2018 National Annual Conference October 26-28, 2018

St. Louis Four Seasons Hotel 

Preliminary Program

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Thank you to our 2018 Corporate Sponsors

Dear Colleagues and friends, Energeyes is looking forward to hosting the 5th Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO. This is the perfectsetting to get together to share our research, best practices, and reconnect with colleagues or justshare stories of our lives. This year our meeting will feature a wide range of education sessions, workshops, networkingopportunities and a chance to meet with vendors that are relevant to our practices. We are alsointroducing a new student program that I am really excited about. I hope to see you at the Friday Evening Gala to help us celebrate this 5th Anniversary of Energeyes, somake sure to dress your best. You’ll get a chance to meet the board and then show off your dancingskills! I look forward to seeing you in October in St. Louis! Naheed Ahmad, OD, 2017-2019 President

Energeyes Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee Naheed Ahmad, OD, President Maurice Wilson, OD, Vice President Vincent Facchiano, OD, FAAO, Secretary/Treasurer Eric Botts, OD, Immediate Past President Tiffany A. Jackson, CAE, CQIA, Executive Director & CEO (ex officio)

Directors Amy Boyer, OD Shauna Thornhill, OD Jonathan Noble, OD Nikil Patel, OD Dawn Kaplan, OD Travis Johnson, OD Steve Lowinger, OD Dmitry Gutkovich, OD Historian Mark Uhler, OD ElectrifEye, the Journal of Energeyes Editorial Staff Ernest Bowling, Editor-in-chief Chad Overman, Publisher Mark Uhler, Associate Publisher

2018 Annual Conference Program Committee Jonathan Noble, OD, 2018 Program Chair Amy Boyer, OD, Vincent Facchiano, OD, FAAO Eric Botts, OD, Nikil Patel, OD Maurice Wilson, OD Naheed Ahmad, OD

Message from the President

Message from the 2018 Annual Conference Program Chair 

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the 2018 Annual Conference Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you tothe 5th Annual Conference of Energeyes, being held at the Four Seasons Hotel, St. LouisMO. The Energeyes National Annual Conference is one of the top conferences in thecountry focused specifically on the needs of optometrists practicing in a corporate setting. This year’s program will feature two education tracks with sessions on Clinical Practiceand Business Practice Management. This meeting promises to be our best yet, with 20+ hours of quality CE from top speakersincluding Dr. James Thimons and Dr. Leo Semes. You also will not want to miss thechance to meet with 20+ industry professionals who understand the unique needs of ourpractices. In addition, this is one of the best opportunities to meet and network with fellowcolleagues. I look forward to seeing you and hope you will join us to experience all the fun that St.Louis has to offer. Jonathan Noble, OD, 2018 Annual Conference Program Chair

Message from the Energeyes Executive Director & CEO

Dear Energeyes Members and Supporters, We are thrilled to welcome you to the lovely city of St. Louis for the Energeyes 5th AnnualConference! This will be my first Energeyes conference and I am looking forward to meeting many ofyou in person. This year the Board and Conference committee have been working hard on a puttingtogether a special program that you won’t want to miss. The Four Seasons Hotel is located near thenewly renovated Gateway Arch. It was the first hotel in St. Louis to receive a AAA Five-DiamondAward and as such is an appropriate venue to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Energeyes. “Meet me (us) in St Louis!” Tiffany A. Jackson, CAE, CQIA, Executive Director & CEO

Preliminary Schedule "at-a-glance"Friday, October 26 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Registration Open 2:00 pm-3:45 pm "Top Ten Drugs: What’s in the Cabinet", James Thimons, OD 3:45 pm-4:00 pm Coffee Break 4:00 pm-5:45 pm "Advances in Anterior Segment Medical and Surgical Therapy", James Thimons, OD6:00 pm-7:00 pm Optometric Marketplace (vendor exhibits) open 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Welcome Reception - in Vendor Hall 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Energeyes 5th Anniversary Gala Thanks to this year’s sponsor: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Dinner & Program 9:00 pm-10:00 pm Celebration & Dancing Saturday, October 27 7:00 am-5:00 pm Registration Open 8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am-4:00 pm General Session & break-outs (see details below) 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Members Business meeting (includes lunch) 9:00 am-5:00 pm Optometric Marketplace (vendor exhibits) hours 9:00 am-4:00 pm Student Session (Optometry students only) 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Walmart and Sam's Club Town Hall 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Educational Session 6:00 pm-7:00 pm “Happy Hour” Reception Free evening to relax, meet with friends, and explore St. Louis Sunday, October 28 8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am-3:30 pm General Session & break-outs (see details below) 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Lunch Program 1:30 pm-3:30 pm General Session

