Cut off date for a discounted room is Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Call the hotel now to make your reservations. NOA has reserved a limited number of discounted rooms.

Call the hotel at 1 (800) 831-3490 and ask for a reservation at the NOA group rate for RESERVATIONS

ROOM RATES: SINGLE $199.00, DOUBLE $199.00, TRIPLE $209.00

Hotel rates are subject to state and local tax of (12.5%)

FRIDAY JULY 17 8:00 AM -10:00 AM (2 hours) COPE 25389-GO

Stephanie Johnson-Brown, O.D., M.Ed: Effective Techniques for Binocular Vision Eye Examination in Young Patients

- This course will cover techniques used in prescribing a functional or performance prescription, and in determining the need for vision therapy. An overview of the advantages of using these techniques to promote optometric consulting service in school systems and sports vision clinics will be highlighted.

FRIDAY JULY 17 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 hours) COPE 17041-LV

Susan A. Primo, O.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.O. Low vision: What’s out there? What’s New?

- This course provides an overview of new devices and technological advances in low vision from innovative electronics to surgical implantation of miniature telescopes! Clinical cases will be utilized to highlight and encourage audience participation.

SATURDAY JULY 18 8:00 AM -10:00 AM (2 hours) COPE 25189-GO

Rachel Coulter, O.D.: Performing the infant eye examination

- This presentation will provide an overview of the need for early detection and prevention of vision conditions in the infant population, to describe the goals of the infant eye examination and tests used to evaluate this population.

SATURDAY JULY 18 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (2hour) COPE 25211-SD

Rachel Coulter, O.D.: My Ten Most Interesting Pediatric Cases

- Disease is an uncommon occurrence in the pediatric population. This course reviews ten interesting cases in which children appeared to present with routine vision problems, but were later diagnosed with ocular or systemic disease.

The NOA Convention has always been a “family affair” with NOA members, spouses, non-members, educators, optometry students, optical suppliers, children, relatives, and friends. Registration is required if you wish to take part in all scheduled activities. Non-registrants may be able to purchase tickets for individual scheduled events. The registration fee for 2009 paid NOA members is $275.00 before June 16, 2009 and includes 4 meals and 2 CE continental breakfasts. Contact the NOA office listed above for additional information.

ALCON LABORATORIES – BAUSCH & LOMB – CIBA VISION –JOHNSON & JOHNSON, VISTAKON – WAL*MART- LENSCRAFTERS, LUXOTTICA – VISION SERVICE PLAN – MODERN OPTICAL – VISION SOURCE – UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY