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October 11 - 14, 2018
Hilton BransonConvention Center
on The Landing in
Branson, Missouri
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LeeAnn Barrett, ODMOA Executive Director
Welcome to Parrot Eyes! MOA is ready to have fun during our 2019 annual conference! Our MOA members are thought leaders for the eye care and eye health profession in our communities. Thank you for joining us for continuing education, our Exhibit Hall, and networking opportunities. Here’s to a great weekend!
Mindy Blackford, ODMOA PresidentWelcome to the 2019 MOA Conference! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to serve the optometric profession in Missouri as your MOA President. As I’ve attended society meetings, conferences, and other events, I’ve learned so much about the great profession of optometry. Now Welcome to Parrot Eyes! and best wishes for a fun-filled weekend Enjoy!
Kory Scullawl, OD2019 MOA Convention Planning ChairAre you ready? Then...Welcome to Parrot Eyes! at the 2019 MOA Annual Conference. Join us for cutting edge continuing education, the fabulous MOA Exhibit Hall, and plenty of opportunities for networking. A big Thank You to everyone who helped us plan this event. A special THANK YOU to all our sponsors and exhibitors — we can’t do it without you! Have a wonderful time!
Welcome
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Officers
President — Mindy Blackford, ODPresident-Elect — Chris DeRose, OD
Treasurer — Alan Wegener, ODSecretary — Kory Scullawl, OD
Immediate Past President — Tom Cullinane, OD
OptOmetric sOciety trustees
Central —Kate Osborn, ODGreater Ozark — Chris Boschen, ODKansas City — Alyssa Sherwood, OD
North — Kevin Harris, OD Northwest — Steven Rosenak, OD
St. Louis — Jenna Osseck, ODSt. Louis —Jason Riley, OD
Southeast — Doug Nosacka, OD Southwest — Jeremy Fast, ODAt-Large — Pending Election
central Office staff
Executive Director — LeeAnn Barrett, ODFinance / Membership Director — Sue Brown
cOnsultants & cOunsel
Governmental Relations Consultants — Jay Hahn, Hahn O’DanielLegal Counsel — Marc Ellinger
MOA Leadership
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cOmmittee chairs
Administrative Services — Alan Wegener, OD
Affiliated Organizations — Joe Rich, OD
Clinical / Educational — Julie Hart, OD
Coordinating Committee—Mindy Blackford, OD
Governmental Affairs — Tom Greene, OD
Governmental Affairs — Wes Kemp, OD
Membership Services — Shelby Baugh Bruner, OD
Public Relations — Angel Novel Simmons, OD
Third Party — Scott Ream, OD
cOnference planning cOmmitteeKory Scullawl, OD, Chair
Julie Hart, OD, Continuing Education
Jeremy Fast, OD, Entertainment
Tom Cullinane, OD, Golf/Exhibit Hall/Sponsorship
Clint Schweitzer, PARA Representative
Carli Hayes, MOSA Representative
MOA Committees
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at a GlanceThe MOA Exhibit Hall is in Windgate Hall, located on the 5th floor of Anchor Building.
From the Paradise Ballroom Foyer on the 6th floor, either take the parking garage elevator or the stairs down one floor to Windgate Hall.
Beacon Building Meeting Rooms Compass Rose Ballroom: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all of the shops, down three flights of stairs to the Beacon Building Landing. At the Landing, take the short flight of carpeted stairs going up. The Compass Rose Ballroom is on the left. Island: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all of the shops, down three flights of stairs to the Beacon Building Landing. At the Landing, take the short flight of tile steps down, go past the entrance of Fin City Bowling. Proceed down the ramp, turn right and go straight ahead into Island. Escape: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past Margaritaville Store. Escape is on the right side of the hallway, across from Wood’n Ya Wanit. Coral Reef: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past Wood’n Ya Wanit. Coral Reef is on the left before Lindee’s. Port: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all of the shops, down the flight of stairs. Port is on the right. Starboard: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all the shops, down one flight of stairs. Starboard is on the left. Cedar Cove: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all the shops, down two flights of stairs. Cedar Cove is on the left.
Anchor Building—Windgate Hall Windgate Hall: Located on the 5th floor of Anchor Building. From the Paradise Ballroom Foyer on the 6th floor, either take the parking garage elevator or the stairs down one floor to Windgate Hall.
Beacon Building Meeting Rooms
Having trouble with stairs? Take the connecting corridor from Anchor Building to Beacon Building:
From Anchor Building, go to the double elevators where the guest rooms are located. Ride to level 4. Go through the guest room hallway, exiting
at the far end. Turn left and follow the hallway to Beacon Building. If you are in a mobility assistance device and are unable to maneuver any
amount of stairs, please contact Guest Services at Extension 5 or (573) 348-8623 for assistance.
