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INSIDE OPTICS 2021
2021-03-21 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The Ontario Opticians Association presents INSIDE OPTICS 2021.
Join us LIVE and ONLINE for Canada’s largest optical conference from the comfort of your own home!
Our Virtual trade show will be a fantastic edition to our already hugely successful live webcasts.
Our trade show will feature the opportunity to speak directly with our exhibitors, so you can get the information you are looking for and the same networking opportunities our participants have always experienced!

My Vision Show 2021
2021-03-25 - 2021-03-28 | Ontario
Reserve the date for the coolest virtual conference platform in the optical industry.
MyVisionShow platform is designed to facilitate virtual meetings and to ensure that industry professionals can truly connect and interact in large or small groups, or one-on-one.
Attendees have access to nearly 20 live presentations during the four-day event, including:

Barry Santini: The Power and Politics of Disrupting Traditional Eyecare
Dr. Mary Boname: 5 Star Practice Owner – Tips for Success
Jason Kirk: How to Succeed as an Independent optical
Jon Herring: Providing Award Winning Customer Service
And many many more… including Fun Events!

The Lounge will be open for the entire 4-day event to meet up, face to face, with friends and colleagues. The Exhibit Area will host nearly 50 vendors, all of which are focused on the success of independent eye care and eyewear professionals. Show specials will also be available.
NO COST TO ATTEND THIS EVENT

Webinar: Controlling myopia today for a better tomorrow
2021-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Are you a Canadian Optometrist currently treating myopic patients or interested in adopting myopia management into your practice?
If your answer is yes, then you don’t want to miss this informative session with industry experts sharing what they know and how it can help to make a difference in treating young myopic patients.
Join us live for an insightful collaboration of respected industry professionals sharing their experience with myopia management, treatment options, methods, and recommendations for implementing successful strategies.
Join HOYA and industry experts for an interactive webinar discussing Myopia Management on April 7th @ 7:00pm EDT!

Discover Ray-Ban Authentic
2021-04-13 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Join us at the Ray-Ban Authentic virtual presentation event, #ThePerfectMatch between Ray-Ban’s legendary style and Essilor’s expertise in sight.

Vision Expo East 2021
2021-06-02 - 2021-06-05 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, United States
The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announced that Vision Expo East 2021, originally scheduled to take place at the Javits Center in New York City from May 25–28, 2021, will now take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from June 2–5, 2021. The Show’s educational program, together with OptiCon®@Vision Expo, will open Wednesday, June 2 and exhibits will open Thursday, June 3.

MIDO 2021-Digital
2021-06-05 08:00 - 2021-06-07 17:00 (America/Toronto) | FIERAMILANO, Milan, Italy

Focus 20/21 Education Event (VIRTUAL)
2021-06-06 09:55 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The Vision Institute of Canada is celebrating “40 years of exceptional care for exceptional patients”. The optometric community is invited to attend two virtual education fundraising events:
Sunday, June 6 and Sunday, October 24, 2021.

How To Retain Your Contact Lens Patients
2021-06-10 20:00 - 21:30 (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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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?

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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.

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
