OTCE PRESENTS
34th Annual
Ocular Therapeutics In Cancun
20 Hours of COPE Approved
Continuing Education
Covering the Latest Developments in Ocular Therapeutics
FEATURING
Drs. Tony Litwak and Jim Thimons
Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Eric Conley
ALL INCLUSIVE
Fiesta Americana Condesa Resort
Cancun, Mexico
March 6-10, 2024
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COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Receive the latest and most comprehensive update in diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Learn about the latest pharmaceutical agents, as well as the latest technologies in the management of ocular disease. Presented by optometry’s most popular lecturers, this therapeutics series will be informative, interactive and entertaining.
MEETING PLACE:
The 34th Annual Ocular Therapeutics will be held at the Fiesta AmericanaCondesa. This 5-star hotel is ideally located right
on the turquoise blue Caribbean Ocean and boosts the largest free-form swimming pool in Cancun.
Special ALL INCLUSIVE rates have been arranged from Saturday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 13.
All Inclusive Rates for Run of the House Rooms are as follows:
Single Occupancy - $353 per person per night
Double Occupancy - $202 per person per night
Triple Occupancy - $151 per person per night
These rates include the following:
*Room Accommodations
*All taxes and service charges
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at all the restaurants
*International Bar at the restaurants and bars
*Pool Snacks and International Bar in pool area
*Minibar in room includes: bottled water, soft drinks, domestic beer, coffee refreshed daily
*24 hour room service
*Free Wireless internet
*Access to Fitness Center
*Kids Fiesta Club
*Teens Fiesta Club
*Entertainment and family activities
Please note that if you attend the meeting you must be registered in the hotel or pay a $110 day pass which will entitled you to the meals and international bar services for each day.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Hotel reservations can be made by sending an e-mail to the Fiesta Americana Condesa's reservation system at rinternet@posadas.com. Indicate you are with the "Ocular Therapeutics 2024" group with Group Code G1OGA3@FCC, the number of persons in your party, your arrival and departure dates and the type of beds you require (king or 2 queen). You will receive a confirmation with information to provide your credit card, which will generate a token number that you will email back to secure your reservation. Your credit card will not be charged until your check out at the end of your stay.
Or call 1-800-343-7821
Please indicate you are with the "Ocular Therapeutics 2024" group and refer to Group Code G1OGA3@FCC
REGISTER EARLY! - Our hotel block is limited and has always sold out because of the popularity of Cancun in March.
If you have any difficulties securing your hotel reservations, email info@otce.net for assistance.
Speakers
Tony Litwak, OD
Tony Litwak, OD graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and completed his residency at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. He is program director of Ocular Therapeutics and past residency and student 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, SUNY College of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry and UAB College of Optometry.
Cancun Lecture Schedule
Wednesday, March 6
6-8pm Lecture
8-10pm Opening Dinner Reception
Thursday, March 7
8am-1pm Lecture
Friday, March 8
6-10pm Lecture
Saturday, March 9
8am-1pm Lecture
Sunday, March 10
8am-12pm Lecture
Registration Fees:
• Early Registration (before Dec 31st) $550
• Regular Registration (after Jan. 1) $650
• 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
808 Howes Point Place
Wilmington, NC 28405
Doctor's Registration includes:
• 20 Hours of COPE Approved CE
• Lecture outlines will be e-mailed to each registered doctor prior to the meeting
• Welcome Mayan Theme Dinner on Wednesday evening
• 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
AIR TRAVEL
Check with your travel agent or online travel web sites such as Kayak, Travelocity or Expedia for air travel to Cancun. Early airline reservations are strongly advised, especially for weekend travel. Passports now required for entry into Mexico
Jim Thimons, OD
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 clinical authority on anterior segment disease and refractive surgery. He is a founding member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and National Glaucoma Society. Dr. Thimons has received numerous professional awards, authored over 50 publications and conducted eight clinical research projects. He is the clinical professor at The New England College of Optometry and has been voted one of optometry’s 10 most influential people.
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, Fishing, luxury shopping plazas, open air flea markets and world class dining and shopping. A courtesy travel booth will be set up outside the lecture room.
Eric Conley, OD, MJ
Eric Conley, OD is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and completed his residency in ocular disease at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Following residency, he served as the Director of Continuing Education and Assistant Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Conley received a Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) degree in Health Law from Loyola University School of Law in Chicago. He was the Chief of Ocular Disease at the Worcester Eye and Vision Center and Assistant Professor of Optometry at MCPHS University and served as the Clinical Director of TLC Laser Vision in Fairfield CT and an Associate at the Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut. Dr. Conley was recently an associate at Berke Eye Care, a specialized Glaucoma Surgical practice managing complex and advanced glaucoma patients as well as those with severe ocular disease. Dr. Conley is the founder of Lavage Dry Eye Center and has recently partnered with South Shore Eye Care (Long Island, NY).
