Member's Billing Webinar 2024
2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
The AAO recognizes the importance of correct billing and that it can be a challenging learning curve for even the most experienced optometrist. This is an opportunity to learn about billing resources, definitions, what is and isn’t covered, the most common billing errors, and review the billing basics with examples.

MIDO 2024
2024-02-03 - 2024-02-05 | RHO Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy
Each year MIDO offers new opportunities to exhibitors and, thanks to its amazing and original set-up, is always an exciting experience for all attendees.

TRANSITIONS ACADEMY 2024
2024-02-11 - 2024-02-14 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, United States
Transitions® Academy will be held from February 11 to 14, 2024 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. The event will celebrate its 27th year as one of the industry’s most well-recognized educational events.
Transitions® Academy 2024 will provide industry professionals with the opportunity to expand their knowledge through expert presentations, inspiring guest speakers, and Transitions product and professional development workshops.

TRANSITIONS® ACADEMY
2024-02-11 18:00 - 2024-02-14 09:30 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, United States
Transitions® Academy 2024 will provide industry professionals with the opportunity to expand their knowledge through expert presentations, inspiring guest speakers, and Transitions product and professional development workshops.
Beginning: February 11, 6pm
End: February 14, Departure (no activities)

Ask the Expert: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
2024-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 414 Sparks St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 0B2, Canada
In collaboration with the Canadian Council of the Blind, Fighting Blindness Canada presents a special live, hybrid event to recognize Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) awareness month. Join us for a full morning of interactive sessions with doctors and people living with AMD and learn more about this prevalent eye condition that affects over 2.5 million Canadians. Virtual or in person event.

VIEW POINT OTTAWA 2024
2024-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 414 Sparks St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 0B2, Canada
In collaboration with the Canadian Council of the Blind, Fighting Blindness Canada presents a special live hybrid event to recognize Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) awareness month. Join us for a full morning of interactive sessions with doctors and people living with AMD and learn more about this prevalent eye condition that affects over 2.5 million Canadians.

WHITE CANE WEEK CONFERENCE 2024
2024-02-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 414 Sparks St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 0B2, Canada
Fighting Blindness Canada and the Canadian Council of the Blind invites you to a special conference to recognize age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month and to share the results of the Canadian Survey on Disability 2022. You can attend virtually on Zoom or join us in-person in Ottawa.

CE, Ski & More 2024
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada
We’re headed to Banff for a weekend of fun in the snow, social evens at the Banff Springs, and some great CE.
March 8 to 10, 2024

Vision Expo East 2024
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17 | Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, United States
Vision Expo East is the complete event for ophthalmic professionals, where eyecare meets eyewear and education, fashion and innovation mingle. Join eyecare professionals, buyers, influencers, and technology leaders at Vision Expo!

Fabry Disease Webinar 2024
2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This disease awareness initiative for Fabry disease will highlight the pivotal role Optometrists play in accelerating the diagnosis of patients with Fabry disease. The session seeks to encourage optometrists to take a proactive approach in identifying patients who may be at risk and referring them for further evaluation and treatment.

2024 Annual Conference and OPTOFAIR
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2R7, Canada
BC Doctors of Optometry brings you three days of cutting-edge insight and inspirational education in our 2024 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR. Join us for our continuing education, networking and professional development event for doctors of optometry and optometric staff. The conference features a full roster of engaging and renowned speakers from across the continent for both doctors of optometry

CONNECT NEW BRUNSWICK 2024
2024-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Beausejour, 750 Main Street, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1E6, Canada
Join us for Connect New Brunswick, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across New Brunswick. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.

2024 OAO Symposium and InfoMart
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | rbc place london
The annual OAO Symposium and InfoMart invites world-class speakers from North America to present a thoughtfully-curated program of continuing education lectures to enhance your knowledge and skills and learn how to treat the often-challenging scenarios of the patients you serve.

The Future of Optometry: It's not what it used to be 2024
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of the healthcare landscape. This session will examine the opportunities and challenges faced in implementing AI solutions in optometry.
It will explore the impact of AI on current practices in eye care and look ahead to the likely impact AI will have in improving diagnostics, personalizing treatments, and improving practice management.

