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MAO Convention
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-10 | RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
It’s been a long time, and we’re pleased to invite you to join us for our 2022 Tradeshow in person! MAO’s Tradeshow is an opportunity to create new relationships and renew and strengthen existing relationships between industry and optometry. We usually host a Tradeshow every other year which means our last one was in 2018. We expect over 250 optometrists and optometric assistants to attend in person – proof of vaccination will be required and COVID protocols and cancellation provisions will be in place, safety is our top priority.
Thank you for your support of MAO, we hope to see you in 2022!

51st Annual COVD Meeting
2022-04-05 - 2022-04-09 | Hyatt Regency Columbus OH, 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
With excitement, we look forward to bringing you a line up of clinically relevant, evidence based education for all levels of interest. Join us for our popular two-day, pre-meeting hands on learning opportunities! ANNOUNCING THREE ANNUAL MEETING EDUCATION ROOMS. This year we are offering MORE opportunities for you to sharpen your skills or gain new ones!

OAO Symposium 2022
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-03 | Scotia Bank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
After a long stretch of working remotely and being physically distanced we’re looking forward to this in-person event to make or renew face-to-face connections!
Rest assured, that strict health and safety measures will be in place throughout the event venue.
InfoMart – Friday, April 1st – 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Click to register

Vision Expo East 2022
2022-03-31 - 2022-04-03 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, USA

Next Season: The Eyewear Show
2022-03-24 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Country Club, 25 Fairway Heights, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3X1, Canada
Appointment only Buying Event:
Why go to boring shows to see new releases & new brands to Canada?
Come play golf (indoors) and hang out while checking out releases for next season. Or just indulge in a tasty meal.

SENECA Optician Student Trade Fair 2022
2022-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
SENECA will host a virtual Trade Fair March 14 at 5 PM powered by the RendezVue Virtual Event Platform. The Trade Fair will host all of SENECA’s full time and part-time students, giving them the opportunity to meet industry sponsors.

A New Perspective on Myopia
2022-02-23 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The first virtual event about myopia management dedicated
to the Canadian market
The event is designed to explore the best practices in myopia management adapted to the needs of Canadians and learn about Essilor® Stellest™ lens technology and guidelines.
Click HERE to register.

Myopia Management: Putting It Into Practice
2022-02-12 | Ontario
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and CooperVision came together in 2021 to address the growing concerns around myopia and the need to understand, detect, prevent and treat myopia in children.

Join this free event and hear from experts in the field of myopia management as they share their insights into standards of care for myopia management and how they incorporate aspects of myopia management, such as mitigation, measurement and management, into their practices.

For more information on the speakers presenting at the event please click here.

Eye Recommend Webinar: Prepare for the 'Just in Case' – Shutdowns, Interruptions or Slowdowns
2022-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Time: 7:30pm ET
Over the past two years, optometry has experienced challenges to its working environment that have never occurred in the past. The business of optometry is continuing to evolve and adjusting to those challenges is critical to success. The pandemic, working restrictions, natural disasters, and job actions have all resulted in shifts to patient management, employee management, and temporary clinic closures. This has caused many of you to take a closer look at your operations to assess the impacts these events have had on your practice finances.
During the webinar we will outline the steps that you can take to prepare for these types of events, allowing you to easily make decisions when these challenges arise. We will look at things from the four cornerstones of your business including:

HR Management
Operational Management
Marketing
Financial Management

The session will highlight steps that you need to take in each part of your business to be successful through any unexpected occurrence.

Register Now

Transitions Academy 2022
2022-01-16 - 2022-01-19 | Ontario
Both the 6th and 7th annual Transitions Innovation Awards finalists will be recognized at Transitions Academy. Industry professionals can earn an invitation to attend Transitions Academy 2022, by becoming a Transitions Innovation Award finalist. The awards are open to optical industry professionals, educators, retailers, optical laboratories, managed vision care companies and independent eyecare professionals and practices.

What’s Next for Practices & E-commerce
2021-12-02 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
2021 Webinar Series

In partnership with Eyecare Industry Leaders, EyeCommerce is happy to announce the launch of the ‘Focusing on your E-commerce Strategy’ FREE webinar series. The series of four webinars will showcase optometrists, opticians and industry experts sharing their e-commerce strategies and provide practical tips to ensure your success.

