CONNECT QUEBEC 2023 Gatineau
2023-03-30 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Cineplex, Cinéma Starcité Gatineau, 115 boulevard Du Plateau, hull, Quebec, J9A 3G1, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Quebec at the end of March!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education French lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

2023 OAO Symposium and InfoMart
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-02 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M9, Canada
Continuing Education on April 1 and 2
Includes: Optometric Assistant Program on April 1
President’s Luncheon and OAO Awards Presentation
InfoMart Trade Show on April 1
AGM on April 2
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Delegate registration will open in the New Year (2023)

SILMO SINGAPORE
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-14 | Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd, Suntec City, Singapore
SILMO Singapore aims to be the key annual event for the eyewear and optics world.
It is the place where brands and the opticians meet tomorrow’s business and their future success.

Innovative Glaucoma Treatments: MIGS and More
2023-04-12 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual
Join FBC as we talk to Dr. Patrick Gooi about innovative treatments for glaucoma. One of the new and exciting prospects in the treatment of glaucoma is called MIGS, or Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries. MIGS devices can be helpful in managing intraocular pressure in the early stages of glaucoma, thereby reducing patients’ reliance on medication. In addition to MIGS, we will discuss other innovative treatments being investigated.

2023 MAO/MPAO
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-15 | The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y3, Canada
Spring continuing education & annual general meeting at Fairmont Winnipeg, MB.

2023 HR 201 Virtual Series
2023-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Diversity & Inclusion – April 17, 7-8:30PM
Managing Mental Health – May 1, 7-8:30PM
Motivation at Work – May 15, 7-8:30PM
Respect in the Workplace – May 29, 7-8:30PM
Effective Communication Techniques & Tips – June 12, 7-8:30PM

**Please note that you must be an active AAO member to attend and that registration is limited.
Registration Opening Soon!

CONNECT BRITISH COLUMBIA 2023
2023-04-20 17:00 - 21:30 | Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo, 4750 Rutherford Rd #213, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 4K6, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be visiting British Columbia at the end of April!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Cineplex theater listed below, to watch our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

ARVO 2023
2023-04-23 - 2023-04-27 | The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, new orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Diversity is a hallmark of nature and has provided us with a beautiful natural world. Likewise, there is mechanistic diversity in ocular disease, and we, as vision scientists, are a diverse group with multiple backgrounds and perspectives. Let us embrace and celebrate this diversity at the 2023 ARVO Annual Meeting as we share our research and pursue our common goals of improving people’s vision and lives.

Join us April 23 – 27 in New Orleans, La., for this showcase of new research hosted under the theme, The Beauty of Diversity in Science and Nature.

CONNECT ALBERTA 2023
2023-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Galaxy Cinemas Red Deer, 357-37400 Alberta 2, red deer, Alberta, T4E 1B9, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be visiting Alberta at the end of April!
Meet us from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Cineplex theater listed below, to watch our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 9:00 AM.
In addition to our usual meal breaks, concessions will be provided. You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

INSIDE OPTICS 2023
2023-04-23 08:30 - 17:30 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our Incredible Spring in-person event:

INSIDE OPTICS 2023 & Tradeshow
Sunday April 23rd, 2023
8:30 AM

Doors open at 7:30 AM | Lectures begin at 8:30 AM

Come to Ontario’s most dynamic educational experience!

Inside Optics is a full day of education, networking, tradeshow booths and much more!

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2023 REGINA
2023-04-26 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Southland, 3025 Gordon Rd, regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 6H7, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Saskatchewan at the end of April!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

SAO CONFERENCE, AGM, AND TRADE SHOW
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-29 | TCU Place in Saskatoon., 35 22 St E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 0C8, Canada
The 2023 SAO CE Conference and Trade Show takes place April 27 to 29 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.
The conference will feature high-quality continuing education, the annual general meeting of the association, our first full trade show since 2019, and much more!

MCE 2023
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-30 | Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, 75 Kent St,, Charlottetown, pei, C1A 7K4, Canada
We are meeting Live and In Person
Continuing Education & Reception (Evening) – Thursday
Continuing Education & Trade Show (Full Day) – Friday
Continuing Education & Social Function (Full Day) – Saturday
Continuing Education (1/2 day) – Sunday

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2023 SASKATOON
2023-04-27 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Entertainment, 317 2 Ave S, saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1L1, Canada

Immunomodulators
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Miro Bistro, 212 5 St S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2B3, Canada
Speakers: Dr. Sophia Leung and Dr. Marcella Labelle
Topics: Refractive Surgery: Peri-operative Management of Ocular Surface Disease (COPE#79746) and the Role of Immunomodulators AND Are Topical Immunomodulators in Your Toolbox? (COPE#79676)
Where: Miro Bistro, 212 5 St. S Lethbridge, AB
Register: RSVP directly via ashlyn.fulkerth@sunpharma.com or 403.543.8066
*Space is limited

View Point Calgary 2023
2023-05-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0M4, Canada
Join FBC this spring for a full day event in Calgary! Hear from experts about age-related vision loss and inherited retinal diseases. Visit our exhibitors to learn more about community resources and connect with other individuals and families affected by vision loss. Lunch and snacks included in ticket price.

