Friday, January 29, 2010

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. presents Premium IOL Course in Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Detroit, MI, presenting a comprehensive course to area optometrists on the co-management of Premium IOLs on Sunday, January 31, 2010!

Co-Management of Premium IOLs
Training Opportunity for Co-Management of Multifocal and Toric IOLs
Sunday, January 31, 2010

Dr. Scoper will be presenting a comprehensive course for optometrists, training and preparing them to manage every aspect of pre-operative and post-operative care for co-management of Premium IOL procedures. Optometrists who already have experience in co-managing patients for routine cataract surgery will be taken to the next level of expertise in providing state-of-the-art multifocal and astigmatic technology to their patients. Upon completion of the course under Dr. Scoper's extensive experience, they will have confidence in recommending the Premium IOL technology to any of their patients with whom they have developed a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

A comprehensive notebook will be provided to course attendees with extensive handouts and forms giving a step-by-step guide to take back to their practices. Premium IOL patients from Dr. Scoper's will describe their experiences and be available to answer questions to reinforce the lectures and consolidate the learning experience.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Dr. Stephen V. Scoper | Guest Speaker at InSIGHT Educational Program | Durham, NC

Dr. Stephen V. Scoper of Virginia Eye Consultants was a guest speaker at the InSIGHT educational program at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday January 23rd, 2010!

The program gave special insight into:

• The latest advancements in PCIOL technology
• Improving outcomes
• Enhancing patient selection
• Improving patient education
• Managing patients post op
• Accurate biometry with "hands on" session

Faculty and Speakers included in the session:

Steven Scoper, M.D., Virginia Eye Consultants
Joseph L. Parisi, M.D., Clemson Ophthalmology
Mary Lou Parisi, Executive Director, Clemson Ophthalmology
William G. Martin, M.D., OptiVue, Toledo, Ohio
Robin Vann, M.D., Duke Eye Center

Agenda:
8:00-8:30am – Registration and Breakfast
8:30-11:45am – Educational Session
11:45-12:30pm – Lunch with Panel discussion
12:30-2:30pm – Educational Session

On Friday January 22nd, 2010, Dr. Scoper also hosted a roudtable dinner with Dr. William G. Martin and Mary Lou Parisi at Án New World Cuisine in Cary, North Carolina. The dinner was hosted as a precursor to the InSIGHT program the following day.

We encourage all of our attendees to comment on their experience at InSIGHT! To do so, please use the comment box below this post.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. Premium IOL Presentation in Warsaw, IN

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Indiana, presenting a comprehensive course to area optometrists on the co-management of Premium IOLs on Saturday, January 16, 2010!

Co-Management of Premium IOLs
Training opportunity for Co-Management of Multifocal and Toric IOLs
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Registration begins at 8:00 am
Lunch Will Be Provided at 12:30 pm

Grossnickle Eye Center Optometric Conference
Westminster Hall, 9th Street
(between College and Chestnut Ave.)
Winona Lake, Indiana

Dr. Scoper will be presenting a comprehensive course for optometrists, preparing them to manage all aspects of pre-operative and post-operative care for co-management of Premium IOL procedures. Optometrists who already have experience in co-managing patients for routine cataract surgery will be taken to the next level of expertise in providing state-of-the-art multifocal and astigmatic technology to their patients. Integrating care with an experienced Premium IOL surgeon, they will have confidence in recommending the Premium IOL technology to their patients with whom they have developed a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

A comprehensive notebook will be provided to course attendees with extensive handouts and forms giving a step-by-step guide to take back to their practices. Premium IOL patients will describe their experiences and be available to answer questions to reinforce the lectures and consolidate the learning experience.

This COPE-approved three hour course will conclude with the presentation of a Certificate of Completion in the Co-Management of Premium IOLs signed by the Course Director.

Please RSVP to Karen Platt, CMA, COA
800-527-3948 ext. 625
kplatt@gecenter.com

Funded by an Unrestricted Educational Grant from Alcon

Friday, December 4, 2009

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. Premium IOL Presentation in Arkansas

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Arkansas, presenting a comprehensive course to area optometrists on the co-management of Premium IOLs on Saturday, December 5th, 2009!

Co-Management of Premium IOLs
Training Opportunity for Co-Management of Multifocal and Toric IOLs
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Program 8:00am - 2:00pm
Hosted at the Embassy Suites Hotel (continental breakfast & lunch will be served)

Dr. Scoper will be presenting a comprehensive course for optometrists, preparing them to manage all aspects of pre-operative and post-operative care for co-management of Premium IOL procedures. Optometrists who already have experience in co-managing patients for routine cataract surgery will be taken to the next level of expertise in providing state-of-the-art multifocal and astigmatic technology to their patients. Integrating care with an experiencedPremium IOL surgeon, they will have confidence in recommending thePremium IOL technology to their patients with whom they have developed a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

A comprehensive notebook will be provided to course attendees with extensive handouts and forms giving a step-by-step guide to take back to their practices. Premium IOL patients will describe their experiences and be available to answer questions to reinforce the lectures and consolidate the learning experience.

This COPE-approved six hour course will conclude with the presentation of a Certificate of Completion in the Co-Management of Premium IOLs signed by the Course Director.

To learn more and register for this event with Dr. Scoper, please contact Jayme Bartlett at jbartlett@boozmanhof.com.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Dr. Steve Scoper - Guest Speaker in San Francisco for Alcon Dinner Symposium - Treatment of Ocular Allergies

Dr. Steve Scoper of Virginia Eye Consultants delivered a "Treatment of Ocular Allergies" presentation in San Francisco on Saturday, October 24th. His speech was part of the Alcon Dinner Symposium, where he also delivered a speech "The Missing Step to Achieve Better Premium IOL Outcomes" on Sunday, October 25th.

Alcon Dinner Symposium
"Treatment of Ocular Allergies"
Saturday, October 24th 2009
6:00pm
Farallon Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94102

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. Premium IOL Presentation in San Francisco, CA

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in San Francisco, CA delivering a presentation entitled "The Missing Step to Achieve Better Premium IOL Outcomes" at 4 PM on Sunday, October 25th, 2009, as part of the Alcon Speakers Forum.

Alcon Speaker's Forum during the 2009 AAO/PAAO Joint Meeting
"The Missing Step to Achieve Better Premium IOL Outcomes"
October 25, 2009, 4:00 PM
With Stephen V. Scoper, M.D.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Proudly Announcing: The ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Eye-Q

Here at Virginia Eye Consultants we are always striving to offer our patients the most up-to-date eye correction technology available. This is why we are excited to announce the latest addition to our facility, The ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Eye-Q Laser System.

The ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Eye-Q customizes each treatment to the patient’s specific prescription and cornea while attempting to improve what nature originally designed. It is a safer, faster all-laser procedure, and is used in conjunction with our IntraLase laser, allowing us to offer a truly BLADE-FREE procedure. At Virginia Eye Consultants, we believe that excellent surgical results depend on distinctive patient care. Every patient has unique vision needs that must be addressed individually. Our system of care is exceptional in that you will receive first class treatment with industry leading technology.

The ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Eye-Q allows us to further tailor specific vision care treatments to each individual patient. We are here to serve you, our patient. Our rich history and experience, our mastery of the very latest technologies and our reputation have resulted in earning us the highest commodity: the trust of our patients.