Preliminary Educational Session Detail

9:00 am Clinical: "Nutrition: A Review of Vascular Health and Effects on the Eye", Melonie Clemmons, OD Business Management: "Marketing Strategies", Jennifer Sommer, JD 10:30 am Clinical: "Immunoptometry:Updates on Immunology as it Relates to Primary Care Optometry", ThomasLandgraf, OD (2 hours CE) Business Management: "Contract Negotiations", Jennifer Sommer, JD (1 hour CE) 2:00 pm Clinical: "Risk Factors on the Rise: Updates on Relevant Risk Factors for Conditions Encountered bythe Primary Care Optometrist", Thomas Landgraf, OD Business Management: "Insurance Credentialing", Eric Botts, OD 3:00 pm Clinical:"Amniotic Membranes in the Corporate Affiliate Practice", Travis Johnson, OD Business Management:"Cultural Diversity", Naheed Ahmad,OD

Friday  Sessions

Sunday Sessions9:00 am Clinical:"AMD 101", Leo Semes, OD Business Management: topic tbd, Maurice Wilson, OD 10:30 am Clinical: "Is This Glaucoma?" Leo Semes, OD (2 hours CE) Business Management:"Coding Made Easier", Eric Botts, OD (2 hours CE) 1:30 pm Clinical:"Macular Disease When it’s Not AMD", Leo Semes, OD 2:30 pm Clinical:"IOP in Perspective", Leo Semes, OD

Energeyes Association Office Phone: 1-414-380-3010

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Saturday Sessions

2:00 pm "Top Ten Drugs: What’s in the Cabinet", James Thimons, OD 4:00 pm "Advances in Anterior Segment Medical and Surgical Therapy", James Thimons, OD

Registration Rates & Details Conference Registration Rates: August 11 - September 5th: Members $125.00 Non-Members $425.00 September 6th- October 4th Members $225.00 Non-Members $525.00 Register on-line at: www.energeyesassociation.org or call us at 414-380-3010 After October 4th, registrations will be available on-site only, pending availability. There will be an additional $100.00 fee for on-site registrations.

Optometric Marketplace "Meet and Greet" $75.00 Member Registration Rebate!

Energeyes members attending the conference and participating in four, 15-minute, appointments with vendors, qualify to apply for a $75.00 registration rebate. The attendeemay select any three vendors from a list of 20+ exhibits, one vendor meeting will beassigned to participants. Submit your completed form after the conference to receive yourrebate in November.

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Not a member yet? Join today and save over $300.00 on your conference registration,plus you will qualify to apply for a $75.00 Registration Rebate!

Hotel InformationThe 2018 Conference will be held at the Four Seasons St. Louis Hotel, located in the Laclede’sLanding neighborhood of downtown St. Louis. The hotel features an upscale bar and restaurant, Cielo Lounge, a full-service spa and salon, and a25,000 square foot outdoor terrace that overlooks the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River, and thedowntown skyline. Close to the hotel is the newly renovated Gateway Arch, St. Louis’ downtownentertainment district, museums, parks, eateries, breweries, and more. The hotel was the first hotel inSt. Louis to receive the distinguished AAA Five-Diamond Award and has been featured on Travel +Leisure’s “World’s Best” list for large hotels with 100 or more rooms. Hotel Reservations Deadline for Energeyes Rate: October 4, 2018 (or until room block fills) Room Rate: $199 single/double per night (does not include taxes/fees).Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Hotel reservations are easily made by following the on-line link you receive with your registrationconfirmation. Reservations also may be booked by calling the hotel’s reservations department directlyat: (314) 881-5757. To receive the special room rate, please reference “Energeyes Annual Conference”when making your reservation. Please note that reservations made after the deadline will beaccommodated on a space- and price-available basis only. Airport Information Lambert-St. Louis Airport is 13.8 miles and approximately 20 minutes from the Four Seasons HotelSt. Louis. The airport is served by Air Canada, AirTran, American, American Eagle, Cape Air, Delta,Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air Choice One,and Southwest Airlines.

Ground TransportationSHUTTLE: Attendees of the Energeyes Annual Conference will receive a discount on groundtransportation to and from the airport by reserving with GO BEST shuttles. To receive the discountedrate visit: https://gobestexpress.com/reservations and enter the code: Energeyes TRAIN: Amtrak’s Gateway Transportation Center (STL), also known as Gateway Station, isapproximately three miles from the Four Seasons Hotel. The station is located in downtown St. Louisand also serves the Greyhound, MegaBus, and Burlington Trailways bus companies. HOTEL PARKING: Overnight self-parking is complimentary and offered based on availability. The costfor overnight valet service is $38.00 per vehicle, per night. Daily valet parking is $12.00 per vehicle, perday. To inquire about accommodations for larger vehicles, please call the Four Seasons at (314) 881-5800.

