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(OAC) Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) Annual General Meeting will take place online on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM Central Standard Time and will be presented in English.
All OAC members are encouraged to attend. The OAC AGM will not be eligible for CE credits.

Member Billing Webinar
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

SALON VISION 2023
2023-11-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Centre Mont-Royal, Montréal, QC, Canada

Canadian Dry Eye Summit 2023
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-19 | Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Improve your patient’s quality of life by learning how to efficiently diagnose and treat their dry eye disease. In person or live stream.

Transitions Certified Live
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Earn your Transitions Specialist certification during one virtual session.
This session is at 6pm EST.

Learning about anti-VEGF Treatments for Eye Disease
2023-11-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
If you live with wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetes-related eye disease you may have been told by your eye doctor that you need to receive a medication called anti-VEGF. Anti-VEGF medicine helps to slow the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye, which can slow or stop damage that causes vision loss. Join FBC and retinal specialist Dr. Bernie Hurley to learn more about this important group of medications, how they work and why they are an important tool for helping to manage your eye condition.

Diabetes & Your Eyes Information Webinar
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada?
You are invited to join this informative webinar lead by Dr. Alia Cappellani. You will learn how diabetes can affect your eye health, what you can do to manage possible issues, and how to maintain your eye health. You will have an opportunity to submit your questions during the presentation. Your sight is a gift that deserves protecting!

Diabetes Public Webinar 2023
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada? Join us and learn how diabetes can affect your eye health, what you can do to manage possible issues, and how to maintain your eye health. You will have an opportunity to submit your questions during the presentation. Your sight is a gift that deserves protecting!

Transitions Certified Live
2023-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
Earn your Transitions Specialist certification during one virtual session.
This session is at 5pm PST.

OPTIFAIR CANADA 2023
2023-11-12 09:30 - 16:30 | Terrace Banquet Centre 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, 1680 Creditstone Rd, Concord, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada
Terrace Banquet Centre
1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario
Join us at our fall Optifair Canada Trade Show for your change to network with 700+ eye care professionals including optometrists, opticians, optometric/ophthalmic assistants and sales and support staff

FOCUS ON OPTICS 2023 & Tradeshow
2023-11-05 08:30 - 17:30 | Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2 , Canada
Come to Ontario’s FINAL in-person educational event of the year!
FOCUS ON OPTICS is a full day of education, networking, tradeshow booths and much more! The event will be hosted at the Sheraton Parkway TorontoNorth Hotel & Suites.
Don’t miss our FINAL IN-PERSON event of the year!
We offer:
✓ Reduced Registration Rate for OOA Members✓ COO Accredited Programming✓ Self-Directed Learning hours✓ Networking Opportunities with other Optical Professionals✓ As always… Awesome Meals and Snacks!

Focus ON Optics, Student Night 2023
2023-11-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2 , Canada

Waterloo Eye Institute Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
The University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science, in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Optometrists, is thrilled to announce the 2023 version of our in-person continuing education program to carry on the legacy of the annual continuing education fundraiser once hosted by the Vision Institute of Canada.
The funds raised from this event will help to support the Seeing Beyond 2020 Campaign for the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI). Once built, the WEI will advance eye and vision care services, enhance clinical education, expand telehealth capacity and provide innovation through vision research

NSAO AGM & VISION EXPO 2023
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29 | The Westin Scotian, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6, Canada
NSAO is proud to present the 2023 AGM & Conference live this year, October 28-29 at The Westin Nova Scotian. This conference will provide flexibility and accessibility to meet the individual needs of all our member/delegates.
You can participate in meetings with associates and friends and plan to attend a very exclusive vendor expo on Saturday. Goal is to have all guest speakers to present live.

AAO 2023 Annual Conference & Optifair
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6, Canada
Conference – October 26, 27, 28
Optifair – October 27
Conference & Optifair Venue – Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue
Host Hotel – Calgary Marriott Downtown,110 9th Avenue
Join your colleagues at Alberta’s leading continued education and networking event!

Annual Conference & Optifair
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6, Canada
Conference – October 26, 27, 28
Optifair – October 27
Conference & Optifair Venue – Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8th Avenue
Host Hotel – Calgary Marriott Downtown,110 9th Avenue
Join your colleagues at Alberta’s leading continued education and networking event!
Registration to Open in Spring!

