April - Missouri Optometric Association
April - Missouri Optometric Association April - Missouri Optometric Association
April 2010 O p t o m e t r i c Society Reports Central Missouri Optometric Society Trustee: Jeffrey M. Gamble, O.D. The Central Missouri Optometric Society met in February at Chris McD’s Restaurant in Columbia. The program was sponsored by Inspire Pharmaceuticals and the featured lecturer was Dr. Lynsey Bigheart from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Those in attendance shared a great meal and took home some useful clinical pearls! The COS did not meet in March, but plans on providing a warm reception for our MOA president during his visit at 6:30pm on April 27 at Jina Yoos in Columbia. All MOA and COS members are invited to attend the MOA Presidential meeting. Greater Ozark Optometric Society Trustee: Scott M. Burks, O.D. At our last meeting held in February, we were pleased to host Dr. Ryan Powell, MOA President, and Dr. LeeAnn Barrett, MOA Executive Director, for our GOOS Presidential visit. We are planning our next meeting in late May and hope to announce a corporate sponsor for the meeting. All MOA and GOOS Society members are invited to attend. Kansas City Optometric Society Trustee: Melanie Linderer, O.D. At the beginning of April, we had a wonderful presentation by Dr. Brett King concerning glaucoma. In May, Dr. John Gelvin will be providing CE, and in June, we will have our annual “thank you” BBQ for the legislature. Northeast Optometric Society Trustee: Mindy Blackford, O.D. The NEOS met on February 25 at Los Jimadores Mexican Restaurant in Macon, MO. We discussed the upcoming elections, and members volunteered to be keypersons to the candidates for the $50 in 2-day campaign. Other topics discussed included Board Certification, EMRs and the current Medicare situation. The NEOS also held a society meeting on April 7 at the Pear Tree in Bevier. Guests were MOA President, Dr. Ryan Powell, and MOA Executive Director, Dr. Lee Ann Barrett. They updated us on the current events in Jefferson City and Washington DC. Northwest Optometric Society Trustee: Jeffrey H. Powell, O.D. No Report Available 14 Society Reports, continued page 15.
April 2010 S o c i e t y Reports, from page 14 Southeast Optometric Society Trustee: James Hunt, O.D. Our special guests at last month’s meeting were our MOA President, Dr. Ryan Powell, and MOA Executive Director, Dr. Lee Ann Barrett. There was a good discussion about issues affecting our profession and a frank discussion on Board Certification. It was beneficial to have our MOA leadership sit down and share ideas and views with the members and guests who attended the society meeting. Our next meeting will have a representative of the MoPEB HealthCare Alliance visiting with our society. This is the MOA endorsed health care insurance plan for MOA member offices. This meeting will give area doctors a chance to learn more about the insurance plan. Southwest Optometric Society Trustee: Erica Burton, O.D. No Report Available St. Louis Optometric Society Trustee: Thomas J. Cullinane, O.D. | Trustee: Robert Goerss, O.D. The Saint Louis Optometric Society continues to meet monthly, the second Tuesday of the month at the St. Louis Marriott West. On January 12, RoseAnn Luetkemeyer spoke on behalf of American Express about many of the products and services that they offer including Membership Rewards programs and Early Pay/Cash Back discounts. Following RoseAnn’s presentation Dr. James Hoekel of Washington University’s Pediatric Ophthalmology Department presented an update on amblyopia. February 9, Inspire Pharmaceuticals sponsored Dr. Sean Mulqueeny, who presented on several different clinical representations of ocular surface disease including, but not limited to, dry eye disease, inflammatory autoimmune disorders, and meibomian gland dysfunction. On March 9, Ista Pharmaceuticals sponsored Dr. Gregg Berdy, who presented on allergic conjunctivitis and atopic conjunctivitis. On April 13, TLC Laser Eye Centers hosted Dr. Sean Breit of Eye Care Associates of St. Louis, who presented “Lens-Based Refractive Surgery: New Options For The Patient.” 15 The annual UMSL College of Optometry Corneal Classic was held on Saturday, April 17 at Normandy Golf Course. Price to play was $75.00 per person and was a scramble format. If you have any questions about the event and how you may participate in the future, please send your inquiries to Dr. Tom Cullinane. Society Reports, continued page 16
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<strong>April</strong> 2010<br />
S o c i e t y Reports, from page 14<br />
Southeast <strong>Optometric</strong> Society<br />
Trustee: James Hunt, O.D.<br />
Our special guests at last month’s meeting were our MOA President, Dr. Ryan Powell, and<br />
MOA Executive Director, Dr. Lee Ann Barrett. There was a good discussion about issues<br />
affecting our profession and a frank discussion on Board Certification. It was beneficial to<br />
have our MOA leadership sit down and share ideas and views with the members and guests<br />
who attended the society meeting.<br />
Our next meeting will have a representative of the MoPEB HealthCare Alliance visiting with our<br />
society. This is the MOA endorsed health care insurance plan for MOA member offices. This<br />
meeting will give area doctors a chance to learn more about the insurance plan.<br />
Southwest <strong>Optometric</strong> Society<br />
Trustee: Erica Burton, O.D.<br />
No Report Available<br />
St. Louis <strong>Optometric</strong> Society<br />
Trustee: Thomas J. Cullinane, O.D. | Trustee: Robert Goerss, O.D.<br />
The Saint Louis <strong>Optometric</strong> Society continues to meet monthly, the second Tuesday of the<br />
month at the St. Louis Marriott West.<br />
On January 12, RoseAnn Luetkemeyer spoke on behalf of American Express about many of<br />
the products and services that they offer including Membership Rewards programs and Early<br />
Pay/Cash Back discounts. Following RoseAnn’s presentation Dr. James Hoekel of Washington<br />
University’s Pediatric Ophthalmology Department presented an update on amblyopia.<br />
February 9, Inspire Pharmaceuticals sponsored Dr. Sean Mulqueeny, who presented on several<br />
different clinical representations of ocular surface disease including, but not limited to, dry eye<br />
disease, inflammatory autoimmune disorders, and meibomian gland dysfunction.<br />
On March 9, Ista Pharmaceuticals sponsored Dr. Gregg Berdy, who presented on allergic<br />
conjunctivitis and atopic conjunctivitis.<br />
On <strong>April</strong> 13, TLC Laser Eye Centers hosted Dr. Sean Breit of Eye Care Associates of St. Louis,<br />
who presented “Lens-Based Refractive Surgery: New Options For The Patient.”<br />
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The annual UMSL College of Optometry Corneal Classic was held on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 17 at<br />
Normandy Golf Course. Price to play was $75.00 per person and was a scramble format. If you<br />
have any questions about the event and how you may participate in the future, please send<br />
your inquiries to Dr. Tom Cullinane.<br />
Society Reports, continued page 16
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