My Vision Show Rewind
2021-11-19 - 2021-11-21 | Ontario
A New Way To Connect With The Vision Industry Worldwide
More info: smartpa.ge/myvisionshow

Changing Landscapes Webinar: Career Pathfinders: Making Informed Choices
2021-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
A three-part live Interactive event series from Eye Care
Business Canada with Canadian Industry Leaders:
Moderated by:
Roxanne Arnal, OD & Certified Financial Planner®
Career Pathfinders: Making Choices – Nov 8th 7:30 PM EST
Today’s new generation of Optometrists have diverse needs
and aspirations. Learn about all the options.
• Making Career Choices
• Case for Corporate Optometry
• Practice Partnership Opportunities
Premier, Partner & Friends Sponsors:
Eye Recommend | IRIS Group | FYidoctors | Bausch + Lomb | Clarity Financial Services | Specsavers
Bailey Nelson | EyePloyment.com | Corporate Optometry | NewOptometrist.ca

Changing Landscapes Webinar: Selling & Buying a Practice
2021-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
A three-part live Interactive event series from Eye Care
Business Canada with Canadian Industry Leaders:
Moderated by:
Roxanne Arnal, OD & Certified Financial Planner®
Selling & Buying a Practice – Nov 1st 7:30 PM EDT
There are options. Major Canadian OD practice aggregators
pitch their story while others advocate for practice
independence.
• Practice Valuation Models
• The Case for true independent practice
• Buying & Selling – speed bumps and pitfalls
Premier, Partner & Friend Sponsors:
Eye Recommend | IRIS Group | FYidoctors | Bausch + Lomb | Clarity Financial Services | Specsavers
ROI Corporation | Optometric Services Inc. (OSI) | Vision Alliance Corporation
Digital ECP | EyePloyment.com | CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Online CE

Transitions® The Studio
2021-10-26 | Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau-Ottawa, Québec, Canada
Transitions Optical in Canada is hosting a unique educational experience—Transitions® The Studio—for industry trainers, sales reps and eyecare professionals on October 26, 2021, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec, Canada. The audience will interact with experts on effective storytelling and patient education strategies, and Transitions training professionals as they deep dive into the Transitions® lens portfolio, including the new generation of Transitions® XTRActive® lenses and the new Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™ lenses. The Canada event will build on the success and key learnings of Transitions The Studio event in the U.S., held in June, 2021.

Changing Landscapes Webinar: Technology Drivers of Change
2021-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
A three-part live Interactive event series from Eye Care
Business Canada with Canadian Industry Leaders:
Moderated by:
Roxanne Arnal, OD & Certified Financial Planner®
Technology Drivers of Change – Oct 25th 7:30 PM EDT
The technology of tomorrow is here today and driving
change in the eye care and eyewear industry. How is YOUR
future impacted?
• Omni-Channel E-commerce
• Future of Tele-Optometry
• Virtual Dispensing
SPONSORS for this Event:
Eye Recommend | IRIS Group | FYidoctors | Bausch + Lomb | Clarity Financial | Specsavers
Partner & Friend Sponsors:
Care1 Telemedicine | Digital ECP | EyePloyment.ca
CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Online CE

Focus 20/21 Education Event (VIRTUAL)
2021-10-24 09:55 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The Vision Institute of Canada is a vision care charity providing clinical services to under-served communities and at-risk patient populations at our clinic, in long-term care homes and on the street. We are celebrating “40 years of exceptional care for exceptional patients”. We invite the optometric community to attend the second of our 2021 virtual education fundraising events Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Holiday E-commerce Marketing Strategies
2021-10-21 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario

IAPB Global Assembly 2021
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-13 | Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
IAPB’s Global Assembly 2020 was due to be held in Singapore this October. As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Board has decided to postpone Global Assembly to October 2021.

Webinar: All You Need to Know About Starting an Optometry Practice
2021-10-03 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
New Webinar Series
Speakers: Drs. Bob Steinmetz & Eric Baas, Optometrists
Event Sponsored by Essilor Canada
To Register

SILMO Paris 2021
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-27 | Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, Hall 5A-6, 95420 Villepinte, France

Vision Expo West 2021
2021-09-22 - 2021-09-25 | Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

EssilorLuxottica 360
2021-09-15 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Powering your Practice. Empowering You.
Introducing EssilorLuxottica 360™, a new program powered by Essilor and Luxottica that provides 360 degrees of support to help drive traffic, enhance patient experience, and drive value and profitability to your practice.
The event will also be available to watch later once registered.

