GENERAL INFORMATIONArrive EarlyRegistration and continental breakfast starts at 8:00 am in the Foyer of the Research to PreventBlindness (RPB) Auditorium. An introductory Welcome starts at 8:50 am. Lectures begin at 9:00am. Plan to arrive early, especially if it’s your first visit to UCLA. Credit will not be given to at-tendees who are more than 5 minutes late or leave 5 minutes early for a 30 minute courseor more than 10 minutes for 1 hour courses.DirectionsJules Stein Eye Institute (JSEI) is located east of the 405 freeway between Wilshire & SunsetBlvds on the corner of Westwood Blvd & Le Conte Ave across the street from UCLA MedicalCenter & Ronald Reagan Hospital/Medical Center.From Wilshire Blvd; Go north on Westwood. JSEI are the 1st buildings as you enter UCLA cam-pus on the right just past Le Conte. From Sunset Blvd; Go south on Veteran, left on Gayle, left on Le Conte, left on Westwood. JSEIare the first buildings on the right.Turn right onto Stein Plaza. The building straight ahead is Jules Stein Building. The first buildingon the right is the Doris Stein Building which houses our workshops (2nd floor in the MedPhoto Dept.) & parking. Registration and lectures will be at the RPB Auditorium which is lo-cated between the Jules Stein & Doris Stein buildings.ParkingAt the Doris Stein building, parking is $12 all day and paid at self-serve machine on your wayout. An attended parking lot diagonally across Wilshire/Le Conte intersection is $8.50 all day.Nearby LodgingMention UCLA/Jules Stein event for best rate:

UCLA Tiverton House, 900 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 310.794;0280•Hilgard House Hotel & Suites, 927 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 310.208.3945•Claremont Hotel, 1044 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 310.208.5957•Royal Palace Westwood Hotel, 1052 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 310.208.6677•UCLA Guest House, 435 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 310.825.2923•

Southern California Ophthalmic Photographers’ SocietyA Regional Chapter of the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society (OPS)

Presents

SCOPS Inaugural Educational Program for the Ophthalmic Imager

Photo Courtesy of Kasey Barros

Hosted By

Jules Stein Eye Institute at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, California 90095

Saturday, March 22, 2014

This program has applied for 6 OPS & JCAHPO Continuing Education Credit (CEC) hours

Southern California Ophthalmic Photographers’ SocietyA Regional Chapter of the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society2359 Heather AvenueLong Beach, CA 90815

REGISTRATION INFO

Pre-Registration Deadline: March 15, 20141. Complete the enclosed Registration Form 2. Return the form with a check payable to

“SCOPS”. Credit card payment is not available at this time.

- Or -

Return completed registration form by email to visualeys@aol.com or fax 562-498-3403 to reserve your space. Payments will be accepted onsite by cash or check.

3. You will receive registration confirmation in 1 to 2 days.

Onsite Registration: Opens at 8:00 a.m. March 22, 2014

1. Call to check availability & reserve your space at 562-498-3402

2. Complete the Registration Form before arrival . A $10 additional fee will be applied to onsiteregistrants.

Workshop space is limited and will be filled on afirst-come, first-serve basis.

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY MAIL.

SCOPS Inaugural Educational Program for the Ophthalmic Imager Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA | Saturday, March 22, 2014

8:00 am – 8:50 am Registration/Continental BreakfastFoyer of the Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Auditorium

8:50 am – 9:00 am WelcomeRPB Auditorium, Jules Stein Building

9:00 am – 9:30 am Lecture 1: OCT Anatomy & InterpretationInstructor: Gad Heilweil, MDPrerequisite: Knowledge of basic retinal anatomyLevel: Basic/Intermediate Length: 30 minutes (0.5 CEC)Course Description:This course will familiarize students with normal and abnormal retinal anatomy as viewed in OCT images. Avariety of clinical cases will be discussed. Emphasis will be on differential diagnoses of various retinal diseases and the signifi-cance of good quality images in making a diagnosis.Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Identify layers of the retina in OCT images•Recognize abnormalities while performing OCT scans•Understand common retinal conditions associated with abnormal scans•

9:30 am – 10:00 am Lecture 2: OCT: Imaging Techniques & TipsInstructor: Tamera Schoenholz, CRA, OCT-CPrerequisite: NoneLevel: BasicLength: 30 minutes (0.5 CEC)Course Description: This introductory course will discuss the fundamentals in the operation of SD-OCT’s. Examples of commonscan patterns and analysis will be shown. Challenges in obtaining certain scans and how to overcome them will also be dis-cussed. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Describe the basic capabilities and limitations of SD-OCT•Discuss various aspects of retinal and optic nerve scan analysis•

