2018 Conference Planner

THE REVIEW OF OPTOMETRY 2018 CONFERENCE PLANNER

New Technologies & Winter Ophthalmic SECO Innovations in Treatments in Eye Care Conference Annual Congress Clinical Practice Nashville, TN Aspen, CO Atlanta, GA Western Caribbean Cruise

ANSWERS WITHIN REACH Connect with the experts face to face at over 220 CE meetings across the country and around the world. Details inside.

Find out… • where to visit • what you’ll learn • who’s lecturing A supplement to …all year long!

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How CE Connects Us The experiences we share in the lecture hall move optometry forward, for the good of everyone. Here’s your chance to be a part of it!

s a frequent lecturer at continuing education other faculty and I are there at your service—we Aevents, I have the chance to refl ect on what want to hear about the clinical challenges you see a unique and special experience it is. Everyone— in practice and help you work through them. faculty, attendees and industry alike—takes time Today, optometry is in a constant state of out of our busy lives to convene for the purpose evolution. Change is occurring at every level. of helping each other advance our skills and build New online refraction and dispensing models are our businesses. We give up a weekend with our disrupting the bedrock service of optometry. OCT families and time in our practices to share our and other technologies are radically retooling experiences for the greater good of all. Those our diagnostic protocols. New medications of us at the podium get to hear about the real- force us to reconsider old prescribing habits. world challenges you face. Attendees get to learn Another wave of legislative expansion is bringing from skilled clinicians who have injections and laser procedures devoted time and energy to being Your choices into the optometric practice. And educators. Industry gets valuable this year literally the broader world of medical feedback about its products and science continues to fi nd new helps doctors capitalize on new span from windows into the body through technology. Athens, Georgia the eye such that Alzheimer’s I’m thrilled to see that the spirit to Athens, Greece. might very well be a condition of face-to-face connection is you’re the fi rst to diagnose. thriving. In 2018 there will be over 220 optometric That’s a lot to absorb, to say the least. And CE events across the country and around the there are easily a dozen more I could mention. world—your choices this year literally span from With rapid changes that touch every aspect of Athens, Georgia to Athens, Greece. Since keeping our profession, it may seem intimidating to try up with it all can be overwhelming, Review of and keep up. But CE is the path that will get us Optometry is once again pleased to off er this there, giving us fresh insights that we can put into annual guide to live CE courses for the coming practice when we return to our clinics. year, ranging from local one-day seminars to the And opportunities abound. Among the over national meetings that span multiple days. 220 meetings detailed in this supplement, I’m Review of Optometry also appreciates the confi dent you can fi nd several to suit your importance of continuing education and will be professional needs—and your personal ones. hosting numerous meetings in 2018, including The education experience now extends beyond the ‘New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care’ conventional lecture halls to also include cruise series, where experts will share their knowledge ships, fl y fi shing adventures, ski resorts, island in a relaxed, collegial setting; these will include getaways and more. Suffi ce to say there’s a workshops that provide hands-on education meeting custom-designed just for you. in dry eye, glaucoma, retinal disease and We hope this guide will be helpful as you plan blepharitis/MGD. And although all CE meetings your continuing education for the coming year. I include an element of connection between look forward to seeing you at a meeting in 2018! faculty and attendees, we truly strive to make that a hallmark of our ‘New Tech’ meetings. The —Paul Karpecki, OD, Chief Clinical Editor

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Welcome, by Paul M. Karpecki, OD ...... 3 New York, VEE ~ 18

EVENTS BY MONTH: January ...... 6 July ...... 38 February ...... 10 August ...... 40 March ...... 16 September ...... 42 April ...... 22 October ...... 48 May ...... 28 November ...... 52 June ...... 32 December...... 57

MEETING SPOTLIGHTS: Denver, AOA ~ 34 New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care ...... 8 Heart of America Eye Care Congress ...... 11 SECO ...... 12 Winter Ophthalmic Conference ...... 14 All Things OCT...... 17 Vision Expo East ...... 18 Dutch Contact Lens Conference ...... 21 ARVO ...... 23 Mountain West Council of Optometrists ...... 24 OCCRS ...... 26 San Antonio, Academy ~ 54 Destination CE Vacation Trips ...... 30 AOA/Optometry’s Meeting ...... 34 Ron Melton & Randall Thomas 2018 Schedule ...... 36 Vision Expo West ...... 44 EastWest Eye ...... 49 Great Western Council of Optometrists ...... 50 Retina Update ...... 53 Academy 2018 San Antonio ...... 54

DIGITAL EDITION: Look online at www.reviewofoptometry.com/publications/2018-conference-planner for a digital edition of this publication, which contains active, “clickable” links to the email addresses and web sites mentioned throughout.

Lecture topics scheduled to be EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders discussed at educational events are AL Allergy denoted by the appearance of the CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery icons at right, based on information AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision known at press time. BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology Conference agendas are subject to CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis change. Please contact the meeting CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy organizers for updated information.

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123456 Oklahoma College of Optometry January Advanced Procedures Pacific U. Glaucoma Symposium

78910111213 Oklahoma Col. of OD Excellence AZOA 2018 Bronstein Optometry January Health Care Reform Contact Lens & Cornea Seminar Advanced Procedures Dinner Meeting Piedmont Triad Primary Eyecare IOA Winter CE Series Optometric Society Network Coding and Meeting Compliance Seminar — Glendale Gold Coast Educational Retreat Kraskin Invitational Skeffington Symposium on Vision Berkeley Practicum

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Pacific University 2018 Island Eyes Conference Kraskin Invitational Skeffington OD Excellence Primary Eyecare Symposium on Vision Information Sharing Network Coding and Meeting Compliance Seminar Berkeley Practicum — Sacramento

AZOA 2018 Coastal California Gold Coast Optometric Educational Retreat Conference Primary Eyecare ECA Annual Network Coding and Conference Compliance Seminar — Irvine

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ECA Annual Idaho Optometric Global Specialty Lens Symposium Conference Physicians Day at the Capitol & Winter CE OEP VT/Strabismus & Amblyopia Primary Eyecare Network Coding and Arkansas Optometric Compliance Seminar Association Annual — Pleasanton Coding Update IOA Winter CE Series 2018

28 29 30 31 AEA Cruises Southern Caribbean Optometric Cruise Global Specialty OEP Advanced Seminar on Visual Performance Lens Symposium VT/Strabismus & Amblyopia SUNY Oral Pharm & Systemic Disease OD Excellence MBKU Advances in Eye Care Symposium VOA One-Day CE Conference

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 6 112/12/172/12/17 5:065:06 PMPM Jan. 4-7, Tahlequah, OK Jan. 12-14, Scottsdale, AZ Jan. 13-15, Washington, DC January Advanced Procedures AZOA 2018 Bronstein Contact Lens Kraskin Invitational Skeffi ngton HOST: Oklahoma College of Optom. & Cornea Seminar Symposium on Vision KEY FACULTY: Nate Lighthizer, HOST: Arizona Optometric HOST: Optometric Extension Program Richard Castillo, Joseph Shetler, Doug Association Foundation and the Institute for Penisten KEY FACULTY: Melissa Barnett, Behavioral Optometry CE HOURS: 32 Patrick J. Caroline, Thomas Quinn, Roy KEY FACULTY: Multiple presenters LOCATION: Oklahoma College of Wesley CE HOURS: 19 Optometry Academic Wing, 1001 N. CE HOURS: 15.5 LOCATION: Embassy Suites Hotel Grand Ave. LOCATION: Hilton Scottsdale Resort & at the Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 CONTACT: Callie McAtee Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd. Military Rd. NW [email protected]; 918-316-3602 CONTACT: Kate Diedrickson CONTACT: Jeff rey Kraskin optometry.nsuok.edu/ [email protected] [email protected]; 202-363-4450 continuingeducation www.azoa.org/connect www.skeffi ngtonsymposium.org CM CD CS EL GL PH SD AL CL CD DE GL NO IN PH RE SD AM BV NO NT PE SV VT

Jan. 6, Woodinville, WA Jan. 12, Winston-Salem, NC Jan. 13-15, Berkeley, CA Glaucoma Symposium Piedmont Triad Optometric Society Berkeley Practicum HOST: Pacifi c University College of Meeting HOST: University of California, Optometry HOST: Piedmont Triad Optometric Berkeley School of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Howard Barnebey, Society KEY FACULTY: Stephen McLeod Murray Fingeret KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall (keynote), Michael Sullivan-Mee, CE HOURS: 7 Thomas Tammy Than, Jeff ry Gerson, Maynard LOCATION: Willows Lodge, 14580 NE CONTACT: Janet Temas Pohl, Nancy McNamara 145th St. [email protected] CE HOURS: 20 CONTACT: Michelena Buckingham LOCATION: Pauley Ballroom mikibuckingham@pacifi cu.edu Jan. 13, Glendale, CA 2475 Bancroft Way 503-352-2985 Coding and Compliance Seminar CONTACT: Lyuda Martello www.pacifi cu.edu/future-graduate- HOST: Primary Eyecare Network [email protected] professional/colleges/college- KEY FACULTY: John McGreal 800-827-2163 optometry/continuing-education CE HOURS: 4 optometry.berkeley.edu/ce/berkeley- GL LOCATION: Hilton Glendale, 100 W practicum Glenoaks Blvd. BV CD CT DB DE EL GL LT RE SD Jan. 7, Peoria, IL CONTACT: Primary Eyecare Network IOA Winter CE Series 2018 Jan. 14, Irvine, CA HOST: Illinois Optometric Association [email protected] KEY FACULTY: Will Smith primaryeye.net Coding and Compliance Seminar CE HOURS: 6 PM GL HOST: Primary Eyecare Network LOCATION: Holiday Inn & Suites, 101 KEY FACULTY: John McGreal Holiday St. Jan. 13-14, Fort Lauderdale, FL CE HOURS: 4 CONTACT: Charlene Marsh Gold Coast Educational Retreat LOCATION: Marriott Irvine Spectrum, [email protected]; 217-525-8012 HOST: Broward County Optometric 7955 Irvine Center Dr. www.ioaweb.org Association CONTACT: Primary Eyecare Network IN PH SD KEY FACULTY: Diana Shechtman, [email protected] Julie Rodman, Andrew Gurwood, primaryeye.net Jan. 10, Pittsburgh, PA Aaron Gold, Marc Myers, Greg PM GL Health Care Reform Dinner Meeting Caldwell HOST: OD Excellence CE HOURS: Total: 21, maximum per Jan. 14-20, Kapalua (Maui), Hawaii KEY FACULTY: Jerry Sude, Jim Grue OD: 17 2018 Island Eyes Conference LOCATION: Lidia’s Pittsburgh, 1400 LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Pier 66, HOST: Pacifi c University College of Smallman St. 2301 SW. 17 St. Optometry CONTACT: Kim Pascale CONTACT: Jaime A. Balaguer, Jr. KEY FACULTY: Mark Andre, Carlo [email protected] [email protected] Pelino, Alan Reichow, Tracy Doll, Walt 855-201-1639 954-433-1490 Whitley, Fraser Horn www.odexcellence.com/meetings www.browardeyes.org CE HOURS: 29 PM CD DB GL IN RE SD TE UV LOCATION: Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, One Ritz-Carlton Dr. EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders CONTACT: Jeanne Oliver AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery jeanne@pacifi cu.edu AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision 503-352-2740 BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease https://www.pacifi cu.edu/ academics/continuing-education/ CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology optometry/conferences-events/ CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis island-eyes-conference CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy CM CL CD CS DE IN PH RE SV SD UV

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Connect with the Experts at Review’s ‘New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care’ Series oday, rapid change comes to optometry on many similar program again in the future. For the 2018 series, Tfronts: the research community off ers a steady topics will cover the latest in allergy, binocular vision, stream of scientiﬁ c breakthroughs, the pharma industry comanagement, contact lenses, cornea/conjunctiva, cata- launches new meds that shake up existing treatment ract surgery, diabetes, dry eye, eyelids/adnexa, glaucoma, protocols and medical device manufacturers create new laboratory testing, neuro-ophthalmics, nutrition, ocular technologies that can radically change the way you prac- infections, pharmacology, practice management, retinal tice. To help you keep up with it all, Review of Optometry disease, refractive surgery, systemic disease, technology will once again host its annual ‘New Technologies & Treat- and uveitis. ments in Eye Care’ meeting series in 2018. Additionally, the San Diego meeting in April will be a But don’t expect a stuff y lecture hall experience. These joint symposium held in conjunction with the Optometric meetings provide a congenial, interactive atmosphere be- Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Society (OCCRS). This tween the presenters and the attendees. Conversations meeting will include the complete slate of ‘New Tech’ often spill over from the lecture room to the hallways education along with the OCCRS program, which will and into the reception during breaks or after the sessions take place at the same location. are complete. The stop-and-chat aspect of the meetings The 2018 meeting schedule includes: is a key part of the experience. It’s your chance to have • April 6-8 Nashville. Join Dr. Karpecki and others at a one-on-one consult with someone who has built up a this meeting, which will be held at the Nashville Marriott career’s worth of specialized expertise. at Vanderbilt University. www.reviewofoptometry.com/ Another standout is the workshops, says meeting chair nashville2018 Paul Karpecki, OD. The series off ers hands-on workshops • April 26-29, San Diego. This will be a joint meeting that will allow attendees to gain practical experience in between ‘New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care’ areas such as retinal disease, dry eye, glaucoma, phar- and the OCCRS annual meeting. Lecturers will include macology, ocular surgery comanagement and diagnostic Dr. Karpecki, OCCRS Faculty Chair David Friess, OD, technology. and others. The meeting will be held at the San Diego “The workshops are a game changer, since they pro- Marriott Del Mar. Up to 28 hours of CE credit will be vide hands-on education,” Dr. Karpecki says. “They help available. www.reviewofoptometry.com/sandiego2018 clinicians build practical skills to stand out in the manage- • May 17-20, Orlando. Disney’s Yacht Club will be the ment of these diseases, in addition to a didactic educa- venue for this meeting, which will include presentations tional talk that correlates with the workshop experience.” by Dr. Karpecki and others. Up to 18 CE hours will be Doctors who attend the meetings will leave with an available. www.reviewofoptometry.com/orlando2018 increased level of knowledge and conﬁ dence they will • Nov. 2-4, Arlington. Held at the Westin Arlington be able to bring back to their practices. Among the at- Gateway, learn the latest innovations in eye care from tendees of last year’s ‘New Tech’ meeting series, 93.2% Dr. Karpecki and other experts. www.reviewofoptometry. said they see themselves making changes in patient care com/arlington2018 based on what they learned from the program content. For more information or to register, email Lois Also, 99.2% said they would recommend the program DiDomenico at [email protected] or call 866- to their colleagues and 98.7% said they would attend a 658-1772.