Driftwood Meeting Rooms Northwinds: Take the escalator or elevator from the Main Lobby to the catwalk to Edgewater Building. Cross the catwalk, walking to the 3rd level of Edgewater Building. Go left at Edgewater Building’s main corridor and exit into the stairwell. Exit the building using the door on your left. Go across the road and into Driftwood Building, entering through the double glass doors on your left. Northwinds is straight ahead. Driftwood: Take the escalator or elevator from the Main Lobby to the catwalk to Edgewater Building. Cross the catwalk, walking to the 3rd level of the building. Go left at Edgewater Building’s main corridor and exit into the stairwell. Exit the building using the door on your left. Go across the road and into Driftwood building, entering through the double glass doors on your left. The Driftwood meeting room is straight ahead, on your right.
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Beacon Building Meeting Rooms Compass Rose Ballroom: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all of the shops, down three flights of stairs to the Beacon Building Landing. At the Landing, take the short flight of carpeted stairs going up. The Compass Rose Ballroom is on the left. Island: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all of the shops, down three flights of stairs to the Beacon Building Landing. At the Landing, take the short flight of tile steps down, go past the entrance of Fin City Bowling. Proceed down the ramp, turn right and go straight ahead into Island. Escape: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past Margaritaville Store. Escape is on the right side of the hallway, across from Wood’n Ya Wanit. Coral Reef: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past Wood’n Ya Wanit. Coral Reef is on the left before Lindee’s. Port: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all of the shops, down the flight of stairs. Port is on the right. Starboard: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all the shops, down one flight of stairs. Starboard is on the left. Cedar Cove: On the 7th floor of Anchor Building (floor above the Main Lobby) go down the Boardwalk, past all the shops, down two flights of stairs. Cedar Cove is on the left.
Anchor Building—Windgate Hall Windgate Hall: Located on the 5th floor of Anchor Building. From the Paradise Ballroom Foyer on the 6th floor, either take the parking garage elevator or the stairs down one floor to Windgate Hall.
Beacon Building Meeting Rooms
Having trouble with stairs? Take the connecting corridor from Anchor Building to Beacon Building:
From Anchor Building, go to the double elevators where the guest rooms are located. Ride to level 4. Go through the guest room hallway, exiting
at the far end. Turn left and follow the hallway to Beacon Building. If you are in a mobility assistance device and are unable to maneuver any
amount of stairs, please contact Guest Services at Extension 5 or (573) 348-8623 for assistance.
Driftwood Meeting Rooms Northwinds: Take the escalator or elevator from the Main Lobby to the catwalk to Edgewater Building. Cross the catwalk, walking to the 3rd level of Edgewater Building. Go left at Edgewater Building’s main corridor and exit into the stairwell. Exit the building using the door on your left. Go across the road and into Driftwood Building, entering through the double glass doors on your left. Northwinds is straight ahead. Driftwood: Take the escalator or elevator from the Main Lobby to the catwalk to Edgewater Building. Cross the catwalk, walking to the 3rd level of the building. Go left at Edgewater Building’s main corridor and exit into the stairwell. Exit the building using the door on your left. Go across the road and into Driftwood building, entering through the double glass doors on your left. The Driftwood meeting room is straight ahead, on your right.
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ODs — Paradise B / Level 6Paras — Parasol II / Level 7Exhibit Hall — Windgate Hall / Level 5Party with Peerla — Lakeside Deck South / OutsidePresidential Luncheon — Paradise C / Level 6MOAIA — Windgate 64 / Level 6Students — Nautical Wheeler / Level 7
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SponsorsDiamond
Bausch + Lomb Pharmaceuticals
PlatinumAlcon Laboratories, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.TLC Laser Eye Center
VSP Global
SilverAllergan, Inc.
Moyes Eye Center
BronzeEye Care Specialists
GSRxNathan HesemannMissouri Eye InstituteRestoration Eyecare
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ABB Optical GroupAlcon Laboratories, Inc.
Carl Zeiss VisionCentral Bank
CharmantCokingtin Eye Center/Midwest Eye Consultants
Columbia Eye Consultants-OptometryDuffens Optical
Essilor USAEye Care Specialists
EuropaGSRx
Hahn | O’Daniel Government RelationsHoya
Insurance Store, IncLohman Hills Creative
Maui Jim, IncMidland Optical
Missouri Eye InstituteNew York Eye
Optos, IncOptovue
Retina Associates-KCSignet Armorlite, Inc.
Steve Kidwell Ophtalmics-Biovision TechnologiesThe Alliance
The Moore Law FirmThe Newton GroupThe Retina Institute
Sutherlin OpticalTura
Vision Care DirectVisionary Eyecare & Surgery, Inc.
