05/01/2026 07:30BR1 - 1 CE | COPE: 100062-GO
with speakers Dr. Claudine Corey & Dr. Richard Maharaj
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves across healthcare, but can it really surpass the human expertise of an optometrist? This session will separate fact from fiction and explore how AI is reshaping the way we diagnose, manage, and engage with patients. From AI-powered OCT interpretation to patient communication and marketing automation—without replacing your clinical intuition. This session will equip you with the knowledge to embrace AI confidently, whether you're AI-curious or AI-cautious, giving you the clarity you need to navigate the future of AI in eyecare with confidence.
Dr. Richard Maharaj, O.D., FAAO, is the managing partner of Prism Optometry Services and director of Interventional Dry Eye Clinics at the Prism Eye Institute, the largest provider of medical and surgical eye care in Canada. He also holds several academic and leadership positions, including clinical adjunct faculty at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, Section Chair for Ocular Surface Disease with the Canadian Association of Optometrists, and Editorial Board Member for The Journal of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Canadian Dry Eye Summit, a national conference dedicated to advancing the education of eye doctors in diagnosing and managing dry eye disease.
Beyond his clinical and academic commitments, Dr. Maharaj serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for AI4Eyes, an initiative focused on developing artificial intelligence diagnostics for eye care. He is also a published international speaker and clinical scientist with expertise in ocular surface disease and the psychology of health care. Actively engaged in both national and international professional associations, he continues to contribute to the advancement of research, education, and innovation in optometry and ophthalmology.
After graduating from the University of Montreal, Dr. Courey continued her studies to complete her residency, then a Master of Science (MSc) in Contact Lenses and Anterior Segment. She then became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and of the Scleral Lens Society (FSLS). Passionate about helping dry eye patients, she has been invited to speak on the subject in Canada and the United States as well as in Europe (fun fact: she is doubly certified by the Boards of Examiners, she obtained her certification from the Canadian AND American Board of Examiners.)
Her mission is to be able to help patients suffering from Dry Eye Disease with the most up-to-date information and treatment options possible.
BR1 - 1 CE | COPE: 100062-GO
with speakers Dr. Claudine Corey & Dr. Richard Maharaj
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves across healthcare, but can it really surpass the human expertise of an optometrist? This session will separate fact from fiction and explore how AI is reshaping the way we diagnose, manage, and engage with patients. From AI-powered OCT interpretation to patient communication and marketing automation—without replacing your clinical intuition. This session will equip you with the knowledge to embrace AI confidently, whether you're AI-curious or AI-cautious, giving you the clarity you need to navigate the future of AI in eyecare with confidence.
05/01/2026 08:30WORKSHOP | 2.5 CE | COPE: 102534-LP
As the scope of optometry expands across North America and globally, this lasers lab will give optometrists hands-on exposure to ophthalmic laser procedures that are routinely performed by colleagues in-office in several jurisdictions. An overview of laser safety, patient selection, pre-operative, and post-operative care will be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to perform Nd:YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, and selective laser trabeculoplasty on model eyes.
Dr. Cedrick Mah is committed to delivering exceptional eye care to patients across various communities. He pursued his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo and furthered his training by completed a residency at the Oklahoma College of Optometry, specializing in ocular disease with an emphasis on low vision rehabilitation.
Dr. Mah is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and holds a Diplomate status with the American Board of Optometry, and a recent fellow of the Canadian Council of Specialties in Optometry. He is interested in ocular emergencies, scope modernization and low vision. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Mah contributes to the advancement of optometry facilitating workshops on advanced procedures. Dr. Mah currently practices at Mt. Pleasant Optometry Centre in Vancouver, BC, and with Mobile Eyes Optometry, providing eye care services in nursing homes throughout Vancouver.
Dr. Sophia Leung is the Principal Optometrist and a Clinical Director at Seema Eye Care Center, a tertiary surgical center in Calgary, Alberta, with a clinical emphasis in medical cornea. Dr. Leung is a University of Waterloo alumni and completed an Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery Residency and an Advanced Glaucoma and Cornea Fellowship with Oklahoma Medical Eye Group. Dr. Leung is the current President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry in the Anterior Segment Section, and a Fellow and board member of the American Society of Optometric Surgeons. Dr. Leung will also be graduating from Cornell University and Queen’s University with a dual-MBA in May 2026. Dr. Leung is an Adjunct Faculty for Northeastern State University College of Optometry and University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, and a member of the Intrepid Eye Society.
WORKSHOP | 2.5 CE | COPE: 102534-LP
As the scope of optometry expands across North America and globally, this lasers lab will give optometrists hands-on exposure to ophthalmic laser procedures that are routinely performed by colleagues in-office in several jurisdictions. An overview of laser safety, patient selection, pre-operative, and post-operative care will be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to perform Nd:YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, and selective laser trabeculoplasty on model eyes.
05/01/2026 08:402 CE | COPE: 101865-TD
The modern ocular surface exists at the intersection of beauty, lifestyle, and health. This course explores how cosmetics, skincare ingredients, and targeted nutrition influence tear film stability, inflammation, and patient comfort—equipping clinicians to elevate care with evidence-based strategies, personalized counseling, and advanced diagnostics that reveal the hidden impact of everyday beauty practices.
Dr. Selina McGee is the Visionary Founder and Owner of BeSpoke Vision. She is a nationally recognized expert at the intersection of ocular aesthetics, dry eye disease, and leadership in modern eyecare. She leads with intention and empowers doctors to implement confidently, lead authentically, and elevate both patient outcomes and the profession itself. As the founder of BeSpoke Vision and a dynamic keynote speaker, she redefines what’s possible—one doctor, one patient, one vision at a time.
She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Northeastern State University College of Optometry. She serves as a clinical investigator at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. She currently serves as Past President for the Intrepid Eye Society and the Secretary of the Board of Examiners in Oklahoma. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, and is Past-President of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians and Past-Trustee on the SECO Board. Most recently she was named OD of the South and OD of the year in OK. She is the Co-Medical Editor of Modern Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology (where she graduated Summa Cum Laude) and Doctor of Optometry (also Summa Cum Laude) from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.
2 CE | COPE: 101865-TD
The modern ocular surface exists at the intersection of beauty, lifestyle, and health. This course explores how cosmetics, skincare ingredients, and targeted nutrition influence tear film stability, inflammation, and patient comfort—equipping clinicians to elevate care with evidence-based strategies, personalized counseling, and advanced diagnostics that reveal the hidden impact of everyday beauty practices.
05/01/2026 08:401 CE | COPE: 101000-TD
This fast-paced, continuously updated course reviews the background, history, and breakthroughs occurring in the areas of epigenetics, stem cells, and gene therapy, with a focus on their potential impact on eye care. Topics include the possible risks and benefits of these cutting-edge technologies, how they work, and the results of recently published clinical trials and studies.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, Chris Wroten, O.D., graduated from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) before completing a Residency in Hospital-based Primary Eye Care at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Wroten has served as Chief Operating Officer at the Bond-Wroten Eye Clinics, with 3 offices in southeast Louisiana, while supervising its Primary Care & Ocular Disease Residency and assisting with its Student Externship Programs, both of which he founded. He has received appointment as Adjunct Faculty at several schools & colleges of optometry, twice been elected President of the Optometry Association of Louisiana (OAL), Chairs SECO International’s Education Committee, and received two appointments to the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners. He’s also served on numerous committees within the American Optometric Association, moderated the Presidents Council meetings, and served on the Board of Trustees for SCO, including two terms as Chair. Dr. Wroten has lectured internationally, participated in clinical research, and been the recipient of several professional awards throughout his career. He is a devoted husband to his wife, Sarah Wroten, OD, and is the proud father of two children, Emily and Ben.
1 CE | COPE: 101000-TD
This fast-paced, continuously updated course reviews the background, history, and breakthroughs occurring in the areas of epigenetics, stem cells, and gene therapy, with a focus on their potential impact on eye care. Topics include the possible risks and benefits of these cutting-edge technologies, how they work, and the results of recently published clinical trials and studies.
05/01/2026 09:501 CE | COPE: 101852-GO
The pace and cope at which technology, procedures, pharmaceuticals, and therapies are being developed in eye care is staggering. This constantly updated, interactive, multimedia course reviews some of the newest and yet-to-be-approved diagnostic technologies, therapeutic treatments, and developing innovations in eye care. Specific emphasis is on the areas of glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disease, gene therapy, stem cells, vision rehabilitation, nanomedicine, minor periocular & intraocular surgical procedures, and novel drug delivery methods.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, Chris Wroten, O.D., graduated from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) before completing a Residency in Hospital-based Primary Eye Care at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Wroten has served as Chief Operating Officer at the Bond-Wroten Eye Clinics, with 3 offices in southeast Louisiana, while supervising its Primary Care & Ocular Disease Residency and assisting with its Student Externship Programs, both of which he founded. He has received appointment as Adjunct Faculty at several schools & colleges of optometry, twice been elected President of the Optometry Association of Louisiana (OAL), Chairs SECO International’s Education Committee, and received two appointments to the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners. He’s also served on numerous committees within the American Optometric Association, moderated the Presidents Council meetings, and served on the Board of Trustees for SCO, including two terms as Chair. Dr. Wroten has lectured internationally, participated in clinical research, and been the recipient of several professional awards throughout his career. He is a devoted husband to his wife, Sarah Wroten, OD, and is the proud father of two children, Emily and Ben.