Jan. 17, Columbus, OH Jan. 20, Sacramento, CA Jan. 20, Santa Barbara, CA Information Sharing Meeting Coding and Compliance Seminar Coastal California HOST: OD Excellence HOST: Primary Eyecare Network Optometric Conference KEY FACULTY: Jerry Sude KEY FACULTY: John McGreal HOST: Tri-County Optometric LOCATION: Smith & Wollensky, 4145 CE HOURS: 4 Association The Strand W, LOCATION: Hyatt Regency KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall CONTACT: Kim Pascale Sacramento, 1209 L St. Thomas, Diana Schwarzbein, Steve [email protected] CONTACT: Primary Eyecare Network Ferrucci 855-201-1639 [email protected] CE HOURS: 8 www.odexcellence.com/meetings primaryeye.net LOCATION: The Goodland, a Kimpton PM PM GL Hotel, 5650 Calle Real

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000_cp1217_main FINAL.indd 8 12/13/17 2:18 PM CONTACT: Ben Palmer CONTACT: Maureen Trusky Jan. 28, Fullerton, CA [email protected] maureen.trusky@pentavisionmedia. Annual Advances in 805-550-8579 com Eye Care Symposium www.tcosvision.org 215-628-7754 HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum University CD DB NO RE AL CL CD DE NO IN PM TE Southern California College of Optometry & UCLA, Stein-Doheny Jan. 20-21, Williamsburg, VA Jan. 25-28, Memphis Eye Institute ECA Annual Conference VT/Strabismus & Amblyopia KEY FACULTY: TBD HOST: Eyecare Associates HOST: Optometric Extension Program CE HOURS: 8 KEY FACULTY: Leo Semes KEY FACULTY: Paul Harris, John LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum CE HOURS: 12 Abbondanza University Fullerton Campus, 2575 LOCATION: Doubletree by Hilton, 50 CE HOURS: 28 Yorba Linda Blvd. Kingsmill Rd. LOCATION: Southern College of CONTACT: Linda Cavazos CONTACT: Antoinette Smith Optometry, 1245 Madison Ave. [email protected] [email protected] CONTACT: Karen Ruder GL PH RE 714-872-5684 [email protected] 410-561-3791 www.ketchum.edu/ce Jan. 21, Pleasanton, CA www.oep.org Coding and Compliance Seminar AM Jan. 28, Charlottesville, VA HOST: Primary Eyecare Network VOA One-Day CE Conference KEY FACULTY: John McGreal CE HOURS: 4 Jan. 27, Little Rock, AR HOST: Virginia Optometric LOCATION: DoubleTree Pleasanton, Arkansas Optometric Association Association 7050 Johnson Dr. Annual Coding Update KEY FACULTY: Leo Semes CONTACT: Primary Eyecare Network HOST: Arkansas Optometric CE HOURS: 4 [email protected] Association LOCATION: Omni Charlottesville, 212 primaryeye.net KEY FACULTY: John McGreal Ridge McIntire Rd. PM GL CE HOURS: 4 CONTACT: Bo Keeney LOCATION: Hilton Garden Inn, 10914 offi [email protected] Jan. 21, Wheeling, IL Kanis Rd. 804-643-0309 IOA Winter CE Series 2018 CONTACT: Vicki Farmer www.thevoa.org/voa/89-events/471- HOST: Illinois Optometric Association [email protected] 2018-voa-one-day-ce-conference KEY FACULTY: Christopher Borgman 501-661-7675 CE HOURS: 6 arkansasoptometric.org Jan. 28–Feb. 4, On Board Royal LOCATION: Westin Chicago North PM Shore Hotel, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave. Caribbean Jewel of the Seas CONTACT: Charlene Marsh Jan. 28, New York City AEA Cruises Southern Caribbean [email protected] Oral Pharmaceuticals Optometric Cruise 217-525-8012 & Systemic Disease Day HOST: AEA Cruises www.ioaweb.org HOST: SUNY College of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Blair Lonsberry GL NO PH KEY FACULTY: Various CE HOURS: 10 CE HOURS: 6 LOCATION: On board Royal Jan. 22, Boise, ID LOCATION: SUNY College of Caribbean Jewel of the Seas Day at the Capitol & Winter CE Optometry, 33 W. 42nd St. CONTACT: Marge McGrath HOST: Idaho Optometric Physicians CONTACT: Betsy Torres [email protected] KEY FACULTY: TBD [email protected] 773-594-9866 CE HOURS: 4 212-938-5830 www.optometriccruiseseminars. LOCATION: Boise Centre, 850 W www.sunyopt.edu/cpe Front St. com NO PE PH SD CONTACT: Randy Andregg [email protected] Jan. 31–Feb. 3, Phoenix Jan. 28, Sonoma, CA 208-461-0001 Advanced Seminar on OD Excellence idaho.aoa.org Visual Performance CM TE VT HOST: OD Excellence KEY FACULTY: John McGreal, Valerie HOST: Optometric Extension Program KEY FACULTY: Robin Lewis Jan. 25-28, Las Vegas Manso, James Grue CE HOURS: 28 Global Specialty Lens Symposium CE HOURS: 6 LOCATION: Offi ce of Robin Lewis, HOST: Pentavision LOCATION: Fairmont Sonoma Mission KEY FACULTY: Melissa Barnett, Inn & Spa, 100 Boyes Blvd. 2950 N. Dobson Rd. Lyndon Jones, Pauline Cho, Philip CONTACT: Sherry Hawk CONTACT: Karen Ruder Morgan [email protected] [email protected] CE HOURS: Total: 55, max. per OD: 19 707-433-5542 410-561-3791 LOCATION: Tropicana Hotel, 3801 S. www.odexcellence.com www.oep.org Las Vegas Blvd. GL DS PM VT

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

123 AEA Cruises Southern Caribbean Optometric Cruise OEP Advanced Seminar on Visual Performance Okla. College of Optometry PRK Certification Course

45678910 Southern Caribbean OEP Strabismus & Amblyopia 2018 Optometric Cruise Michigan Optometric Association Heart of America Eye Care Congress Winter Seminar Palm Beach Winter Seminar Indiana Optometry’s Winter Seminar Optometric Glaucoma Symposium

Delaware Optometric Association Winter Thaw Tropical CE Cap Cana 2018

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Tropical CE Cap Cana 2018 Heart of America OEP Advanced Seminar on Visual Performance Eye Care Congress Optometric Education Consultants Palm Beach Winter Mid-Winter Educational Getaway Seminar Final Eyes CE 2018 IOA Winter CE Series 2018 Winter Ophthalmic Conference OptoWest OK Col. of Optom. San Diego Five-State Student Symposium OEP Strabismus & Amblyopia 2018 Eastern Caribbean Optometric Cruise 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AEA Cruises Eastern Caribbean Optometric Cruise Western Caribbean Cruise — Innovations in Clinical Practice: Everything New in Eye Care Winter Ophthalmic Conference Third Party/Practice Management Seminar OEP Advanced Indiana University Seminar Borish Symposium Mid-Winter MBKU Glaucoma: Educational Getaway Case Management Final Eyes CE 2018

25 26 27 28 Innovations in AFOS at SECO 2018: SECO 2018 Clinical Practice AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program Indiana University Borish Symposium MBKU Glaucoma: Case Management SUNY Glaucoma Symposium IOA Winter CE Series 2018

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 1010 112/12/172/12/17 5:085:08 PMPM Feb. 2, Broken Arrow, OK PRK Certifi cation Course HOST: Oklahoma Col. of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Joel Sturm, Dawn Holsted, Brad Britton CE HOURS: 10 LOCATION: Lesley L. Walls Vision Center, 3100 New Orleans St. FEB. 9-11, KANSAS CITY, MO CONTACT: Callie McAtee HOAECC: New Name, But at Heart the Same [email protected] idwestern optometrists have made the annual Heart of America 918-316-3602 Mconference a must-attend event for decades. Now in its 57th year, optometry.nsuok.edu/ the meeting returns to Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 9-11—and brings with it a continuingeducation new name. What began in 1962 as the Heart of America Contact Lens CM CS RS Society is now the Heart of America Eye Care Congress (HOAECC). The Feb. 7, Indianapolis name change better refl ects the full scope of education provided to Indiana Optometry’s Winter Seminar members, says the organization. The meeting will off er a total of 63 CE HOST: Indiana Optometric Association credits, and individual ODs can earn a maximum of 17. KEY FACULTY: Paul Karpecki, “Our scientifi c poster session saw a record number of entries, high- Jacqueline Theis, Thomas Ciulla lighting the next generation of eye care professionals,” says HOAECC CE HOURS: 7 President Kelsey Kleinsasser, OD. “The core values of the ‘heart’ are LOCATION: Ritz Charles, 12156 N. camaraderie, education and innovation—we strive to provide world-class Meridian St. education in a fun and engaging environment.” CONTACT: Bridget Sims Key faculty for this year’s meeting will include optometrists Marc [email protected]; 317-237-3560 www.ioa.org Bloomenstein, Alan Glazier, Blair Lonsberry and Justin Schweitzer. Edu- cational courses will cover a wide array of responsibilities in comprehen- Feb. 7-8, East Lansing, MI sive optometric care. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Kansas Michigan Optometric Association City Hotel at Crown Center. In addition to CE, the meeting will also off er Winter Seminar optometrists a chance to interact with over 100 exhibitors and enter to HOST: Michigan Optometric Assn. win door prizes valued at over $15,000. Also in the exhibit hall will be a KEY FACULTY: Anthony DeWilde, scavenger hunt and the 2018 Heart Craft Beer Tour. Alan Kabat For more information, contact Ron Fiegel at [email protected] CE HOURS: 13 or visit hoaecc.org. LOCATION: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd. CONTACT: Michigan Optometric Assn. [email protected] 517-482-0616 themoa.org/aws/moa/pt/sp/winter_ seminar_register

Feb. 8-11, Queensland, Australia OEP Strabismus & Amblyopia 2018 HOST: Optometric Extension Program CE HOURS: Total: 63, maximum KEY FACULTY: Bruce Onofrey, Greg KEY FACULTY: Rob Lewis, Meredith per OD: 17 Caldwell Graham LOCATION: Sheraton Kansas City CE HOURS: 20 LOCATION: Burleigh Heads Lifesaving Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee St. LOCATION: Hilton West Palm Beach, Club CONTACT: Ron Fiegel 600 Okeechobee Blvd. CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] CONTACT: Tamara Maule www.oepf.org hoaecc.org 561-477-3524 AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT [email protected] Feb. 9-11, Kansas City, MO www.pbcoa.org Heart of America Eye Care Congress NO NT IN DS PE PH PM RS SD TE UV CD IN PH RE SD HOST: Heart of America Eye Care Congress Feb. 9-11, West Palm Beach, FL Feb. 10, San Francisco KEY FACULTY: Marc Bloomenstein, Palm Beach Winter Seminar Optometric Glaucoma Symposium Alan Glazier, Blair Lonsberry, Justin HOST: Palm Beach County HOST: Glaucoma Research and Schweitzer Optometric Association Education Group EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders KEY FACULTY: Andrew Iwach, Terri AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery Pickering, Sunita Radhakrishnan AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision CE HOURS: 3 BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease LOCATION: Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St. CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology CONTACT: [email protected] CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis 415-986-0835 CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy www.odmtg3.eventbrite.com