Walman Optical
Golf Sponsors
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thursday11:30am The Oaks at
Margaritaville Players Lunch at The Club House
12:30pm The Oaks at Margaritaville MOA Annual Golf Tournament
9:00pm TBA MOSA Student Worker Meeting
Optometrists
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friday7:30am Foyer Breakfast
7:45am Paradise B Welcome Messagefrom Johnson & Johnson
8:00am Paradise B Preventing Physician BurnoutJim Wieberg
9:00amCOPE#62098SD Paradise B
Under Pressure: Know the Hypertensive GuidelinesElizabeth Steele, OD
10:00am Windgate Hall Exhibit Hall…and Donuts!!
11:00amCope#64476PD Paradise B
Visual Fields: The Road Map to ManagementElizabeth Steele, OD
12:00pm Windgate Hall Exhibit Hall…and Lunch!!
2:15pmCOPE #64596GO
CEEParadise B
In Office Urgencies and Emergencies, Are You Ready? Elizabeth Steele, OD
2:15pm Paradise BYour Pathway to Optometric Success!Jason Lake
4:15pm Paradise B MOF Business Meeting
4:30pm Paradise B MOA Business Meeting
6:30pm Lakeside Deck South Party with PERRLA
Optometrists
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saturday7:15am Paradise C Breakfast — Sponsored by B+L
8:00amCOPE#64308NO
CEEParadise B
Systemic Disease Straight Up With A Twist of NeuroElizabeth Steele OD
10:00amCOPE# 63193GL
CEEParadise B Glaucoma, What Would You Do?
Christopher Borgman, OD
10:00am Nautical Wheeler
MOSA – Focus on BankingKathleen Murphy & Shannon Workman, Commerce Bank
12:00pm Paradise C Presidential Awards Luncheon
1:45pmCOPE# 59363NO Paradise B
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension UpdateChristopher Borgman, OD
2:45pm Paradise B MOA Business Meeting
4:00pmCOPE # 63190NO
CEE Paradise BNeuro, Orbit, Optic Nerve Brainteasers Christopher Borgman, OD
6:00pm Windgate Plaza UM-SL Reception
7:00pm Dinner on Your Own
Optometrists
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sunday7:30am Foyer Breakfast
8:00amCOPE# 60556GL Paradise B
Neovascular Glaucoma Update–A Serious Secondary ConditionChristopher Borgman, OD
9:00amCOPE# 62223PM Paradise B Compliance: From Rules to Robots
Joe DeLoach, OD
10:00amCOPE# Pending Paradise B
Is This Job Right For You?Joe DeLoach, OD
11:00amCOPE# 62419PM Paradise B
Social Media, What’s Hot, What’s Legal, What’s Not Joe DeLoach, OD
12:15pm Windgate 64 MOA Board of Directors Meeting
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thursday11:30am - 12:30pm The Oaks at
Margaritaville Players Lunch at the Club House
12:30pm - 5:30pm The Oaks at Margaritaville MOA Annual Golf Tournament
friday7:30am Foyer Breakfast
8:00amCPC Parasol II
10 Ways To Lose A Patient And Not Even Know ItMary Schmidt
9:00amCPC Paradise B
Under Pressure: Know the Hypertensive GuidelinesElizabeth Steele, OD
10:00amABO | CPC Parasol II 23 Life Skills
Mary Schmidt
11:00am Windgate Hall Exhibit Hall and Lunch (at noon)!!
2:15pmCPC Paradise B
In Office Urgencies and Emergencies, Are You Ready? Elizabeth Steele, OD
4:30pmABO | CPC Parasol II
Practice Survival & Growth Through LeadershipMary Schmidt
6:30pm Lakeside Deck South Party with PERRLA
Paras
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Parassaturday
7:15am Paradise C Breakfast — Sponsored by B+L
8:00amABO | CPC Parasol II
Communication Skills —Deeper Than WordsMary Schmidt
10:00am Parasol II ParaOptometric Business Meeting
11:00am Parasol II MOA DVH Plan
12:00pm Parasol II
Wasting My Money Away on Glaucoma MedsAngel Novel Simmons, OD(Box Lunch Served)
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Speakers
Christopher Borgman, OD, FAAO, is an assistant professor at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. Following graduation, Dr. Borgman completed a one-year residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to joining SCO, Dr. Borgman spent three years in a private ophthalmology practice in Des Moines, Iowa, which specialized in ocular disease, cataract and laser refractive surgery. He has authored numerous articles published on the topics of various ocular disease conditions, and has lectured nationally and internationally
Joe DeLoach, OD, FAAO, works in private practice, as the medical director of one the nation’s largest optometric referral centers, and a Clinical Professor at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He serves as the college’s director of multiple inner city charity clinics, which provide medical eye care services for more than 8,000 indigent patients each year. He is a noted lecturer on ocular disease, billing and coding, and health care compliance. He has received every award given to a Texas optometrist including the coveted Distinguished Service Award and Armistead Teaching Award. He is President and CEO of Practice Compliance Solutions, a company providing medical compliance, insurance billing, record audits and practice management services.