Webinar: How to Create a Successful Transition Plan for Your Practice
2021-09-12 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
New Webinar Series
Speaker: Dr. Mick Kling, Optometrist
Event Sponsored by Essilor Canada
Register HERE

Focus on Optics 2021
2021-09-12 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Get ready for an exciting day of information and education!
The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present Focus ON Optics 2021!
Join us LIVE and ONLINE for our fall optical conference (formerly Specialty Symposium) from the comfort of your own home!
This event is open to Members/Non-Members/Optometric Assistants & Students
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2021
11:59PM

Members: FREE
Non- Members: $20.00 + HST
This event is open to ALL Canadian Opticians!

Reframe Your Game Webinar Series: Part 2
2021-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Ontario
A Two-Part Webinar Series to Solve Your Problems around the External and Internal Issues Plaguing your Optometry Practice
Times are changing faster than any other period in history. The digital age has been accelerated with the global pandemic. As an essential service, you feel the squeeze of having to be all things to all people. And at the same time, your bottom line is eroding. There is no doubt that the world has seen a rapid consumer behaviour change through COVID.
What are the risks of staying the same? How has consumer behaviour changed? How do you capitalize on the shifting marketplace and remain relevant in your community?
In this two part series we’ll explore the internal and external factors that impact your business and provide you with solutions to keep you in the driver’s seat and respond with lightening fast reflexes.
Your Host & Speaker
Roxanne Arnal has become a family Chief Financial Officer for Optometrists and Business Owners alike. As a former Optometrist turned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® she has the tools and skills to coach you through all phases of your career and help you create a legacy for your loved ones and community. Roxanne connects you with her team of specialists to ensure you get top level expertise to help you build, retain, enjoy, and pass on your wealth.
Angela Armstrong is the Founder of the Prime Capital Group of companies. As a business finance expert and business owner herself, she brings a wealth of knowledge to understanding the issues and solving the problems created by cash flow crunch and the true loss of opportunity.
Elevate your game and make the world better.
Part 2: What internal factors are holding you back?

Reframe Your Game Webinar Series: Part 1
2021-07-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Ontario
A Two-Part Webinar Series to Solve Your Problems around the External and Internal Issues Plaguing your Optometry Practice
Times are changing faster than any other period in history. The digital age has been accelerated with the global pandemic. As an essential service, you feel the squeeze of having to be all things to all people. And at the same time, your bottom line is eroding. There is no doubt that the world has seen a rapid consumer behaviour change through COVID.
What are the risks of staying the same? How has consumer behaviour changed? How do you capitalize on the shifting marketplace and remain relevant in your community?
In this two part series we’ll explore the internal and external factors that impact your business and provide you with solutions to keep you in the driver’s seat and respond with lightening fast reflexes.
Your Host & Speaker
Roxanne Arnal has become a family Chief Financial Officer for Optometrists and Business Owners alike. As a former Optometrist turned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® she has the tools and skills to coach you through all phases of your career and help you create a legacy for your loved ones and community. Roxanne connects you with her team of specialists to ensure you get top level expertise to help you build, retain, enjoy, and pass on your wealth.
Angela Armstrong is the Founder of the Prime Capital Group of companies. As a business finance expert and business owner herself, she brings a wealth of knowledge to understanding the issues and solving the problems created by cash flow crunch and the true loss of opportunity.
Elevate your game and make the world better.
Part 1: What external factors are impacting your business and how can you respond?

All About Cataracts
2021-06-29 15:30 - 2021-07-14 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Did you know that June is Cataracts Awareness Month? This month, join FBC to learn all about the world’s leading cause of treatable blindness.
Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye develops cloudy patches. These changes to the eye can cause vision loss and if left untreated, blindness. Cataracts are most commonly associated with aging, but can affect people at any age. In this webinar, Dr. Amandeep S. Rai will discuss what cataracts are, how they can affect you and what treatments are available.
There will be time for Q&A. Please send your questions in advance to education@fightingblindness.ca

My Vision Show
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-25 | Ontario
June 23-25 with extended hours on the 26th and 27th.
Click HERE to get added to the guest list.

Transitions Academy 2021- Cancelled
2021-06-13 - 2021-06-16 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, United States
Transitions Academy will celebrate its 25th year as one of the industry’s most well-recognized educational events on June 13 – 16, 2021 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