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000_cp1217_main FINAL.indd 11 12/13/17 2:19 PM See It First at SECO 2018 FEB. 28–MAR. 4, ATLANTA he fi rst large-scale optometric more. Held on Saturday, this series is comanagement of retinal disease Tconference of the year and a off ered as a comprehensive package becomes more common, a guideline perennial favorite, the SECO Annual or by individual course. MedPro 2018 of expectations will be off ered from Congress will take place Feb. 28 to keynote presenters include manage- both an OD and MD perspective. This March 4 in Atlanta. And whether this ment consultants Jenn Lim of Deliv- special session will be presented by will be your fi rst SECO or your 30th, ering Happiness and Donald Miller of Jay Haynie, OD, and Ali Zaidi, MD. you can expect to hear and learn Storybrand, plus HGTV’s Vern Yip. • Cornea Update. Presented by from some of the most respected eye • Gear Up for Glaucoma! Glaucoma Joe Shovlin, OD, FAAO, and Andrew care practitioners in the profession. therapy has experienced an explo- Bartlett, MD, this special section will “Where do ODs in the know go for sion of new diagnostic systems and explore the epidemiology and patho- their education hours? The answer is management technologies, and new genesis of ulcerative keratitis due to SECO, the meeting that has changed pharmaceutical agents are about to many causes, looking at several re- the game when it comes to value for come to market. Are you prepared? cent landmark studies of risk factors the dollar and invaluable informa- Get an in-depth view of the latest associated with increased incidence tion that can be put to immediate advances in glaucoma therapy and of corneal infection. Learn about use,” says Paul C. Ajamian, OD, SECO their impact on glaucoma care in the the latest preventive techniques, the optometric education program com- future. This special session will be organisms most likely to be encoun- mittee chair. “With all-new tracks presented by James Thimons, OD, tered and the key measures for mak- like ‘Squawk Box’ and ‘Snap Chat’ and Robert Noecker, MD. ing the diff erential diagnosis between plus attention to specialized top- • Eye Cancers: From Melanoma to a sterile and an infectious keratitis. ics like MRSA, GCA and TBI, SECO Retinoblastoma. Learn the latest on • Secrets of a Vascular Surgeon. provides custom-crafted courses, diagnostic techniques, diff erentials, Presented by Brad R. Grimsley, MD, special sessions and learning labs treatment options, outcomes and FACS, this course will provide an available nowhere else in eye care.” emerging breakthroughs in the care in-depth look at extracranial cere- Other highlights Dr. Ajamian points of patients with uveal melanoma and brovascular occlusive disease as it to include high-level education on retinoblastoma. Ophthalmologist J. relates to vision. Pertinent anatomi- vascular and orbital disease, choroi- William Harbour, Bascom Palmer’s cal and physiological factors will be dal tumors and corneal ulcers. director of ocular oncology, will pres- reviewed prior to delving into the For 2018, SECO will feature over ent this special session. various pathological variants. Dr. 100 expert speakers, a total of 178 CE • Anterior Segment Solutions. Grimsley will discuss diagnostic hours—or a maximum of 46 credit Presented by Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, modalities and therapeutic options hours per OD—more than 200 CE MD, this special session will teach and will emphasize common clinical courses, fi ve special sessions and 37 attendees about the new diagnostic manifestations the practitioner may interactive learning labs. and treatment modalities relating encounter. “SECO is the best continuing to infectious keratitis (bacterial, For more information or to register, education opportunity in optometry fungal and parasitic). Learn how to go to attendseco.com. because it is created by the profes- diff erentiate between these entities sion, for the profession,” says SECO and non-infectious keratitis through Party Like a Local in Atlanta President Lynn Hammonds, OD. cases and videos while also getting With just a few days in town, why not “Our program spans the breadth of an update on relevant new research. take in the sites of the city with some optometric practice, from the latest Special considerations for cataract insider tips on how to live it up like research to hands-on ‘Learning Labs’ surgery in patients with corneal a local? The Atlanta Convention & to practice management challenges disease will also be presented, as well Visitors Bureau off ers a daily itinerary we all face. 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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 12 12/12/17 5:09 PM Find locally sourced Southern fare Live Music to Dance the Night Away in a retro country-diner setting. • The Masquerade: 50 Lower Alabama St. SE. www. Morning Must-Sees masqueradeatlanta.com • Center for Civil and Human Catch a rave at the Masquerade’s Rights: 100 Ivan Allen Junior Blvd. new home in Kenny’s Alley at Under- www.civilandhumanrights.org ground Atlanta. This museum is dedicated to both • Tabernacle: 152 Luckie St. NW. the civil rights movement in the Unit- tabernacleatl.com ed States and the broader worldwide Rock out with a touring national or human rights movement. local act. • Atlanta History Center: 130 • Apache Cafe: 64 3rd St. NW. West Paces Ferry Rd. NW. www. apachecafe.info atlantahistorycenter.com This intimate club off ers live jazz • Atlanta Movie Tours: 327 Nelson and world music, open mic nights, St. SW. atlantamovietours.com DJs and simple soul food. Take a peek at Atlanta’s fascinating Happy Hour Hangouts movie and television locations with • Little Trouble: 1170 Howell Mill A Hot Lunch in Hotlanta guides who’ve performed on sets. Rd. www.little-trouble.com Need a bite to eat during a break? Enjoy a cocktail at this trendy The ATL Insider Blog (www.atlanta. Mid-morning Healthy Boost Asian fusion spot. net) off ers these top lunch spots: • Kale Me Crazy: 300 N. Highland • Nakato Japanese Restaurant: • Alma Cocina. 191 Peachtree Ave. NE. kalemecrazy.net 1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE. Street NE. alma-atlanta.com Power up at this ‘superfood’ cafe. nakatorestaurant.com Within walking distance of down- • dtox: In Buckhead, Westside and Delicious food and deals: Get fi ve town, this spot off ers a respite from Piedmont Park. dtoxjuice.com appetizers and one drink for $15. the hustle and bustle. Make a meal Rejuvenate with juices, smoothies, • Republic Social House: from appetizers or get a hearty acai bowls and salads. 437-C Memorial Dr. SE. sandwich. • Rawesome Juicery: 209 Edge- therepublicsocialhouse.com • Amalfi Pizza. Be transported to wood Ave SE. thecurbmarket.com/ Where else can you get wings for Naples, right in the heart of down- merchants/rawesome-juicery 45 cents? This neighborhood bar of- town Atlanta. 17 Andrew Young Inter- Toss back a cold-pressed juice at fers games, rooftop deck and weekly national Blvd NE. amalfi pizzaatl.com this Sweet Auburn Curb Market shop. specials on wings, tacos and more. • Der Biergarten. Soak up the views from this patio and try the Lunch Spots Dinner Delights Jagerschnitzel. 300 Marietta St., NW. • Hop’s Chicken: 675 Ponce De • Agave: 242 Blvd. SE. www. derbiergarten.com Leon Ave. NE. www.hopschicken. agaverestaurant.com • Gus’s Fried Chicken. Well worth com Enjoy fresh Southwestern fare in a seeking out for its slightly spicy fried Walk up and order fried chicken, cozy setting. chicken and generous, tasty sides, sandwiches and biscuits. • The Consulate: 10 10th St. NW. like mac and cheese. 231 Peachtree • Seven Lamps: 3400 Around www.midtownatl.com/go/the- St NW A-05. gusfriedchicken.com Lenox Rd. #217. sevenlampsatl.com consulate • Panbury’s. Known for delicious This modern-rustic staple off ers Tuck into small plates with a varied savory pies, including the country seasonal American fare, handmade international menu in a quirky space. chicken. 225 Peachtree Street NE. pastas and craft cocktails. • Little Bangkok: 2225 Cheshire www.panburys.com • Lotta Frutta: 590 Auburn Ave. Bridge Rd. NE. littlebangkokatlanta. • Ray’s in the City. 240 Peachtree NE. www.lottafrutta.com com St. NW. www.raysrestaurants.com Enjoy Latin-style grilled sandwich- If you love Thai and Chinese food, At lunch, sandwiches are a good es, fresh fruit cups and smoothies. check out this no-frills spot. choice, but Ray’s is known for its seafood. The Cobb salad with steak Evening Exercise Catch a Movie or lobster is always a favorite. • Exhale Spa: 1065 Peachtree St. • Starlight Drive-in: 2000 More- • Smoke Ring. This Castleberry Hill NE. www.exhalespa.com/locations/ land Ave. SE. starlightdrivein.com restaurant serves excellent barbecue atlanta/midtown-atlanta Catch a double feature at a drive- with a trendy vibe. 309 Nelson St. Find a fi tness class, hit the gym or in. You can BYO or buy concessions. SW. www.smokeringatlanta.com relax at the spa in Loews Hotel. • Plaza Theater: 1049 Ponce De • Sweet Auburn Curb Market. 209 • King of Pops Yoga: Old Fourth Leon Ave. NE. plazaatlanta.com Edgewood Ave. SE. thecurbmarket.com Ward on the Eastside. See a new or classic movie at At- Features fresh vegetables, seafood Join hundreds of yoga-loving indi- lanta’s longest continuously operat- and meat, plus food stalls featuring viduals in the fi eld next to the Skate ing movie theater. everything from Southern cooking Park on Tuesday evenings. • Landmark Midtown Art and trendy burgers to sweets. • The Barre Scene: 325 E. Paces Cinema: 931 Monroe Dr. NE. www. • White Oak Kitchen and Ferry Rd. NE. www.thebarrescene. landmarktheatres.com/atlanta/ Cocktails. 270 Peachtree St. NW, 100. com midtown-art-cinema whiteoakkitchen.com Pump up the volume with high- Check out new releases, indepen- Ideal for a quiet business lunch but intensity workout classes. dent, foreign and avant-garde fl icks. upscale enough for a celebration.

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 13 12/12/17 5:09 PM Feb. 10, Newark, DE Winter Thaw HOST: Delaware Optometric Assn. KEY FACULTY: Nicholas Colatrella, Jeff rey Varanelli, James Deom CE HOURS: Total: 14, max. per OD: 7 LOCATION: Embassy Suites, 654 S. College Ave. FEB. 16-20, CONTACT: Aaron Yatskevich Get a Rocky Mountain High at Winter Ophthalmic ASPEN, CO [email protected] eb. 16-20, you can enjoy skiing in 302-678-3545 the beautiful mountains of Aspen www.deoa.wildapricot.org F AL CL CD DE EL IN PH TE UV and earn up to 20 hours of CE credit during the annual Winter Ophthal- Feb. 10-17, Punta Cana, Dominican Rep. mic Conference (formerly known as Tropical CE Cap Cana 2018 SkiVision). HOST: Tropical CE Educational courses will include an KEY FACULTY: Ben Gaddie, Walt Whitley in-depth look at glaucoma, dry eye, CE HOURS: 20 LOCATION: Secrets Cap Cana Resort external disease and retina, taught & Spa, Punta Cana 51101 by thought leaders. Speakers on CONTACT: Stuart Autry; 281-808-5763 deck include conference co-chairs [email protected] Murray Fingeret, OD, and Leo Semes, www.tropicalce.com OD, in addition to Robert Fechtner, best, and all have contributed to its CM DE GL IN PH UV MD, Amilia Schrier, MD, Edward longevity. This is the longest-running Smith, MD, OD, Andrew Morgenstern, educational winter CE conference in Feb. 11, Rosemont, IL eye care.” IOA Winter CE Series 2018 OD, and Jack Schaeff er, OD. The 2018 meeting will be held HOST: Illinois Optometric Association “Some may think of a ‘resort’ KEY FACULTY: Paul Karpecki meeting as all play and no work, at the Westin Snowmass Confer- CE HOURS: 6 but this meeting incorporates the ence Center. And feel free to bring LOCATION: Hilton Rosemont Chicago best of everything,” says Dr. Semes. the kids. The Winter Ophthalmic O’Hare, 5550 N. River Rd. “Those who have attended more Conference is a family-friendly event CONTACT: Charlene Marsh than one edition say they remember conveniently held over Presidents’ [email protected]; 217-525-8012 Weekend. www.ioaweb.org the top-notch education, the venue— For more information or to CD DE IN PH RS widely acknowledged as a premier ski destination—and a key reason for register, contact Lois DiDomenico at Feb. 11, San Diego returning: to renew acquaintances. [email protected], 866- OptoWest San Diego All these elements make it the 730-9257, or go to www.skivision.com. HOST: California Optometric Assn. KEY FACULTY: Dave Hicks, Jacqueline Theis CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald LOCATION: Westin Snowmass CE HOURS: 6 [email protected]; 954-262-4224 Conference Center, 100 Elbert Ln. LOCATION: San Diego Marriott www.optometricedu.com CONTACT: Lois DiDomenico Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. CM CD CT DE GL NO RE SD [email protected] CONTACT: Sarah Harbin 866-730-9257 [email protected]; 916-266-5022 Feb. 16-18, Jacksonville, FL www.skivision.com www.coavision.org Final Eyes CE 2018 CM GL NO IN SD UV HOST: Florida Eye Specialists Feb. 17, Tahlequah, OK KEY FACULTY: Edward Bennett, Five-State Student Symposium Feb. 15-18, Queensland, Australia Rajesh Shetty, Richard Van De Velde, HOST: Oklahoma Col. of Optometry OEP Advanced Seminar on Visual Performance Harry Campbell, Carlo Pelino CE HOURS: 8 HOST: Optometric Extension Program CE HOURS: 18 LOCATION: Northeastern State KEY FACULTY: Rob Lewis, Meredith LOCATION: DuPont Auditorium, Baptist University Center, 600 N. Grand Ave. Graham Medical Center, 800 Prudential Dr. CONTACT: Callie McAtee CE HOURS: 28 CONTACT: Susan Frick; 904-200-1852 [email protected]; 918-316-3602 CONTACT: Karen Ruder ﬁ [email protected] optometry.nsuok.edu/ [email protected]; 410-561-3791 ﬁ naleyesce.com continuingeducation www.oepf.org CM CL CS GL PM SD Feb. 17-24, On Board Celebrity Equinox Feb. 16-18, Scottsdale, AZ Feb. 16-20, Aspen, CO Eastern Caribbean Optometric Cruise Mid-Winter Educational Getaway Winter Ophthalmic Conference HOST: AEA Cruises HOST: Optometric Edu. Consultants KEY FACULTY: Greg Caldwell, Joseph HOST: Review of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Louise Sclafani Sowka, Joseph Pizzimenti, Andrew KEY FACULTY: Murray Fingeret and CE HOURS: 10 Gurwood, Marc Meyers Leo Semes, Robert Fechtner, Amilia LOCATION: On board Celebrity Equinox CE HOURS: 15 Schrier, Edward Smith, Andrew CONTACT: Marge McGrath LOCATION: Marriott Scottsdale Morgenstern, Jack Schaeff er [email protected]; 773-594-9866 Camelback Inn, 402 East Lincoln Drive CE HOURS: Up to 20 www.optometriccruiseseminars.com

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000_cp1217_main FINAL.indd 14 12/13/17 2:19 PM Feb. 18-25, Western Caribbean Cruise Feb. 24-25, Fullerton, CA Feb. 26-27, Atlanta Innovations in Clinical Practice: Glaucoma: Case Management AFOS at SECO 2018: AFOS Federal Everything New in Eye Care HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum/SCCO Service Optometry Program HOST: Dr. Travel Seminars CE HOURS: 8 HOST: Armed Forces Optometric KEY FACULTY: Whitney Hauser LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum Society & SECO CE HOURS: 16 University Fullerton Campus, 2575 KEY FACULTY: Federal Service Chiefs LOCATION: Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of Yorba Linda Blvd. (Army, Navy, Air Force, VA and IHS) the Seas, departs Port Canaveral, FL CONTACT: Antoinette Smith plus leading optometric educators CONTACT: Robert Pascal [email protected]; 714-872-5684 CE HOURS: 11 [email protected]; 800-436-1028 www.ketchum.edu/ce LOCATION: Ritz Carlton, 181 www.drtravel.com Peachtree St. NE., and Georgia World CM CT DE GL IN PH RE RS Feb. 25, New York City Conference Center, 285 Andrew Glaucoma Symposium Young International Blvd. NW. Feb. 22-24, Portland, OR HOST: SUNY College of Optometry CONTACT: Lindsay Wright Third Party/Practice Mgmt. Seminar KEY FACULTY: SUNY faculty [email protected] HOST: Oregon Opt. Physicians Assn. CE HOURS: 6 720-442-8209 KEY FACULTY: John McGreal, Mary LOCATION: SUNY College of www.afos2020.org Schmidt, Bill Ososke, Ron Guerra Atty CE HOURS: 12 Optometry, 33 W. 42nd St. LOCATION: Embassy Suites, Portland CONTACT: Betsy Torres Feb. 28–March 4, Atlanta Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Ave. [email protected]; 212-938-5830 SECO 2018 CONTACT: Lynne Olson; 800-922-2045 www.sunyopt.edu/cpe HOST: SECO International [email protected] GL TE KEY FACULTY: Brad Grimsley, William www.oregonoptometry.org Harbour, Donald Korb, Jay Haynie, PM Feb. 25, Matteson, IL Justin Bazan, Jen Lim IOA Winter CE Series 2018 CE HOURS: Total: 178, max. per OD: 46 Feb. 24-25, Bloomington, IN HOST: Illinois Optometric Association LOCATION: Georgia World Congress Borish Symposium KEY FACULTY: Jordan Keith Center, 285 Andrew Young HOST: Indiana Univ. School of Optom. CE HOURS: 6 International Blvd. NW. CE HOURS: 16 LOCATION: Holiday Inn Chicago, 500 CONTACT: Elizabeth Taylor DeMayo LOCATION: Rawles Hall, 831 E 3rd St. Holiday Plaza Dr. etaylor@secostaff .com; 770-451-8206 CONTACT: Cheryl Oldﬁ eld CONTACT: Charlene Marsh attendseco.com coldﬁ [email protected]; 812-856-3502 [email protected]; 217-525-8012 AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT www.optometry.iu.edu/continuing- www.ioaweb.org NO NT IN DS PE PH PM RE RS SV SD TE UV education/seminars-and-workshops.shtml NO IN VT

THE 2018 SECO SHOW DAILY! The SECO conference, one of the premier educational events of the year, will take place February 28 to March 4, 2018 — and Review of Optometry will be there! Review’s on-site editorial staff will provide live daily coverage of important show news and events, educational highlights, product launches and more.