1 CE | COPE: 101852-GO
The pace and cope at which technology, procedures, pharmaceuticals, and therapies are being developed in eye care is staggering. This constantly updated, interactive, multimedia course reviews some of the newest and yet-to-be-approved diagnostic technologies, therapeutic treatments, and developing innovations in eye care. Specific emphasis is on the areas of glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disease, gene therapy, stem cells, vision rehabilitation, nanomedicine, minor periocular & intraocular surgical procedures, and novel drug delivery methods.
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05/01/2026 13:45KEYNOTE | 1 CE | COPE: Pending
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05/01/2026 14:55WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 103179-PM
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate learning experience in a small-group setting limited to just 30 participants. Connect directly with experts and gain in-depth, hands-on insights you can take back to your practice. Spots are limited!
We face conflict daily. How we deal with conflict can have an impact on our well-being both personally and professionally, and on the success of one’s clinic. Conflict is often seen as a negative, but if handled and viewed as a path for learning and growth, it can lead to better relationships, more efficient clinics and happier patients. This session will explore how to recognize and deal with conflicts in a productive way. The session will look at the types of conflicts that may arise in your practice: with patients, staff and other professionals. The session will be interactive allowing attendees to explore and practice using different tools and techniques to deal with conflict. Attendees will also leave with tools enabling them to put into practice what is discussed/practiced during the session.
Mr. Dubey teaches negotiations, conflict management, domestic and international business law, and entrepreneurship at the Smith School of Business and negotiations at Queen's Law School. He also teaches negotiations, conflict management, consensus building, cross-cultural management, governance, strategic collaboration, and ethics for the Smith School of Business Executive Education.
Mr. Dubey began his working career as a commercial pilot, after graduating from the aviation Flight Technology program at Seneca College in 1984. In 1985, he founded and ran both an executive aircraft charter company and a flight training school in Toronto. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Toronto and worked as an aviation consultant, providing strategic and regulatory advice to Canadian and foreign clients. Following the completion of his law degree from Queen's University in 1994, he articled and practiced law with two major law firms in Toronto, specializing in corporate commercial law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, finance, and aviation. In 1999, he became the Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and a member of the Board of Directors of Quicklaw Inc., the leading provider of legal online database services to the legal profession in Canada. He led the company towards an IPO and its subsequent sale in 2002. After the sale of Quicklaw, he returned to the private practice of law. Mr. Dubey joined Queen's University full-time in 2006. In addition to teaching, he has held several senior administrative roles at Smith.
He served as an officer in the Canadian Forces (Reserve) from 1981 to 2010. Mr. Dubey advises and has been a member of several not-for-profit boards. Mr. Dubey was inducted into the Kingston Business Hall of Fame in the Mentor category in 2013. Mr. Dubey is currently the chair of the financial committee for the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation and a member of the Community Futures Eastern Ontario Board. He maintains a consulting practice focused on negotiation/mediation, governance, strategy and culture and diversity.
WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 103179-PM
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate learning experience in a small-group setting limited to just 30 participants. Connect directly with experts and gain in-depth, hands-on insights you can take back to your practice. Spots are limited!
We face conflict daily. How we deal with conflict can have an impact on our well-being both personally and professionally, and on the success of one’s clinic. Conflict is often seen as a negative, but if handled and viewed as a path for learning and growth, it can lead to better relationships, more efficient clinics and happier patients. This session will explore how to recognize and deal with conflicts in a productive way. The session will look at the types of conflicts that may arise in your practice: with patients, staff and other professionals. The session will be interactive allowing attendees to explore and practice using different tools and techniques to deal with conflict. Attendees will also leave with tools enabling them to put into practice what is discussed/practiced during the session.
05/01/2026 14:55WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 102653-TD
This interactive, hands-on workshop introduces optometrists to the clinical use of plasma-based technology for periocular and ocular surface procedures. Designed to bridge theory and practice, the course blends concise lectures with live demonstrations and supervised skills training.
Participants will explore how plasma technology interacts with eyelid and ocular surface tissues, review relevant anatomy and histology, and examine current indications within optometric scope in Canada. Through real-world case discussions and live treatment observation, emphasis is placed on patient selection, procedural planning, safety considerations, and post-operative care. Hands-on practice allows attendees to develop hand control, pattern selection, and an appreciation of tissue response, equipping clinicians with practical insight into incorporating plasma-based procedures into optometric practice.
Dr. Sophia Leung is the Principal Optometrist and a Clinical Director at Seema Eye Care Center, a tertiary surgical center in Calgary, Alberta, with a clinical emphasis in medical cornea. Dr. Leung is a University of Waterloo alumni and completed an Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery Residency and an Advanced Glaucoma and Cornea Fellowship with Oklahoma Medical Eye Group. Dr. Leung is the current President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry in the Anterior Segment Section, and a Fellow and board member of the American Society of Optometric Surgeons. Dr. Leung will also be graduating from Cornell University and Queen’s University with a dual-MBA in May 2026. Dr. Leung is an Adjunct Faculty for Northeastern State University College of Optometry and University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, and a member of the Intrepid Eye Society.
Dr. Halleran is a graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry. During her clinical externships, Dr. Halleran gained exceptional experience in the treatment of anterior segment disease which grew into passion for the treatment of ocular Surface disease and use of specialty contact lenses.
Dr. Halleran is the current chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Optometrists and currently owns and operates a large optometry clinic in her hometown of Clarenville, Newfoundland. She also has served on the board of directors with the Discovery Healthcare Hospital foundation and is Past-President of the Rotary Club of Clarenville.
Dr. Halleran enjoys the pursuit of clinical research and has authored and co-authored numerous research papers and posters with a focus on Dry Eye disease. Dr. Halleran has sat on a number of clinical advisory boards and continues to enjoy pursuing the expansion of scope for Optometrists across Canada. In 2019 she completed her requirements and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
In her spare time Dr Halleran can be found tending to the animals that she shares with her Husband Ian on their hobby farm and Apiary in rural Newfoundland or spending with her daughter Layla who was born in 2021.
WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 102653-TD
This interactive, hands-on workshop introduces optometrists to the clinical use of plasma-based technology for periocular and ocular surface procedures. Designed to bridge theory and practice, the course blends concise lectures with live demonstrations and supervised skills training.
Participants will explore how plasma technology interacts with eyelid and ocular surface tissues, review relevant anatomy and histology, and examine current indications within optometric scope in Canada. Through real-world case discussions and live treatment observation, emphasis is placed on patient selection, procedural planning, safety considerations, and post-operative care. Hands-on practice allows attendees to develop hand control, pattern selection, and an appreciation of tissue response, equipping clinicians with practical insight into incorporating plasma-based procedures into optometric practice.
05/01/2026 14:551 CE | COPE: 101870-TD
The eyelids play a crucial role in maintaining ocular surface health, uniquely designed to protect and support the eye. Unlike any other skin on the body, the eyelids are particularly vulnerable to various diseases and the effects of aging. From benign growths and dermatochalasis to fine lines and ptosis, these changes can impact both function and aesthetics. This course will explore the underlying causes, key clinical considerations, and, most importantly, how we as optometric physicians can effectively diagnose, manage, and treat eyelid conditions to support our patients’ ocular and periocular health. The eyelids are just the beginning of optometry’s next frontier.
Dr. Selina McGee is the Visionary Founder and Owner of BeSpoke Vision. She is a nationally recognized expert at the intersection of ocular aesthetics, dry eye disease, and leadership in modern eyecare. She leads with intention and empowers doctors to implement confidently, lead authentically, and elevate both patient outcomes and the profession itself. As the founder of BeSpoke Vision and a dynamic keynote speaker, she redefines what’s possible—one doctor, one patient, one vision at a time.
She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Northeastern State University College of Optometry. She serves as a clinical investigator at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. She currently serves as Past President for the Intrepid Eye Society and the Secretary of the Board of Examiners in Oklahoma. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, and is Past-President of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians and Past-Trustee on the SECO Board. Most recently she was named OD of the South and OD of the year in OK. She is the Co-Medical Editor of Modern Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology (where she graduated Summa Cum Laude) and Doctor of Optometry (also Summa Cum Laude) from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.
1 CE | COPE: 101870-TD
The eyelids play a crucial role in maintaining ocular surface health, uniquely designed to protect and support the eye. Unlike any other skin on the body, the eyelids are particularly vulnerable to various diseases and the effects of aging. From benign growths and dermatochalasis to fine lines and ptosis, these changes can impact both function and aesthetics. This course will explore the underlying causes, key clinical considerations, and, most importantly, how we as optometric physicians can effectively diagnose, manage, and treat eyelid conditions to support our patients’ ocular and periocular health. The eyelids are just the beginning of optometry’s next frontier.
05/01/2026 14:552 CE | COPE: 99183-TD
This course details advanced anterior segment techniques including the use of blood derived products (i.e.: ASED, PRP, PRGF) for mild-severe dry eye disease; Photobiomodulation and inflammation control with intense pulsed light therapy; Corneal debridement/Superficial keratectomy for epithelial disease (I.e. RCE, SZN, EBMD); Amniotic membrane tissue implants. Case- based discussion will highlight which treatment option (or options) are best suited for specific anterior segment conditions.
Vin T. Dang is an optometrist practicing in Bakersfield, California, with a unique clinical focus on ocular surface disease and dry eye.
Born and raised in Paris, France, Dr. Dang earned his Doctorate of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry. In 2016, he received his Fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.
As Director of Dry Eye Center at Empire Eye and Laser Center, Dr. Dang is a specialist in ocular surface diseases, advanced refractive eye surgery care, and glaucoma.
Dr. Dang has contributed to optometric journals and lectures on ocular surface disease treatment and management. He serves on the advisory boards assisting in the research and development of dry eye therapies and crafting disease management protocols.
