NJSOP has local societies located throughout the Garden State.
If you’re interested in attending continuing education lectures at your local society, please see the listings below, or you can contact the President of your local society.
- Bergen Passaic Society of Optometric Physicians (BPSOP)
- Central Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (CJSOP)
- Essex County Optometric Society (ECOS)
- Hudson County Society of Optometric Physicians (HCSOP)
- Mid Jersey Optometric Society of Optometric Physicians (MJOSP)
- Monmouth-Ocean Counties Society of Optometric Physicians (MOSOP)
- South Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (SJSOP)
- Tri-County Society of Optometric Physicians (TCSOP)
- West Jersey Optometric Society (WJOS)
Bergen Passaic Society of Optometric Physicians (BPSOP)
Includes Bergen and Passaic Counties.
President: Michael Veliky, O.D.
Phone: (201) 368-2444; FAX: (201) 368-0254
All lectures are held at the Wyndham Hotel, 50 Kenny Place, Saddle Brook, NJ (map). Meetings begin at 6:00 P.M.; FREE DINNER FOR BPSOP MEMBERS AT 5:30 P.M.
Fees
Members: $60.00 for 4 credits, including dinner.
Non member: $90.00 for 4 credits, $25/dinner.
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 | 2 Oral Credits COPE #22622-OP 1 TPA, 1 Oral Credit COPE #15820-AS | Ocular Medications Used in the Pediatric Population Ocular Involvement in Selected Immunologic Disorders | Joe Napolitano, M.D. Bill Potter, O.D. | Sponsored by OMNI Eye Services |
| Monday, Apr. 6, 2009 | 2HRS COPE #20833-PH 1HR COPE #20512-PH 1HR COPE #20832-PH | Prescribing Oral Antibacterial and Antiviral Drugs Safety Precautions in Oral Pharmacotherapy Effective Prescribing of Nonopioid and Opioid Analgesics | Jimmy Bartlett, O.D. | This meeting will be a PAC fundraising effort. All attendees will be asked for a $100.00 PAC contribution to NJSOP PAC, and for this, ALL attendees will receive 4COPE-approved oral credits, dinner, and a copy of Dr. Bartlett’s latest reference book “Ophthalmic Drug Facts 2009”. We anticipate good attendance, you must call Dr. James Aversa at (201) 288-1109 in advance to pre-register for this meeting. Due to space limitations, there is only space for 100. |
| Monday, Jun. 1, 2009 | 4 Regular Credits | Billing and Coding Principles, 2009 | Alan Homestead,O.D. |
Central Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (CJSOP)
Includes Mercer, Burlington and Hunterdon Counties.
President: Alexander McGowan, O.D.
Phone: (908) 806-8882, or (609) 448-4872
Lectures are held at The Crowne Plaza Monroe, 390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ (map), (609) 655-4775. All meetings are at 6:00 p.m. (NO DINNER).
Please contact the local society president for the meeting schedule.
Fees
Members: $80.00/lecture.
Non member: $80.00/lecture.
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Essex County Optometric Society (ECOS)
President: Steven Sorkin , O.D.
Contact: Frank Barnes, O.D.
319 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07072
Phone: (973) 744-6466
Lectures are held at Essex House Restaurant, 525 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ (map) (973) 731-2222. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and is included for ECOS members; Non-ECOS are welcome to join us for dinner ($25 dinner fee)
Fees
Member: $180 for all lectures
Non member: $39.00/lecture
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 | 2 Oral Credits COPE #23383-OP | The Diabetes Epidemic | Kerry Gelb, O.D. | Sponsored by Sirion Pharmaceuticals |
| Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 | COPE #19834-AS COPE #188448-PH 3 Oral Credits Pending | Advances in Anterior Segment Therapy Oral Antibacterial Drugs | James Thimons, O.D. | Sponsored by (ODG) Optical Distributing Group Note: February lecture will held on the SECOND Tuesday of the month. |
| Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009 | 2 Oral Credits COPE #23376-OP | Systemic Conditions and Oral Medications Related to Cataractogensis | Kenneth Daniels, O.D. | |
| Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 | 3 Oral Credits COPE #22733-OP | Oral Examinations | William Marcolini, O.D. | |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | COPE #20203-AS COPE #15703-AS 2 Oral / 1 TPA Credits Pending | Ocular Omeganemia Not a Dry Eye in the House | Thomas Kislan, O.D. | Sponsored by Hydrogel Vision |
Hudson County Society of Optometric Physicians (HCSOP)
President: Rodolfo Rodriguez, O.D.
