Bergen Passaic Society of Optometric Physicians (BPSOP) - Archive
Local Societies are fundamental to NJSOP. Not only do they provide the opportunity to catch up on the latest Society news and happenings, they also offer members the chance to connect with their peers. Local Societies deliver convenient continuing education seminars (with discounted member rates) featuring hot topics and experienced speakers.
Not a member of NJSOP? Attend a local society meeting in your area to speak with current members about the benefits of membership.
If you’re interested in attending a monthly meeting at your local society click on the appropriate option below to view a schedule or to contact a Local Society President. Becoming involved with fellow optometrists in your community is just another way to get the most out of your NJSOP membership.
Includes Bergen and Passaic Counties
President: Dr. Michael Veliky - (201) 368-2444
Location: The River Drive Cafe 619 River Drive (Basement Level) in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Meeting and Dinner is 5:30 pm and the learning begins at 6:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: a buffet dinner will be included for ALL attendees. Tell your COLLEAGUES.
NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Fees
- Members: $65.00 including dinner.
- Non member: $95.00 including dinner
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December 2025
December 1, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:00PM: Dinner and Business Meeting
Sponsor: Dompe
Location: River Drive Cafe, 619 River Drive, Elmwood Park, NJ
Email: mike-v@omnieyeservices.com
Pricing
Member Fee: $65
Non-Member Fee: $95
Please note that for all lectures, a buffet-style dinner will be included for all attendees.
Tell your colleagues. No pre-registration is required.
December 1, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:40PM
Speaker : AmandaLegge, O.D.
Topic 1: Diagnosing and Managing AMD: Early to Late Stages
2 TPA - COPE # 96323-TD
7:40 PM - 9:20PM
Speaker :AmandaLegge, O.D.
Topic 2: Medical Comanagement of TBI Patients
2 TPA - COPE Pending
October 2025
October 6, 2025
6:00PM
Sponsor: Tarsus
Location: River Drive Cafe, Elmwood Park, NJ
Email: mike-v@omnieyeservices.com
Speaker 1: Rofolfo Rodriguez, OD
Topic 1: Medical Management of Dry Eye Disease: Current Topical and Oral Therapies
1 Oral and 1 TPA
Speaker 2: Rofolfo Rodriguez, OD
Topic 2: From Antibiotics to Anti-Inflammatories: Top 10 Oral Ocular Meds Every OD Should Know
2 Oral
February 2025
Date: 02/03/2025
Time: 5:30
Location: River Drive Cafe, Elmwood Park, NJ
Email: mike-v@omnieyeservices.com
Sponsor: Alcon Contact Lens
Speaker: Jacqueline Gabay, M.D.
Topic:How Can We Keep Control of Our Pressures and That of the Patient 1 TPA and 1 Oral Credit pending
Speaker 2:Maria & Harvey Richman, O.D.
Topic: Pediatric Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics NJSBO# 3100-2025 2 Oral credits
April 2025
Date: 04/07/2025
Time: 5:30
Location: River Drive Cafe, Elmwood Park, NJ
Email: mike-v@omnieyeservices.com
Sponsor: Alcon Contact Lens
Speaker: Jim Thimons, OD
Topic: Advances in Anterior Segment Medical & Surgical Therapy: 2 TPA
Speaker 2: Jim Thimons, OD
Topic: Top Ten Drugs: What’s In Your Cabinet? 2 Oral
May 2024
May 23, 2024
7:40PM - 9:20PM
Location: The River Drive Cafe 619 River Drive (Basement Level) in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Topic: "Light Up My Dry Eye: Using IPL"
Sponsored by: Lumenis
Speaker: Julie McLaughlin, O.D.
Credits: 2 NJBSO TPA credits Pending
October 2024
Date: 10/07/24 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Time: 5:30 - 6:00 PM (business meeting) (lectures 6:00pm - 9:20pm)
Location: River Drive Cafe, Elmwood Park, NJ
Email: mike-v@omnieyeservices.com
Sponsor: Dompe
Speaker Dr. Steven Sorkin
Topic: Corneal Nerves Gone Wrong: 1 TPA Credit/ NJSBO # 3961-2025
Prescribing CDS’s in Eye Care: 1 Oral Credit/NJSBO #3960-2025
Oral Meds in Anterior Segment Disease: Case Study: 2 Oral Credits/NJSBO #3962-2025
December 2024
Date: 12/02/24 No need to Register
Time: 5:30 - 6:00 PM (business meeting) (lectures 6:00pm - 9:20pm)
Location: River Drive Cafe, Elmwood Park, NJ
Email:mike-v@omnieyeservices.com
Sponsor:Tarsus
Speaker Dr. Reena Gupta, M.D.
Topic: Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2 TPA Credits NJSBO # 4111-2025
Speaker 2: Rodolfo Rodriguez, O.D.
Topic: A Triad of Eye Health Challenges 1 TPA credit and 1 Oral NJSBO # 4409-2025
Oral Meds in Anterior Segment Disease: Case Study: 2 Oral Credits/NJSBO #3962-2025
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August 2026 is Children’s Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey.
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