Dallas, Texas
March 13-15, 2009

           2009 SWCO Doctor’s Program

FRIDAY MORNING - March 13^th

7:15 – 8:00 Registration & "Y’all come to the SWCO Coffee Round-up"

8:00 – 10:00
101 Rapid Fire Presentations: Our Scariest Cases Part I COPE # XXXXX-PD

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Panel members will present "Rapid Fire" lectures lasting 25 minutes each regarding their scariest case with treatment and outcomes. Each case is designed to make the attendee think about possible solutions to unusual problems.
Gary Oliver, O.D. –
Christine Sindt, O.D., FAAO –
Jeff Austin, O.D., FAAO –
Maynard Pohl, O.D. –

10:00 – 10:30  Coffee Break

10:30 – 12:30
102  "Shootout at the Hoya Corral"-  SCO students defend their 2008 Shootout title against NSUOCO & UHCO students. COPE # 21280-PD
Panel members will present questions of different topics to optometry students. After the correct answer is given, the panel member will present a brief lecture regarding the topic and the rationale for the correct answer.  
Gary Oliver, O.D. - Christine Sindt, O.D., FAAO – Jeff Austin, O.D.,  Maynard Pohl, O.D.

12:30 – 2:00
SWCO Luncheon and Hoya Shootout Trophy Presentation
Join your colleagues for lunch with our special guest Tom Sullivan, author of "Adventures in Darkness".

Tom Sullivan, known to many as an actor, singer, entertainer, author, and producer, lives and works by “Sullivan’s Rules.”  One of Sullivan’s first rules is that “Any negative can be turned into positive.” Born prematurely in 1947, Tom was given too much oxygen while in an incubator.
Tom has overcome the handicap of blindness to become an inspirational, sought after motivational speakers.

Sponsored by Allergan

2:00 – 4:00
103 Rapid Fire Presentations: Our Scariest Cases - Part II COPE # XXXXX-PD
Panel members will present "Rapid Fire" lectures lasting 25 minutes each regarding their scariest case with treatment and outcomes. Each case is designed to make the attendee think about possible solutions to unusual problems. 
Gary Oliver, O.D. –
Christine Sindt, O.D., FAAO –
Jeff Austin, O.D., FAAO –
Maynard Pohl, O.D. –

SATURDAY MORNING - March 14^th

6:30 – 8:00
200 Breakfast and 1 hour of CE Lecture

8:00 – 10:00
201 My Top Ten Drugs for Clinical Practice COPE # 16941-AS
This lecture presents the speaker’s top ten favorite drugs for treating ocular disease in clinical practice. A grand rounds lecture format utilizes a series of clinical cases that highlight the appropriate use of each pharmaceutical agent. Prescribing protocols and clinical pearls for each pharmaceutical agent are discussed throughout the presentation.
Ocular Disease Management - Final Exam COPE # 15749-SD
This course teaches strategies for recognizing rare or unusual cases as they present themselves in the diagnostic chair.
Gary Oliver, O.D.
                
202 Treating Corneal Infections from Start to Finish COPE # 20245-AS
In order to treat corneal infections effectively, there must be a comprehensive differential diagnosis and treatment plan. There are numerous challenges to reaching the therapeutic goal. This course covers corneal infections from start to finish.
Christine Sindt, O.D., FAAO                

203 What's Up Doc? - Ophthalmic Diagnoses You Don't Want to Miss
COPE # 17961-SD
This course will cover various ocular conditions that if not diagnosed and managed correctly have the potential to lead to significant vision loss or death.
Jeff Austin, O.D.

204 Anterior Segment Interactive COPE # 18259-AS
Practical discussion of a variety of interesting yet not-so-uncommon disorders from lid to lens is featured. Subjective and objective information is presented followed by audience interaction to determine the assessment and appropriate management plan for each patient.
Maynard Pohl, O.D.

10:00 – 10:30  Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:30
205 Unusual Cases with Down-to-Earth Lessons COPE # 23582-SD
A variety of interesting cases are presented in which the clinician must provide a comprehensive evaluation and careful analysis to determine the definitive diagnosis and ultimately the best course of management.
Gary Oliver, O.D.

206 What is Epitheliopathy? The Differential Diagnosis of Corneal Staining
COPE # 21540-AS
Patients present daily with punctate erosions to the corneal surface. Differential diagnosis can range from benign to severe disease and timely diagnosis affects treatment prognosis. This course reviews "look alike" conditions, diagnosis skills, and treatment options.
Christine Sindt, O.D. & William Townsend, O.D.