He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the past president of the Kern County Optometric Society. He volunteers nationally and internationally with OneSight and Vision to Learn.
2 CE | COPE: 99183-TD
This course details advanced anterior segment techniques including the use of blood derived products (i.e.: ASED, PRP, PRGF) for mild-severe dry eye disease; Photobiomodulation and inflammation control with intense pulsed light therapy; Corneal debridement/Superficial keratectomy for epithelial disease (I.e. RCE, SZN, EBMD); Amniotic membrane tissue implants. Case- based discussion will highlight which treatment option (or options) are best suited for specific anterior segment conditions.
05/01/2026 16:051 CE | COPE: 101850-SD
This course will look at the benefits of cataract surgery. It will review the visual pathway along with the retinal-hypothalamic tract. Longevity and health span will be discussed.
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, is a 1994 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 1995 Dr. Pelino completed a PCO ocular disease residency at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, where he concentrated in retina and neuro-ophthalmic disease. Dr. Pelino is currently a full time Associate Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he serves as the director of the optometric retina service at The Eye Institute and chief of the Chestnut Hill satellite clinic. In 2005 he completed a one- year retinal fellowship emphasizing medical and surgical treatments under the direction of vitreo-retinal surgeons at Crozier-Chester and Riddle Memorial Hospitals in suburban Philadelphia. Dr. Pelino is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry where he completed his two-year term as the chair of the retina special interest group (SIG) in December 2020. He is one of the chief optometric advisors to Web MD as well as a strategic advisor to multiple industry companies. Dr. Pelino has worked with the University of Pennsylvania on two retinal research projects and recently completed a third project with the Vimetrics corporation. He regularly lectures about ocular disease in domestic and international programs.
1 CE | COPE: 101850-SD
This course will look at the benefits of cataract surgery. It will review the visual pathway along with the retinal-hypothalamic tract. Longevity and health span will be discussed.
05/01/2026 16:30Are you interested in helping our future optometrists? Inspire and connect with the next generation of ODs at our Student Speed Networking event! This is your chance to share your journey, drop your wisdom, and spark excitement in future optometrists.
Are you interested in helping our future optometrists? Inspire and connect with the next generation of ODs at our Student Speed Networking event! This is your chance to share your journey, drop your wisdom, and spark excitement in future optometrists.
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05/01/2026 17:151 CE | COPE: 101846-SD
The goal of this course is to present the true ocular emergencies that present in the posterior pole. Specifically it will review clinical findings, appropriate systemic testing, as well as treatment and management of each emergency. New treatment options and specific testing will be discussed. This course will be presented in a grand rounds fashion.
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, is a 1994 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 1995 Dr. Pelino completed a PCO ocular disease residency at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, where he concentrated in retina and neuro-ophthalmic disease. Dr. Pelino is currently a full time Associate Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he serves as the director of the optometric retina service at The Eye Institute and chief of the Chestnut Hill satellite clinic. In 2005 he completed a one- year retinal fellowship emphasizing medical and surgical treatments under the direction of vitreo-retinal surgeons at Crozier-Chester and Riddle Memorial Hospitals in suburban Philadelphia. Dr. Pelino is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry where he completed his two-year term as the chair of the retina special interest group (SIG) in December 2020. He is one of the chief optometric advisors to Web MD as well as a strategic advisor to multiple industry companies. Dr. Pelino has worked with the University of Pennsylvania on two retinal research projects and recently completed a third project with the Vimetrics corporation. He regularly lectures about ocular disease in domestic and international programs.
1 CE | COPE: 101846-SD
The goal of this course is to present the true ocular emergencies that present in the posterior pole. Specifically it will review clinical findings, appropriate systemic testing, as well as treatment and management of each emergency. New treatment options and specific testing will be discussed. This course will be presented in a grand rounds fashion.
05/01/2026 17:151 CE | COPE: 101857-TD
Corneal scarring is an inevitable outcome of improper corneal wound healing that leads to visual impairment. This course details the pathophysiology of corneal scarring with the use of diagnostic modalities. Case studies will illustrate applications of therapeutic, procedural and surgical approaches to optimize patient outcomes.
Dr. Avani Davé was awarded the Presidential Scholarship to attend the New England College of Optometry where she earned her Doctorate of Optometry and thereafter, completed a residency in Cornea and Contact Lens.
Dr. Davé is the Director of the Optometry and Contact Lens Service at the Ross Eye Institute in Buffalo, New York. Her clinical practice focuses on the management of complex ocular surface and corneal disease with the aid of advanced technology and treatment including specialty contact lenses. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo, she is involved with lecturing residents, supervising medical students and serves as a clinical investigator for several research studies. Additionally, Dr. Davé is honored to serve as a speaker and consultant for both pharmaceutical and contact lens companies.
Dr. Davé is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and recipient of the Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care.
1 CE | COPE: 101857-TD
Corneal scarring is an inevitable outcome of improper corneal wound healing that leads to visual impairment. This course details the pathophysiology of corneal scarring with the use of diagnostic modalities. Case studies will illustrate applications of therapeutic, procedural and surgical approaches to optimize patient outcomes.
05/02/2026 07:30Dr. Mahnia Madan
Dr. Paul Singh
Dr. Janice Luk - Moderator
Dr. Mahnia Madan is a Vancouver-based optometrist and recognized leader in advanced and regenerative dry eye care. She is the Immediate Past President of the BC Doctors of Optometry and serves on the Board of Directors for the Dry Eye Society of the Americas (DESA) and Canadian Women in Eye Care (CWEC).
Dr. Madan earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease at the Eye Center of Texas in Houston. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has delivered over 65 invited lectures across North America on complex ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and emerging regenerative therapies.
She is a lecturer at Pacific University College of Optometry, serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Modern Optometry, and is a continuing education reviewer for ARBO. Dr. Madan is also a consultant to industry partners and has authored numerous articles in leading optometric publications. She is recognized for advancing clinical standards in ocular surface disease through education and interdisciplinary collaboration
Dr. I. Paul Singh, a Wisconsin native, joined The Eye Centers of Racine and Kenosha, founded in 1981 by his father, Dr. Kanwar A. Singh, in 2004 as the areas only glaucoma specialist. He completed his residency at Cook County Hospital – Division of Ophthalmology, and his internship at Michael Reese Hospital – Department of Medicine, both in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School in 1999. His undergraduate education was completed at Washington University in St. Louis, with a B.A. in Biology and Psychology. He completed his fellowship in Glaucoma at Duke University in July 2004 before returning back to his hometown. Dr. I. Paul Singh, Racine & Kenosha counties ONLY Glaucoma Specialist.Throughout his Ophthalmology career, Dr. I. Paul Singh has been involved with clinical research and has published papers in several ophthalmology journals. He has also presented his research at various national meetings and universities. Dr. I. Paul Singh has a passion for advancing education and technology. He enjoys opportunities to find novel treatment options to help patient’s quality of life. Dr. I. Paul Singh has brought a number of new technologies to the Racine and Kenosha areas, through adoption and research. Dr. I. Paul Singh is the first ophthalmologist in the state of Wisconsin to implant the iStent and Hydrus glaucoma drainage devices, perform viscodilation and trabeculotomy with the OMNI device, and goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade. These approved FDA devices help to bring the pressure in the eye down in a very safe and controlled way with much less adverse events than traditional glaucoma surgery. He was an investigator for the newly approved drug Rhopressa and was an investigator for Durysta, a glaucoma drug delivery implant for treatment of glaucoma. He was the first surgeon in Wisconsin to use novel drug delivery products, such as Dextenza and Dexycu, to reduce inflammation post ophthalmic surgery decreasing the need for topical steroid drops as well as drug delivery platforms for glaucoma. He has also pioneered the use of in-office lasers to remove visually significant floaters. Recently, he was instrumental in bringing laser assisted cataract surgery to the area and set up the world’s first 3D heads up in office surgical suites. He enjoys giving lectures and teaching seminars around the globe to help other doctors adopt these and other newer technologies and techniques.Although Dr. I. Paul Singh is an ophthalmologist by profession, he is also a musician at heart. He is a founding member of the band, Funkadesi, which mixes Indo-Afro-Caribbean styles of music. The focus of the band is to bridge cultures and educate others on tolerance and understanding through music. The band tours the world spreading the message “one family, many children.” Dr. I. Paul Singh is also an avid tennis player, playing four years in college, and continuing to play on USTA leagues today. He enjoys music and sports with his wife and three children at home. He often remarks, “Kids seem to put life in perspective.”
Dr. Luk received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, and it is notable that she was on the Dean’s Honour List for both! After graduating, she gained valuable clinic experience in several private practice settings in Ontario.
Over the years, Dr. Luk has volunteered for organizations such as Cycle for Sight, VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity), OAO (Ontario Association of Optometrists), and the Lakeridge Hospital Diabetic Support Group. She has also served on a mission trip with VOSH in Mexico. Dr. Luk currently sits on the membership committee for BC Doctors of Optometry.
Dr. Luk is passionate about Dry Eye Therapy. Her vast training and expertise are invaluable to patients who require customized advanced dry eye treatments. She has worked alongside leaders in the dry eye field and has also lectured on this topic.
Dr. Mahnia Madan
Dr. Paul Singh
Dr. Janice Luk - Moderator
05/02/2026 08:351 CE | COPE ID: 101849-SD
This course will educate the optometrist on the more common brain tumour lesions that present to the office. It will help differentiate pituitary gland tumours from meningioma, glioblastoma, etc., and stress the most up to date ocular and systemic treatment options. Clinical pearls and testing will be highlighted.
