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NAO LIVE CE Saturday

Six hours of CE! | December 18, 2021

NAO and SECO present six hours of FREE ABO education for Opticians and CL Technicians, supported by VSP.

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ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE

Start TimeEnd Time
1185395710/9/202110:00 AM6:00 PMNAO Live Webinar - Saturday, October 9, 2021
2184191910/9/202110:15 AM10:45 AMVSP Premier with Academy 360 Julie Fisher**Not for CE Credit
3184192310/9/202110:50 AM12:30 PMThe Fight Against MyopiaBuddy RussellThe first reports of myopia control date back to the 1950’s. Since that time, research and changes in contact lens technology have once again shown that there are ways to control myopia and axial elongation. This course will review the latest findings related to the topic specific to children. 2 hours NCLE-3-Level 3 CT21R068-1 2 hours North Carolina – Contact Lens CEC (E-Seminar) 2 Hours Nevada
4184192110/9/202112:45 PM1:15 PMMaximizing with Marchon and AltairDavid Andrews**Not for CE Credit
5184192410/9/20211:15 PM3:00 PMThe DNA of Ophthalmic LensesJackie O'KeefeOphthalmic lenses possess unique properties like specific gravity, tensile strength, safety, ABBE Value, thickness, pitch and motion just to name a few. And each ophthalmic lens material has its own attributes too like low price points, great drilling material, thinness, amazing clarity and optics, lightweight and cosmetic appeal. This course drills deeply and explores the unique properties of plus, minus, cylinder, multifocal, progressive, prism and a plethora of material choices offered today. Come and join us as we explore the DNA of ophthalmic lenses. 2 hours ABO-Level 2 ST21R211-2 2 Hours North Carolina – Spectacle CEC (E-Seminar) 2 Hours Nevada
6184192510/9/20213:15 PM5:00 PMAnatomy and Physiology for OpticiansPhernell WalkerThe human eye is an amazing, complex system. This course takes you on a journey exploring each structure in detail. Topics include both intraocular and adnexa anatomical features such as, the structures and function of the palpebral fissures, canthi, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea (five layers and function of each), iris, pupil, limbus, glands and much more. The process of seeing including binocular, color vision and stereopsis vision will be discussed. 2 hours ABO-Level 2 ST21R199-2 2 hours NCLE-Level 2 CT21R067-2 2 Hours North Carolina – Contact Lens AND Spectacle CEC (E-Seminar) 2 Hours Nevada
7185403111/9/20215:30 PM9:30 PMNAO Live Webinar - Tuesday, November 9, 2021
8190042511/9/20215:35 PM5:55 PMZoom Lobby Open for Log In
9187271011/9/20215:55 PM6:00 PMWelcome Message from Russ Tolar - NAO PresidentRuss TolarRuss Tolar, ABOC**Not for CE Credit
10190042611/9/20216:00 PM6:00 PMAnnouncements and Introductions Walter MayoWalter Mayo, OD
11185403611/9/20216:00 PM6:50 PMCompensated Powers (and Other Ophthalmic Conundrums)Pete HanlinPete Hanlin, LDO, ABOMThis course explains the concepts of compensated power, chromatic aberration, anti-reflection, and industry standards- with a focus on clearing up common misconceptions. 1 hour ABO Ophthalmic Level 2, #ST18N205-2 **Per ABO approval, course approvals also apply for GA, NV, NY **NOT approved for NC
12190042811/9/20216:50 PM6:50 PMReminder AnnouncementWalter MayoWalter Mayo, OD
13185403711/9/20216:50 PM7:20 PMSponsor Symposia - Be your Patients' HERO: Give them vision without limits with Varilux LensesBrooke CarrascoBrooke K. Carrasco, ABOC, NCLEC; Frank Pigneri, ABO-ACGive them vision without limits with Varilux lenses. **NOT for CE Credit
14190043111/9/20217:20 PM7:30 PMBreak
15184194111/9/20217:30 PM8:20 PMMyopiaRyan ParkerRyan Lee Parker, ODThis course explains trends and treatment options related to the progression of myopia. 1 hour ABO Ophthalmic Level 2, #ST19N129-2 **Per ABO approval, course approvals also apply for GA, NC NV, NY 1 hour NC - Spectacle CEC E-Seminar