Attendees on-site can pick up the SECO Daily each morning for the latest news and highlights. Those at home can stay in touch, too—a digital edition of the SECO Daily will be posted online, plus an e-newsletter will be sent out each morning with the day’s top stories.

Show copies will also be available at Review of Optometry booth 1411.

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 1616 112/12/172/12/17 5:105:10 PMPM March 1, Cromwell, CT CM NECO’s HomeTown CT GL HOST: Institutional Advancement IN KEY FACULTY: Tony Cavallerano SD CE HOURS: 1 LOCATION: Baci Grill, 134 Berlin St. CONTACT: Margery Warren [email protected] MAR. 5-7, OCT Takes Center Stage at New Meeting PARK CITY, UTAH 617-587-5687 www.neco.edu/academics ew things have been harder to and up to 14 hours of CE will be DB RE TE Fkeep up with than optical coher- off ered through interactive lectures ence tomography (OCT). Originally and workshops. Park City is a family- March 1-3, Big Sky, MT used only by researchers, then by friendly location with its variety of Montana Optometric Association retina subspecialists, OCT has since winter sports activities. Big Sky Ski Conference gone mainstream. It is now an indis- “OCT has been used by optom- HOST: Montana Optometric pensable part of practice for ODs etrists for nearly two decades, yet Association who have embraced the medical there has never been a compre- model of optometry. But the tech- hensive optometry conference that KEY FACULTY: Mile Brujic, Michael nology evolves so quickly that even focuses on its principles, scan selec- Sullivan-Mee experienced doctors have trouble tion, interpretation and clinical appli- CE HOURS: 14 staying current. cation,” says Program Chair Joseph LOCATION: Big Sky Conference To get a greater understanding Pizzimenti, OD. “Learning about any Center, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd. of OCT and how you can best use new technology can seem a daunt- CONTACT: Sue Weingartner it in your practice, a new meeting ing task,” he notes. “Our colleagues [email protected] debuting in 2018 may be right up are busy practitioners. We created 406-443-1160 your alley. All Things OTC will be held All Things OCT to make the process www.mteyes.com from March 5-7 in Park City, Utah, less intimidating.” AL CL DE GL IN SD TE The educational program will cover both traditional OCT and the March 3-4, Brampton, Ontario, new OCT angiography technology. Canada In addition to Dr. Pizzimenti, other CE Seminar and Optifair Canada optometric speakers will include Mile Trade Show Brujic, Carolyn Majcher, James Fanelli HOST: The Academy of Ophthalmic and Leonard Messner. Education For more information or to regis- CE HOURS: 14 ter, contact [email protected] LOCATION: Embassy Grand or go to allthingsoct.com or www. Convention Centre, 8800 The Gore Rd. facebook.com/allthingsoct. CONTACT: Claudia Marks [email protected]; 905-731-6022 March 4-5, Northbrook, IL aoece.com March 4-5, Atlanta Great Lakes Optometric Congress AM CT DE GL NO PH RE SD VT COVD at SECO 2018 HOST: College of Optometrists in HOST: Optom. Extension Program Fdn. KEY FACULTY: Kellye Kneuppel, Celia March 4, Santa Clara, CA Vision Development Hinrichs, Brenda Montecalvo OptoWest Santa Clara KEY FACULTY: Barry Tannen CE HOURS: 13 HOST: California Optometric Assn. CE HOURS: 12 (tentative) LOCATION: Hilton/Chicago KEY FACULTY: Dave Hicks, Jacqueline LOCATION: Georgia World Congress Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. Theis Center, 285 Andrew Young CONTACT: Jeff rey H. Getzell International Blvd. NW. CE HOURS: 6 jeff [email protected] CONTACT: Lauren LOCATION: Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 860-262-3500 Mission College Blvd. [email protected] www.oepf.org 330-995-0718 CONTACT: Sarah Harbin BV VT [email protected]; 916-266-5022 www.covd.org www.coavision.org VT March 4-7, Athens, Greece VT/Strabismus & Amblyopia EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders HOST: Optometric Extension Program AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery Foundation AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision KEY FACULTY: Paul Harris BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease CONTACT: Karen Ruder CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology [email protected] CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis 410-561-3791 CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy www.oep.org

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 17 12/12/17 5:10 PM CE in NYC at VEE MARCH 15-18, NEW YORK CITY n 2018, the only people who should Ibeware the Ides of March are those looking to hail a cab in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. All the cabbies—along with thousands of optometrists, opticians and industry executives—will converge on the Jacob Javits Center March 15 for the kick-off of the International Vi- sion Expo & Conference East (VEE), which runs until the 18th. The event is hosted, as always, by Reed Exhibi- tions and the Vision Council. One of the key optometric mega- conferences you won’t want to miss in 2018, VEE will boast a line-up • Specialty Lens Track (7 CE Additional tracks and courses of- of heavy hitters on the CE lecture hours): Sclerals and other specialty fered throughout the conference will circuit. Featured faculty will include lenses are life changing for patients cover all the skills and responsibili- optometrists Ben Gaddie, Mark Dun- and practitioners alike and are gain- ties an optometrists is tasked with bar, Kirk Smick, Jack Schaeff er, Dave ing in popularity. This track provides today—and tomorrow. Education in Ziegler and Douglas Devries. a comprehensive discussion of of pharmacology, disease diagnosis “For the fi rst time, at Vision Expos specialty lens fi tting and evaluation. and surgical comanagement stands East and West 2018, we’ll be provid- Topics will include lens designs, fi t- shoulder to shoulder with VEE’s ing our education attendees with ting philosophy and fi tting process, longstanding reputation for optical hands-on training in some of today’s as well as modifi cations, problem and dispensing expertise. most important topics,” says Dr. Gad- solving, lens ordering and more. For more information or to regis- die, co-chairman of the conference • Global Contact Lens Forum ter, go to east.visionexpo.com. advisory board. “Our new optical co- (4 CE hours): This always-popular herence tomography workshop pro- “meeting within a meeting” at Vision Tour NYC in a New York Minute vides the opportunity to work with Expo will deliver the latest insights If you have only one day to explore the latest diagnostic equipment and and solutions used by today’s the Big Apple, it may seem over- hear best practices direct from the contact lens practitioners, with a whelming to narrow down the op- experts. We’ll also have a new scleral clear focus on business and growth tions. But don’t worry, www.nycgo. lens workshop, allowing fi rst-hand strategies. You’ll want to attend a com has tips and a handy itinerary: experience with new techniques as new session on the diff erent modali- specialty contact lenses gain more ties of contact lens practices, where Morning: traction with optometry.” practitioners from a wide range of • Rockefeller Center. 45 Rockefell- A total of 275 CE credit hours will practice settings will share their er Plaza, www.rockefellercenter.com be off ered, and optometrists can unique experiences. Start at this familiar NYC location, earn a maximum of 30. • OptiCon: In 2018, OptiCon of- as it’s a regular backdrop for such From the lecture hall to hands-on fi cially joins the Vision Expo line- TV shows as Saturday Night Live and workshops, here are some clinical up for VEE, off ering educational Today. If you get there early enough, education standouts you can expect programming that will cover four you can stand outside the windows at VEE 2018: key areas: spectacles, contact lenses, of the Today studio and wave hello • Aesthetics Track (4 CE hours): business and exam review. In addi- to your friends back home. A maturing population of patients tion to more than 75 hours of Opti- • Top of the Rock Observation put an emphasis on their well being, Con content, attendees will have the Deck. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, www. but many still want to look younger. ability to take ABO and NCLE review topoftherocknyc.com Learn how to implement an ocular courses and sit for the exams at both Take the elevator to the top and aesthetics model into your practice. Vision Expos East and West. the deck provides one of the best

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 18 12/12/17 5:11 PM views of New York City’s legendary a subway ride. Catch the nearest highlights black artists from the skyline and cityscape, which features downtown train, traveling the way United States and around the world. more than 100 buildings measuring locals do. Find the stop closest to • The Apollo Theater. 253 W. 125th 500 feet or taller—not to mention City Hall (one or two stops past Ca- St., www.apollotheater.org the Statue of Liberty. nal Street), where you can view the Amateur Night (Wednesdays at • Museum of Modern Art. 11 W. architecture of the structure, one of 7:30pm) is a long-standing institu- 53rd St., www.moma.org the nation’s oldest still-functioning tion that has hosted luminaries such When you’re back down at street civic buildings. From the City Hall as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. level, head three blocks north to the grounds, glance eastward at the • Harlem Restaurants. Some favor- Museum of Modern Art to visit one Brooklyn Bridge, still an inspiring ites are Red Rooster Harlem and the of the world’s fi nest collections of architectural marvel at more than Cecil, Esquire magazine’s 2014 pick contemporary art. 130 years old. for best new restaurant in America. • Central Park. www. • Federal Hall National Memorial. centralparknyc.org 26 Wall St., www.nps.gov/feha/ Bites in the Big Apple This massive common space is a index New York City’s famed Restaurant green oasis in the middle of the big Your next stop is the site where Row—on West 46th Street between city—and perhaps the world’s most George Washington was inaugurated 8th and 9th avenues—boasts a major famous public park. Its 843 land- as the fi rst president of the United lineup of eateries and clubs near scaped acres are home to mead- States and where the Bill of Rights Broadway shows and the Theater ows, bodies of water, 20,000 or so was passed. The original structure District. Here are 10 restaurant trees, 58 miles of walking paths, 36 was demolished in 1812, and the cur- standouts recommended by www. bridges and arches and all kinds of rent building was built as a Customs nycgo.com: outdoor recreational activities. House in 1842. • Barbetta: 321 W. 46th St., www. • 9/11 Memorial & Museum. 180 barbettarestaurant.com Afternoon: Greenwich St., www.911memorial.org This place has been run by the • Museum Mile. Fifth Avenue from Heading a few blocks west, you same Italian family since 1906. Inside, 82nd to 105th streets, www.nycgo. can visit the 9/11 Memorial & Muse- you’ll fi nd old-school ambience with com/museums-galleries/museum- um. Twin pools in the outline of the chandeliers and servers in white mile-upper-east-side original World Trade Center towers jackets. The Piedmontese-style food East of Central Park is the Museum serve as a preface to a museum that includes risotto with porcini mush- Mile, which may have more culture tells the story of the attacks. Adja- rooms and roasted rabbit in a white per square foot than anywhere else cent to the site, the new One World wine and lemon sauce. in the universe. Limited time means Trade Center soars to a height of • Becco: 355 W. 46th St., becco- you won’t be able to enjoy all seven 1,776 feet, which makes it the tallest nyc.com museums on this stretch of Fifth Av- building in the western hemisphere. Famed chef Lidia Bastianich and enue on the Upper East Side—but be A hundred fl oors up is an observa- her son, Joe (Eataly, Felidia, Del sure to browse at least one or two. tory, with far-reaching views. Posto), founded the trattoria in 1993. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art • National Museum of the Ameri- The right order for big appetites is at East 82nd Street, you can view can Indian. 1 Bowling Green, nmai. unlimited servings of three pastas. limited-time exhibitions as well as si.edu/visit/newyork The main menu off ers favorites such the museum’s permanent collection, Your fi nal downtown stop is the as antipasti, grilled swordfi sh and which consists of more than two National Museum of the American hanger steak. million works of art that span the Indian, in the Alexander Hamilton (Continued on p. 20) breadth of human history. The Gug- Customs House, where you can ex- genheim Museum features scores of plore the rich history and culture of modern and contemporary master- native people in the Americas. pieces, including the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed building itself. And Evening: El Museo del Barrio, at East 104th • Harlem. www.nycgo.com/bor- Street, showcases Caribbean, Latino oughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/ and Latin American art. harlem The Upper West Side also off ers The last item on your one-day many worthy options, including the NYC agenda is an evening uptown kid-friendly American Museum of in Harlem—one of the city’s most Natural History and the New York vibrant neighborhoods and a world Historical Society, the city’s oldest capital of African-American history museum. and culture. If you get there early • Subway Ride and Lower Manhat- enough, drop by the Studio Museum tan. web.mta.info/nyct/subway in Harlem (it stays open until 9pm Next, take part in another quintes- Thursdays and Fridays and closes sential New York City experience— at 6pm on weekends). The museum

