I utilized this morning to do a site visit of the Wharf Tavern. With certain changes and adaptions now in the works, we're working hard to make NTG'24's Saturday a truly great event. We think you'll like them! Sunday and Wednesday are being queued up just as well!

The lineup of education is consistent with NTG events of the past. In fact, we're pleased to bring back three lecturers for this year's program - Drs. Eric Conley, Andrew Rixon and RIOA member Kriti Bhagat. Attendee feedback from their previous lectures were all stellar.

Registrations for NTG'24 are quite good but we know there's a good number of RIOA members (and non-members) that have yet to sign up.

If you plan on attending, please register as the RIOA will need a solid headcount soon. Registering now will help us ensure ample and comfortable seating, food and attendee materials.

Rates for NTG'24 go up soon. Register Today! See you soon!

"STILL EARLY" REGISTRATION FOR NTG'24 CLOSES

ON FEBRUARY 1ST!

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE.

NTG'24 - RIOA's flagship CE event features 14 hours of COPE-approved CE via a hybrid mix of in person and remote meeting formats.

Get a great start on meeting your CE requirements with us!

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March 2, 2024

The Wharf Tavern

215 Water Street, Warren, Rhode Island (Sat)

March 3, 2024

Remote Zoom Platform (Sun)

March 6, 2024

Remote Zoom Platform (Wed)

FULL REGISTRATION NTG'24 includes March 2, 2024 (7 hours in-person), March 3, 2024 (5 hours, remote) and March 6, 2024 (2 hours, remote)

Not interested in all of NTG24's 14 hours? We understand, sometimes the grind is too much.

NTG'24 is still for you!

If you don't want the full NTG experience, you have the option to register the following ways:

• Saturday (In-Person) + Wednesday (remote)
• Sunday (Remote) + Wednesday (remote)
• Wednesday's program only. 

** NEW IN 2024 - Register for the Full NTG'24 Program and earn a 50% off coupon for our year end Holiday CHEER Dinner.

** Can't Make It Wednesday? No worries! The RIOA will send you a $25 RIOA CE Coupon good towards any future 2024 RIOA event!

March 2, 2024 - In-person event, The Wharf - Warren Rhode Island. (7 hours)

8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - Morning CE Program Begins

Lecturer: Dr. Eric Conley

Beyond Medically Managed Glaucoma

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly - This course will discuss the treatment options beyond medical therapy for glaucoma patients. Topics will include laser procedures, MIGS and traditional trabeculectomy. Pros and cons of each procedure will be discussed along with managing post-operative complications. (89192-GL, 2 hours)

A.M. Break

Ocular & Systemic Pharmacology Update – 2024

This course will Examine ocular pharmaceutical drug delivery and application in various ocular disease conditions while reviewing basic pharmacokinetics and mechanism of action in ophthalmic pharmacology. Attendees will also learn to develop strategies for identifying drug side effects on ocular systems. (89193-PH, 2 hours)

LUNCH BREAK

Tomorrow’s Technology in Eye Care

This course reviews imaging basics while investigating tonometry novel technologies and their clinical relevance, among others. The lecture will also discussion potential advantages and controversies of artificial intelligence (AI) in ocular disease management. (89194-GO, 2 hours)

Lecturer: RIOA member Dr. Kriti Bhagat

You're Seeing 20/20 - What's Wrong? The Psychology of Behind Vision Improvement in Keratoconus Patients?

This course is designed to educate optometric physicians on a guideline for how to address patients after they have recently received optical correction. This course includes a review of keratoconus and treatment options. It will proceed to go into the psychology ramifications like depression, anxiety, and other mental related issues that many keratoconic patients’ experience. The course also reviews treatment options like higher order aberration corrections, therapy, and surgical options. In conclusion, the course allows optometrists another understanding of what keratoconus patients may experience outside of correction their vision to 20/20. (89593-TD, 1 hour)

* RIOA Installation Ceremony and Awards Reception Immediately Follows the CE Program

The Installation of RIOA Officers is an important function of the Association. Please plan to attend, meet your RIOA leaders while we celebrate member achievements and accomplishments. Join us for a heartwarming and collegial time.