Myopia Summit: 2024
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-21 | Sheraton Suites Eau Claire, Calgary, AB
The Myopia Summit will unleash revolutionary concepts from trailblazing experts, helping you push the boundaries and propel you to unprecedented heights in Myopia Management.

View Point Vancouver 2024
2024-04-20 13:00 - 18:30 | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia, 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Fighting Blindness Canada presents VIEW POINT, an educational conference bringing you the latest information in vision health and research! Hear from experts, connect with others affected by vision loss and visit our exhibitors to learn about new resources.

INSIDE OPTICS 2024
2024-04-21 | Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2 , Canada

Maritime Continuing Education 2024
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-28 | fox harb’r resort, 1337 Fox Harbour Rd, Wallace, Nova Scotia, B0K 1Y0, Canada
NSUOCO Ophthalmic Procedures Program | 32 hours of COPE approved CME
The two courses being offered cover the diverse training needs of optometrists pursuing credentials for advanced technical skills.
Surgical Procedures for the Optometrists presents the educational and technical skills necessary for optometric surgical procedures performed in a primary eye care setting.
Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment includes the training and opportunity to learn the technical skills required for performing anterior segment laser procedures.

2024 AAO Regional Meeting - Grande Prairie
2024-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Pomeroy Grande Prairie, 11633 100 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 3Y4, Canada
The AAO and ACO are again headed out to meet with members at in-person Regional Meetings across Alberta.
They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, looking for your insights on issues important to you, updating you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and taking a look at the emerging priorities like scope expansion and Alberta Health billings.
This is a great opportunity to provide your thoughts and comments and, at the same time, catch up with colleagues over dinner.

ARVO 2024
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-09 | Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA, USA
Vision research is continually being transformed by new information and technologies that are catalyzing our research as we aim to treat, cure, and ultimately prevent blinding eye diseases.

Join us May 5 – 9 in Seattle, Wash., for a showcase of new research hosted under the theme, Vision for the Future.

MAO SPRING CONVENTION
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Spring Continuing Education, trade show, and presidents celebration.

Manitoba Association of Optometrists Spring 2024 Event
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Spring Continuing Education, Tradeshow, Annual general meeting, and Presidents Celebration.

OAC Student Night & Job Fair 2024
2024-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0N7, Canada
This evening, hosted by the Opticians Association of Canada, is an opportunity for optical program students, recent graduates (non-licensed), faculty and optical community guests to enjoy an evening of engaging conversation, networking, appetizers, beverages and to explore potential employment opportunities.

CONNECT ALBERTA 2024
2024-05-26 08:30 - 17:00 | The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0N7, Canada
Join us for Connect Alberta, a full day of in-person continuing education tailored to bring together Opticians from across Alberta. Enjoy a day of learning that not only help you meet your yearly CE requirements but also promises a fantastic time. All announced speakers will be present, ensuring a dynamic and engaging live experience for everyone.

OOA AGM 2024
2024-06-02 | Virtual

2024 AAO Regional Meeting - Red Deer
2024-06-03 05:45 - 09:00 | Holiday Inn & Suites, 33 Petrolia Drive Gasoline Alley E, Red Deer, Alberta, T4E 1B3, Canada

2024 AAO Regional Meeting - Edmonton
2024-06-04 05:45 - 21:00 | Sheraton Four Points Edmonton South, 7230 Argyll Road, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4A6, Canada

2024 AAO Regional Meeting - Lethbridge
2024-06-10 17:45 - 21:00 | The Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre, 526 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 3M2, Canada

2024 AAO Regional Meeting - Calgary
2024-06-11 17:45 - 21:00 | Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, 2620 32nd Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6B8, Canada

OAC CONNECT JUNE 2024
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for our June OAC Connect Webcast, featuring two continuing education activity accredited across Canada.
Decode & Connect Low and High Context Communication for Emotional Intelligence presented by Jade Bodzasy is an activity focusing on the different levels of communication we experience in everyday life.
Prisms presented by Al Lens will cover different kinds of prisms and their use cases.