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, is a 1994 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 1995 Dr. Pelino completed a PCO ocular disease residency at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, where he concentrated in retina and neuro-ophthalmic disease. Dr. Pelino is currently a full time Associate Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he serves as the director of the optometric retina service at The Eye Institute and chief of the Chestnut Hill satellite clinic. In 2005 he completed a one- year retinal fellowship emphasizing medical and surgical treatments under the direction of vitreo-retinal surgeons at Crozier-Chester and Riddle Memorial Hospitals in suburban Philadelphia. Dr. Pelino is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry where he completed his two-year term as the chair of the retina special interest group (SIG) in December 2020. He is one of the chief optometric advisors to Web MD as well as a strategic advisor to multiple industry companies. Dr. Pelino has worked with the University of Pennsylvania on two retinal research projects and recently completed a third project with the Vimetrics corporation. He regularly lectures about ocular disease in domestic and international programs.
1 CE | COPE ID: 101849-SD
This course will educate the optometrist on the more common brain tumour lesions that present to the office. It will help differentiate pituitary gland tumours from meningioma, glioblastoma, etc., and stress the most up to date ocular and systemic treatment options. Clinical pearls and testing will be highlighted.
05/02/2026 08:351 CE | COPE: 98922-TD
This course details unique anterior segment cases that will be presented including a corneal perforation due to eye rubbing, an IPL-induced uveitic glaucoma, and a pickleball induced abrasion and iritis.
Vin T. Dang is an optometrist practicing in Bakersfield, California, with a unique clinical focus on ocular surface disease and dry eye.
Born and raised in Paris, France, Dr. Dang earned his Doctorate of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry. In 2016, he received his Fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.
As Director of Dry Eye Center at Empire Eye and Laser Center, Dr. Dang is a specialist in ocular surface diseases, advanced refractive eye surgery care, and glaucoma.
Dr. Dang has contributed to optometric journals and lectures on ocular surface disease treatment and management. He serves on the advisory boards assisting in the research and development of dry eye therapies and crafting disease management protocols.
He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the past president of the Kern County Optometric Society. He volunteers nationally and internationally with OneSight and Vision to Learn.
1 CE | COPE: 98922-TD
This course details unique anterior segment cases that will be presented including a corneal perforation due to eye rubbing, an IPL-induced uveitic glaucoma, and a pickleball induced abrasion and iritis.
05/02/2026 09:45WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 102186-TD
This 2-hour hands-on workshop provides practical training in lacrimal dilation and irrigation, as well as the insertion of punctal plugs for dry eye management. Participants will review indications, contraindications, instrumentation, and step-by-step procedural techniques. The session includes practice and practical skills session. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to safely and effectively perform these common in-office procedures.
Dr. Cedrick Mah is committed to delivering exceptional eye care to patients across various communities. He pursued his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo and furthered his training by completed a residency at the Oklahoma College of Optometry, specializing in ocular disease with an emphasis on low vision rehabilitation.
Dr. Mah is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and holds a Diplomate status with the American Board of Optometry, and a recent fellow of the Canadian Council of Specialties in Optometry. He is interested in ocular emergencies, scope modernization and low vision. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Mah contributes to the advancement of optometry facilitating workshops on advanced procedures. Dr. Mah currently practices at Mt. Pleasant Optometry Centre in Vancouver, BC, and with Mobile Eyes Optometry, providing eye care services in nursing homes throughout Vancouver.
WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 102186-TD
This 2-hour hands-on workshop provides practical training in lacrimal dilation and irrigation, as well as the insertion of punctal plugs for dry eye management. Participants will review indications, contraindications, instrumentation, and step-by-step procedural techniques. The session includes practice and practical skills session. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to safely and effectively perform these common in-office procedures.
05/02/2026 09:45COPE: 101854-TD
Over 2000 journal publications are published on dry eye disease each year, which begs the question of how a practicing clinician is expected to keep up with the latest evidence to inform their practice. Global consensus reports are a helpful way of distilling the published literature to provide clinical recommendations, as well as to identify gaps for addressing in future research. The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society first published a Dry Eye Workshop report in 2007, using the evidence available at the time to define dry eye, examine its epidemiology and pathophysiology, to develop a diagnostic algorithm and review the management options. The process was repeated for publication in 2017 and now, eight years on, TFOS DEWS III is being published. This 2-hour rapid fire session will present the latest evidence-base from newly published literature related to dry eye disease, on its definition, diagnosis and management, along with an update on elements such as its epidemiology, pathophysiology, the tear film and the role of sex, gender and hormones.
James S Wolffsohn, a Professor of Optometry at Aston University since 2000, formerly Deputy Executive Dean for Life Sciences and then associate Pro-Vice Chancellor, is the Dean of the School of Optometry and also Head of the Department of Audiology. Prior to his appointment to Aston University, Professor Wolffsohn was a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne in Australia following an Optometry degree at the University of Manchester (UMIST), training period at Moorfields Eye Hospital and a PhD at Cardiff University. His main research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, myopia management, contact lenses, intraocular lenses, presbyopia and the tear film. He is a National Teaching Fellow, has published more than 380 full peer-reviewed papers and presented at numerous international conferences. He is the academic Chair of the British Contact Lens Association, having previously being President and was chair of the BCLA Contact Lens Evidence-based Academic Reports (CLEAR); he is on the Executive of TFOS, was a harmoniser and sub-committee chair for TFOS DEWS II, TFOS DEWS III & TFOS Lifestyle reports; he is the International Myopia Institute’s Chief Scientific Officer and was joint-Chair of their white papers. He holds the BCLA Medal (2021), AoA Glenn Fry (2022) and AAOptom CCLRT Founders (2024) awards.
COPE: 101854-TD
Over 2000 journal publications are published on dry eye disease each year, which begs the question of how a practicing clinician is expected to keep up with the latest evidence to inform their practice. Global consensus reports are a helpful way of distilling the published literature to provide clinical recommendations, as well as to identify gaps for addressing in future research. The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society first published a Dry Eye Workshop report in 2007, using the evidence available at the time to define dry eye, examine its epidemiology and pathophysiology, to develop a diagnostic algorithm and review the management options. The process was repeated for publication in 2017 and now, eight years on, TFOS DEWS III is being published. This 2-hour rapid fire session will present the latest evidence-base from newly published literature related to dry eye disease, on its definition, diagnosis and management, along with an update on elements such as its epidemiology, pathophysiology, the tear film and the role of sex, gender and hormones.
05/02/2026 09:452 CE | COPE: 101851-GO
With childhood myopia on the rise, integrating effective management strategies into clinical practice has become increasingly important. This lecture tackles the topic from all angles, offering both high-level insights and hands-on strategies you can apply in your practice.
The lecture explores ways to identify higher-risk patients who need more aggressive intervention, treatment options with a deeper focus on orthokeratology, and strategies for getting started in myopia management, with practical steps and resources, including staff education.
Emphasizing the urgency to act now, it will also present real-world case studies and share updates on the latest research—including developments in red light therapy, pharmacologic treatment, and ophthalmic lens design.
Dr Patrick Simard, Od, MSc, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE, IACMM, FIAOMC, Diplo AA) (CCLRT)
Dr Patrick Simard is graduated from École d’Optométrie de l’Université de Montréal in 2002 where he also obtained his Master’s Degree in vision’s science on keratoconus research (2006). He is a Fellow of the AAO, the IACLE, the BCLA and the IAOMC. He is a Diplomate of the AAO in the section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies. He also obtained a Master’s in Business Administration in 2010 from HEC Montreal. Dr Simard is in private practice at Clinique d’Optométrie Bélanger and is a clinical instructor and lecturer at Université de Montréal since 2002. His research interests include myopia control, orthokeratology, aberrometry, and scleral lenses. He co-holds a patent for a contact lens design that controls the development of myopia and axial length.
2 CE | COPE: 101851-GO
With childhood myopia on the rise, integrating effective management strategies into clinical practice has become increasingly important. This lecture tackles the topic from all angles, offering both high-level insights and hands-on strategies you can apply in your practice.
The lecture explores ways to identify higher-risk patients who need more aggressive intervention, treatment options with a deeper focus on orthokeratology, and strategies for getting started in myopia management, with practical steps and resources, including staff education.
Emphasizing the urgency to act now, it will also present real-world case studies and share updates on the latest research—including developments in red light therapy, pharmacologic treatment, and ophthalmic lens design.
05/02/2026 11:55
05/02/2026 12:25WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 103181-PM
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate learning experience in a small-group setting limited to just 30 participants. Connect directly with experts and gain in-depth, hands-on insights you can take back to your practice. Spots are limited!
The session will explore the vision for how leadership is shared amongst the Owner and their Associates within a clinic. How might Owners and Associates best leverage shared leadership functionality to improve office dynamics and productivity?
Mr. Dubey teaches negotiations, conflict management, domestic and international business law, and entrepreneurship at the Smith School of Business and negotiations at Queen's Law School. He also teaches negotiations, conflict management, consensus building, cross-cultural management, governance, strategic collaboration, and ethics for the Smith School of Business Executive Education.
Mr. Dubey began his working career as a commercial pilot, after graduating from the aviation Flight Technology program at Seneca College in 1984. In 1985, he founded and ran both an executive aircraft charter company and a flight training school in Toronto. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Toronto and worked as an aviation consultant, providing strategic and regulatory advice to Canadian and foreign clients. Following the completion of his law degree from Queen's University in 1994, he articled and practiced law with two major law firms in Toronto, specializing in corporate commercial law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, finance, and aviation. In 1999, he became the Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and a member of the Board of Directors of Quicklaw Inc., the leading provider of legal online database services to the legal profession in Canada. He led the company towards an IPO and its subsequent sale in 2002. After the sale of Quicklaw, he returned to the private practice of law. Mr. Dubey joined Queen's University full-time in 2006. In addition to teaching, he has held several senior administrative roles at Smith.