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 19 12/12/17 5:11 PM March 4-9, Park City, UT LOCATION: Shadow Ridge Conference March 8-18, Sydney & Cairns, Australia EyeSki Conference Center, 50 Shadow Ridge Rd. Tropical CE Australia 2018 HOST: EyeSki, LLC CONTACT: Joseph Pizzimenti HOST: Tropical CE KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, [email protected] KEY FACULTY: Eric Schmidt, Simon Leonard Messner, Tom Arnold, Mile 888-575-2775 (for lodging only) Chen Brujic, James Fanelli allthingsoct.com, www.facebook. CE HOURS: 20 CE HOURS: 22 com/allthingsoct LOCATION: Sydney & Great Barrier LOCATION: Shadow Ridge Conference CL CD CS CT DB DE GL NO RE TE Reef Center, 50 Shadow Ridge Rd. CONTACT: Stuart Autry; 281-808-5763 CONTACT: Tim Kime; 419-475-6226 March 7-11, Cancun, Mexico [email protected] [email protected] Ocular Therapeutics in Cancun www.tropicalce.com www.eyeskiutah.com HOST: Ocular Therapeutics CE AL CM CT GL IN PH RE SD UV AL CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT NO NT KEY FACULTY: Anthony Litwak, Diana IN PH PM RE RS SD TE UV Shechtman, James Thimons March 10, Shreveport, LA CE HOURS: 20 OAL Mid-Winter CE Conference March 5-7, Park City, UT LOCATION: Fiesta Americana Condesa HOST: Optometry Association of All Things OTC All Inclusive Resort, Boulevard Louisiana HOST: allthingsoct.com Kukulcan km 16.5 CE HOURS: 8 KEY FACULTY: Program chair Joseph CONTACT: Anthony Litwak LOCATION: Hilton Hotel, 104 Market St. Pizzimenti, Mile Brujic, Carolyn Majcher, [email protected]; 443-895-1682 CONTACT: Jim Sandefur James Fanelli, Leonard Messner www.otce.net [email protected] CE HOURS: 14 CD CT DB GL NO NT IN PH RE SD TE UV 318-335-0675 www.optla.org Vision Expo East (Continued from p. 19) March 10, Glendale, AZ • Dim Sum Palace: 334 W. 46th St., www.dimsumpalace.com AZ-AAO Chapter Spring Meeting Favorites include shrimp and pork shumai, fried wontons, cold sesame 2018 noodles, roast duck dumplings, vegetarian hot and sour soup, General Tso’s HOST: Arizona Chapter–American chicken and sautéed scallops with black pepper sauce. Academy of Optometry • Hourglass Tavern: 373 W. 46th St., www.hourglasstavern.com KEY FACULTY: Stephanie Klemencic Try the grilled chicken club sandwich or penne with mascarpone, gorgon- CE HOURS: 5 zola, sweet and hot Italian sausage, marinara sauce and pecans. Upstairs is LOCATION: Midwestern University, the dark and cozy Bettibar, serving the same menu. The kitchen closes at Arizona College of Optometry, 19555 midnight most nights (later on weekends, earlier on Mondays and Tues- N. 59th Ave. days), but drinks are served until 4am. CONTACT: Carla Engelke • Joe Allen: 326 W. 46th St., www.joeallenrestaurant.com [email protected] A classic saloon that’s been around since 1965, Joe Allen is a popular spot www.aaopt.org/azchapter for theater people. The American favorites on the menu include a satisfying PH hamburger, pan-roasted salmon, meatloaf with mashed potatoes and hot fudge pudding cake. March 11-12, Veldhoven, Netherlands • La Pulperia: 371 W. 46th St., www.pulperianyc.com Dutch Contact Lens Congress This restaurant features rustic Latin cuisine. Named after the general HOST: Dutch Assn of Contact stores found throughout South America, La Pulperia off ers cuisine from Lenders Suppliers; General Dutch the countries of Latin America with European infl uences from places like Assn. for Contact Lens Specialists Italy and Spain. Popular items are beef-fi lled empanadas and rich pap- LOCATION: Hotel NH Eindhoven pardelle sunken under short ribs, puttanesca sauce, fresh herbs and a dash Conference Center, Koningshof of sangria. www.ncc2018.com • Mesón Sevilla: 344 W. 46th St., www.mesonsevilla.com This Spanish tavern off ers Valencian-style paella with clams, mussels, March 13-14, New York City shrimp, calamari, chicken and chorizo. Other options are shareable tapas Residents Day Presentations such as bread soaking in tomatoes and Serrano ham, springy octopus in HOST: SUNY College of Optometry vinaigrette and shrimp with garlic sauce. KEY FACULTY: SUNY Residents • Orso: 322 W. 46th St., www.orsorestaurant.com CE HOURS: Total: 14, maximum per OD: 7 per day The menu has an Italian bent, with these popular choices: beef carpaccio, LOCATION: SUNY College of pizza, linguine with clams and calf’s liver with pancetta and sage. Reserva- Optometry, 33 W. 42nd St. tions are highly advised, especially for pre-show dinners. CONTACT: Betsy Torres • Sushi of Gari 46: 347 W. 46th St., www.sushiofgari.com/restaurants/46th [email protected] Try the creative omakase or follow an appetizer like cold marinated egg- 212-938-5830 plant with bonito fl akes with an entree such as shrimp tempura with rice or www.sunyopt.edu/cpe the “tuna of Gari,” which includes a popular spicy tuna roll. AM CL CT DE EL GL IN PE SD TE VT

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 2020 112/12/172/12/17 5:115:11 PMPM March 14, Neptune City, NJ March 17-18, Fullerton, CA Educational Dinner Lectures Ocular Disease: Part I HOST: New Jersey Chapter–American HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum University Academy of Optometry Southern California Col. of Optometry CE HOURS: 2 CE HOURS: 16 LOCATION: Jumping Brook Country LOCATION: Fullerton Campus, 2575 Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd. Yorba Linda Blvd. CONTACT: Dennis Lyons CONTACT: Antoinette Smith [email protected] [email protected] MAR. 11-12, 732-920-0110 714-872-5684 VELDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS www.ketchum.edu/ce Expect a Dutch March 15-18, New York City Wonderland at NCC2018! International Vision Expo & March 23-24, St. George, UT Conference East UOA Annual Spring Conference ontinuing education isn’t HOST: Reed Exhibitions and the Vision HOST: Utah Optometric Association Climited to the borders of the United States. In fact, some of the Council CE HOURS: 6 best and most unique CE experi- KEY FACULTY: Ben Gaddie, Mark LOCATION: The Inn at Entrada, 2588 ences are off ered abroad. For op- Dunbar, Kirk Smick, Jack Schaeff er, W. Sinagua Trail tometrists interested in sharpening Dave Ziegler, Douglas Devries CONTACT: Alyssa White their contact lens ﬁ tting skills while CE HOURS: Total: 275, maximum per [email protected] also enjoying a visit to Western OD: 30 801-364-9103 www.utaheyedoc.org Europe, consider the annual Dutch LOCATION: Jacob Javits Center, 655 Contact Lens Congress (NCC). The W. 34th St. March 23-26, Tysons Corner, VA 2018 meeting will be held March east.visionexpo.com 11-12 in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Symposium on Ocular Disease AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT The host city, itself charming, is less HOST: PSS EyeCare NO NT IN DS PE PH PM RE RS SV SD TE UV than two hours’ drive from Brussels, KEY FACULTY: Randall Thomas, Ron VT Amsterdam and Cologne, all must- Melton, Elliot Kirstein, Damon Dierker, see stops in that part of the world. Deepak Gupta, Robert Rebello March 15-19, Halifax, Nova Scotia The NCC aims to make the CE HOURS: 20 VT/Strabismus & Amblyopia contact lens central to the pro- LOCATION: Tysons Corner Marriott, HOST: Optometric Extension Program gram during a two-day congress 8028 Leesburg Pike Foundation where education, innovation, news CONTACT: Sonia Kumari KEY FACULTY: John Abbondanza, and networking are also key. Since [email protected] Robin Lewis the ﬁ rst event in 2006, NCC has 203-415-3087 CE HOURS: 28 become the largest contact lens www.psseyecare.com congress in Europe, with more than LOCATION: Offi ce of Angela Dobson, AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL NO 1,800 participants from more than 68 Lovett Lake Ct. IN PE PH PM RE SD 20 countries. For 2018, the theme CONTACT: Karen Ruder will be “Making a Diff erence.” [email protected] March 24-25, Fort Myers, FL To get up-to-the-minute informa- 410-561-3791 West Coast Spring Conference tion as it becomes available, visit www.oep.org HOST: Nova Southeastern University www.ncc2018.com/en. AM College of Optometry Photo: NCC KEY FACULTY: Joseph Sowka, Rim March 16, Columbus, OH Makhlouf, Stuart Kaplan, Mariem Binocular Vision and Pediatrics Abdou Forum CE HOURS: 15 HOST: The Ohio State University LOCATION: Fort Myers Campus, 3650 College of Optometry Colonial Court KEY FACULTY: Susan Cotter CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald CE HOURS: 7 [email protected] LOCATION: The Ohio State University 954-262-4224 College of Optometry, 338 W. 10th optometry.nova.edu/ce Ave. GL NO RE UV CONTACT: Catherine McDaniel LOCATION: Hyatt Regency, 220 N. [email protected] March 24-26, Greenville, SC Main St. 614-688-1425 SCOPA Spring Meeting CONTACT: Jackie Rivers optometry.osu.edu/continuing- HOST: South Carolina Optometric [email protected] education Physicians Association 803-799-6721 BV PE VT CE HOURS: 10 www.sceyedoctors.com

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MBKU Glaucoma Grand Rounds Live NJ Chapter–AAO Golf Educational Conference New Mexico Kentucky Optometric Association Spring Conference Optometric Association Annual New Tech San Diego/OCCRS Joint Symposium Convention Arkansas Optometric Association Spring Convention Univ. of Houston International Congress of Behavioral Optometry CE in the Southwest Pacific University Coeur d’Alene CE UC Berkeley Morgan-Sarver Symposium Nova Clinical Eye Care Conference AZCOPT Residents Kansas OA Meeting 29 30 ARVO 2018 New Tech/OCCRS Joint Symposium Ark. Spring Convention ICBO UC Berkeley Morgan- Sarver Symposium Nova Clinical Eye Care Conference NECO Special Population SUNY Breakfast & Learn

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main FFINAL.inddINAL.indd 2222 112/13/172/13/17 2:202:20 PMPM April 5-7, Norman, OK OAOP Vision Summit HOST: Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians KEY FACULTY: Justin Schweitzer, Nathan Lighthizer, Joseph Sowka CE HOURS: Total: 35, max per OD: 20 APRIL 29–MAY 3, LOCATION: Embassy Suites Norman HONOLULU, HAWAII Hotel, 2501 Conference Dr. ARVO 2018 Honolulu: Research that Makes Waves CONTACT: Heatherlyn Burton [email protected] hen you hear of the Associa- its website: “In a rapidly changing 405-524-1075 Wtion for Research in Vision and world, eye and vision researchers are www.oaop.org Ophthalmology (ARVO), cutting- emerging from the lab and the clinic AL AM CM CL CD CS CT DB DE GL NO IN DS edge research will probably be the to engage the public, patients and PH PM RE RS SD ﬁ rst thing that springs to mind. policymakers regarding the sight- And it’s no wonder, as ARVO is the saving work that is being done and April 6-8, Des Moines, IA premier society for advancing both the beneﬁ ts it brings. Our passion 2018 Annual Congress basic and applied science as it re- for its work and commitment to HOST: Iowa Optometric Association lates to the eye. evidence-based science and medi- KEY FACULTY: Steven Ferrucci, At ARVO 2018, an estimated cine empower these conversations Anthony DeWilde, Christopher Wolfe CE HOURS: 13 11,000 international basic and clini- as they occur around the world.” LOCATION: Des Moines Marriott, 700 cal researchers will share the latest Without ARVO pushing the Grand Ave. breakthroughs in vision research. boundaries, clinical eye care would CONTACT: Jill Gonder Those who want to witness today eventually stagnate. The talented [email protected] the ideas and eff orts that may re- researchers are ready to spread the 515-222-5679 shape the profession tomorrow are word, along with their very latest www.iowaoptometry.org welcome to join ARVO at its 2018 clinical trial results. DE GL NO PE PH RE TE meeting, which will be held in Hono- For a full list of courses or to regis- lulu, Hawaii, from April 29 to May 3. ter, go to www.arvo.org/am. April 6-8, Nashville The meeting will be held at the New Technologies & Treatments in Hawaii Convention Center. Courses Eye Care on deck include “Big Data: Principles HOST: Review of Optometry to Practical Application,” “Inherited KEY FACULTY: Program Chair Paul Retinal Diseases: Divergent View- Karpecki CE HOURS: Up to 19 points of Pathogenesis and Treat- LOCATION: Nashville Marriott at ment,” “Gene Editing Using CRISPR: Vanderbilt, 2555 West End Ave. From Discovery to Therapy” and “In- CONTACT: Kristina Furner troduction to AMD: Current Research [email protected] and Therapeutics.” 610-492-1009 Expect an especially energized www.reviewofoptometry.com/ crowd this year. With science under nashville2018 siege in some sectors, ARVO inspires the troops with this message on April 6-8, Lincoln, NE Nebraska Primary EyeCare April 6-9, Niagara Falls, NY [email protected] Conference Conference on Comprehensive 203-415-3087 HOST: Nebraska Optometric EyeCare www.psseyecare.com Association HOST: PSS EyeCare AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL NO LOCATION: The Lincoln Marriott KEY FACULTY: Randall Thomas, Ron IN PE PH RE SD Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S 13th St. Melton, Elliot Kirstein, Damon Dierker, CONTACT: Emily Wilcox Deepak Gupta ewilcox@assocoffi ce.net CE HOURS: 18 April 7-8, Houston 402-474-7416 LOCATION: Sheraton Hotel, 300 Third KMK Update 2018 nebraska.aoa.org/education-and- St. HOST: University of Houston College training/spring-conference CONTACT: Sonia Kumari of Optometry & KMK Educational Services EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders CE HOURS: 16 AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery LOCATION: UHCO Health & AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision Biomedical Sciences Building, 4901 Calhoun Rd. BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease CONTACT: U. of Houston Col. of Opt. CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology [email protected] CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis 713-743-1900 CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy ce.opt.uh.edu