16190043311/9/20218:20 PM8:20 PMReminder AnnouncementWalter MayoWalter Mayo, OD
17185403811/9/20218:20 PM9:10 PMWelcoming Patients to PresbyopiaPete HanlinPete Hanlin, LDO, ABOMThe average age for a progressive lens wearer is around early-to-mid 50’s. However, patients tend to experience presbyopia in their early 40’s. In this training you’ll learn how to approach newly presbyopic patients, navigate their misconceptions and guide them towards the best visual solution, progressive lenses. 1 hour ABO Ophthalmic Level 1, #ST21N063-1 **Per ABO approval, courses approvals also apply for GA, NC, NV, NY 1 hour NC - Spectacle CEC E-Seminar
18190043611/9/20219:10 PM9:30 PMClosing Remarks - Evaluation ReminderWalter MayoWalter Mayo, OD
19190045312/18/20219:00 AM10:00 AMZoom Lobby Open for Log In
20190045512/18/202110:00 AM10:05 AMWelcome Message - NAO PresidentRuss TolarRuss Tolar, ABOC
21190045612/18/202110:05 AM10:15 AMAnnouncements and IntroductionsWalter MayoWalter Mayo, OD
22184193012/18/202110:15 AM10:45 AMSponsor Symposia - All Eyes on You: Top 3 Ways to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level in 2022Danae LefrancDanae Lefranc, MBA; Jennifer Ohlson**Not for CE Credit
23190045712/18/202110:45 AM10:50 AMReminder AnnouncementsWalter MayoWalter Mayo, OD
24184193112/18/202110:50 AM12:30 PMOptician’s Guide for Visual ImpairmentWilliam UnderwoodWilliam Underwood, PhDThis course will provide an understanding of visual impairment and methods used to measure its severity. A description and visual simulation of the most common causes of visual impairment will be presented. Treatment plans including optical and non-optical aids will be reviewed. 2 hours ABO Level 2, #ST21R202-2 2 hours NCLE Level 2, #CT21R069-2 2 hours NC - Spectacle OR Contact Lens CEC E-Seminar
25190045912/18/202112:30 PM12:45 PMBreak
26184193212/18/202112:45 PM1:15 PMSponsor Symposia - The Value of Premier for You and the PracticePatrick DonovanPatrick Donovan**Not for CE Credit
27184193312/18/20211:15 PM3:00 PMPreventing Medical Errors in the Optical EnvironmentDiane DrakeDiane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEMThis course will identify medical errors in the optical environment, understanding how they happen and what they can cause, as well as introducing ways to prevent them. Included in discussion will be terms, including failure mode and effects analysis, and root cause analysis, assessment, as well as identification, documentation, implementation of remedial process, and communication. 2 hours ABO Level 2, #ST21R200-2 2 hours NC - Spectacle CEC E-Seminar
28190046212/18/20213:00 PM3:15 PMBreak
29184193512/18/20213:15 PM4:05 PMWhat Do You Really Know about Contact LensesWilliam UnderwoodWilliam Underwood, PhDThis course will test attendee’s ability to identify contact lens related images. Thirty images of slit lamp illuminations, contact lens fits and related ocular conditions will be presented 1 hour NCLE Level 2, #CT21R075-2 1 hour NC - Contact Lens CEC E-Seminar
30184193612/18/20214:10 PM5:00 PMDispensing Fundamentals for New OpticiansPhernell WalkerPhernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOMOpticians must be able to properly analyze prescriptions, select, fit, measure, and troubleshoot eyewear. This fun course explores analyzing spectacle prescriptions, creating the most ideal eyewear and troubleshooting. Topics include prescription analysis, spectacle lens comparison of attributes, selecting the ideal frame, adjusting, fitting eyewear, and troubleshooting. 1 hour ABO Level 3, #ST21R201-1 1 hour NC - Spectacle CEC E-Seminar
31190046312/18/20215:00 PM5:15 PMClosing Remarks and EvaluationsWalter MayoWalter Mayo, OD