The AOP, in association with the FMO, are delighted to be returning to Optrafair in 2009 with an exciting new programme of education. The main attraction will be the ‘OTLive Arena’, a purpose built lecture theatre within the main exhibition hall. The arena will feature well-known speakers from the optical industry in the UK and USA. Headline sponsors are confirmed as Transitions, Grafton and Topcon with support sponsorship from Keeler, Zeiss and Optos.
In addition, and for the first time ever, up to six free CET points will be available to all optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians who attend Optrafair. Three poster trails situated throughout the exhibition hall have been co-sponsored by the FMO and AOP and are open to all Optrafair visitors.
Education partners, SECO International, continue to support OTLive bringing with them experience of organising the world-renowned annual CE congress in Atlanta, Georgia (USA), attended by over 7500 delegates. The programme logistics this year have been organised in conjunction with Replay Learning.
The OTLive Arena will host a choice of morning and afternoon sessions, outlined below, on Saturday 4 April and Sunday 5 April and a pre-registration optometrists’ final assessment preparation course on Monday 6 April. GOC and COPE points applied for (minimum 3 points per session).
Speakers:
10.00 Brian Tompkins - Widefield and Peripheral Retinal Imaging
11.00 Declan Flanagan, Cliff Williams and Simon Wardle - OCT Hits the High Street
12.00 David Shannon - Are You Seeing the Big Picture?
Improve your clinical skills with a session that includes discussion and live demonstration of Headband Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy, OCT, retinal imaging and other clinical diagnostic techniques.
Speakers:
14.00 Larry Alexander - The Clinical Applications of 3D OCT
16.00 Bill Harvey - Intra-Ocular Pressure
Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) can be used to image the retina, optic disc and cornea. It represents a huge leap forward in diagnosis and management of a range of ocular conditions. This session, including presentations by optometrist Larry Alexander OD will look at the various application of OCT in Glaucoma, ARMD and other retinal conditions.
Speakers:
10.00 Richard Petrie - Making OCT work in Practice
10.30 Nick Rumney - New Technology - Are Optical Slices the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
11.00 Ian Murray - Mpod and RPE Screening
11.30 Phil Lewis-Williams - Role of Supplements for RPE
12.00 Harry de Vries - New OCT Technology
12.30 Ben Turley - How and What to Use for Quick Diagnosis
In this session, well known practitioners from the UK will investigate how modern technology can be used in optometric practice to provide enhanced patient care and boost business income. The session will cover use of the MPOD and nutritional supplements to manage macular pigment. A live demonstration of a Fundus Camera based 3D-OCT will be accompanied by presentations from UK optometrists on why they should choose 3D-OCT for their practice and the patient-care and business benefits it brings.
Speakers:
14.00 Martin Russ - Communicating Lens Options During the Dispensing Process
15.00 Elaine Grisdale - The Solutions to Glare and Effective UV Protection
16.00 Peter Charlesworth - The Ocular Effect of UV Light
Patients are well aware of the effect of sun exposure on their skin, but how many of them know about the effects of UV exposure on the eye. Indeed do we as practitioners understand the consequences of prolonged exposure to UV radiation or how best to protect our patients against it? Presentations by Elaine Grisdale, Martin Russ and other leading UK speakers will cover all aspects of UV from the ocular effects to effective protection, The session will also look at how the UV and Eye Health message can help your practice beat the recession.
10.00 - 13.00 Anna Kwartz and Steve Parrish - Final Assessment Preparation
Get yourself exam fit with this three-hour intensive training session provided by Innovative Optical Training. All aspects of the final assessment will be covered. Common reasons for failure will be examined and tips will be given on what to do and what not to say.
Saturday and Sunday sessions are FREE of charge and include all handouts, refreshments and lunch. The pre-registration session on Monday morning costs £39 including VAT.
Places can be booked online by clicking on the 'BOOK HERE' icon to the left of this page.
If you have any queries or to book a place, please contact Tracy Symons on 020 7787 1119 or email tracysymons@aop.org.uk
Dates: 4th, 5th & 6th April 2009
Location: OTLive Arena, NEC Birmingham