Jason Lake, OD, has a BS from Kansas State University and his OD from SCO. He serves as President and CEO of Eyecare Specialties which has offices in Warrensburg, Sedalia, Lee’s Summit and Clinton, MO. Dr. Lake is often asked to speak on the subject of vision, practice management and related topics at conventions, optometric meetings, optometry schools and radio interviews. He is a member of the MOA and AOA, a past president of the MOA and MOPAC chair, president and board member for the Missouri Optometric Association Insurance Agency.
Mary Schmidt, ABOC, CPO, is the President of EyeSystems. She is also an ABO certified optician and a CPO accredited paraoptometric. She has more than 37 years’ experience within the optical field including ten years of hands-on in experience, practice administration for multi-doctor practices, outside sales and marketing. She has trained thousands of paraoptometrics, opticians, and practice managers. She was voted one of Vision Monday’s 50 Most Influential Women in Optical.
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Angel Novel Simmons, OD, obtained her Doctor of Optometry from UM-St. Louis College of Optometry. She has pursued specialized training in Ocular Disease Management/Primary Care through an accredited residency program at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Montrose, NY. Currently, she precepts College of Optometry students at community based clinics. She has received the ASCO Diversity Grant in order to create and coordinate the Eyes on Diversity, which seeks to introduce under-represented minority students to the profession of optometry. Dr. Simmons is an active member of the AOA, MOA, SLOS, ASCO Optometry Diversity and Cultural Competency Committee, and Cultural Competency Curriculum Guidelines Subcommittee.
Elizabeth Steele, OD is a Charleston, SC native. She graduated from Wofford College in 1999. After graduating from the UAB School of Optometry in 2003, she completed a residency at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. Dr. Steele joined the UAB faculty in 2004 and has since taught in many courses including Methods, Advanced Clinical Procedures, and Imaging. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Steele has received many teaching awards, including the AOA Educator of the Year Award in 2017. She is also an active volunteer for the profession, serving the ALOA, AOA, and ASCO. In 2009, she was awarded the ALOA Young Optometrist Award, and received the SECO Young Optometrist of the South Award in 2010.
Jim Wieberg established and manages the Center for Mental Welless at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO for the last 30 years. He has a post graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and a post graduate degree in Theology. He is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Missouri. In 1987 he founded a Physician Health Program under the sponsorship of the Missouri Osteopathic Association. He is a member of the Board of the Federation of Physician Health Programs and sits on its Executive Council. He has spent most of his career addressing the needs of distressed practitioners.
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Exhibitors Alcon Allergan, Inc. Bausch + Lomb, Pharmaceuticals
– Vision Care CARR Healthcare Realty Centervue, Inc. Christian ODs ClearVision Optical Commerce Bank Cooper Vision Duffens Optical Co./Essilor of
America Fellowship of Christian Optometrists GSRx Hoya Vision Care ICARE Tonometers J ohnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. KidSight Children’s Vision Screen
Program Lafont Lombart Instruments Lumenis MacuHealth Marco Menicon America, Inc Midland Optical Missouri Optometric Association
Insurance Agency (MOAIA) Missouri Optometric Foundation
(MOF) New World Medical Novartis OBC Insurance Billing & Credentialing
Opti Rova, LLC Optos Optovue, Inc. Premier Opththalmic Products Quidel Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Shamir Insight Inc. Signet Armorlite, Inc./ KODAK Lens Steve Kidwell Ophthalmics- Biovision-Technologies Studio Optyx Eyewear Company
(NW77th) Sutherlin Optical The Alliance The Newton Group TLC Laser Eye Centers University of Missouri-St Louis
College of Optometry U.S. Army Healthcare Recruiting Vision Care Direct Vision Rehab Center of the
Ozarks Vision Source VSP Global Walman-Optical Group/ Instrument Group Wolfner Talking Book and Braille
Library WVA ZEISS Meditec, Inc.
2019January 13
MOA Legislative ConferenceDoubleTree / Millbottom— Jefferson City, MO
February 14-16Heart of America Eye Care Congress
Sheraton Crown Center — Kansas City, MO
June 5-6MOA Leadership Retreat
Kansas City, MO
June 24-28Optometry’s Meeting®
Washington, DC
October 15-18MOA Annual Conference
Chateau on the LakeBranson, MO