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

View Point Vancouver 2024
2024-04-20 13:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Member's Billing Webinar 2024
2024-01-30 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.

OAC CONNECT 2024
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join us for the first OAC Connect Webcast of the new year, featuring one continuing education activity accredited across Canada.
Urgent Red Eye presented by Amanda Bartlett will cover the symptoms, causes and possible treatment of Red Eye.

2023 Research in Review
2023-12-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join Dr. Larissa Moniz, Director of Research & Mission Programs and Morgan Ineson, Manager, Education, at Fighting Blindness Canada for our annual review of research advancements over the past year and a glimpse of what to come in 2024.

THE Myopia Meeting Toronto 2023
2023-12-03 09:00 - 16:00 | THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E8, 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.

ON OPTICS: EXTRA 2023
2023-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our FINAL virtual event:
ON OPTICS: EXTRA 2023
Sunday December 3rd, 2023. Lectures begin at 9:00 AM
The event will be hosted ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Don’t miss our FINAL virtual event.
✓ FREE for OOA Members
✓ 3 COO Credits: 1 CL – 1 EG/CL/RF – 1 PG

(OAC) Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

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.
