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INSIDE OPTICS 2021
2021-03-21 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
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!

Screens Off for Sight
2021-03-20
Screens Off for Sight means giving your eyes a break from screens. It can be a helpful rest for your eyes too. On March 20 at 6 a.m., join the challenge and turn off your screens for 24 hours.
Challenge yourself and others to find things to do OFF your screen and raise funds for Fighting Blindness Canada at the same time!
For more information, visit fbcscreensoff.ca.

Masterclass for Independent Opticians and Optometrists
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Exclusive MasterClass for Independent Opticians and Optometrists.
3 Strategies to double your multi pair sales.
Learn the 3-Step Sales Styling System Wendy has created to drive her multi-pair sales from zero to 70% without advertising or hiring staff.
A proven Fashion selling approach
You will learn how to increase your profits and run a less stressful, more productive optical dispensary, even in a pandemic.
Sponsored by Optik

Transitions® The Pulse
2021-02-09 12:30 - 15:00
Transitions Optical is redefining what it means for eye care industry professionals to gather online through a first of its kind, global virtual event— Transitions® The Pulse. The Pulse event is free to attend and will broadcast on Tuesday, February 9, at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT and 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

The broadcasts will explore the state of the industry globally, and Transitions leadership will offer a sneak peek into future Transitions® lens products, protection and style. The event will feature internationally renowned author and keynote speaker Doug Stephens, founder of Retail Prophet, who will share his unique perspective on retailing, business and consumer behavior.
Register at www.TransitionsThePulse.com

OAC Connect 2020
2020-12-10 - 2020-12-28
As part of Transitions Canada’s global day dedicated to educating eyecare professionals, the Opticians Association of Canada has joined forces with its long-time partner to offer Opticians and support staff across Canada a series of accredited continuing education.
Perfect to finish completing your CE requirements for 2020 or simply to enhance your knowledge and skills.
We will start on December 9, 2020 with a live presentation, and then we will continue with on-demand professional learning available 24 hours, 7 days a week until December 28, 2020.
Up to 3 CE Credits
Opticians & Opticianry Students: FREE | Others: $19.00 +tax

Springboard Summit
2020-12-04 - 2020-12-06
My Vision Show will run its winter showcase, named Springboard Summit, from December 4, 5, and 6, 2020. The theme has been designed specifically to help eye care and optical professionals decompress, shop, and prepare for a strong start for the new year.

Virtual Canadian Dry Eye Summit 2020
2020-11-14 17:00 - 2020-11-15 17:00
CANADA’S PREMIERE DRY EYE MEETING
Taking your dry eye practice to new heights
LIVE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE NOV. 14-15, 2020

CONTENT AVAILABLE TO STREAM UNTIL JAN 31, 2021

Vision Institute of Canada Virtual Conference 2020
2020-11-08 08:50 - 16:50
2020 is a very challenging year, forcing everyone to think outside the box to deliver quality continuing education. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, we made the decision to replace the 39th Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show with a one day virtual conference. This event is the cornerstone of our annual fundraising and raises much needed funds to enable the Vision Institute to continue to provide exemplary clinical services to underserved communities and at-risk patient populations.
Now, more than ever, we need you — our colleagues and peers — to continue your support of the Vision Institute and register for this virtual conference. We’re pleased to offer a program of all Canadian speakers –leaders in our field who are recognized internationally for their knowledge and expertise. There will be time for Q & A at the end of each session.
The heart of the Vision Institute is our clinic where the clinic staff deliver services to patients with special needs, including children, seniors, residents of special care facilities, and those with cognitive and physical disabilities. Care provided for residents of long-term care homes and those living in shelters has been curtailed, and we are looking forward to the care we will be able to provide under the “new normal” conditions in the days and weeks ahead. We are delighted that the clinic reopened June 22, 2020 and is providing much-needed care while observing strict health and safety protocols. Our clinic appreciates your support and referrals and is proud to participate in the care of your patients.
Click HERE for the full brochure for more info.
To register, click HERE.