2018 Featured Speakers 

Leo Semes, OD, FAAO Leo P. Semes, OD, earned his OD from PCO and completed residency at The EyeInstitute of PCO. He is former Professor of Optometry at UAB. Dr. Semes has authored or over 250 articles, book chapters and posters. He is principalauthor of the AOA’s Clinical Practice Guideline, “Care of the Patient with Ocular SurfaceDisorders.” He is a fellow of the AAO, as well as an active member of the AOA. Dr.Semes is a founding member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and a founding fellowof the Optometric Retina Society. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the 50 “mostinfluential individuals in eye care” by Optometric Management magazine and received theEducator of the Year award (2015) from the Alabama Optometric Association. Recentlyhe was recognized with the Dean’s Distinguished Service award (2016).

James Thimons, O.D, FAAO Dr. Thimons is a 1978 graduate of Ohio State University College of Optometry. He completed hishospital residency at the Chillicothe, VA Medical Center in 1979 and then served as Chief,Optometry Service until 1985. He then accepted the position of Center Director at Omni EyeServices, Fairfax, Virginia and served in that role until 1989 when he became Chairman,Department of Clinical Sciences at the State University of New York. While at SUNY he developed The Glaucoma Institute, a clinical research center, and served as itsfirst Director. In 1998, he accepted the position of Executive Director of TLC and served in thatrole until 2002 when he co- founded Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut. A multidisciplinaryreferral practice providing secondary and tertiary level care! Dr. Thimons has received numerousawards for his service to the profession and has over 200 hundred publications in Glaucoma, DryEye, Cornea and External Disease As well as Refractive Surgery and New Technologies. He is anationally and internationally acclaimed Speaker and Educator and an acknowledged leader inophthalmic clinical education. He serves in professorial appointments at several universities in theUS and has been a clinical investigator in over 20 NIH, NEI and Post Release Clinical Trials. In 1999 he was awarded Optometry’s Top Educator and was selected as one of the Top TenClinician’s of the decade. In 2002 he founded the National Glaucoma Society, a NFP withExecutive offices in Andover, Massachusetts, that provides educational and clinical developmentservices to primary care clinicians worldwide in the area of glaucoma management. In 2005 hewas inducted into the Optometry Hall of Fame and has recently served as President, ConnecticutAssociation of Optometrists. Dr. Thimons was selected as the Top Eye Doctor in Fairfield Countyin 2013.

Thomas J. Landgraf, OD, FAAO Dr. Landgraf is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at University ofMissouri St. Louis (UMSL) College of Optometry where he teachesImmunology and the Ocular Disease Courses; he additionally sees patientsthere in both the Eye Health Management and Primary Care Clinics. He has presented numerous Continuing Education Lectures regarding OcularDisease Conditions at both national and local meetings. He has receivednumerous teaching awards, including Faculty of the Year at UMSL College ofOptometry for 2018. He previously served as Chief of Advanced Care OcularDisease Service and was a Full Professor at Southern College of Optometry.

2018 Featured Speakers

Melonie Clemmons, OD Melonie Clemmons, OD, is a graduate of the Southern College of Optometryand currently practices in Ellijay and Blue Ridge, Georgia. She has beenassociated with Walmart as Lease Holder for over 15 years and has previouslyserved on the Walmart Doctors Panel at Home Office. She has presented as aKey Note Speaker for Alcon, Vistakon and Walmart. She now serves as aTrustee for the Georgia Optometric Association and Chairs its CorporateCommittee. She is passionate about preventative eye care and teaching othersthe importance of nutrition and being a “patient-centered” medical care provider. She currently resides in Woodstock, Georgia with her husband, Rob, anddaughter, Ana-Verie.

Travis Johnson, OD, FAAO Travis M. Johnson is a 1999 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry.His extern rotations focused on medical based vision care with emphasis on co-management of cataract surgery and laser refractive surgery. He also did arotation involving specialty contact lens fitting, corneal disease, and rehabilitativeoptometry. Dr. Johnson enjoys working with patients of all ages. Dr. Johnson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and one of only afew optometrist that are Board Certified. Dr. Johnson has published severalarticles in optometry journals and lectures around the country. Dr. Johnson hasalso trained with corneal specialist , and is certified to perform treatment of oculardisease and eye lid disease procedures involving injections and woundmanagement.

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