Phone: (201) 295-2020; FAX: (201) 295-0804
Lectures are held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Secaucus-Meadowlands, 455 Plaza Drive, Seacaucus, NJ (off Route 3, follow signs to the “Expo Center”) (map), (201) 864-7300. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and is free for HCSOP members. Non-members are welcome to participate for an additional dinner fee.
Fees
NJSOP Members: $30.00/2 credit lecture, or $150/cycle (6 lectures), or (125.00/cycle (5 lectures).
Non-members: $39.00/2 credit lecture, or $212.00/cycle (6 lectures), or $180/cycle (5 lectures).
Please make checks payable to HCSOP.
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 | 2.5 Oral Credits | Prescribing Oral Medications for Eyecare | Rodolfo L. Rodriguez,O.D. | Sponsored by Inspire (AzaSite, Restasis, Elestat) |
| Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 | 2 Oral Credits | Oral Arensal | Nick Di Benedetto, O.D. | Sponsored by Phillips |
| Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 | 2 TPA Credits | TBA | TBA | Sponsored by Allergan (Restasis, Optive, Acular, Zymar) |
| Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009 | 2 TPS Credits, COPE #24424-SD, COPE #24326-SD | Topic Ocular Lyme Disease Topic Choroidal Malanomas | Silgi Philip, O.D. Stefie Ribeiro, O.D. | |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 2 TPA Credits | TBA | TBA | |
| Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2009 | 2 TPA Credits | Oral Meds in Treating Anterior Segment Eye Diseases | George Veliky, O.D. |
Mid Jersey Optometric Society of Optometric Physicians (MJOSP)
Includes Middlesex, Union and Somerset Counties.
President: George Veliky, O.D.
Phone: (732) 750-0400; FAX (732) 602-0749
Lectures are held at Crown Plaza 110 Davidson Ave.Somerset, NJ (732) 560-0500 (map). Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. for MJSOP members, lecture to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Fees
MJSOP Members: $50.00/lecture, or $200.00/cycle (Winter/Spring).
(For MJSOP members, 1 time fee includes all C/E, monthly dinner, and MJSOP dues for Fall/Spring)
Non-members: $70.00/lecture, or $280.00/cycle (Winter/Spring).
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 | 2 TPA Credits COPE #21414-PS | New Technologies in AMD Management | Joe Pizzimenti, O.D. | Sponsored by Foresee PHP |
| Sunday, Jan. 13, 2009 | 1 TPA / 1 Oral Credit Pending | Uveitis: Treatment beyond Topicals | Burton J. Wisotsky, M.D. | Sponsored by Ophthonix, Inc and OMNI Eye Services |
| Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 | 2 Oral Credits COPE #23063-OP | Oral Medications | William Marcolini, O.D. | Sponsored by Vistakon and OMNI Eye Services |
| Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 | 2 REG Credits Pending | What’s New in Low Vision | Bethany Fishbein, O.D. | |
| Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009 | 1 TPA / 1 Oral Credit Pending | Primary Care of Anterior Uveitis | William Potter, O.D. | Sponsored by Alcon |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 2 Credits | TBA | TBA |
Monmouth-Ocean Counties Society of Optometric Physicians (MOSOP)
Includes Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
President: Sean Phibbs, O.D.
Phone: (732) 974-3937; FAX: (732) 974-6899
Lectures are held at Jumping Brook Country Club; 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ (map). Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Lecture at 7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by fax only to (732) 974-6899.
Fees
Members: $35.00/lecture (dinner included)
Non-members $51.00/lecture (lecture only)
Please bring your check to the meeting made payable to “MOSOP.” Members of other Local Societies will receive preferential MOSOP pricing.