He served as an officer in the Canadian Forces (Reserve) from 1981 to 2010. Mr. Dubey advises and has been a member of several not-for-profit boards. Mr. Dubey was inducted into the Kingston Business Hall of Fame in the Mentor category in 2013. Mr. Dubey is currently the chair of the financial committee for the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation and a member of the Community Futures Eastern Ontario Board. He maintains a consulting practice focused on negotiation/mediation, governance, strategy and culture and diversity.
WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: 103181-PM
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate learning experience in a small-group setting limited to just 30 participants. Connect directly with experts and gain in-depth, hands-on insights you can take back to your practice. Spots are limited!
The session will explore the vision for how leadership is shared amongst the Owner and their Associates within a clinic. How might Owners and Associates best leverage shared leadership functionality to improve office dynamics and productivity?
05/02/2026 12:25COPE: 101508-GO
The ever-expanding scope of therapeutic privileges for optometrists has made the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease a crucial aspect of clinical practice. This interactive course will examine a variety of uniquely presenting ocular disease cases focusing on patient symptoms, diagnostic criteria, affects on vision, and the most current management and treatment options.
Dr. Lonsberry grew up in Rossburn, Manitoba (Canada). He obtained his Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 1996 after completing a Master of Science in Physiology from the University of Manitoba. He completed his residency in Primary Care Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997, then joined the faculty at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. During his time at SCO, he completed a Masters in Education degree with an emphasis in adult learning.
Currently, Dr. Lonsberry is a Full Professor with Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon where his primary teaching responsibilities are supervising interns and overseeing a specialty "lumps and bumps" clinic. In his spare time, he goes to Anchorage, Alaska where he sees patients in a private practice.
Dr. Lonsberry is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Optometric Retinal Society, and the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
COPE: 101508-GO
The ever-expanding scope of therapeutic privileges for optometrists has made the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease a crucial aspect of clinical practice. This interactive course will examine a variety of uniquely presenting ocular disease cases focusing on patient symptoms, diagnostic criteria, affects on vision, and the most current management and treatment options.
05/02/2026 12:25This course provides optometrists with a structured, clinically relevant overview of interventional glaucoma. Emphasis is placed on where each modality fits within the treatment continuum, how optometrists can identify appropriate candidates, and when referral for procedural intervention is warranted.
Dr. Oliver received his MD from and completed his Ophthalmology residency training at the University of British Columbia. He completed an adult glaucoma fellowship with additional training in pediatric glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery at the Université de Montréal. Dr. Oliver teaches medical students, residents, and glaucoma fellows in his clinics and operating room. His practice centres on the surgical management of glaucoma and cataract surgery.
This course provides optometrists with a structured, clinically relevant overview of interventional glaucoma. Emphasis is placed on where each modality fits within the treatment continuum, how optometrists can identify appropriate candidates, and when referral for procedural intervention is warranted.
05/02/2026 13:301 CE | COPE: 102002-CL
This course examines the multifactorial causes of contact lens dropout and presents evidence-based, practice-centered strategies to improve long-term patient retention. Attendees will explore the behavioral, clinical, educational, and technological factors that influence successful wear, with emphasis on the first two years—when dropout risk is highest. Topics include patient psychology, practice workflow design, staff behaviors, comfort optimization, handling success, ocular surface management, cost communication, and lens-to-lifestyle matching. New research from the Contact Lens Institute and recent peer-reviewed literature will be reviewed to highlight actionable techniques that doctors, and staff can implement immediately to improve contact lens satisfaction, comfort, and loyalty.
Shalu Pal, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FIAOMC started and manages, The Yorkville Eye Institute, a five-optometrist group practice in Toronto, Ontario Canada which is home to every subspecialty within optometry. Dr. Pal is a Myopia in Practice (MIP) researcher, and co-founder of the Canadian Contact Lens Academy. She is a CE advisor for the Ontario Association of Optometry, the Academy of Ophthalmic Education, Scleral lens workshops co-ordinator and co-founder of contact lens workshops – now known as the STAPLE program. She is the Canadian Ambassador for Global Ophthalmic Women and the British Contact Lens Association. Dr. Pal’s work in the areas of specialty lenses, myopia management, dry eyes treatments, ocular aesthetics, communication and practice management continues to be published.
Dr. Pal has been honored with the CLCS Achievement Award for her educational contributions to the industry and awarded the Legends Award by American Optometric Association. Dr. Pal has most recently graduated from the Global Healthcare Executive Education Program at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Pal volunteers locally and globally and is the founder of Locals Supporting Locals, a community-based charity. She is committed to the success of optometry students, lectures globally and consults with many industry partners for the betterment of the profession through education.
1 CE | COPE: 102002-CL
This course examines the multifactorial causes of contact lens dropout and presents evidence-based, practice-centered strategies to improve long-term patient retention. Attendees will explore the behavioral, clinical, educational, and technological factors that influence successful wear, with emphasis on the first two years—when dropout risk is highest. Topics include patient psychology, practice workflow design, staff behaviors, comfort optimization, handling success, ocular surface management, cost communication, and lens-to-lifestyle matching. New research from the Contact Lens Institute and recent peer-reviewed literature will be reviewed to highlight actionable techniques that doctors, and staff can implement immediately to improve contact lens satisfaction, comfort, and loyalty.
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05/02/2026 18:30Step into an unforgettable night at our Midnight and Diamonds gala, where sophistication meets sparkle. Dress to dazzle and prepare for an evening filled with shimmering lights, exquisite dining, and a dance floor that’s ready to shine.
Event proudly sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
Step into an unforgettable night at our Midnight and Diamonds gala, where sophistication meets sparkle. Dress to dazzle and prepare for an evening filled with shimmering lights, exquisite dining, and a dance floor that’s ready to shine.
Event proudly sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
05/03/2026 08:30Speaker: Dr. Rob Kloepfer
Join us for an interactive session that reveals why more practitioners are making the move from hydrogel to silicone hydrogel lenses. We’ll bust common myths — including the idea of a “silicone allergy” — and share quick, practical strategies to confidently transition patients. Plus, get up to speed on the latest clinical evidence showing how SiHy can elevate comfort, health, and overall patient satisfaction.
Dr. Rob Kloepfer is an optometrist, educator, and founder of the HealthE Academy. He has delivered lectures to thousands of eye care professionals across Canada. Widely recognized for his practical and clinically relevant teaching style, he excels at transforming research into actionable strategies that elevate patient care, enhance team performance, and strengthen clinic culture.
Speaker: Dr. Rob Kloepfer
Join us for an interactive session that reveals why more practitioners are making the move from hydrogel to silicone hydrogel lenses. We’ll bust common myths — including the idea of a “silicone allergy” — and share quick, practical strategies to confidently transition patients. Plus, get up to speed on the latest clinical evidence showing how SiHy can elevate comfort, health, and overall patient satisfaction.
05/03/2026 08:30Speakers:
Kick off your day with an energizing and highly interactive breakfast panel hosted by Alcon, featuring Precision7, the first and only weekly replacement contact lens. This isn’t a lecture—it’s an audience‑driven session where your input shapes the discussion in real time.
The panel will explore the origin of Precision7, the science behind it, and the unmet wearer needs that led to this new modality.
You’ll also have opportunities to ask questions, challenge ideas, and discuss practical, patient and clinic strategies for introducing Precision7—identifying ideal candidates, positioning the innovation confidently, and optimizing patient conversations.
Come ready to engage and collaborate. You’ll leave with actionable insights and a clear plan for integrating this new weekly modality into your practice.
Speakers:
Kick off your day with an energizing and highly interactive breakfast panel hosted by Alcon, featuring Precision7, the first and only weekly replacement contact lens. This isn’t a lecture—it’s an audience‑driven session where your input shapes the discussion in real time.
The panel will explore the origin of Precision7, the science behind it, and the unmet wearer needs that led to this new modality.
You’ll also have opportunities to ask questions, challenge ideas, and discuss practical, patient and clinic strategies for introducing Precision7—identifying ideal candidates, positioning the innovation confidently, and optimizing patient conversations.
Come ready to engage and collaborate. You’ll leave with actionable insights and a clear plan for integrating this new weekly modality into your practice.
05/03/2026 09:40WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: Pending
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate learning experience in a small-group setting limited to just 30 participants. Connect directly with experts and gain in-depth, hands-on insights you can take back to your practice. Spots are limited!
This interactive workshop provides optometrists with a structured, instructor-led environment to analyze and address real-world practice management and growth challenges. Prior to the session, participants submit one current practice challenge and one growth opportunity within their practice. Submissions are reviewed and categorized in advance, and representative cases are selected to align with defined learning objectives.
During the workshop, participants engage in facilitated roundtable discussions using a structured analytical framework focused on problem clarification, root cause identification, operational and financial evaluation, and implementation planning. The instructor actively circulates among groups, models analytical questioning, challenges assumptions, and periodically synthesizes learning points for the full audience. The emphasis is practical, measurable application rather than abstract theory.
CFP
Adam Cmejla is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM), host of the 20/20 Money podcast, and founder of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management in Carmel, IN. As a third-generation business owner, he and his firm focus on helping OD practice owners nationwide proactively manage cash flow, reduce taxes, and invest prudently through a process called the Integrated Income Planning Cycle™. This engaged and collaborative planning process ultimately allows practice owners to "plan life, on purpose.”
WORKSHOP | 2 CE | COPE: Pending
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate learning experience in a small-group setting limited to just 30 participants. Connect directly with experts and gain in-depth, hands-on insights you can take back to your practice. Spots are limited!