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000_cp1217_main FINAL.indd 23 12/13/17 2:20 PM CE HOURS: 2 LOCATION: North Raleigh Hilton 3415 Wake Forest Rd. KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall Thomas CONTACT: Sean Smolenyak [email protected] 919-282-1100 MWCO: See the Stars of Tomorrow APRIL 19-21, LAS VEGAS AL CD DE EL IN PH e have some of the best- “Wknown speakers in optom- April 12-13, Madison, WI etry presenting on cutting- edge 2018 Wisconsin Optometric subjects, along with several less Association Spring Seminar well-known speakers, who will be HOST: Wisconsin Optometric Assn. the stars of the future in optometric KEY FACULTY: Jim Thimons, Travis education,” says optometrist Rob- Rumery, Louise Sclafani ert Wooldridge, past-president/ed- CE HOURS: 14 ucation director of Mountain West LOCATION: Madison Marriott West, Council of Optometrists about the 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr. 2018 meeting. CONTACT: Joleen Breunig Las Vegas will be the backdrop [email protected]; 608-824-2200 for the MCWO 2018 meeting, where www.woa-eyes.org a total of 56 CE credits will be ered topics will be comanagement, off ered. Optometrists can earn a cornea/conjunctive, corneal and April 13-15, Tucson, AZ maximum of 24 continuing educa- cataract surgeries, diabetes, dry AZOA 2018 Spring Congress tion credits at the meeting, which eye, glaucoma, laboratory testing, HOST: Arizona Optometric Assn. will be held from April 19-21 at the ocular infections, pharmacology, CE HOURS: 14 Aria Resort & Casino. practice management, retinal disor- LOCATION: Loews Ventana Canyon The lineup of presenters will in- ders and technology. Resort, 7000 N. Resort Dr. clude Alison Bozung, John McGreal, For more information or to regis- CONTACT: Kate Diedrickson Julie Rodman, Jessica Steen, James ter, contact mountainwestcouncil@ [email protected] Thimons and Dr. Wooldridge. Cov- gmail.com or go to www.mwco.org. www.azoa.org/connect AL CL CD DE GL NO NT PH PM RE SD April 7-8, St. Louis, MI April 8, Dublin, Ohio Nutrition & the Eye Symposium Professional Education 2018 April 13-15, Indianapolis HOST: University of Missouri St. Louis HOST: I Can See Clearly Foundation Indiana Optometry’s Meeting College of Optometry and Ocular KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall HOST: Indiana Optometric Association Wellness & Nutrition Society Thomas, Richard Erdey, Gregory KEY FACULTY: Nathan Lighthizer, Paul KEY FACULTY: Stuart Richer, Russell Searcy, Daryl Kaswinkel, Samuel Gallo Ajamian, Kristine Hopkins, Jill Autry, Jaff e CE HOURS: 6 Leslie O’Dell CE HOURS: 12 LOCATION: Embassy Suites Hotel LOCATION: UMSL JC Penney CE HOURS: 16 5100 Upper Metro Place Conference Ctr., One University Blvd. LOCATION: Westin Hotel Indianapolis, CONTACT: Erin Schaeff er CONTACT: [email protected] 241 West Washington St. schaeff [email protected] 614-863-3937 CONTACT: Bridget Sims 314-516-5615 www.icanseeclearly.org [email protected]; 317-237-3560 optometry.umsl.edu/ce courses www.ioa.org Kari Cline April 10-14, Bellevue, WA [email protected] COVD 2018 Annual Meeting April 14-15, Miami 307-264-2878 HOST: College of Optometrists in Miami Nice 2018 www.ocularnutritionsociety.org Vision Development Educational Symposium NT CE HOURS: 28 HOST: Miami Dade Optometric LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Physicians Association April 8, Fullerton, CA 900 Bellevue Way, NE. KEY FACULTY: Leo Semes, Richard Cornea & Contact Lens CONTACT: Lauren Mangan Clinical Symposium [email protected]; 330-995-0718 CE HOURS: 17 HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum Univ./SCCO CE HOURS: 8 www.covd.org/page/annual_meeting LOCATION: Hilton Miami Airport, 5101 LOCATION: Fullerton Campus, 2575 PM VT Blue Lagoon Dr. Yorba Linda Blvd. CONTACT: Steve Morris CONTACT: Antoinette Smith April 10, Raleigh, NC [email protected] [email protected] Spring Symposium 305-595-8959 or 305-342-5473 714-872-5684 HOST: Eastern District Optometric www.miamieyes.org www.ketchum.edu/ce Society CL DE GL NO NT RE

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 24 12/12/17 5:12 PM Earn up to NEW TECHNOLOGIES 2018 28 CE & TREATMENTS IN Credits Eye Care (COPE Approval pending) OPTOMETRIC CORNEA, CATARACT REVIEW OF OPTOMETRY® EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AND REFRACTIVE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO APRIL 26-29, 2018

We invite you to attend a unique joint meeting held at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. Review’s New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Optometric Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Society’s annual meetings are combined to provide you with up to 28 COPE CE credits in one weekend.

Leading Faculty: San Diego Marriott Del Mar Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO David Friess, OD, FAAO 11966 El Camino Real Review Program Chair President, OCCRS San Diego, California 92130 Phone: 858-523-1700 Three Ways to Register A limited number of rooms have been reserved at $165 per night. Online: www.reviewofoptometry.com/sandiego2018 Please make reservations with the hotel Call: 866-658-1772 • E-mail: [email protected] directly at 858-523-1700. For group rate, mention “New Technologies and Convenient opportunities to register for one or both meetings.* Treatments in Eye Care”.

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*Additional CE fees if attending both meetings. Agenda subject to change. Review of Optometry® partners with Salus University for those See website for details: www.reviewofoptometry.com/SanDiego2018 ODs who are licensed in states that require university credit April 15, Sacramento, CA OptoWest, Sacramento HOST: California Optometric Assn. KEY FACULTY: Jacqueline Theis, Walter Whitley CE HOURS: 6 LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton APRIL 28-29, Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way SAN DIEGO CONTACT: Sarah Harbin OCCRS Puts the Anterior Segment Front and Center [email protected] 916-266-5022 f your area of interest is anterior hands-on workshops with clinical www.coavision.org Isegment disease management, and diagnostic equipment, as well as CM GL NO IN SD UV refractive surgery, cataract surgery a focus on emerging MIGS glaucoma and the innovative technologies treatments,” he says. In addition to April 15, Santa Rosa, CA transforming all the above, there’s Dr. Friess, presenters will also include REOS Wine Country CE a meeting custom-tailored just for optometrists Clark Chang, Sondra HOST: Redwood Empire Optometric you. On April 28-29, the Optomet- Black, James Owen, Paul Karpecki, Society ric Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Whitney Hauser, Josh Johnston, KEY FACULTY: Joseph Sowka Society (OCCRS) will hold its annual Andrew Morgenstern, Tracy Swartz, CE HOURS: 6 meeting for 2018 at the San Diego William Tullo and David Geff en, LOCATION: Vinterns Inn, 4350 Barnes among others. Rd. Marriott Del Mar. The event will take Optometrists who register for both CONTACT: Tanya Mahaphon place immediately following Review the New Tech and OCCRS meet- [email protected]; 707-681-1535 of Optometry’s New Technologies reosvision.com & Treatments in Eye Care meetings at the same time will receive a GL NO ing at the same venue April 26-28. reduced registration fee. Optometrists will be able to earn up For more information or to regis- April 18-21, Tuscany, Italy to 10 CE credits (subject to change), ter, contact Lois DiDomenico at CE in Italy/Europe during the OCCRS meeting; those [email protected], HOST: James Fanelli attending both events can earn up to 866-658-1772 or go to www. reviewofoptometry.com/ KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, 28 hours total. Lorraine Lombardi, James Fanelli sandiego2018. “OCCRS is the premier forum to CE HOURS: 12 update your clinical knowledge and LOCATION: Residence Le Santucce patient management skills involv- Via Trieste, 30 CONTACT: James L. Fanelli ing cornea, cataract and refrac- [email protected] tive surgical care,” says OCCRS 910-452-7225 President David Friess, OD. The www.ceinItaly.com annual conference provides educa- CM CD DB GL LT NO NT IN PH RE SD UV tion from top speakers in the area of anterior segment surgical care April 19-21, Las Vegas and direct access to speakers and MWCO Annual Congress colleagues in an engaging meeting, HOST: Mountain West Council of he says. “Newly added, with excel- Optometrists lent audience response, has been KEY FACULTY: Alison Bozung, John McGreal, Julie Rodman, Jessica Steen, LOCATION: Isleta Resort, 11000 CONTACT: Art Young Jim Thimons, Rob Wooldridge CE HOURS: Total: 56, maximum per Broadway Blvd. SE. [email protected] OD: 24 CONTACT: Richard Montoya 601-946-2174 LOCATION: Aria Resort & Casino, [email protected] www.aaopt.org/ﬂ chapter 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. 575-751-7242 AL CD CT DE EL GL LT IN PH RE SD UV CONTACT: Tracy Abel; 888-376-6926 www.newmexicooptometry.org [email protected] CL DE EL GL NO NT PH SD VT April 21-22, Dallas www.mwco.org CE in the Southwest CM CD CS CT DB DE GL LT IN PH PM RE TE April 20-21, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL HOST: University of Houston College Florida Chapter–AAO Educational of Optometry & University of the April 19-22, Albuquerque, NM Meeting 2018 Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of 2018 New Mexico Optometric HOST: Florida Chapter–AAO Optometry Association Annual Convention HOST: New Mexico Optometric Assn. KEY FACULTY: Jeff Perotti, Brad KEY FACULTY: Pat Segu, Sandra KEY FACULTY: Jim Thimons, Joseph Sutton, Albert Woods, John McClane Fortenberry Pizzimenti, Carlo Pelino, Wendy Stone, CE HOURS: Total: 14, max. per OD: 10 CE HOURS: 16 Crystal Brimer LOCATION: Mission Inn, 10400 County LOCATION: Westin Galleria Dallas, CE HOURS: 22 Rd. 48 13340 Dallas Parkway

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 26 12/12/17 5:13 PM CONTACT: University of Houston April 26-29, Little Rock, AR CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald College of Optometry Arkansas OA Annual Spring Convention [email protected] [email protected] HOST: Arkansas Optometric Assn. 954-262-4224 713-743-1900 KEY FACULTY: Marc Bloomenstein, Jill optometry.nova.edu/ce ce.opt.uh.edu Autry, UAMS doctors NT PH RE CE HOURS: 20 April 28, Glendale, AZ April 22-23, Anaheim, CA April 26-29, Sydney, Australia AZCOPT Residents’ Day 2018: Ocular Glaucoma: Grand Rounds Live Int’l Congress of Behavioral Optometry Disease Symposium Patient Certifi cation Course HOST: ICBO HOST: Laura Addy HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum University KEY FACULTY: Mark Changizi, Kovin KEY FACULTY: Optometry residents Soutern California College of Naidoo from the Southwest Optometry LOCATION: ICC Sydney, 14 Darling CE HOURS: 7 CE HOURS: 8 Drive, Darling Harbour, LOCATION: Midwestern University- LOCATION: Ketchum Health, Anaheim [email protected] Arizona College of Optometry, 19555 Campus, 5460 E. La Palma Ave. www.icbo.events N. 59th Ave. CONTACT: Antoinette Smith CONTACT: Laura Addy [email protected] April 27-28, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho [email protected] 714-872-5684 Coeur d’Alene CE 623-806-7267 www.ketchum.edu/ce HOST: Pacifi c University College of www.midwestern.edu/ Optometry residentsday2018 April 25-28, Myrtle Beach, SC KEY FACULTY: William Hefner, Kirk CM CD CS CT DB EL GL LT NO IN RE SD UV Golf Educational Conference Halvorson, Aaron Brunner, Jennifer Prunty, Bill Prunty April 28, Wichita, KS HOST: New Jersey Chapter–American CE HOURS: 10 Kansas Optometric Association Academy of Optometry LOCATION: The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Meeting CE HOURS: 16 115 South Second St. HOST: Kansas Optometric Association LOCATION: Hilton Embassy Suites, CONTACT: Jeanne Oliver KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway jeanne@pacifi cu.edu Thomas Blvd. 503-352-2740 CONTACT: Todd Fleischer CONTACT: Dennis Lyons www.pacifi cu.edu/future-graduate- [email protected] [email protected] professional/colleges/college- 785-232-0225 732-920-0110 optometry/continuing-education/ www.kansasoptometric.org conferences-events April 26-28, Lexington, KY CT GL NO PE RE UV April 29, Northampton, MA 2018 Kentucky Optometric Special Population Association Spring Conference April 27-29, Berkeley, CA HOST: New England College of HOST: Kentucky Optometric Morgan-Sarver Symposium Optometry CE HOURS: 5 Association HOST: University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry LOCATION: The Hotel Northampton, CE HOURS: 20 KEY FACULTY: David Friedman, Carl 36 King St. LOCATION: Hyatt Hotel and Lexington Jacobsen, Muriel Schornack, Elise CONTACT: Margery Warren Convention Center, 401 W. High St. Harb, Bernard Dolan, Harry Green [email protected] CONTACT: Sarah Unger CE HOURS: 21 617-587-5687 [email protected] LOCATION: DoubleTree Hotel, www.neco.edu/academics 502-875-3516 Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Blvd. AM RE TE VT www.kyeyes.org CONTACT: Lyuda Martello [email protected] April 29, New York City April 26-29, San Diego 800-827-2163 Breakfast & Learn New Technologies & Treatments in optometry.berkeley.edu/ce/morgan- HOST: SUNY College of Optometry Eye Care San Diego/OCCRS Joint symposium CE HOURS: 4 Symposium AL CD GL SD LOCATION: SUNY College of HOST: Review of Optometry and OCCRS Optometry, 33 W. 42nd St. KEY FACULTY: Paul Karpecki, David April 27-29, Fort Lauderdale, FL CONTACT: Betsy Torres [email protected] Friess, William Tullo, Clark Chang, Clinical Eye Care Conference & Alumni Reunion Weekend 212-938-5830 Tracy Swartz, David Geff en HOST: Nova Southeastern University www.sunyopt.edu/cpe CE HOURS: Up to 28 College of Optometry LOCATION: San Diego Marriott Del KEY FACULTY: Julie Tyler, Blair April 29–May 3, Honolulu, HI Mar, 11966 El Camino Real Lonsberry, Kim Reed, Diana ARVO 2018 CONTACT: Lois DiDomenico Shechtman HOST: The Association for Research in [email protected] CE HOURS: 19 Vision and Ophthalmology 866-658-1772 LOCATION: Nova Southeastern LOCATION: Hawaii Convention Center, www.reviewofoptometry.com/ University Fort Lauderdale Campus, 1801 Kalakaua Ave. sandiego2018 3200 South University Drive www.arvo.org/annual-meeting

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May 2-4, Munich, Germany EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders CE in Italy/Europe AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery HOST: James Fanelli AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease Lorraine Lombardi, Leonard Messner, CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology James Fanelli CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis CE HOURS: 12 CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy LOCATION: Hotel Torbräu, Tal 41