2023 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2R7, Canada
BC Doctors of Optometry’s 2023 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR is a three-day continuing education, networking and professional development event for doctors of optometry and optometric staff. This is your opportunity to gain valuable and relevant insight and education into the optometric field.

OAC CONNECT 2023
2023-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Welcome to the OAC Connect May Webcast! We are excited to offer you a unique opportunity to attend accredited lectures.
The featured lecture titles are:

Complete Pair Sales Presentation, presented by Chris Longstaff and Josh Speers
Clinical Troubleshoot for the Problematic Rx – Part 3, presented by Sophia Leung

Transitions Academy 2023
2023-05-21 - 2023-05-24 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, United States
Transitions Academy 2023 will be held from May 21 to 24, 2023 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. The event will celebrate its 26th year as one of the industry’s most well-recognized educational events.
Transitions Academy 2023 will provide industry professionals with the opportunity to expand their knowledge through expert presentations, inspiring guest speakers, and Transitions® product and professional development workshops.

Connect New Brunswick - Fredericton
2023-05-24 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Fredericton, 1381 Regent St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3C 1A2, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring New Brunswick at the end of May!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Connect New Brunswick - Moncton
2023-05-25 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Trinity Drive, 127 Trinity Dr, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 2J7, Canada

VISION-R 2023
2023-05-27 | Saint-Hyacinthe Conference Centre, 1325 Rue Daniel - Johnson O suite 119, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 8S4, Canada
The REGARD ACTION Cooperative organizes a memorable edition of the SALON VISION-R every year! We are pleased to open the doors of this unmissable event to all eye care professionals, partners and optical students.

Connect Ontario 2023 - Niagara Falls
2023-06-05 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square, 7555 Montrose Rd D2, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 2E9, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Ontario this Spring!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Connect Ontario 2023 - Kitchener
2023-06-07 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener, 225 Fairway Rd S, Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 1X2, Canada

THE Myopia Meeting Canada
2023-06-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle, 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4R5, Canada
Eye care professionals must be sure they are current on the increasingly available treatments to manage myopia progression in children. THE Myopia Meeting focuses specifically on the hot topic of myopia management with a full day of 4 hours of COPE-approved continuing education courses presented by world-renowned experts in the field. Plus, periodic clinical reviews will cover the latest diagnostic and monitoring technologies along with the newest treatments to slow the progression of myopia. Also, break times, and the FREE lunch will provide you with peer-to-peer networking opportunities among eye care professionals such as yourself who are either starting their myopia management practice or growing an existing one. There will be so much to learn from so many sources. You won’t want to miss THE Myopia Meeting live in Vancouver for a full day of immersion in myopia management. Click the Agenda tab for complete details.

Transitions Certified Live-Toronto
2023-06-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Double Tree By Hilton, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3
Grow your expertise in light management and Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™. Learn more about our product portfolio and how to increase patient satisfaction. By attending this event, you will become a Transitions® Certified Specialist and get access to materials designed to better prepare you to talk to your patients, circumvent the patients’ objections.
2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)

ZEISS MyoCare Webinar
2023-06-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
8:00 – 9:00 pm EST (5:00 – 6:00 pm PST)
An exclusive webinar where ZEISS will be unveiling an innovative new product that is set to revolutionize Myopia Management. During this webinar, Dr. Jeff Goodhew will showcase the remarkable features and benefits of the new Myopia product. ECPs will get an in-depth understanding of how it can enhance patient’s daily life and deliver outstanding results.

MAO Fall Continuing Education 2023
2023-06-15 00:00 | Ontario
Special Guest lecture by Dr. Marcia Anderson, Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, University of Manitoba

OAC CONNECT 2023 - JUNE WEBCAST
2023-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for our next highly informative webcast as we delve into the fascinating world of dry eye disease (DED). This 2-hour long engaging session will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the incidence and prevalence of DED, along with essential learning objectives to enhance your understanding of this common ocular condition.

Transitions Certified Live- Vancouver
2023-06-20 17:30 - 21:30 | Fairmount Waterfront, 900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L5
Grow your expertise in light management and Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™. Learn more about our product portfolio and how to increase patient satisfaction. By attending this event, you will become a Transitions® Certified Specialist and get access to materials designed to better prepare you to talk to your patients, circumvent the patients’ objection.
2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)