Contemporary eye care for 2020 and beyond- November 1
2020-11-01 09:00 - 12:30
CONTINUING EDUCATION WEEKEND
Virtual CE programming:
November 1 (3 CE hours)
See poster HERE

ROI 1st Virtual Grand Open
2020-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
ROI Corporation invites you to participate in their 1st Virtual Grand Open.
During the Virtual Grand Open you will be able to connect with ROI Associates regarding their active optometry listings as well as visit the virtual booths of industry experts, such as bankers, lawyers and accountants. They will be available to answer any questions you may have about purchasing a practice. Don’t miss out on access to informative webinars hosted by ROI’s COO, Jackie Joachim, featuring other industry leaders. If that is not enough, you can also enter into a draw to win a prize pack valued at $200, simply fill out the SURVEY and attend the virtual event to be entered to win!
For full details, visit the ROI Corporation Virtual Grand Open event page.

Academy 2020 Nashville- At Home
2020-10-07 - 2020-10-22 | Music City Center, Nashville, TN, United States
The American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting offers a wide array of clinically relevant CE courses and cutting-edge research in the clinical and vision sciences. Attendees can choose from over 400 hours of lectures and workshops, Section and Special Interest Group (SIG) symposia, hundreds of scientific papers and posters, a world class exhibit hall, and several memorable social events.

Cancelled: Silmo Paris 2020
2020-10-02 - 2020-10-05 | Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, Hall 5A-6, 95420 Villepinte, France

The Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit
2020-09-30 15:00 - 2020-10-21 17:00
NOW A SPECIAL FOUR-PART VIRTUAL EVENT will explore the big themes and urgent questions facing ECPs and vision care decision makers, giving them a framework to problem solve and see the future clearly.
WEDNESDAY SEP 30TH | 3PM – 5PM ET
Can Consumers Trust Our Healthcare Delivery System?
WEDNESDAY OCT 7TH | 3PM – 5PM ET
Who Are The New Healthcare Gatekeepers?
What’s Vision’s Role In This Process?
WEDNESDAY OCT 14TH | 3PM – 5PM ET
Leadership Lessons From Healthcare’s Front Lines:
What’s Next For Payors, Providers…And Vision Care?
WEDNESDAY OCT 21ST | 3PM – 5PM ET
Stepping Up The Patient Experience:
New Technologies Take Hold and Transform Engagement

Cancelled: Vision Expo East 2020
2020-09-23 - 2020-09-29 | NY
Set against the high-fashion, international backdrop of New York City, Vision Expo East is an unrivaled marketplace for eyecare professionals to discover trends, interact with new technologies and access innovative products and services.
The Vision Expo education program is driven by the profession, offering content of the highest quality and relevance in order to enhance overall patient care. Through the efforts of The Vision Council, Vision Expo also invests in programs that promote awareness of eye health and drive market growth for the industry at large.

Cancelled: Vision Expo West 2020
2020-09-23 - 2020-09-26 | Sands Expo & Convention Center, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89169
Get a full overview of what’s new, key locations, special events, partners, education and show highlights at the 2020 Vision Expo West.

Contemporary eye care for 2020 and beyond- September 19
2020-09-19 09:00 - 14:30
CONTINUING EDUCATION WEEKEND

TWO weekends of live, virtual CE programming:
September 19 (5 CE hours) and November 1 (3 CE hours)
See poster HERE

Online Optical Summit West 2020
2020-09-13 | Delta Burnaby, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for the 2020 OAC Educational Conference and Trade Show that promises to be an informative, insightful and memorable time for all involved. Meet new and old friends, learn new things and enjoy the sights and ambiance of Metro Vancouver, BC.
Optical Summit West will take place at Delta Burnaby, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC on September 13, 2020.
All presentations on the schedule will be submitted for accreditation review by the National Association of Canadian Optician Regulators (for Opticians in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, PE & SK), the Ordre des opticiens d’ordonnances du Québec, the College of Opticians of Ontario (for Opticians in Ontario) and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. How many credits/hours you earn for attending Optical Summit is determined by the presentations you attend, and the province you are licensed in. Credits/hours vary per province based on policies set by the Regulatory College in your province.

