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.

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

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. to present on AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0D & IQ Toric in Boca Raton, FL

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Boca Raton, FL to make a dinner meeting presentation concerning ReSTOR and Toric Premium IOLs on Thursday, August 13!

AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0D & IQ Toric:
Maximizing Outcomes & Successful Co-management with Optometrists

Thursday, August 13, 2009

7:00 p.m.

Held at Chop's Lobster Bar
101 Plaza Real S.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-395-2675

R.S.V.P. to Walter Fernandez at 305-632-4935

Dr. Scoper has an international reputation in his field as a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in all areas of refractive surgery, from cataract surgery to LASIK. In 2003, he was the first eye surgeon in the area to be certified in the Crystalens multifocal lens for cataracts and continues to be at the leading edge of additional premium lenses, such as ReSTOR and Toric IOLs. Most recently, Dr. Scoper was the lead investigator for a new glaucoma medication and presented findings from the study at the annual European Glaucoma Conference in Berlin. He is also one of 10 physicians investigating a new intraocular lens material for refractive surgery. As well as being a vital part of Virginia Eye Consultants, Dr. Scoper is also an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. This combines his interest in treating patients with his love for teaching and research. For more on Dr. Scoper, click HERE.

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. to speak for Premium IOL webcast

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be presenting the first in a series of interactive webcast teleconferences beginning on Thursday, July 30!

"The Missing Step to Achieving Better Premium IOL Outcomes"

An interactive discussion on various topics related to Premium IOL procedures

Thursday, July 30

8:30-9:30 p.m. E.T.

The discussion topics presented by Dr. Scoper will be "AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL +3.0D: True performance at all distances"; "New Aspheric AcrySof® IQ Toric IOL: Precise astigmatism correction, now available in aspheric optics"; "Pre-operative measurements can make or break the deal"; and "Pearls for post-operative care: Aggressively managing ocular surface disease".

Dr. Scoper has an international reputation in his field as a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in all areas of refractive surgery, from cataract surgery to LASIK. In addition, he is an expert in the new Visian ICL implantable lenses for people with moderate to severe nearsightedness and Toric implantable lenses to correct astigmatism. In 2003, he was the first eye surgeon in the area to be certified in the Crystalens multifocal lens for cataracts and continues to be at the leading edge of additional premium lenses such as ReSTOR. Dr. Scoper is also an associate professor of ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and combines his interest in treating patients with his love for teaching and research.

To register for this event, call 800-668-0651 or e-mail the following registration information to registration@aristamktg.com:

-Name

-Complete office address

-Office phone and fax numbers

-Phone number at the time of the teleconference

-e-mail address

For more about Dr. Scoper, click here!

Restore your clear vision with ReSTOR

Are you finding it harder to focus your eyes while reading or driving? Maybe your vision seems blurry or dim even though you just bought a new pair of glasses. You could write these off as signs of "old age", but they may be likely signs of cataracts. In fact, cataracts are the number one cause of poor vision in adults. A cataract is a clouding of the lens, which obstructs the light from passing through properly. The lens is responsible for focusing images that enter the eye, but the blockage of light causes these images to register as being dim, blurred, and can even effect the perception of color. The only way to properly identify cataracts is to be diagnosed during an eye exam, as cataracts cannot be seen from the outside.

Luckily cataract surgeries have a success rate of more than 95%! Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, has earned an international reputation as a specialist in every aspect of refractive surgery, including cataract surgery. Since the only way to treat cataracts is by replacing the lens, Dr. Scoper and the team of doctors at VEC have added the revolutionary ReSTOR IOL (intraocular lens) to their list of state-of-the-art cataract treatment options. ReSTOR is a fast and often painless surgery that involves replacing the natural lens with a permanent Intraocular Lens. The tapered shape of the ReSTOR lens allows for all-distance vision and often erases the need for glasses or corrective lenses. During the procedure the doctors will make a very small incision and insert an instrument to dissolve the lens that has become cloudy. After dissolving the old lens, the doctors will insert the new ReSTOR lens in its place. Because the incision in the eye is so small, stitches are not necessary and the eye heals itself.

This procedure has revolutionized the way cataract surgery is viewed and performed. The quick and virtually pain free process provides most patients with the ability to return to normal activities the day following their procedure! In fact, as many as 4 out of 5 patients have reported never having to wear glasses or corrective lenses again.

Are you ready to restore your clear vision with ReSTOR? Schedule your free consultation at www.vec2020.com and call us at (757) 622-2200!