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 | TBA | Computerized Diagnosis and Treatment of Binocular Vision Problems | Moshe Rothe, O.D. | |
| Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 | TBA | Oculoplastics Common Ophthalmic Plastic Disorders see by the Eye Care Practitioner | Richard Angrist, M.D. | |
| Monday, Apr. 20, 2009 | 2 TPA Credits, COPE approved | Diagnosis and Treatment of Anterior Segment Disease | Jeffrey Roth, O.D. | Sponsored by Joseph McGee & Inspire |
| Monday, May 11, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
South Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (SJSOP)
Includes Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties.
President: Lawrence Mroz, O.D.
Phone: (609) 909-0700
All meetings will be held at Mays Landing Country Club, 1855 Cates Road, Mays Landing, NJ (map) (609) 641-4411. Dinner meetings start at 6:30 p.m. with the speaker to follow at 7:00 p.m.
Fees
$40.00 for lecture only, $60.00 for lecture and dinner.
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 | TBA | The Use of Oral Medications in the Treatment of External Ocular Inflammations and Disease. Corneal Grafts and Corneal Endothelial Transplant Procedures | Irv Raber, M.D. | |
| Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 | TBA | Oral Medications and Treatment of Endophthalmitis | Mark Spirn, M.D. | |
| Monday, Mar. 2, 2009 | TBA | Neyas Eye Associates | TBA | |
| Monday, Apr. 6, 2009 | TBA | Macular Edema-New Treatments and Procedures | Guri Bronner, M.D. | |
| Monday, May 4, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Tri-County Society of Optometric Physicians (TCSOP)
Includes Warren, Morris and Sussex Counties.
President: John Insinga, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Phone: (973) 538-7400; FAX (973) 538-3007
Meetings are held at La Strada Ristorante, 1105 Route 10 East, Randolph, NJ (map) (973) 584-4607. Dinner orders will be taken at 6:30 p.m. and lectures begin at 7:00 p.m.
Fees
Members: $55.00/lecture or $225.00/cycle dinner included.
Non-members: $80.00/lecture or $325.00/cycle dinner included.
Payment is due the day of the meeting. Please make your check payable to the “Tri County Society of Optometric Physicians.”
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 | TBA | Asset Protection | Dan McNeff | Sponsored by National Foundation for Asset Protection |
| Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 | TBA | Examining the Autistic Patient | Leonard Press, O.D. | |
| Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009 | TBA | Prescribing Oral Medications for Eye Care | Rodolfo Rodriguez | |
| Thursday, Apr. 16, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
West Jersey Optometric Society (WJOS)
Includes Camden County and nearby parts of Gloucester and Burlington Counties.
President: Edward Melman, O.D.
Phone: (856) 783-1041; FAX: (856) 783-6611
Meetings are held at the Quality Inn, Rt. 38, Maple Shade, NJ (map). Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting and discussion at 7:30 p.m. Dinner is free for WJOS members and $20.00 for non-members. Please RSVP for dinner. Contact Nipsy Rivera (856) 365-1569 for directions or for specific questions.
Fees
WJOS Members: $40.00/lecture
Non-members: $50.00/lecture
Send payment to Camden Eye Center Attn: Nipsy Rivera 400 Chambers Ave. Camden, N.J. 08103.
| Date | Credit | Title | Speaker | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009 | TBA | Glaucoma Update Ophthalmic Plastics Neuro Ophthalmic Manifestation of Systemic Disease | Gregory Scimeca, M.D. Robert Angrist, M.D. Kelly Malloy, O.D. FAAO | Morning & Afternoon Lectures 7:45 Continental Breakfast Pre-register by Jan 13 AOA Member $160.00 Non members $175.00 At The Door: AOA Member $180.00 Non member $195.00 |
| Monday Feb. 16, 2009 | TBA | Vision Impairment and Rehabilitation: A Beginner’s Guide to Vision Rehabilitation Care in Private Practice; Documentation and Coding Considerations for Vision Rehabilitation | Harvey Richman, O.D., FAAO | |
| Monday Mar. 16, 2009 | TBA | Binocular Vision Research Update | Michael Gallaway, O.D., FCOVD | |
| Monday Apr. 20, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Monday May 18, 2009 | TBA | TBA | TBA |