This interactive workshop provides optometrists with a structured, instructor-led environment to analyze and address real-world practice management and growth challenges. Prior to the session, participants submit one current practice challenge and one growth opportunity within their practice. Submissions are reviewed and categorized in advance, and representative cases are selected to align with defined learning objectives.
During the workshop, participants engage in facilitated roundtable discussions using a structured analytical framework focused on problem clarification, root cause identification, operational and financial evaluation, and implementation planning. The instructor actively circulates among groups, models analytical questioning, challenges assumptions, and periodically synthesizes learning points for the full audience. The emphasis is practical, measurable application rather than abstract theory.
05/03/2026 09:401 CE | COPE: 101853-GO
Presbyopia is a global problem affecting over a billion people worldwide. The prevalence of unmanaged presbyopia is as high as 50% of those over 50 years of age in developing world populations, due to a lack of awareness and accessibility to affordable treatment, and is even as high as 34% in developed countries. Definitions of presbyopia are inconsistent and varied, so we propose a redefinition that states "presbyopia occurs when the physiologically normal age-related reduction in the eye's focusing range reaches a point, when optimally corrected for distance vision, that the clarity of vision at near is insufficient to satisfy an individual's requirements".
Strategies for correcting presbyopia include separate optical devices located in front of the visual system (reading glasses) or a change in the direction of gaze to view through optical zones of different optical powers (bifocal, trifocal or progressive addition spectacle lenses), monovision (with contact lenses, intraocular lenses, laser refractive surgery and corneal collagen shrinkage), simultaneous images (with contact lenses, intraocular lenses and corneal inlays), pinhole depth of focus expansion (with intraocular lenses, corneal inlays and pharmaceuticals), crystalline lens softening (with lasers or pharmaceuticals) or restored dynamics (with 'accommodating' intraocular lenses, scleral expansion techniques and ciliary muscle electrostimulation); these strategies may be applied differently to the two eyes to optimise the range of clear focus for an individual's task requirements and minimise adverse visual effects. However, none fully overcome presbyopia in all patients. While the restoration of natural accommodation or an equivalent remains elusive, guidance is given on presbyopic correction evaluation techniques.
James S Wolffsohn, a Professor of Optometry at Aston University since 2000, formerly Deputy Executive Dean for Life Sciences and then associate Pro-Vice Chancellor, is the Dean of the School of Optometry and also Head of the Department of Audiology. Prior to his appointment to Aston University, Professor Wolffsohn was a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne in Australia following an Optometry degree at the University of Manchester (UMIST), training period at Moorfields Eye Hospital and a PhD at Cardiff University. His main research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, myopia management, contact lenses, intraocular lenses, presbyopia and the tear film. He is a National Teaching Fellow, has published more than 380 full peer-reviewed papers and presented at numerous international conferences. He is the academic Chair of the British Contact Lens Association, having previously being President and was chair of the BCLA Contact Lens Evidence-based Academic Reports (CLEAR); he is on the Executive of TFOS, was a harmoniser and sub-committee chair for TFOS DEWS II, TFOS DEWS III & TFOS Lifestyle reports; he is the International Myopia Institute’s Chief Scientific Officer and was joint-Chair of their white papers. He holds the BCLA Medal (2021), AoA Glenn Fry (2022) and AAOptom CCLRT Founders (2024) awards.
1 CE | COPE: 101853-GO
Presbyopia is a global problem affecting over a billion people worldwide. The prevalence of unmanaged presbyopia is as high as 50% of those over 50 years of age in developing world populations, due to a lack of awareness and accessibility to affordable treatment, and is even as high as 34% in developed countries. Definitions of presbyopia are inconsistent and varied, so we propose a redefinition that states "presbyopia occurs when the physiologically normal age-related reduction in the eye's focusing range reaches a point, when optimally corrected for distance vision, that the clarity of vision at near is insufficient to satisfy an individual's requirements".
Strategies for correcting presbyopia include separate optical devices located in front of the visual system (reading glasses) or a change in the direction of gaze to view through optical zones of different optical powers (bifocal, trifocal or progressive addition spectacle lenses), monovision (with contact lenses, intraocular lenses, laser refractive surgery and corneal collagen shrinkage), simultaneous images (with contact lenses, intraocular lenses and corneal inlays), pinhole depth of focus expansion (with intraocular lenses, corneal inlays and pharmaceuticals), crystalline lens softening (with lasers or pharmaceuticals) or restored dynamics (with 'accommodating' intraocular lenses, scleral expansion techniques and ciliary muscle electrostimulation); these strategies may be applied differently to the two eyes to optimise the range of clear focus for an individual's task requirements and minimise adverse visual effects. However, none fully overcome presbyopia in all patients. While the restoration of natural accommodation or an equivalent remains elusive, guidance is given on presbyopic correction evaluation techniques.
05/03/2026 09:402 CE | COPE: 99680-PH
This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment/management of a variety of conditions that the clinician will encounter in primary care optometry. Topical areas will range from managing conditions affecting the ocular and periocular tissues.
Dr. Lonsberry grew up in Rossburn, Manitoba (Canada). He obtained his Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 1996 after completing a Master of Science in Physiology from the University of Manitoba. He completed his residency in Primary Care Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997, then joined the faculty at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. During his time at SCO, he completed a Masters in Education degree with an emphasis in adult learning.
Currently, Dr. Lonsberry is a Full Professor with Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon where his primary teaching responsibilities are supervising interns and overseeing a specialty "lumps and bumps" clinic. In his spare time, he goes to Anchorage, Alaska where he sees patients in a private practice.
Dr. Lonsberry is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Optometric Retinal Society, and the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
2 CE | COPE: 99680-PH
This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment/management of a variety of conditions that the clinician will encounter in primary care optometry. Topical areas will range from managing conditions affecting the ocular and periocular tissues.
05/03/2026 10:00
05/03/2026 12:00Dry Eye: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Dr. Richard Maharaj
Dry Eye is a widespread, systemic, and often overlooked condition that intersects with nearly every major ocular and systemic disease. Using the structure of “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,” it calls on optometrists to recognize, diagnose, and treat DED proactively through evidence-based, individualized care.
Seeing Smarter: The Transformative Power of AI in Eye Care
Dr. Diana Nguyen
Explores how AI is transforming optometry, not by replacing clinicians, but by enhancing their efficiency, precision, and connection with patients. Through real-world examples and personal insights, Dr. Nguyen shows how even small AI integrations can deliver big gains in clinical care, dry eye management, practice operations, and patient engagement.
Seeing the Whole Picture: The Holistic Approach to DED
Dr. King Chow
This DED Talk will focus on the clinical complexity and interdisciplinary nature. It’s about recognizing dry eye not just as a medical issue but as a life-impacting condition deserving holistic attention.
Dry Eye: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Dr. Richard Maharaj
Dry Eye is a widespread, systemic, and often overlooked condition that intersects with nearly every major ocular and systemic disease. Using the structure of “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,” it calls on optometrists to recognize, diagnose, and treat DED proactively through evidence-based, individualized care.
Seeing Smarter: The Transformative Power of AI in Eye Care
Dr. Diana Nguyen
Explores how AI is transforming optometry, not by replacing clinicians, but by enhancing their efficiency, precision, and connection with patients. Through real-world examples and personal insights, Dr. Nguyen shows how even small AI integrations can deliver big gains in clinical care, dry eye management, practice operations, and patient engagement.
Seeing the Whole Picture: The Holistic Approach to DED
Dr. King Chow
This DED Talk will focus on the clinical complexity and interdisciplinary nature. It’s about recognizing dry eye not just as a medical issue but as a life-impacting condition deserving holistic attention.
05/03/2026 13:101 CE | COPE: 99912-FV
Amblyopia is more than just reduced visual acuity - it can affect motor function, reading fluency, and psychosocial well-being. In this course, Dr. Paul Rollett will provide an in-depth exploration of amblyopia, covering historical treatments, emerging binocular approaches, and the latest research on neural plasticity. This session will also examine amblyopia’s broader impacts on eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and psychosocial development. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging treatment protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of vision therapy in amblyopia rehabilitation.
Since graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2011, Dr. Rollett has focused his career on vision therapy, a field that has grown into a true professional passion. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, he works alongside a dedicated team at Okanagan Vision Therapy, a group of centres supporting patients of all ages through vision therapy and neuro-visual rehabilitation. In addition to his clinical work, he enjoys sharing what he has learned with new and developing practices across North America, offering guidance as they build and strengthen their own programs.
1 CE | COPE: 99912-FV
Amblyopia is more than just reduced visual acuity - it can affect motor function, reading fluency, and psychosocial well-being. In this course, Dr. Paul Rollett will provide an in-depth exploration of amblyopia, covering historical treatments, emerging binocular approaches, and the latest research on neural plasticity. This session will also examine amblyopia’s broader impacts on eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and psychosocial development. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging treatment protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of vision therapy in amblyopia rehabilitation.
05/03/2026 13:10Your practice should be the engine that supports your ideal life—not a job you accidentally built for yourself. This session invites practice owners to step back and reconnect with the 'why' behind their business. Through values-based goal setting, business design strategies, and practical planning tools, attendees will learn how to make intentional decisions that align their practice structure, schedule, team, and income with the life they actually want to live. Perfect for any OD feeling stuck in the day-to-day or wondering, 'Is this what I really signed up for?
CFP
Adam Cmejla is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM), host of the 20/20 Money podcast, and founder of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management in Carmel, IN. As a third-generation business owner, he and his firm focus on helping OD practice owners nationwide proactively manage cash flow, reduce taxes, and invest prudently through a process called the Integrated Income Planning Cycle™. This engaged and collaborative planning process ultimately allows practice owners to "plan life, on purpose.”