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. in Knoxville, Tennessee for Premium IOL Course

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Knoxville, Tennessee, to present a course to area optometrists for co-management of Premium IOLs on Saturday June 27th!

Co-Management of Premium IOLs

Training Opportunity for Co-Management of Multifocal and Toric IOLs

Saturday, June 27th

Breakfast / Registration 8:00am - 8:30am

Program 8:30am - Noon

Hosted at the Knoxville Marriott

Learn More and Register by CLICKING HERE

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 CE-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.

A breakfast and registration period will begin at 8:00am and the program will commence starting at 8:30am until noon.

To learn more and register for this event with Dr. Scoper, CLICK HERE!

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. in Indianapolis, Indiana for Premium IOL Course

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Indianapolis, Indiana, to present a course to area optometrists for co-management of Premium IOLs on Saturday June 20th!

Co-Management of Premium IOLs

Training Opportunity for Co-Management of Multifocal and Toric IOLs

Saturday, June 20th

Breakfast / Registration 8:00am - 8:30am

Program 8:30am - Noon

Hosted at the Conrad Hotel – Indianapolis, IN

Learn More and Register by CLICKING HERE

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 CE-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.

A breakfast and registration period will begin at 8:00am and the program will commence starting at 8:30am until noon.

To learn more and register for this event with Dr. Scoper, CLICK HERE!

Dr. Scoper and all attendees of the course pose for a group photo

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

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Detroit, Michigan, to present a course to area optometrists for Premium IOLs on Saturday June 6th!

Saturday, June 6th (morning) - Dr. Scoper will be presenting a 3 hour course to optometrists in Detroit about co-management of Premium IOLs.

For Saturday's course, 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 CE-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.

A breakfast and registration period will begin at 8:00am and the program will commence starting at 8:30am until noon.

To learn more and register for this event with Dr. Scoper, visit http://events.signup4.com/ScoperDetroit

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. in Hampton Roads Area for Premium IOL Course

Co-Management of Premium IOL Course

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Virginia Eye Consultants – Norfolk, VA

Registration Required

3 Hours of CE

Dr. Stephen Scoper, Vice President and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, is inviting Hampton Roads optometrists who are currently co-managing cataract surgery and LASIK with Virginia Eye Consultants to attend the next Co-Management of Premium IOLs course on Wednesday, May 27th at Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Scoper's 3-hour lecture presents 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 heir patients with whom they have developed a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

Dr. Scoper will also be featuring specifics regarding premium IOL technologies as seen in the new ReSTOR® Aspheric +3.0 multi-focal IOL, as well as the new AcrySof® TORIC aspheric IOL for astigmatism.

CLICK HERE for more specifics on the advancements brought forth by the ReSTOR® Aspheric +3.0 IOL, as presented by Dr. Scoper in Orlando, Florida, on May 15th.

This course is available by invitation only and any optometrist in the Hampton Roads area who is interested in taking this course– but did not receive an invitation –should contact Dr. Walter O. Whitely, Director of Optometric Services at Virginia Eye Consultants. The lecture welcomes any optometrists who have been previously certified and would like a "refresher and update" in their understanding of premium IOL co-management, as well as earning 3 hours of Continuing Education credit.

Over 50 local optometrists have already been certified in the Hampton Roads area since the first course was presented over 2 years ago. With such a successful beginning locally, Dr. Scoper has since given the course in over 40 major cities in the US– certifying over 2,000 optometrists nationwide.

Dr. Scoper and all attendees of the course pose for a group photo

-----------Update 6/9/09------------

The following list is an up-to-date record of our currently certified ODs in the Hampton Roads area:

Kristy Adamczyk, O.D.

William J. Adams, O.D.

Fred Ashbrook, O.D.

Dara Barbash, O.D.

Deborah Barnett, O.D.

Russell Beach, O.D.

Sherri Becker, O.D.

Dylan Belt, O.D.

Albert Bohon, O.D.

Marylin Borza, O.D.

Laura Burke, O.D.

Nathalie Cassis, O.D.

Zoee Chan, O.D.

Jesse Chawla, O.D.

Thomas Cheezum, O.D.

Kristy Chmielewski, O.D.

Janel Chou, O.D.

Mitchell Corey, O.D.

Mark Crafford, O.D.

Gary D'Angelo, O.D.

Constance Davies, O.D.

Kurt DeVito, O.D.

John Dragon, O.D.

Mark Enochs, O.D.

