Resources

This page includes links to websites with valuable information.

Continuing Education

Optometry was the first profession to require its members to obtain education hours in order to renew its license. Georgia ODs must get 36 hours of quality education every two years. 18 hours must be directly related to pharmacology and pathology as related to ophthalmologic conditions. Among the courses taken since Jan 1, 2008 are:

Georgia Optometric Association:

Omni Eye Services:

January 12, 2008 - Effective Prescribing of Nonopioid and Opioid Analgesics by Jimmy Bartlett, OD - UAB Dept. of Ophthalmology

January 12, 2008 - Safety Precautions in Oral Pharmacotherapy by Jimmy Bartlett, OD - UAB Dept. of Ophthalmology

January 12, 2008 - Prescribing Oral Antibacterial and Antiviral Drugs by Jimmy Bartlett, OD - UAB Dept. of Ophthalmology

January 12, 2008 - Ocular Adverse Drug Reactions to Systemic Medications by Jimmy Bartlett, OD - UAB Dept. of Ophthalmology

January 12, 2008 - Prescribing Oral Antihistamines, CAIs, and Steroids by Jimmy Bartlett, OD- UAB Dept. of Ophthalmology

January 13, 2008 - The Glaucoma Handbook by Chris Litwak, OD

January 13, 2008 - Georgia Jurisprudence & Ethics by Kay Royal, OD

February 5, 2008 - New Advances in Optometric Technology by Chris Quinn (Omni Eye Services of New Jersey)

June 5, 2008 - “Clinical Medicine & Technology Trends in Primary Eye Care” Lecturer: David Talley, O.D., F.A.A.O.

June 5, 2008 - “Allergies & Glaucoma Update” Lecturer: David Talley, O.D., F.A.A.O.

June 6, 2008 - “Ocular Dermatology: Papilloma or Problem” Lecturer: David Talley, O.D., F.A.A.O.

June 6, 2008 - "Georgia Jurisprudence & Ethics" Lecturer: Aubrey Villines, GOA General Counsel

June 7, 2008 - “Refractive Surgery Pearls” Lecturer: Jill Autry, O.D., RPh

June 7, 2008 - “Pharmaceutical Clinical Pearls” Lecturer: Jill Autry, O.D., RPh

June 7, 2008 - “Dry Eye - New Approaches to an Old Problem” Lecturer: Jill Autry, O.D., RPh

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