Your practice should be the engine that supports your ideal life—not a job you accidentally built for yourself. This session invites practice owners to step back and reconnect with the 'why' behind their business. Through values-based goal setting, business design strategies, and practical planning tools, attendees will learn how to make intentional decisions that align their practice structure, schedule, team, and income with the life they actually want to live. Perfect for any OD feeling stuck in the day-to-day or wondering, 'Is this what I really signed up for?
05/03/2026 14:201 CE | COPE: 101863-FV
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the causes of dizziness and practical approaches to its management. Dr. Paul Rollett will focus on the intersection of optometric, vestibular and cervical care in the treatment of dizziness, offering evidence-based insights into assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation strategies.
Since graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2011, Dr. Rollett has focused his career on vision therapy, a field that has grown into a true professional passion. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, he works alongside a dedicated team at Okanagan Vision Therapy, a group of centres supporting patients of all ages through vision therapy and neuro-visual rehabilitation. In addition to his clinical work, he enjoys sharing what he has learned with new and developing practices across North America, offering guidance as they build and strengthen their own programs.
1 CE | COPE: 101863-FV
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the causes of dizziness and practical approaches to its management. Dr. Paul Rollett will focus on the intersection of optometric, vestibular and cervical care in the treatment of dizziness, offering evidence-based insights into assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation strategies.
05/03/2026 14:201 CE | COPE: Pending
Dr. Mahnia Madan is a Vancouver-based optometrist and recognized leader in advanced and regenerative dry eye care. She is the Immediate Past President of the BC Doctors of Optometry and serves on the Board of Directors for the Dry Eye Society of the Americas (DESA) and Canadian Women in Eye Care (CWEC).
Dr. Madan earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease at the Eye Center of Texas in Houston. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has delivered over 65 invited lectures across North America on complex ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and emerging regenerative therapies.
She is a lecturer at Pacific University College of Optometry, serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Modern Optometry, and is a continuing education reviewer for ARBO. Dr. Madan is also a consultant to industry partners and has authored numerous articles in leading optometric publications. She is recognized for advancing clinical standards in ocular surface disease through education and interdisciplinary collaboration
Dr. Anna Tinker is a Medical Oncologist at the British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver Centre and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Her clinical expertise is in the treatment of women with gynecologic cancers. Her research interests are in the area of clinical trial development, immunotherapy, and translational research. She is presently the Chair of the Provincial Gyne Oncology Tumour Group, and is also the Director of OvCaRe’s Ovarian Cancer Outcomes Unit. She is an active member of the Canadian Cancer Trials Group, participating as study chair, a member of the Ovarian Cancer Working Group Committee and on the Investigational New Drug Committee and she serves on the Gynecologic Cancers Steering Committee – Ovarian Task Force for the National Cancer Institute (US).
Dr. Ho’s research involves evaluating the impact of therapies proven in clinical trials in the real world through population-based analysis. Her current focus is on developing a learning health care system with a real-world data evidence-generation framework to inform healthcare decision-makers.
1 CE | COPE: Pending
05/03/2026 15:20
05/03/2026 15:351 CE | COPE: 101874-FV
Ophthalmic imaging in the pediatric population can yield valuable results that contribute to the management of various anterior and posterior segment conditions. This population may pose a particular challenge to obtain accurate and reliable images, most often due to age and/or maturity level. Thus, maximizing imaging utility is paramount. Corneal topography, VEP, OCT, visual field, fundus photos/autofluorescence, and B-scan are useful modalities that will be discussed. Complex cases will be presented with the associated imaging results, guiding clinicians in effective treatment and management. Future imaging techniques will also be introduced.
Dr. Matthew T. Vaughn is an Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry and the University Eye Center in New York City, where he supervises students and residents in the comprehensive eye care of children across all ages and ability levels, with particular expertise in examining children with complex needs, autism spectrum disorders, learning-related vision problems, and pediatric ocular disease. Dr. Vaughn serves as the instructor of record for the Pediatric Optometry and Vision Development course and laboratory, and the Advanced Topics in Pediatric Ocular Disease elective. He is actively involved in the American Academy of Optometry, where he contributes to diversity initiatives and advocates for equitable healthcare access for the LGBTQ+ community and for queer optometrists within the profession. Dr. Vaughn completed his residency in Pediatric and Infant Vision Optometry at SUNY Optometry following his Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry and undergraduate degree in biology from The College of New Jersey.
1 CE | COPE: 101874-FV
Ophthalmic imaging in the pediatric population can yield valuable results that contribute to the management of various anterior and posterior segment conditions. This population may pose a particular challenge to obtain accurate and reliable images, most often due to age and/or maturity level. Thus, maximizing imaging utility is paramount. Corneal topography, VEP, OCT, visual field, fundus photos/autofluorescence, and B-scan are useful modalities that will be discussed. Complex cases will be presented with the associated imaging results, guiding clinicians in effective treatment and management. Future imaging techniques will also be introduced.
05/03/2026 15:351 CE | COPE: 102003-CL
This course will go over new methods and new technology to improve the fitting, customization, comfort and overall contact lens wearing experience for our patients. We will review the relationship of contact lenses and the cornea and the impact of the lenses on the ocular surface. We will explore new technology in the dry eye space, evaluation of the cornea and sclera, and technology to design and customize lenses. Lastly we will look at common optical complications include glare, halos and why multifocal contact lenses don’t work and the solutions to solve these concerns.
Shalu Pal, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FIAOMC started and manages, The Yorkville Eye Institute, a five-optometrist group practice in Toronto, Ontario Canada which is home to every subspecialty within optometry. Dr. Pal is a Myopia in Practice (MIP) researcher, and co-founder of the Canadian Contact Lens Academy. She is a CE advisor for the Ontario Association of Optometry, the Academy of Ophthalmic Education, Scleral lens workshops co-ordinator and co-founder of contact lens workshops – now known as the STAPLE program. She is the Canadian Ambassador for Global Ophthalmic Women and the British Contact Lens Association. Dr. Pal’s work in the areas of specialty lenses, myopia management, dry eyes treatments, ocular aesthetics, communication and practice management continues to be published.
Dr. Pal has been honored with the CLCS Achievement Award for her educational contributions to the industry and awarded the Legends Award by American Optometric Association. Dr. Pal has most recently graduated from the Global Healthcare Executive Education Program at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Pal volunteers locally and globally and is the founder of Locals Supporting Locals, a community-based charity. She is committed to the success of optometry students, lectures globally and consults with many industry partners for the betterment of the profession through education.
1 CE | COPE: 102003-CL
This course will go over new methods and new technology to improve the fitting, customization, comfort and overall contact lens wearing experience for our patients. We will review the relationship of contact lenses and the cornea and the impact of the lenses on the ocular surface. We will explore new technology in the dry eye space, evaluation of the cornea and sclera, and technology to design and customize lenses. Lastly we will look at common optical complications include glare, halos and why multifocal contact lenses don’t work and the solutions to solve these concerns.
05/03/2026 16:451 CE | COPE: 101873-FV
This course will examine autism spectrum disorder from an optometric perspective. Beginning with the evolution of diagnostic criteria across DSM editions, attendees will understand current definitions, epidemiology, and etiological theories. Best practices in language and terminology will be discussed, including considerations for person-first versus identity-first language. The course will review comprehensive ocular manifestations associated with autism, including recent research findings on refractive error, binocularity, oculomotor function, and visual perception. Disparities in vision screening and access to eye care will be examined. Finally, evidence-based strategies for optimizing the optometric examination will be presented, including communication techniques, visual supports, and educational interventions to support children on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Matthew T. Vaughn is an Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry and the University Eye Center in New York City, where he supervises students and residents in the comprehensive eye care of children across all ages and ability levels, with particular expertise in examining children with complex needs, autism spectrum disorders, learning-related vision problems, and pediatric ocular disease. Dr. Vaughn serves as the instructor of record for the Pediatric Optometry and Vision Development course and laboratory, and the Advanced Topics in Pediatric Ocular Disease elective. He is actively involved in the American Academy of Optometry, where he contributes to diversity initiatives and advocates for equitable healthcare access for the LGBTQ+ community and for queer optometrists within the profession. Dr. Vaughn completed his residency in Pediatric and Infant Vision Optometry at SUNY Optometry following his Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry and undergraduate degree in biology from The College of New Jersey.
1 CE | COPE: 101873-FV
This course will examine autism spectrum disorder from an optometric perspective. Beginning with the evolution of diagnostic criteria across DSM editions, attendees will understand current definitions, epidemiology, and etiological theories. Best practices in language and terminology will be discussed, including considerations for person-first versus identity-first language. The course will review comprehensive ocular manifestations associated with autism, including recent research findings on refractive error, binocularity, oculomotor function, and visual perception. Disparities in vision screening and access to eye care will be examined. Finally, evidence-based strategies for optimizing the optometric examination will be presented, including communication techniques, visual supports, and educational interventions to support children on the autism spectrum.
05/03/2026 16:45Ocular surface inflammation is frequently mischaracterized as isolated dry eye disease, when in reality it reflects a complex interaction between dermatologic inflammation, facial anatomy and neuromuscular function, and ocular immune dysregulation. This course introduces the D.A.O. framework, an interdisciplinary, phenotype-based approach that identifies dermatologic (rosacea, Demodex), aesthetic/anatomic (facial structure, blink mechanics, neuromuscular dysfunction), and ophthalmologic (immune-mediated inflammation) contributors to chronic ocular surface disease.