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Earn up to 2018 & TREATMENTS IN CONTACT: James Fanelli LOCATION: Offi ce of John 18 CE Eye Care [email protected] Abbondanza, 30 Turnpike Rd., #7 Credits* 910-452-7225 CONTACT: Karen Ruder REVIEW OF OPTOMETRY® EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE www.ceinitaly.com [email protected]; 410-561-3791 CM CD DB EL GL NO NT IN PH RE SD UV www.oep.org VT May 2-5, Helena, MT Join us in Montana Optometric Association May 17-20, Orlando, FL Annual Conference New Technologies & Treatments in Orlando HOST: Montana Optometric Eye Care Orlando 2018 Association HOST: Review of Optometry May 17-20, 2018 LOCATION: Radisson Colonial Hotel, KEY FACULTY: Paul Karpecki (faculty 2301 Colonial Drive chair) CONTACT: Sue Weingartner CE HOURS: 18 [email protected] LOCATION: Disney’s Yacht Club, 1700 406-443-1160 Epcot Resorts Blvd. www.mteyes.com CONTACT: Lois DiDomenico [email protected] May 5-7, Heidelberg, Germany 866-658-1772 CE in Italy/Europe www.reviewofoptometry.com/ HOST: James Fanelli orlando2018 KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, AL BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT NO Lorraine Lombardi, Leonard Messner, NT IN PH PM RE RS SD TE UV James Fanelli May 17-20, Seven Springs, PA CE HOURS: 12 PROGRAM CHAIR POA Spring Congress LOCATION: Kongresshaus HOST: Pennsylvania Optometric Assn. Neckarstaden 24 KEY FACULTY: 18 CONTACT: James Fanelli CE HOURS: Total: 22, maximum per [email protected] OD: 20 910-452-7225 LOCATION: Seven Springs Mountain www.ceinitaly.com Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO Resort, 777 Waterwheel CM CD DB GL LT NO NT IN PH RE SD UV See website for full faculty & agenda. CONTACT: Ilene K. Sauertieg [email protected] May 6, St. Louis, MO LOCATION 717-233-6455 2018 Coding Update www.poaeyes.org Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club HOST: University of Missouri St. Louis Orlando, Florida College of Optometry May 31–June 2, Grand Rapids, MI KEY FACULTY: John McGreal Great Lakes Eyecare Conference THREE WAYS TO REGISTER CE HOURS: 4 HOST: Michigan Optometric ONLINE: LOCATION: UMSL JC Penney Association & Michigan College of www.reviewofoptometry.com/ Conference Center, One University Blvd. Optometry CONTACT: Erin Schaeff er ORLANDO2018 LOCATION: Amway Grand Plaza EMAIL: [email protected] Hotel, 187 Monroe NW 314-516-5615 CONTACT: Michigan Optometric [email protected] http://optometry.umsl.edu Association CALL: PH [email protected] 866-658-1772 517-482-0616 May 16, Neptune City, NJ www.glecmi.org Educational Dinner Lectures Administered by HOST: New Jersey Chapter–American May 31–June 3, Bend, OR Review of Optometry ® Academy of Optometry Oregon’s Meeting CE HOURS: 2 HOST: Oregon Optometric Physicians LOCATION: Jumping Brook Country Association Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd. KEY FACULTY: Tracy Doll, April *Approval pending CONTACT: Dennis Lyons Jasper, Derek Cunningham, Fraser [email protected] Horn 732-920-0110 CE HOURS: 15 LOCATION: Mt. Bachelor Village May 16-20, Boston Resort, 19717 Mt. Bachelor Drive Review of Optometry® partners with VT/Visual Dysfunctions CONTACT: Lynn Olson Salus University for those ODs who are licensed in states that require HOST: Optometric Extension Program [email protected] university credit. TQ/CEE approval Foundation 800-922-2045 is pending for optometrists licensed in Florida or other states requiring KEY FACULTY: John Abbondanza www.oregonoptometry.org “Transcript Quality” courses for CE HOURS: 35 DE EL IN RE SV re-licensure. See event website for complete details.

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Make CE a Destination Experience

here’s more to education than with classes taught by Blair Lonsberry. European Adventures shuffl ing between courses in a www.optometriccruiseseminars.com • April 18-21, Tuscany, Italy: CE in Tcrowded lecture hall and eat- • Feb. 10-17, Punta Cana, Dominican Italy/Europe. Organizer James Fanelli ing boxed lunches in a windowless Republic: Tropical CE Cap Cana 2018. plus Joseph Pizzimenti and Lorraine room. Many meetings rival vacations, This meeting, to be held at Secrets Lombardi off er 12 CE hours in breath- off ering exotic backdrops, luxury ac- Cap Cana Resort, features present- taking Tuscany. www.ceinitaly.com commodations, international foodie ers Ben Gaddie and Walter Whitley. • May 2-4, Munich, Germany: CE trips or Alaskan cruises. If you want to Twenty hours of CE credit will be avail- in Italy/Europe. The aforementioned come home from yyour next trip not able. www.tropicalce.com crew plus Len Messner heads to Ger- justjust educateded • Feb. 17-24, On Board Celebrity many for a visit to Munich, with 12 CE bbutut enenriched Equinox: AEA Cruises Eastern Carib- credits available. www.ceinitaly.com by it asa well, bean Optometric Cruise. Presenter • May 5-7, Heidelberg, Germany: here’shere’s a look at Louise Sclafani will join AEA Cruises CE in Italy/Europe. This third leg of destinationdest CE aboard a fl oating CE experience where the spring tour for Fanelli and friends eventseven in 2018. 10 CE credit hours will be available. off ers up to 12 CE credits in scenic www.optometriccruiseseminars.com Heidelberg. www.ceinitaly.com SkiSki Seminars • Feb. 18-25, Western Caribbean • July 1-8, Spain & Italy Cruise • Feb. 16- Cruise (departs Orlando): Innova- (round trip from Barcelona): Sharing 20, Aspen, tions in Clinical Practice: Everything the “Best Practices” of Optometry. COCO: Winter New in Eye Care. Dr. Travel Seminars Join Dr. Travel Seminars and presenter OOphthalmic hosts this cruise to the Western Carib- Edward Paul on a cruise to Spain, Glaucoma expert Murray Fingeret and CConfer- bean with presenter Whitney Hauser. where up to 12 hours of CE credit will an attendee of the Winter Ophthalmic ence.e Sixteen credit hours will be available. be available. www.drtravel.com Conference enjoying experiences outside the lecture hall. ReviewRe of www.drtravel.com • Sept. 10-21, On Board Celebrity OptometryOptometryy hosts thisthi Presi- • March 7-11, Cancun, Mexico: Refl ection: AEA Cruises Western dent’sdent’s Weekend annual meeting mee with Ocular Therapeutics in Cancun. Mediterranean Optometric Cruise. co-chairs Murray Fingeret and Leo Join host OTCE and faculty Anthony AEA Cruises heads to the Western Semes. Up to 20 hours of CE credit Litwak, Diana Shechtman and James Mediterranean for this meeting, where can be earned. www.skivision.com Thimons in Cancun where up to 20 CE 12 CE credits will be off ered. www. • Mar. 1-3, Big Sky, MT: Big Sky Ski credits will be off ered. www.otce.net optometriccruiseseminars.com Conference. The Montana Optometric • March 8-18, Sydney & Cairns, • Sept. 15-17, Turin, Italy: CE in Association will put Mile Brujic and Australia: Tropical CE Australia 2018. Italy/Europe. Drs. Fanelli, Pizzimenti, Michael Sullivan-Mee at the podium— Tropical CE is back for this meeting Lombardi and Messner head back to and you on the slopes. Earn 14 CE down under, featuring Eric Schmidt Italy, visiting the lovely town of Turin. hours. www.mteyes.com and Simon Chen. Twenty CE hours will Earn up to 12 CE credits at this meet- • March 4-9, Park City, UT: 32nd be available. www.tropicalce.com ing. www.ceinitaly.com Annual EyeSki Conference. Join • July 1-8, Florida Keys. Tropical CE • Sept. 18-20, Florence, Italy: Joseph Pizzimenti, Leonard Messner, Ocean Reef 2018. Join Tropical CE and CE in Italy/Europe. Next up for the Tom Arnold, Mile Brujic and James retina specialist Diana Shechtman in CE in Italy/Europe team is a visit to Fanelli on the slopes, with 22 CE hours the Florida Keys for summer learning Florence, where attendees can earn 12 available. www.eyeskiutah.com adventures—and 20 CE credits. www. CE credits. www.ceinitaly.com tropicalce.com • Sept. 23-25, Tuscany, Italy. CE in Tropical Paradises • Dec. 23-30, Western Caribbean Italy/Europe. The 2018 series con- • Jan. 14-20, Kapalua (Maui), Ha- Cruise (Round trip from New cludes in the Tuscany region, where waii: 2018 Island Eyes Conference. Pa- Orleans): Advanced Ocular Care. If James Fanelli, Joseph Pizzimenti, cifi c University will off er 29 CE credits winter is bringing you down, join Dr. Lorraine Lombardi and Leonard Mess- with courses taught by Mark Andre, Travel Seminarsminars ner off erer upup to 12 CE credits.www. Carlo Pelino, Alan Reichow, Tracy Doll, and facultyy ceinitaly.cceinitaly.comy Walt Whitley and Fraser Horn at the Richard • Oct. 4-11, On Board Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. https://www. Mangan foror AmaDolceA (Round trip pacificu.edu/academics/continuing- this cruise,, fromfr Bordeaux, France). education/optometry/conferences- where 16 AEAA Cruises Taste of events/island-eyes-conference CE credits BordeauxBo Optometric • Jan. 28–Feb. 4, On Board Royal will be Cruise.Cru Explore the famed Caribbean Jewel of the Seas: AEA available. winerieswin of Western France Cruises Southern Caribbean Opto- www. aandnd earn up to 10 CE metric Cruise. Enjoy sunny Atlantic drtravel. Several 2018 meetings will take to the hhoursour on this jaunt. www. scenery and earn up to 10 CE credits com high seas to share natural beauty and optometriccruiseseminars.comoopptom historic sites with attendees.

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000_cp1217_main FINAL.indd 30 12/13/17 2:22 PM The Great Outdoors com. Italian-style CE: • July 15-18, Cody, WY: EyeFlyFish 2018. Join Charles Griff en for shingfi in Food for Thought Wyoming, with 16 CE hours provided f you’re longing for an authentic by the Northern Rockies Optometric IEuropean experience, CE in Italy/ Conference. www.eyeflyfish.com Europe will continue its long-stand- • July 21-28, On Board Norwegian ing tradition of off ering practical, Bliss: AEA Cruises Alaskan clinically useful information in some Optometric Cruise. AEA Cruises will of the most memorable places in Ita- show you the natural beauty of Alaska ly and beyond. And if you’re a foodie, for a CE experience where 10 hours this series is right up your alley. of CE credit can be earned. www. For 2018, the group will host six optometriccruiseseminars.com meetings throughout Italy and Ger- • July 29–Aug. 5, Alaska Glacier many, three in the spring and three in Bay Cruise (Round trip from Seattle): the fall—“the best times to visit as we “Our meeting will be held in thehe Eye Care Perspectives at See. Dr. avoid the summer crowds and heat,” historic center of Munich, with its Travel Seminars and presenter May- says James Fanelli, OD, founder of CE world-famous Hofbrauhaus, home nard Pohl take to the seas where up to in Italy/Europe. “The weather, frankly, of the Oktoberfest. While that event 16 hours of CE credit will be available. is perfect those times of year.” takes place in the fall, we will be vis- www.drtravel.com The theme for the 2018 meetings— iting in the spring, when the crowds in addition to top-notch continuing are signifi cantly smaller and the Stroll Through the Vineyards education—is a culinary tour of the spring weather is beginning to coax • Apr. 15, Santa Rosa, CA: REOS selected locations.s. fl owers and warm temperaturest Wine Country CE. Joseph Sowka will “With Italy and bback,” Dr. Fanelli provide 6 CE hours on this trip that Germany being ourur ssays. also allows exploration of California highlighted loca- In the fall of wine country. www.reosvision.com tions, the gustatoryory 22018, CE in Italy’s • Sept. 2-6, Napa, CA: Tropical CE options are many.y. cculinaryu tour be- Napa 2018. Head to Napa for some Of course, with gginsi in the capital unparalleled wine tasting and 14 hours regards to Italy, citcity of the Pied- of CE credit. www.tropicalce.com wine, cheese, momont region, Turin. • Oct. 4-11, On Board AmaDolce olive oil and “H“Homeo of Barolo (Round trip from Bordeaux, France). pasta gently CE in Italy attendees enjoy food and winwines,e Piedmonte AEA Cruises Taste of Bordeaux Opto- waft to the top fun along with top-notch education. anandd Turin will be metric Cruise. A trip so nice we listed of the list. In coolcoolingi off from the it twice! In addition to its European Germany, beer warwarmm summer months sightseeing, the centerpiece of this and brats predominate,minate, bbutut rememremem-- jjustust tthen,h and the cruise is the chance to tour world- ber that Germany is also known for Italian Alps are just a short distance class French wineries. Ten CE credits. some magnifi cent wines, especially away. This is truffl e and chestnut www.optometriccruiseseminars.com in Bavaria, where we will be visiting,” season, so be prepared to enjoy Dr. Fanelli says. your pasta with these local culinary Asian Adventures The meetings kick off and nishfi in delights,” Dr. Fanelli says. • July 14-22, Beijing, Xian, Tuscany, a perennial favorite. “We’ve From there, the next stop is Flor- Shanghai, China: 2018 Classic China chosen the walled hilltop village of ence, the seat of the Italian Renais- CE Program. Join host Bridgitte Shen Castiglion Fiorentino for our fi rst sance, and then the fi nal meeting will Lee and featured presenter Melissa and last meetings of 2018. This is the be held in Tuscany. Barnett for a fun summer tour, where location of our Tuscany meetings, “People often ask what makes our you can climb the Great Wall, count and also a place I call home,” says Dr. conferences diff erent. The answer the Terracottaotta WarriorsWarriors anandd Fanelli,Fanelli who maintains a second lies in the personal touch we provide learn aboutut homehome there. to the attendee in helping to plan specialty FromFro this location as a base, out a destination CE venue custom- lenses. ttherehere are numerous nearby ized to the individual’s liking,” Dr. Families towtownsn throughout Tuscany Fanelli says. “Whether this is one’s are wwherehe attendees can sample fi rst visit to Europe or the tenth, we welcome, the local food and wine, not to can help you see what you want to and memention soak up the spectacu- see and not get hung up wasting you can lar scenery, Dr. Fanelli says. time. Of course, the CE is outstand- earn 20 Following Tuscany’s spring ing, so why not have outstanding CE CE credit mmeeting, the team will head in equally outstanding locations?” hours. www.ww. ttoo Germany for stops in Mu- For more information, visit www. itravelce. Dr. Bridgitte Shen Lee, the driving force nnich and Heidelberg. ceinitaly.com. behind iTravelCE, literally jumps for joy on the Great Wall of China.

