Kansas EyeCon 2010

An educational conference hosted by
the University of Kansas-Department of Ophthalmology and
the Kansas Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Friday afternoon, May 7 and Saturday morning, May 8
InterContinental Hotel Kansas City at the Plaza
 

CME Audience Evaluation Form

Attendees -- please complete the online audience evaluation form regarding the educational components of the conference and some logistical items.
    CLICK HERE to start the survey.

Registration

All attendees are asked to pre-register for this conference.  Download a PDF copy of our registration form:  CLICK HERE

Registration fees:
KSEPS or other state society members
    Friday only or Saturday only – $75.00
    Entire conference (both days) – $125.00

Non-members
    Friday only or Saturday only – $150.00
    Entire conference (both days) – $250.00

Housing Information

The meeting will take place at the InterContinental Hotel, 401 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO.  We have arranged for a special guest room rate of $129 for conference attendees.  This rate is available on the nights of Thurs., May 6; Fri., May 7; and Sat., May 8.

In order to reserve a room, please complete our housing form and return it to the KSEPS administrative office:
     By fax:   847-680-1682      By mail:   10 W. Phillip Rd., Suite 120; Vernon Hills, IL  60061-1730
Forms must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 3!

CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of the housing form.  You can fill it in on your computer and then print.  Do not call the InterContinental reservations number (this is different than what was printed in the original brochure.)

General

KSEPS contact information: 
    Phone (toll-free) -- 800-838-3627
    Email -- RichardPaul@DLS.net

Visit the KU Eye Center website

Download a PDF copy of the printed meeting brochure.

Get a map and driving directions to the InterContinental Hotel -- PDF File

Program Information

Detailed Program -- CLICK HERE to view a PDF copy of the detailed conference program

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Friday, May 7, 2010

12:30 p.m. -- Registration & light lunch with the Exhibitors -- Pavilion 1

1:00 p.m. -- General Sessions -- Pavilion 3

3:00 p.m. -- Break -- Pavilion 1

3:30 p.m. -- General Sessions -- Pavilion 3

4:55 p.m. -- News & Views from KSEPS, a report about the Kansas Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons

5:00 p.m. -- Session Adjourns

6:00 p.m. -- KU Faculty and Alumni Reception and dinner, The Kansas City Country Club
                      6200 Indian Lane, Mission Hills, Kansas 66208

Saturday, May 8, 2010

7:00 a.m. -- Continental breakfast & visit with exhibitors -- Pavilion 1

7:15 a.m. -- General Sessions -- Pavilion 3

10:05 a.m. -- Break -- Pavilion 1

10:35 a.m. -- General Sessions -- Pavilion 3

10:00 p.m. -- Session Adjourns

Our Guest Speakers

	Diana V. Do, MD Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Assistant Head, Retina Fellowship Committee, Retina Division, Wilmer Eye Institute, The John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
	Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Retina Division, Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous and Uveitis, Wilmer Eye Institute, The John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
	R. Michael Siatkowski, MD Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Vice Chairman for Academic Affairs, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine; Director, American Board of Ophthalmology

CME Information

OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this conference participants will be able to:

1. improve management of amblyopia and strabismus

2. accurately diagnose pediatric neuro-ophthalmic conditions

3. counsel aging patients about refractive surgery

4. optimally manage complicated cataracts and surgical complications

5. choose the best management for individual glaucoma patients

6. recognize when systemic immunosuppression is indicated in uveitis

7. incorporate the results of recent trials in diabetic macular edema and branch vein occlusions into clinical practice

8. appraise changing practices in retinal laser therapy and management of AMD

9. recognize how ocular aging affects health and longevity

PHYSICIANS: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.