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Saturday, October 23 - Sunday, October 24, 2010

Fall 2010 Program

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, McLean, VA

ritz The Virginia Optometric Association is pleased to present its 2010 Fall Conference with 8 hours of CE credit available, held at the illustrious Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, located in McLean, VA. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, located one mile outside the Capital Beltway, is in an area with a rich concentration of shopping, entertainment, and business. This exclusive suburb of Washington, D.C.offers a wealth of business and leisure activities and exclusive upscale shopping, including two large upscale malls.

Things to do...

The Day Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner envelops guests in tranquility with a full complement of treatments designed to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.

A staff of highly skilled professionals provides the latest in massage therapies, body treatments and skin care, accompanied by the utmost care and attention. Their state of the art fitness center, indoor pool,personal training sessions, steam rooms and saunas complete the spa experience. Serenity awaits at this oasis in the city.

Shopping:

Tysons Galleria is conveniently attached to the hotel and features Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and over 125 premiere shops and restaurants
Tyson's Corner Center features Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord &Taylor and 250 specialty stores and restaurants – located three minutes from the hotel

Sightseeing:

National monuments of Washington, DC,including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian Institution and the National World War II Memorial – only twenty minutes from the hotel
George Washington’s Mount Vernon –forty minutes from the hotel

VOA "Optometric Open" Golf Outing

golf Always popular... the VOA Fall Conference will once again host the VOA "Optometric Open" golf outing on the afternoon of Saturday, October 23rd. (Separate, advance registration required.) Golf Outing is OPEN TO PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES. Captain’s Choice format. You may request placement in a particular foursome or we'll make arrangements for you. [Handicap or average score is required when registering.]

This year's outing will be at the Reston National Golf Course. Advance registration of $100 per golfer which includes box lunch and beverages, practice range, round of golf, cart and greens fees, and awards reception following outing including prizes.Tee times will be assigned and announced at conference registration table on Saturday morning. Golfers are responsible for their own transportation to/from the golf course a few minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Awards will be presented at reception.You must register in advance to participate in the golf outing. Sorry, no on site registrations.

-=Program Schedule=-

Friday, October 22
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	VOA Board of Trustees Meeting

Saturday, October 23
7:30 am - 7:55 am	Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:55 am - 8:00 am	VOA President’s Comments and Welcome, George F. Brown, O.D.
8:00 am - 9:50 am	Neuro Eye Disease Grand Rounds	*2 hrs CE credit available
	presented by Eric Schmidt, O.D. of Wilmington, NC Neuro-ophthalmic diseases affect a growing number of patients. This course will highlight the specifics of performing a neuro-ophthalmic examination. Case studies will be presented so the attendees will be able to work through specific cases and see the workups through to the final plan. The concept of differential diagnosis in NeuroEye cases will be detailed.
9:50 am - 10:10 am	Refreshment Break
10:10 am - Noon	Practicing Full Scope Optometry	*2 hrs CE credit available
	presented by Eric Schmidt, O.D. of Wilmington, NC With the expansion of our scope of practice, optometrists are being faced with more difficult clinical conditions to treat. This course will present challenging cases and a template on how to work through such cases. The concept of differential diagnosis will be highlighted.
Afternoon Free Time	VOA Golf Outing
	Separate & Additional Registration required. Registration deadline October 8th. No at the door registrations. Those participating in golf outing may wish to wear golf attire (collared shirts, no jeans) to am classroom as tee times will start immediately after am lecture.
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm	Reception (for all registered for Conference and their registered guests)
Dinner on your own

Sunday, October 24
7:30 am - 8:00 am	Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:50 am	Management of Ocular Pain and Inflammation	*2 hrs CE credit available
	presented by Bruce Onofrey, O.D. of Houston, TX A complete review of the indications, contraindications, side effects and dosages of major analgesic/anti-inflammatory agents will be given. Drug selection criteria of both narcotic and non-narcotic medications are discussed. The use of steroids vs. NSAIDS is covered in detail.
9:50 am - 10:10 am	Refreshment Break
10:10 am - Noon	Oral medication in Eye Care for the High Risk Patient	*2 hrs CE credit available
	presented by Bruce Onofrey, O.D. of Houston, TX A complete oral medication review of the indications, contraindications, side effects and dosages for high risk patients including pediatrics, pregnancy and seniors. Drug selection criteria for ophthalmic conditions are discussed in detail.
Noon Departures	(Hotel checkout is 12 noon.)

Continuing Education CreditThe VOA is a Virginia Board of Optometry approved provider of continuing education courses. This VOA sponsored program provides eight hours of continuing education credit in accordance with the Board’s regulations. Approval by State Boards’ other than Virginia is the responsibility of the licensee. Those attending the Fall Conference will be provided evidence of their attendance for use in renewing their license. Current Virginia OD license year ends December 31st.

Hotel Room Reservations

room Immerse yourself in traditional elegance and newly renovated guest rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. All guestrooms feature high-speed wireless internet fully stocked refreshment cabinets, in-room safes, CD/clock radios, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards and in-room pay movies and games.

For Reservations, click here or call toll free 1-800-241-3333

Mention Virginia Optometric Association (VOA) for group rate

September 21, 2010 deadline to make hotel room reservations

VOA Group Rate:	$ 149.00 per room per night (Normally a $527.00 per night Rack Room Rate)
	Check in 3:00 pm Check out noon Rate excludes 9% tax (5% Virginia state sales tax and 4% local occupancy tax)

Guestrooms and all public space are non-smoking. Type of bed not guaranteed. One night’s deposit is required to hold reservation. Reservations must be canceled by Noon on the day of arrival to avoid cancellation penalty of one night's room and tax fee.

Directions to the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner (McLean, VA)

Click here for Goole Map and directions

From Richmond and all points South: Approaching the Capital Beltway from the South on I -95 North, Take I-495 West (Rockville/Tysons Corner). Continue to Exit 46A (Route 123/Chain Bridge Road/Tysons Corner). Turn right at the first light onto Tysons Boulevard. Continue past the next light. The Ritz -Carlton Tysons Corner is on the left at 1700 Tysons Boulevard, ¼ mile past the first light.

From I-495 North or South: Take Exit 46A (Route 123/Chain Bridge Road/Tysons Corner). Turn right at the first light onto Tysons Boulevard. Continue past the next light. The Ritz -Carlton Tysons Corner is on the left at 1700 Tysons Boulevard, ¼ mile past the first light.

Parking at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner (McLean, VA)

The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner charges for parking. Overnight valet parking is $30 per day. Day valet parking is $15 per day. If you would prefer to self-park, it is $5 per exit Monday through Friday. There is no charge for self parking on Saturday or Sunday.

Refund Policy

Partial refunds will be made upon written request until October 8, 2010. After this date, no refunds will be considered.

Special Thanks to our…

CE Sponsors

Alcon
Allergan
Essilor
Vision Care Institute

Event Sponsors...

Inspire
Ista Pharmaceuticals
Retina Group of Washington
TLC Laser Eye Centers

Golf Hole Sponsors…

Aspex
Capital Eye Consultants
Carl Zeiss Vision
Essilor
Homer Optical
Safilo Group
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Tura
Unilens

Location : Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner

1700 Tysons Boulevard McLean, VA 22012

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