10:00 am – 11:00 am Lecture 3: Introduction to Ophthalmic Ultrasonography Instructor: Robert AlmanzorPrerequisite: Knowledge of basic ocular anatomyLevel: IntermediateLength: 1 hour (1.0 CEC)Course Description: This comprehensive lecture will focus on basic ultrasound principles and examination techniques. Echo-graphic interpretation will also be presented with the use of case presentations of diagnostic A and B scans, ultrasound biomi-croscopy (UBM) and ultrasound biometry. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Understand the basic principles of ophthalmic ultrasonography•Grasp standardized procedures of an ophthalmic ultrasound exam•Identify basic ocular anatomy, findings, and pathology on ultrasound•

11:00 am – 11:15 am Break

11:15 am – 12:15 pm Lecture 4: Ophthalmic OncologyInstructor: Tara A. McCannel, MD, PhDPrerequisite: Basic understanding of ocular anatomy Level: Basic/IntermediateLength: 1 hour (1.0 CEC)Course Description: This course will introduce the subspecialty of ophthalmic oncology to the ophthalmic imager. A variety oflesion characteristics and their differential diagnoses will be discussed. Emphasis will be on the variety of imaging modalitiesavailable to help diagnose and document the progression or treatment of these lesions.Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Differentiate between a variety of tumors and lesions of the eye•Know different types of imaging modalities needed to document various lesions•Understand why good quality imaging is helpful and essential in good follow-up care of the patients•

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lecture 5: Wide-field Angiography and Autofluorescence Instructor: Pradeep S. Prasad, M.D.Prerequisite: Basic retinal anatomyLevel: IntermediateLength: 1 hour (1.0 CEC)Course Description: This course will familiarize students with the differences between wide-field and standard fluorescein an-giography and autofluorescence. A variety of cases will be discussed to highlight the clinical utility and applications of wide-fieldImaging.. Emphasis will be placed on disease pathology and clinical applications. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Understand the technological differences between wide-field and standard fluorescein angiography and autofluorescence •Describe the clinical utility and application of wide-field imaging for different ocular diseases•

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Lunch Break On your own

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Hands-On Workshop 1: Ophthalmic Imaging Workshop 13:15 pm – 4:15 pm Hands-On Workshop 2: Ophthalmic Imaging Workshop 2Workshop Coordinator : Paul Paquette, CRA, COMT, FOPSPrerequisite: Morning lecture series attendance, Consent for dilation of one eye. Level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedLength: 1 hour each session (1.0 CEC each session)Course Description: Each one-hour workshop will allow attendees of all levels to get hands-on experience with a variety ofimaging equipment discussed in previous lectures (Standard and Wide angle Fundus Cameras, OCTs, B-scan/UBM,…). Stu-dents will alternate being the operator and the patient in order to experience both sides of each modality. Emphasis will be onimproved technique and quality of images.Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Identify equipment required to obtain different types of imaging modalities•Know when to utilize a variety of filters, magnifications, scan modes, lighting and other equipment features•Identify possible imaging artifacts•Perform advanced techniques for improved image quality•

4:15 pm AdjournJoin us for a post-program cocktail social at Barney’s Beanery in Westwood Village (on your own). 1037 Broxton Avenue, LosAngeles, CA 90024

Special Thanks to Matt Glaser, Host UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute and their staff for their support and assistance and to all Program Speakers, Instructors and Sponsors.

PROGRAM SCHEDULESCOPS Inaugural Educational Program for the Ophthalmic Imager

Jules Stein Eye Institute at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, California 90095

Saturday, March 22, 2014Educational Chair: Paul Paquette, CRA, COMT

Co-Chairs: Karen Gasperian, CRA and Marinel Casiano, CRA

Southern California Ophthalmic Photographers’ SocietyA Regional Chapter of the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society (OPS)

For inquiries or to request a Program Brochure, contact Paul Paquette, SCOPS President, at visualeys@aol.com, Tel: 562.498.3402For OPS Membership & OPS-related inquiries visit www.opsweb.org or contact Barbara McCalley, OPS Executive Director at ops@opsweb.org, Tel: 800.403.1677