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CONNECT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 2023 - Charlottetown
2023-10-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | 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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

(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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Member's Billing Webinar 2024
2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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
