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Empower your Practice With Data

Empower Your Practice with Free CE Courses

Three 1-hour COPE accredited courses starting April 9.

In today’s evolving optometric landscape, staying ahead means leveraging data, mastering patient care strategies, and leading change with confidence. Eye Care Business Canada in collaboration with Clinical & Refractive Optometry is proud to present EMPOWER Your Practice, a free online COPE-accredited CE series designed to provide practical, real-world insights from leading experts in optometry.

This three-part series will equip optometrists, and practice owners and managers with the knowledge and strategies needed to elevate their practices, optimize patient outcomes, and navigate change successfully.

👉 Click HERE to view full details and register now!

🔎 Course Lineup

The Digital Journey:
Using Data to Drive Practice Growth & Patient Care

April 9, 2025 8:30 PM EDT

Presented by Dr. Wes McCann
Data is more than just numbers—it’s the key to unlocking better patient care and business success. Dr. Wes McCann will explore how practice analytics can streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the patient experience. Learn how to use data-driven insights to make smarter business decisions and take your practice to the next level.

Myopia Management in Clinical Practice

April 23, 2025 8:30 PM EDT

Presented by Debbie Jones, BSc (Hons) FCOptom  FBCLA FAAO
This course is designed for eye care practitioners at all experience levels in myopia control. Managing patients who are at risk of myopia or already showing evidence of myopia requires an evidence-based approach. This course explores the  key risk factors and early interventions to delay myopia onset.  For patients who are already myopic, selecting the most appropriate treatment can be challenging due to multiple influencing factors. This course presents the current evidence on the available treatment options offering strategies to monitor expectations and progress, and information on how to adjust treatment plans.

Leading Change: The Human Side of Practice Transformation

May 14, 2025 8:30 PM EDT

Presented by Dr. Trevor Miranda & Dr. Anita Voisin
Implementing new technology or workflow changes can be challenging—but strong leadership makes all the difference. Using a real-world case study on Practice Management System (PMS) implementation, Drs. Trevor Miranda and Anita Voisin will cover leadership strategies, staff engagement, and overcoming resistance to ensure a smooth transition.

Why Attend?

✔️ Learn from top industry experts with real-world experience.
✔️ Get actionable insights to improve patient care and business efficiency.
✔️ Develop leadership skills to drive positive change in your practice.
✔️ Earn COPE CE credits—for free!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert knowledge and elevate your practice.

👉 Click HERE to view full details and register now!

This course series is made possible by an unrestricted education grant for Ocuco Canada.
Presented by Eye Care Business Canada and Clinical & Refractive Optometry Journal

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