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Sheraton Premiere

The 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held June 6 - 8 at the Sheraton Premiere at Tyson's Corner. Early Bird Registration is by May 5! Download the registration packet (516k PDF).

The meeting agenda is now available for download! (443k PDF)

Vendors may wish to download the brochure (180k PDF) and the Exhibitor flyer which includes a furniture and accessories Order Form (432k PDF)


CODEquest Ophthalmic Coding College

Learn about both basic and advanced coding, including the latest developments, and submit questions in advance for this popular seminar.

May 2 – 3, 2008; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Williamsburg Marriott. Download the brochure for more information (232k PDF)


Call for Cases: Acanthamoeba Keratitis Multi-State Outbreak Investigation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noted an increase in the number of culture-confirmed Acanthamoeba keratitis cases and has begun a multi-state investigation. Read more (126k PDF)


Consumers Confused About Eye Care Providers

A recent National Consumers League (NCL) survey found that many consumers are confused about the differences among various eye care providers, the services they perform, and the training and education they must complete. Read the NCL press release.


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May is UV Safety Month

While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much is dangerous, causing immediate effects like blistering sunburns, as well as longer-term problems like eye damage.

Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) Outbreak Update

The AAO reports that the University of Utah has heard reports of TASS cases following uncomplicated cataract surgery. To evaluate these reports, they need information. If you have experienced TASS cases since February 2006, please download the PDF (140 kb) questionnaires for you to fill out and submit and visit the AAO site (www.aao.org) for details.


Fraud Red Alert

A group of people representing themselves as either Medicare Fraud Investigators or Medicare employees from the enrollment, claims or audit units. They are calling physicians or office personnel for fraudulent purposes. Read more.

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