Using international clinical consensus statements, emerging diagnostic standards, and recent quantitative blink mechanics research, attendees will learn how incomplete blinking, facial muscle dysfunction, and lid margin disease perpetuate inflammation and treatment failure. The course emphasizes practical examination techniques, objective diagnostic criteria, and integrated management strategies that improve patient outcomes by addressing ocular surface disease at its true sources.
Dr. Periman, a distinguished board-certified Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship trained ophthalmologist, seamlessly blends her molecular biology expertise with her role as Founder-Director of Dry Eye Services at Periman Eye Institute in Seattle. Renowned for fostering collaborations, advancing education, mentorship and spearheading research, she lectures globally, writes dozens of articles and has 23 peer-reviewed publications. Her eloquent but common-sense communication, inspired by her Montana ranch upbringing, and her mastery of immunopathophysiology, earned her the moniker "The DryEyeMaster."
Ocular surface inflammation is frequently mischaracterized as isolated dry eye disease, when in reality it reflects a complex interaction between dermatologic inflammation, facial anatomy and neuromuscular function, and ocular immune dysregulation. This course introduces the D.A.O. framework, an interdisciplinary, phenotype-based approach that identifies dermatologic (rosacea, Demodex), aesthetic/anatomic (facial structure, blink mechanics, neuromuscular dysfunction), and ophthalmologic (immune-mediated inflammation) contributors to chronic ocular surface disease.
Using international clinical consensus statements, emerging diagnostic standards, and recent quantitative blink mechanics research, attendees will learn how incomplete blinking, facial muscle dysfunction, and lid margin disease perpetuate inflammation and treatment failure. The course emphasizes practical examination techniques, objective diagnostic criteria, and integrated management strategies that improve patient outcomes by addressing ocular surface disease at its true sources.
05/01/2026 07:00
05/01/2026 08:00An introduction and brief walkthrough of BCDO's solution to the complexities of safety eyewear ordering. Reclaim your workday by using Vertex to streamline job and supplies-orders, and then take advantage of the exclusive discounts on industry leading frames and lens products!
An introduction and brief walkthrough of BCDO's solution to the complexities of safety eyewear ordering. Reclaim your workday by using Vertex to streamline job and supplies-orders, and then take advantage of the exclusive discounts on industry leading frames and lens products!
05/01/2026 08:40Speaker: Karl Chua, RO
Speaker: Karl Chua, RO
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05/01/2026 11:00
Dr. Nicole Poon, born and raised in Vancouver, earned her Doctor of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry. She completed a residency in cornea and contact lenses at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, gaining expertise in specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and comanaging ocular disease with ophthalmology. Her passion lies in providing clearer vision with specialty contact lenses and managing myopia in both children and adults to reduce the risk of associated complications. Outside of the clinic she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog Toto.
05/01/2026 12:00
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05/01/2026 13:45KEYNOTE | 1 CE | COPE: Pending
KEYNOTE | 1 CE | COPE: Pending
05/01/2026 14:55It is much more cost effective to keep the patients we have now than to find new ones. In this interactive session, we will discuss ways to do that at each touchpoint the patient has in the office. Everyone plays a part in selling to our patients in different ways. Discover how we can maximize the time each person on the team has with patients in order to sell or educate on the products and solutions you can provide. This session can be broken up into two 1 hour sessions; one hour geared toward the team in the office (front desk, pretesting and gallery) and one hour for the ODs.
For the team, we’ll discuss why is retaining patients important, what patients want and how to ask the right questions. From front desk to pretesting and then into the gallery, we all have a part to play in retaining our patients. For the ODs, we will discuss how to maximize the valuable time you have with each patient to prepare them to buy in your office before passing them on to the experts in your practice so their job is easier. The hand off is part of that pathway so learning tips to enhance that transfer of trust is crucial to a smooth patient experience.
It is much more cost effective to keep the patients we have now than to find new ones. In this interactive session, we will discuss ways to do that at each touchpoint the patient has in the office. Everyone plays a part in selling to our patients in different ways. Discover how we can maximize the time each person on the team has with patients in order to sell or educate on the products and solutions you can provide. This session can be broken up into two 1 hour sessions; one hour geared toward the team in the office (front desk, pretesting and gallery) and one hour for the ODs.
For the team, we’ll discuss why is retaining patients important, what patients want and how to ask the right questions. From front desk to pretesting and then into the gallery, we all have a part to play in retaining our patients. For the ODs, we will discuss how to maximize the valuable time you have with each patient to prepare them to buy in your office before passing them on to the experts in your practice so their job is easier. The hand off is part of that pathway so learning tips to enhance that transfer of trust is crucial to a smooth patient experience.
05/01/2026 16:05While some people think objections mean someone is looking for an excuse to NOT buy from you, the truth is that objections are an opportunity. They should be welcomed and appreciated. It means someone wants to know more about WHY they should buy from you, they just don’t know how to ask the right questions.
This session will provide you with a formula you can apply to any objection that will make you more comfortable and feel better prepared to not only overcome objections, but actually embrace them.
While some people think objections mean someone is looking for an excuse to NOT buy from you, the truth is that objections are an opportunity. They should be welcomed and appreciated. It means someone wants to know more about WHY they should buy from you, they just don’t know how to ask the right questions.
This session will provide you with a formula you can apply to any objection that will make you more comfortable and feel better prepared to not only overcome objections, but actually embrace them.
05/01/2026 17:00
05/01/2026 17:15
Kayla is the CEO & founder of Spexy, an international optometric speaker, a certified optician, and quite the optometric renegade. Her direct and relatable approach to training has set her apart in the optical industry. Kayla took her knowledge of industry coaching and adapted it to reach any eyecare office that is hungry to grow by putting her training in an online video learning platform called Spexy® The result, she and her team train opticals how to give a sensational experience to their patients and it is transforming the patient relationship with their optical in a powerful way. To learn more about her visit www.beSpexy.com.
05/02/2026 07:30
05/02/2026 08:35We are being influenced daily in society without even realizing it. In your optical you are influencing already, but since you don't even realize it, you are unintentionally influencing your patient NOT to purchase from you. This course uses psychological methods that will teach you how to more effectively build trust from the moment the patient walks in the door and throughout their visit.
Kayla is the CEO & founder of Spexy, an international optometric speaker, a certified optician, and quite the optometric renegade. Her direct and relatable approach to training has set her apart in the optical industry. Kayla took her knowledge of industry coaching and adapted it to reach any eyecare office that is hungry to grow by putting her training in an online video learning platform called Spexy® The result, she and her team train opticals how to give a sensational experience to their patients and it is transforming the patient relationship with their optical in a powerful way. To learn more about her visit www.beSpexy.com.
We are being influenced daily in society without even realizing it. In your optical you are influencing already, but since you don't even realize it, you are unintentionally influencing your patient NOT to purchase from you. This course uses psychological methods that will teach you how to more effectively build trust from the moment the patient walks in the door and throughout their visit.
05/02/2026 09:45In this workshop, we will delve into the essential roles played by both the pre-test and dispensing teams in promoting awareness and ensuring successful myopia care. By emphasizing effective patient communication and teamwork, we will explore strategies to enhance clinic efficiency and support improving patient retention and treatment outcomes. Topics include educating parents, selecting evidence-based treatments, minimizing chair time, optimizing dispensing practices, and ensuring seamless myopia care.
In this workshop, we will delve into the essential roles played by both the pre-test and dispensing teams in promoting awareness and ensuring successful myopia care. By emphasizing effective patient communication and teamwork, we will explore strategies to enhance clinic efficiency and support improving patient retention and treatment outcomes. Topics include educating parents, selecting evidence-based treatments, minimizing chair time, optimizing dispensing practices, and ensuring seamless myopia care.
05/02/2026 11:55
05/02/2026 12:25Speaker: Dr. Francois Piuze
Speaker: Dr. Francois Piuze
05/02/2026 13:30
Dr. Cedrick Mah is committed to delivering exceptional eye care to patients across various communities. He pursued his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo and furthered his training by completed a residency at the Oklahoma College of Optometry, specializing in ocular disease with an emphasis on low vision rehabilitation.
Dr. Mah is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and holds a Diplomate status with the American Board of Optometry, and a recent fellow of the Canadian Council of Specialties in Optometry. He is interested in ocular emergencies, scope modernization and low vision. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Mah contributes to the advancement of optometry facilitating workshops on advanced procedures. Dr. Mah currently practices at Mt. Pleasant Optometry Centre in Vancouver, BC, and with Mobile Eyes Optometry, providing eye care services in nursing homes throughout Vancouver.
05/02/2026 14:30
05/02/2026 18:30Step into an unforgettable night at our Midnight and Diamonds gala, where sophistication meets sparkle. Dress to dazzle and prepare for an evening filled with shimmering lights, exquisite dining, and a dance floor that’s ready to shine.
Event proudly sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
Step into an unforgettable night at our Midnight and Diamonds gala, where sophistication meets sparkle. Dress to dazzle and prepare for an evening filled with shimmering lights, exquisite dining, and a dance floor that’s ready to shine.
Event proudly sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
05/01/2026 08:50
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05/01/2026 13:45KEYNOTE | 1 CE | COPE: Pending
KEYNOTE | 1 CE | COPE: Pending
05/01/2026 14:55
05/01/2026 16:30Are you interested in helping our future optometrists? Inspire and connect with the next generation of ODs at our Student Speed Networking event! This is your chance to share your journey, drop your wisdom, and spark excitement in future optometrists.
Are you interested in helping our future optometrists? Inspire and connect with the next generation of ODs at our Student Speed Networking event! This is your chance to share your journey, drop your wisdom, and spark excitement in future optometrists.
05/01/2026 17:00