CONNECT NOVA SCOTIA 2023 - Halifax
2023-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Future Inn, 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 1P1, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Nova Scotia in October!
Meet us in one of the following cities and take in our exclusive 2023 event continuing education activities.

CONNECT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 2023 - Charlottetown
2023-10-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Holiday Inn Express, 200 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1E 2E8, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Charlottetown this October!
Meet us at Holiday Inn Express and take in our exclusive 2023 event continuing education activities.
What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

MAO Fall Continuing Education 2023
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14 | The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y3, Canada
Special Guest lecture by Dr. Marcia Anderson, Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, University of Manitoba
All about IOLs today
This session is a critical precursor for the afternoon lectures and discussion
Referrer and Receiver, a discussion from both sides – Dr. Tyler Buffie and Dr. Alberto Aguayo
Let’s get everyone on the same page – better understand differences in scope of practice and other limitations. Discussion of both before and after the referral from both the referrer and receiver’s perspectives.
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Round table
This round table panel will include local Optometrists and Ophthalmologist discussing issues and challenges related to Manitoba.
Happy Hour to follow the Friday afternoon sessions

OAC Student Night & Job Fair
2023-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
This evening will provide a relaxed atmosphere for optical program students, faculty and optical community guests to network, explore potential employment opportunities, and enjoy an evening an evening of music, beverages and appetizers. ** STUDENTS : If you are looking for employment, be sure to bring your resume **

Complementary bus transportation may be provided if there is enough interest. At time of registration, please indicate which campus you would like to be pick up and dropped off at. Busses will depart from Douglas College as well as Stenberg College.

View Point Toronto 2023
2023-09-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Novotel North York, 3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6L3, Canada
Join FBC this fall for a full day event in Toronto! 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.
This is a mask-friendly event. While a mask is not required, we welcome all guests to take precautions based on their individual comfort. Please note, this is subject to change based on public health regulations at the time of the event.

Silmo Paris 2023
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-02 | paris-nord villepinte parc des expositions, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, France
SILMO 2023 will once again invite professionals worldwide to explore the future of the sector, share ideas and businesses, and forge new business collaborations. Leading companies will display a wide range of products and services for the fashion, healthcare and technology retail sectors, including optical frames, sunglasses and point-of-sale equipment.
SILMO Paris 2023 will offer a unique trade fair experience, unveiling the upcoming trends in the eyewear and optics industry. Interactive pavilions will be spread across the venue, alongside networking and workshop areas. There will be live demonstrations, informative presentations and other side events. SILMO Next will be the trade show’s highlight, spanning five areas that will project participants into a techno-responsible future: Futurology, Trends by SILMO, Talks, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Meilleurs Ouvriers DE France (MOF). SILMO 2023 will also host SILMO Academy’s 12th scientific symposium, as well as the SILMO d’Or Awards.

NBAO Conference & Trade Show
2023-09-28 - 2023-09-30 | Delta Bessborough, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
We are meeting Live and In Person
Continuing Education & Reception (Evening) – Thursday
Continuing Education & Trade Show + Social Event (Full Day) – Friday
Continuing Education & AGM (1/2 Day) – Saturday

Vision Expo West 2023
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-30 | The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States

Transitions Certified Live-Calgary
2023-09-22 17:30 - 21:30 | Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5P6, Canada
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)

Advances in Stem Cell Therapy
2023-09-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Funded in part by a FBC grant, Dr. David Gamm has been working hard to develop a stem cell therapy for advanced retinal degeneration. His team has made several breakthroughs in the last few years, bringing us closer to testing a stem cell therapy in humans in a clinical trial. Dr. Gamm will join us to talk about his research and the potential to turn this work into a sight saving treatment.

Transitions Certified Live- Halifax
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:30 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J5, Canada

Transitions Certified Live- Regina
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Regina, 1975 Broad St, Regina, SK, S4P 1Y2

Transitions Certified Live- Ottawa
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:30 | Novotel Ottawa, 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9M7

Connect Newfoundland and Labrador 2023 - St. John's
2023-09-13 17:00 - 21:30 | Scotiabank Theatre St. John’s, Avalon Mall, 48 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1B 1W3, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Newfoundland in September!
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!
