2023 Winter Seminar in Optometry

This seminar brings the latest information to regional optometrists and should meet the licensing requirements for optometrists in Georgia and other Southern States.

Speakers:
Alexander Bottini, MD, Georgia Retina
Paul S. Walia, MD, Georgia Retina
David J. Sackel, MD, Thomas Eye Group
Ellen Mitchell, MD, Thomas Eye Group

Event Date:

Location:

Schedule:
Tentative Agenda:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.: Registration/Badge pick up
8:00 – 9:40 a.m.: Update on AMD: Multimodal Imaging and New and Emerging Therapies, Alexander Bottini, M.D. (COPE #80980-TD)
9:40 – 10:00 a.m.: Refreshment break
10:00 – 11:40 a.m.: Update on Diabetic Retinopathy for the Comprehensive Eyecare Doctor, Paul S. Walia, M.D. (COPE pending)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 – 2:40 p.m.: Pediatric Eye Care – When to Refer, Ellen Mitchell, M.D. (COPE pending)
2:40 – 3:00 p.m.: Refreshment break
3:00 – 4:40 p.m.: Cornea, Cataracts, & Refractive Surgery – Day in the Life of a Cornea Specialist, David Sackel, MD (COPE pending)

Cost:

• SOPO member fee paid on or before January 3, 2023: $299
• SOPO member fee paid after January 3, 2023: $399
• Nonmember fee paid on or before January 3, 2023: $399
• Nonmember fee paid after January 3, 2023: $499

Event Cancellation Policies:
(1) A cancellation received by 5 p.m. ET on or before January 13, 2023, will be refunded, minus a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) To change or cancel your registration, call (706) 542-7493, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. (3) If an event is cancelled for any reason, the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

Hotel Cost:
You can reserve a hotel room using room group code 93212 until January 3, 2023. After that date, please call the Georgia Center to request a hotel room with block code 93212. If a room is available, you will receive the group rate.

Note: reserving a hotel room does not register you for the conference. Please use the red box titled REGISTER ONLINE to register for the conference.

Additionally, registering for this conference does not secure a hotel reservation and must be done separately if hotel stay is required.

To change or cancel your hotel reservation, call (800) 884-1381 or (706) 542-2134.

Program Contact Information:
Program Contact:
Sharon Ellis
(404) 732-6843
Sopo.con.ed@gmail.com

Registration Contact:
The Georgia Center
(706) 542-7493
registration@georgiacenter.uga.edu

Special Needs:
If you require special services, email sales@georgiacenter.uga.edu by December 22, 2022.

Dietary restrictions should be indicated during the registration process.