207 Ocular Inflammatory Disease – COPE # 17960-AS
This course will cover the various aspects of external, anterior, and posterior segment inflammation. Diagnosis and treatment plans will be discussed. New modes of treatment will be presented.                     
Jeff Austin, O.D.                       

208 Putting Profit Back into Frames and Lenses COPE # 12681-AM
In recent years there have been many pressures and changes, that have made the business aspect of frame and lens sale more and more difficult in the very competitive optical goods market. Through the expertise of industry leaders, this innovative presentation will consider the most effective strategies to improve the profitability of the optical dispensary for both frames and lenses. Techniques of direct marketing, brand awareness, and lifestyle dispensing will be reviewed.
Dave Ziegler, O.D.

3:00 – 5:00
209 Can We Do Better in AMD? COPE # 19696-PS
John McGreal, O.D.
This course will review the state of the art in macular degeneration diagnosis and management. New technologies allow for earlier detection of pre-CNV and improve visual outcomes as a result of timely interventions. Preferential hyperacuity perimetry identifies defects which indicate progression of dry AMD to the wet form of the disease. New and emerging supplemental, medical and surgical modalities offer tremendous opportunities for the patient and practitioner.

210 Enhancing Optometric Practice through Anterior Segment Photography COPE # XXXXX-XX

Jeff Miller, O.D & Pat Harris, PhD,                      

211 Creating a Culture of Excellence COPE # 21393-PM
Companies who have achieved excellence are different than their competition by having a defined purpose and effective methods that allow them to accomplish their goals. This class will share perspectives on leadership, how your core principles are reflected in your vision statement, and how to create a great staff.
Dave Ziegler, O.D.           

212 Specialty Contact Lenses in Today's Practice COPE # 19431-CL
Will discuss the application of contact lenses for the treatment of pediatric, aphakia, aniridia, strabisumus, and systemic disease with ocular manifestations. Case reports will be presented.
Christine Sindt, O.D., FAAO

5:00 – 6:00
213 New Ideas in Glaucoma Management COPE # 19060-GL
This course will help doctors better understand the latest concepts affecting the diagnostic & therapeutic management of the glaucoma patient. New technologies continue to emerge which bring us earlier diagnostic capability and improved pharmaceutical agents allow for more long term success in therapy.
John McGreal, O.D.

214 Your Diet, Your Eyes and Your Life Expectancy COPE # 23065-SD
Optometrists are in a position as primary care providers to become an important source for not only visual longevity but also general health and life expectancy. This course presents current established links between nutrition and ocular health. Emphasis will be on pearls practitioners can recommend to patients that will not only enhance their vision but also improve their overall health.
Jeff Miller, O.D.                    

215 Billing for Medical Contact Lenses COPE # 22391-PM
Billing for contact lenses can be complicated and often doctors are underpaid for their work. Unfortunately in this managed-care, internet world, many doctors are giving up on fitting contact lenses for more “profitable” areas of care. However, with the right strategies, doctors can continue the work they love. This course will review billing strategies and help doctors take the money on the table.
Christine Sindt, O.D., FAAO

Sunday Morning - March 15^th

6:30 – 8:00 am

8:00 – 10:00
301 Medicare Coding & Billing - Part I COPE # 21858-PM
Review the latest CMS changes in E/M coding, eye coding, fee schedules, documentation and compliance. Learn how to properly charge for services, evaluate fee schedule, document the medical record and reduce audit risk
                                                 (Combined Docs & Paras)
John McGreal, O.D., FAAO

302 New Insights in the Fundamental Aspects of Glaucoma COPE # 21110-GL
This course presents the current view of our comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology in glaucoma. It provides the clinician with the most up to date thoughts with respect to the fundamental aspects of glaucoma and how they can be applied in clinical practice.
Jeff Miller, O.D.     

 10:00 – 10:30  Coffee Break

10:30 – 12:30
303 Medicare Coding & Billing - Part II COPE # 21859-PM
Review the latest CMS changes in E/M coding, eye coding, fee schedules, documentation and compliance. Learn how to properly charge for services, evaluate fee schedule, document the medical record and reduce audit risk
                                                 (Combined Docs & Paras)
John McGreal, O.D., FAAO

304 Clinical Pearls in the Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Disease
COPE # 21140-SD
This course is designed to provide clinical pearls pertaining to ocular disease diagnosis and management. The presentation covers pearls that can be used in a practical sense for diagnosis, management, and patient education. Topics will be covered academically and in case presentation format.
Jeff Miller, O.D.