Rep. Gabe Amo to Install our Leadership

The RIOA is pleased to announce that U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo will be in attendance and will install our 2024-25 Board of Directors. Congressman Amo represents Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. Congressman Amo was elected in November 2023.

We look forward to welcoming Congressman Amo to NTG'24 and deeply value his eagerness to join us!

Be certain to thank Congressman Amo for his support of optometry!

March 3, 2024 - Remote, Zoom Meeting (5 hours)

** Registrants will receive login credentials on Friday March 1, 2024. A second email will be sent one hour prior to te start of the program.

8:00 a.m. - Program Begins w/ Welcome and Introductions

Modern Approaches to Optic Neuritis/Perineuritis

This clinical, case-based lecture will showcase several examples of real-world patients with optic neuritis/perineuritis. These cases will each have unique features stemming from underlying systemic conditions that allow for teaching points for the audience. Emphasis will be on modern approaches to diagnosis, work-up, and management of optic neuritis cases. (Dr. Joseph Kane Jr., 85559-TD, 1 hour)

Break / Coffee Refresh @Home

Glaucoma: A technology guided, doctor driven and patient centered approach

The management of patients with various forms of glaucoma has been greatly enhanced by the emergence of various technologies. However, the interpretation of that technology still requires diligence on the part of the clinician. Multiple technologies and an honest depiction of their limitations will be discussed, with an emphasis on diagnosis and longitudinal management employing holistic patient care. (Dr. Andrew Rixon, 89655-GL, 2 hours)

Break / Coffee Refresh @Home

Optic Nerve and Retinal Rounds: From Nerve-Racking to Nuanced

This course will discuss a wide variety of optic nerve and retinal conditions, specifically reinforcing the necessity of multimodal imaging in the diagnostic process. A multitude of cases will be presented in order to highlight how these imaging principles benefit the practitioner in streamlining diagnosis.(Dr. Andrew Rixon, 89293-TD, 2 hours)

** Full NTG'24, Saturday Only and Sunday Only includes

Wednesday night's Remote Program.

Can't Make It Wednesday? No worries! The RIOA will send you a $25 RIOA CE Coupon good towards any future 2024 RIOA event!

March 6, 2024 - Remote, Zoom Meeting (2 hours)

INCLUDED WITH YOUR FULL NTG 2024 REGISTRATION

** Wednesday Registrants will receive login credentials on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  A second email will be sent one hour prior to te start of the program.

6:30 p.m. - RIOA General Membership Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Applications of optical coherence tomography angiography in modern optometry

This course is designed to increase awareness and understanding of OCT-A technology and its clinical applications in medical optometry. An overview of how the technology works will be provided with a specific emphasis on imaging features that can enhance disease recognition and improve patient management. The course will conclude with detailed case examples highlighting the role of OCT-A. (Dr. Kelsey Jordan and Dr. Joseph Kane Jr., 86602-GO, 2 hours)

YORI leaders, at the urging of the RIOA Board of Directors, will host the second Optometry Summit in as many years to discuss the future of our profession. We will cover a wide array of issues and ask central questions.

• Are you satisfied with the state's current Scope of Practice?
• What advocacy efforts are you looking to see pursued?
• Are there 3rd Party issues you would like to see addressed?
• Are you willing to join your colleagues and work for them?
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As a state regulated eye care provider, you have a vested interest in asking these questions and helping to answer them.

Your engagement is paramount to our collective success! Please make your attendance a priority.

If you are an optometrist licensed in Rhode Island, this meeting is for you.

All Rhode Island optometrists are invited and strongly encouraged to attend and participate.

There is no cost associated with this event. Registration, however, is required.