David Farmer, O.D.

Christopher Fusco, O.D.

Jennifer Gadams, O.D.

Steven Gentile, O.D.

David Gilbert, O.D.

Lisa Gontarek, O.D.

Scott Gontarek, O.D.

Shari Graber, O.D.

Peter Guhl, O.D.

M. Jackson, O.D.

Daniel Jason, O.D.

Stanley Jason, O.D.

Rahim Kanji, O.D.

John Kauffman, O.D.

Donald Kelly, O.D.

Steven Laderberg, O.D.

Kenneth Lebow, O.D.

Marcia Leverett, O.D.

Celeste Lewis, O.D.

Bi Li, O.D.

Mary Beth Linnell, O.D.

David Lotz, O.D.

John Lowitz, O.D.

Dinh Luong, O.D.

Grace Luong, O.D.

Shalini Maharaj, O.D.

Amanda Martin, O.D.

Richard Martin, O.D.

Troy Morgan, O.D.

Nobe Nijjar, O.D.

Howard Ossen, O.D.

George Pegram, O.D.

Kim-Chi Pham, O.D.

Earl Pollock, O.D.

Kristina Ramsey, O.D.

Robert Resnick, O.D.

Deanna Ritenour, O.D.

Jeffery Robertson, O.D.

Andrew Rula, O.D.

Melanie Ruoff, O.D.

Julie Rybarczyk, O.D.

Naomi Sakoda, O.D.

Lynne Schleede, O.D.

John Seago, O.D.

Paul Seck, O.D.

Brent Segeleon, O.D.

Mark Seipel, O.D.

Gary Shoemaker, O.D.

Chris Stansbury, O.D.

Veronica Sullivan, O.D.

Robert Titcomb, O.D.

William Townsend, O.D.

Simon Tran, O.D.

Diane Wallach, O.D.

Lisa Wallace Davis, O.D.

Walter Whitley, O.D.

Michael Xu, O.D.

Lecture: Premium IOL Technology: What Does the ReSTOR® +3.0 Mean to Your Patients?

On Friday, May 15th, Dr. Stephen Scoper lectured to Orlando ophthalmologists about exciting new technology concerning premium IOLs for patients undergoing cataract surgery. The lecture, hosted at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Orlando, Florida, focused on the advancements brought forth by the new ReSTOR® Aspheric +3 add intraocular lens. This lens was FDA-approved in January 2009.

Dr. Scoper presented his first lecture on the ReSTOR® +3 IOL at the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology on the first weekend of February, 2009. The ReSTOR® +3 IOL had been available in the United States for only 2 weeks at the time of Dr. Scoper's lecture.

As compared to the original ReSTOR® +4 add IOL, the +3 IOL has a focal point at 16-20 inches which is a more comfortable working distance for most patients. The ReSTOR® +4 IOL has a working distance of about 12 inches. The new +3 IOL also improves intermediate vision allowing "arms length" vision of the computer screen.

Dr. Scoper reviewed the binocular defocus curve (shown, left) which demonstrated the scientifically-proven effectiveness of the ReSTOR® +3 IOL, providing for a much greater range of vision for patients who participated in clinical trials.

(For a larger, detailed view of the binocular defocus curve, click the image above. View related slides by clicking the pictures below.)




Additionally, Dr. Scoper discussed the newly FDA-approved AcrySof® IQ TORIC to correct astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. This lens now has the aspheric surface desired to correct positive spherical aberrations– reducing glare and halos while increasing contrast sensitivity for patients. This aspheric technology has been available on the ReSTOR® multi-focal IOL for over two years and has recently been approved for the AcrySof® TORIC IOL.

Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. in Orlando, Florida for Premium IOL Course

For Immediate Release - May 14, 2009

Dr. Stephen Scoper, vice president and lead refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, will be in Orlando, Florida, for a series of discussions and courses for Premium IOLs on Friday May 15th and Saturday May 16th!

Friday, May 15th (evening) - Dr. Scoper will be leading a discussion group for ophthalmologists in Orlando about Premium IOLs.

Saturday, May 16th (morning) - Dr. Scoper will be presenting a 3 hour course to optometrists in Orlando about co-management of Premium IOLs.

For Saturday's course, 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 CE-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. This course has been approved by the Florida State Board.

A breakfast and registration period will begin at 8:00am and the program will commence starting at 8:30am until noon.

To learn more and register for this event with Dr. Scoper, visit http://events.SignUp4.com/ScoperOrlando