Postponed: CCLA 2020
2020-09-10 - 2020-09-13 | Sheraton Toronto Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Important Information – The CCLA Conference and COVID-19
Based on close monitoring of ongoing developments related to the COVID-19 virus; as of now, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization both have assessed Toronto to be very low risk.
The CCLA conference being held on Sept 10th-13th of this year will continue as planned. We will continue to monitor for any updates that may affect the status of the conference. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Welcome to the inaugural Canadian Contact Lens Academy!
If you are passionate about the cornea and contact lenses, join us in Toronto for 3 full days of networking, discussions, and workshops on specialty contact lens fittings, practice growth, myopia, and dry eye management. Not to mention great food, friendship and lots of fun.
Come be a part of the CCLA family!

Cancelled: MIDO 2020
2020-07-05 08:00 - 2020-07-07 17:00 | FIERAMILANO, Milan, Italy

World Ophthalmology Congress 2020
2020-06-26 08:00 - 2020-06-29 17:00 | Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Join us 26–29 June 2020, in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 37th World Ophthalmology Congress® (WOC) of the International Council of Ophthalmology, the premier and largest international ophthalmic congress, with over 10,000 delegates expected to attend from over 110 countries.
The WOC will be held in Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 2020. The congress is held every two years in a different region of the world and provides an international audience of ophthalmologists with a scientific program addressing all subspecialties and related interests in ophthalmology, the opportunity to network with recognized international leaders and professionals and an exhibition featuring the latest products and services in the field.
Revenues from the WOC help support ICO programs including ophthalmic education, eye care delivery, leadership and society development and the ICO’s commitment to “Building a World Alliance for Sight.”
The WOC, first held in 1857, is the longest continuous international medical meeting.

Cancelled: Optometry's Meeting 2020
2020-06-24 - 2020-06-28 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD, United States
Join the American Optometric Association and American Optometric Student Association at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland/Washington, DC, June 24-28, 2020, for optometry’s premier event. Optometry’s Meeting is the official annual meeting of the AOA and AOSA.
Optometry’s Meeting is an opportunity for doctors of optometry, paraoptometrics and students to make a positive impact on their career and their profession:
ADVOCATE. Students and doctors from around the country come together on Capitol Hill for an exclusive opening event in support of optometry.
EDUCATE. Participate in five days of the industry’s leading continuing education and professional development. Earn CE in the exhibit hall and on a boat on the Potomac River!
CELEBRATE! Rejoice with colleagues at a ’90s themed Celebration of Optometry and celebrate 2020, the year of the in-person eye exam!

Cancelled-Western Canadian Dry Eye Summit 2020
2020-05-23 - 2020-05-24 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3P8
The Summit features dry eye and ocular surface disease experts from across North America.
Hands-on workshops with live demonstrations
Interactive trade show & Ocular hygienists/assistants track
10 hours of COPE approved CE. (Speaker rooster and topics to be announced shortly)

Alberta College and Association of Opticians AGM 2020
2020-05-02 - 2020-05-03 | Radisson Hotel, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Inside Optics 2020 Webcast
2020-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Riviera Event Space, 2800 Hwy 7, Concord, Ontario, L4K 1W8, Canada
OOA looks forward to 2020, an exciting year for eye care professionals. More details on Inside Optics 2020 will be released shortly.

POSTPONED: OAO 2020 Symposium and Infomart
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-05 | Sheraton Toronto Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cancelled -Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Halifax
2020-03-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Chrysler Canada Pavilion – Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4P7, Canada
The Transitions® Event you won’t want to miss!
Cocktail Event from 5 to 9 p.m.

Cancelled - Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Winnipeg
2020-03-23 17:00 - 21:00 | The Millennium Centre, 389 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1A6, Canada

Cancelled -Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Calgary
2020-03-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Studio Bell – National Music Centre, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0L8, Canada

Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ City Tour - Vancouver
2020-03-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Vancouver, 319 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 2S9, Canada
The Transitions® Event you won’t want to miss!
Cocktail Event from 5 to 9 p.m.canadcanada

CAO Amblyopia Symposium
2020-03-07 07:00 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
An educational forum to explore the research gaps that exist for the treatment of amblyopia.
Keynote speakers: Dr. Susan Cotter and Dr. Ben Thompson
More information at: http://uwaterloo.ca/optometry/amblyopia
Register Early and Save!
