
reservations are strongly
advised, especially for
weekend travel.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Call 410-472-4240
Or E-Mail: info@otce.net
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