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 3232 112/12/172/12/17 5:145:14 PMPM June 2-3, Bloomington, IN June 7-10, Midway, UT [email protected] Spring Seminar UOA Annual Congress 919-977-6964 HOST: Indiana University School of HOST: Utah Optometric Association www.nceyes.org/spring-congress Optometry CE HOURS: 20 CE HOURS: 16 LOCATION: The Zermatt Resort, 784 June 8-10, Quebec City, Canada LOCATION: IU School of Optometry, Resort Drive Northern Educational Escape 800 E. Atwater CONTACT: Alyssa White; 801-364-9103 HOST: Optometric Education CONTACT: Cheryl Oldﬁ eld [email protected] Consultants coldﬁ [email protected] www.utaheyedoc.org KEY FACULTY: Greg Caldwell, Joseph 812-856-3502 Pizzimenti, Barry Frauens, Rim www.optometry.iu.edu/continuing- June 7-10, Palm Coast, FL Makhlouf education/seminars-and-workshops. Georgia Optometric Association CE HOURS: 15 shtml Summer Annual Meeting LOCATION: Delta Hotels, 690 Blvd. HOST: Georgia Optometric Assn. René-Lévesque Est. June 2-4, Branson, MO CE HOURS: 15 CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald Ocular Disease Update LOCATION: Hammock Beach Resort, [email protected] HOST: Oklahoma College of 200 Ocean Crest Drive 954-262-4224 Optometry CONTACT: Vanessa Grosso www.optometricedu.com KEY FACULTY: Jason Ellen, Richard [email protected] CD DE EL GL NO IN PH RE SD TE Castillo, Nate Lighthizer 770-961-9866, ext. 1 CE HOURS: 15 www.goaeyes.com June 9, Fresno, CA LOCATION: Big Cedar Lodge, 190 Top CM CD CT EL GL LT NO IN PH RE RS SD TE Eye-Q Annual Conference of the Rock Rd. HOST: Eye-Q CONTACT: Callie McAtee June 8-10, Houston KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall [email protected] Everything Therapeutic: Houston Thomas 918-316-3602 HOST: University of Houston College CONTACT: Cathy Hagan optometry.nsuok.edu/ of Optometry [email protected] continuingeducation KEY FACULTY: Bruce Onofrey CE HOURS: 24 June 15-17, Baton Rouge, LA June 4-7, Fullerton, CA LOCATION: UHCO: Health & OAL Annual Convention Indian Health Service Biomedical Sciences Building, 4901 HOST: Optometry Assn. of Louisiana Biennial Eye Care Meeting Calhoun Rd. CE HOURS: 16 HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum University CONTACT: University of Houston LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4728 SCCO & Indian Health Service College of Optometry Constitution Ave. CE HOURS: 25 [email protected]; 713-743-1900 CONTACT: Jim Sandefur LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum ce.opt.uh.edu [email protected] University, Fullerton Campus, 2575 318-335-0675 Yorba Linda Blvd. June 8-10, Norfolk, VA www.optla.org CONTACT: Antoinette Smith VOA Annual Conference [email protected] HOST: Virginia Optometric Assn. June 20-24, Denver, CO 714-872-5684 CE HOURS: 16 AOA/Optometry’s Meeting www.ketchum.edu/ce LOCATION: Hilton Norfolk The Main, HOST: American Optometric 100 E Main St. Association and American Optometric June 6-10, Fort Lauderdale, FL CONTACT: Bo Keeney Student Association Art & Science of Optometric Care, offi [email protected] CE HOURS: Total: 215, max. per OD: 43 A Behavioral Perspective 804-643-0309 LOCATION: Colorado Convention HOST: Optometric Extension Program www.thevoa.org/voa/89-events/ Center, 700 14th St. KEY FACULTY: John Abbondanza 344-2018-voa-annual-conference CONTACT: Cami Spampani CE HOURS: 35 [email protected] LOCATION: Nova Southeastern June 8-10, Myrtle Beach, SC 314-983-4124 University, 3301 College Ave. Spring Congress 2018 www.optometrysmeeting.org AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL NO CONTACT: Karen Ruder HOST: No. Carolina Optometric Society NT IN DS PE PH PM RE RS SV SD TE UV VT [email protected] CE HOURS: 18 410-561-3791 LOCATION: Embassy Suites Kingston June 21-26, Ontario, Canada www.oep.org Plantation, 9800 Queensway Blvd. Advanced Seminar VT CONTACT: Christy Santacana on Visual Performance EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders HOST: Optometric Extension Program AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery KEY FACULTY: Robin Lewis AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision CE HOURS: 28 BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease CONTACT: Karen Ruder CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology [email protected] CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis 410-561-3791 CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy www.oep.org VT

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 3333 112/12/172/12/17 5:145:14 PMPM AOA in Denver: CE That’s a Mile High—and Miles Ahead JUNE 20-24, DENVER, CO ounded in 1858 at the peak of Must-See Sights in Denver • The Blue Bear at the Colorado Fthe gold rush as a mining town, Here’s a look at some attractions to Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver has been drawing people to consider adding to your itinerary, denverconvention.com the foothills of the Rocky Mountains courtesy of www.denver.org. The Convention Center is home for 160 years. They come in search of • Colorado State Capitol: 200 E. to “I See What You Mean,” AKA the a better life, whether from striking it Colfax, www.colorado.gov/capitol giant Blue Bear that peers into the rich or just living among the beauty Stand exactly 5,280 feet (one mile) Center’s interior. Created by Colorado of nature. In 2018, thousands of op- above sea level on the west steps artist Lawrence Argent, the curious tometrists will make the trek as well, of the Colorado State Capitol, then blue bear stands 40 feet tall—you can coming for education, kinship and climb to the rotunda for a panorama walk under it and get a great photo. a bit of political strategizing, all in of snowcapped peaks. It is against • 16th Street Pedestrian Mall: the interest of improving themselves state law to block the view of the 1001 16th St., www.denver.org/ both individually and collectively. 200 named mountains visible from listing/16th-street-mall-pedestrian- June marks one of the largest the dome. Free tours on weekdays. mall/4249 and most anticipated optometric • Buff alo Bill Museum & Grave: 987 Lined with 200 trees and 50,000 conferences in the profession. The Lookout Mountain Rd., Golden, www. fl owers, the 16th Street Mall has 28 American Optometric Association, buffalobill.org outdoor cafes. After dark, horse- in conjunction with the American Learn about Buff alo Bill Cody’s drawn carriages clatter up and down. Optometric Student Association, will exciting story as Pony Express rider, • Larimer Square: 1430 Larimer St., hold its annual conference, called Army scout, buff alo hunter and www.larimersquare.com Optometry’s Meeting, June 20-24 in showman come to life high atop This trendy block of Victorian Lookout Mountain. Enjoy views of the buildings is home to chic shopping, the Mile High City. snowcapped Rockies in one direction dance clubs, a comedy club, outdoor “Optometry’s Meeting is the pre- and the Great Plains in the other. cafes and Denver’s best restaurants. mier conference of the optometric • Colorado Railroad Museum: • Lodo Historic District: 1536 profession to learn, lead and con- 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, Wynkoop St. #108, www.lodo.org nect,” says optometrist Christopher J. coloradorailroadmuseum.org A happening historic district fi lled Quinn, AOA president. “The meet- Surrounded by towering Western with turn-of-the-century warehouses, ing in 2018 will be no exception and buttes, the Colorado Railroad Mu- now home to 90 brewpubs, sports will continue to provide outstanding seum off ers more than 100 locomo- bars, restaurants and rooftop cafes. continuing education, networking tives, cabooses and cars. Exhibits in- • Union Station: 1701 Wynkoop, and opportunities to see the new- clude a working Roundhouse, model unionstationindenver.com est in technology and services in our railroads, photographs and artifacts, Denver’s Union Station has un- exhibit hall. Optometry’s Meeting has much of it housed in a replica of an dergone a massive restoration that the right tools to guide your practice 1880s-style depot. transformed the landmark into a to the solutions that will drive future • US Mint: 320 W. Colfax Ave., transportation, dining, shopping, success, benefi ting your career, www.usmint.gov/minttopic/facilities/ entertainment and lodging hub. The advancing your knowledge and denver historic Beaux Arts 1914 train terminal positioning yourself to provide the Learn how to make money. The US is now a foodie destination, with a best patient care possible. We look Mint can produce more than 50 mil- dozen restaurants and bars. forward to seeing you in June.” lion coins a day, each stamped with a • Confl uence Park: 2250 15th St. The meeting will be held at the “D” for Denver. Free tours show every www.denver.org/things-to-do/ Colorado Convention Center. A total step in the process of turning a dull, sports-recreation/denver-parks of 215 continuing education credits blank slug into shiny pocket change. Denver was founded here as a gold will be off ered, and optometrists can • History Colorado Center: 1200 mining camp in 1858. Today, the river earn up to 43 CE hours. Broadway, www.historycolorado.org/ park is the heart of Denver’s 85-mile Over the fi ve days of the meet- museums/history-colorado-center bike trail network and is surrounded ing, attendees will hear the latest on One of Denver’s newest attrac- by attractions. Ride the Platte River all aspects of vision correction and tions, the center is designed to ignite Trolley to the Downtown Aquarium medically focused optometric care. imaginations of all ages about history and the Children’s Museum of Denver. To register or to get breaking de- through high-tech and hands-on • City Park: 2001 Colorado Blvd., tails as they become available, go to exhibits, programs for children and www.denver.org/listing/city- www.optometrysmeeting.org. adults and special events. park/6822

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 34 12/12/17 5:15 PM Denver’s largest park has several include grilled sea bass with lemon Enjoy Northern Indian cuisine such lakes, spectacular mountain views, a and thyme and a grill-etched bone-in as tandoori chicken, samosas and veg- public golf course, fl ower gardens and ribeye for two. Also, Hearth & Dram etarian dishes. Menu also includes goat a hiking/jogging trail that is exactly off ers a fi ne whiskey collection. dishes and seasoned chettinad curries. one mile high. • Public School 303: 1959 16th St. • Dazzle: 1512 Curtis St., www. • Cherry Creek Shopping www.psontap.com/locations/ps303 dazzledenver.com District: 3000 East 1st Ave., www. Behind the white subway-tiled bar Enjoy dinner and a song at this shopcherrycreek.com are two dozen craft brews, plus wines supper club in downtown Denver’s More than 500 department stores, and cocktails. The menu off ers innova- Theatre District. There’s a sidewalk boutiques, galleries, spas and shops tive pizzas cooked on a hot stone, and patio, a full bar and a large kitchen make this the largest concentration a bison burger with whiskey sauce that specializes in seafood paella, of stores between St. Louis and San and peppered bacon. sandwiches, pizzas and the venue’s Francisco. Check out Neiman Marcus, • Hedge Row, an America Bistro: 100 signature macaroni and cheese. Nordstrom and Tiff any’s. Across 1st Steele St.,www.hedgerowbistros.com • STK Denver: 1550 Market St., Ave., Cherry Creek North off ers tree- This farm-to-table eatery is rooted togrp.com/venue/stk-denver lined streets with cafes, spas and gal- in wood-fi red cooking. Try the wood- Dance to the DJ’s music or stay leries amidst fountains and public art. roasted pork chop paired with beer- for a meal. STK Denver off ers tiers of • Coors Brewery Tour: 13th & Ford, braised cabbage and the half chicken shellfi sh, traditional steakhouse dishes Golden, www.millercoors.com/breweries/ with curried couscous. If vegetables and slabs of steer that run the gamut coors-brewing-company/tours are more your thing, try the aspara- from fi lets to a hulking dry-aged por- Taste the Rockies! Coors Brewery, gus with whipped hollandaise or the terhouse, all of which can be crowned the world’s largest brewing site, still wood-roasted carrots with ricotta. with an optional sauce, including uses the same Rocky Mountain spring • El Five: 2930 Umatilla, Fifth Floor, béarnaise and chimichurri. water Adolph Coors discovered in www.elfivedenver.com • The Pig & The Sprout: 1900 1873. Free, self-guided tours show Take the elevator to the fi fth fl oor Chestnut Pl., www.pigandsprout.com every step in the brewing process, and of El Five for Mediterranean tapas A hearty menu encompasses pork end with free samples. and take in the bright lights of Denver cheek tacos, pork schnitzel, pork from the roof. The menu focuses on chops, pork gumbo and pork rolls. But Where to Nosh in Mile High City Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Israel, there’s more to the menu than just From tapas bars to craft wineries, Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon. pig, like carrot hummus with pepitas jazz supper clubs to food halls, there’s • Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery & and “funyun” chips, a French dip with never been a better time to eat and Restaurant: 3563 Wazee St., www. soft tofu and smoked brisket paired drink in the Mile High City. Here’s a bigsbysfolly.com with collard greens and parsnip puree. look at some of Denver’s newest hot Wine, not surprisingly, is the star of Il Posto: 2601 Larimer St., spot dining destinations to hit up dur- the show, in a Victorian-era warehouse ilpostodenver.com ing the AOA meeting, as described by that’s been transformed into a tast- This new Italian restaurant is located www.denver.org/restaurants. ing room reminiscent of the Roaring in the River North Art District and • Hearth & Dram: 1801 Wewatta St., Twenties. Menu includes shared plates, has a daily changing menu of pastas www.hearthanddram.com fl atbreads and charcuterie. based on seasonal ingredients. Located behind Union Station, this • Mint Indian Restaurant and • Otra Vez Cantina: 610 16th St., place off ers a variety of charcuterie, Lounge: 1531 Stout St., Suite 130, www.otravezcantina.com shared plates and main dishes that www.mintindiandenver.com A built-for-sharing menu of modern Mexican dishes coupled with traditional Tex-Mex classics, plus a broad tequila and mezcal collection, with more than 200 bottles. • Matsuhisa Denver: 98 Steele St., www.matsuhisarestaurants.com/ home/denver Pick up your chopsticks and dive into a few signature dishes including yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, black cod miso and white fi sh tiradito. • Departure Restaurant + Lounge: 249 Columbine St., departuredenver. com Specializing in Pan-Asian cuisine, the menu pulls from China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Vietnam for its infl u- ence. Try the Vietnamese duck curry, whole striped bass with green mango or stone-grilled Wagyu sirloin.

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 35 12/12/17 5:15 PM Melton and Thomas — Two Names Synonymous with CE ust about every practicing optom- really matters to the person on the best experiences in the optometric Jetrist knows the names of Ron other side of the slit lamp. CE landscape. “The goal,” says Dr. Melton, OD, and Randall Thomas, OD. At a Melton and Thomas lecture, Thomas, “is to help every optometric These two expert clinicians embody you get the straight scoop. The duo physician practice in a highly compe- the spirit of CE—namely, to share draws from both the peer-reviewed tent, comprehensive manner.” one’s expertise with colleagues in a literature and their own vast hands- In 2017, their travels took them way that passes on acquired knowl- on experience, and strike the right to far-ﬂ ung places like India, South edge for others to employ in their balance between the two. But Korea and European cruise ships. For practices. With a combined 70+ years beyond that, it may be the unique 2018, they’ll be closer to home. Aside under their belts, this duo speaks team-teaching method of education from a few trips to Canada, they are with an authority few can match. And that makes a Melton and Thomas devoting their lecture time to US they bring that conﬁ dence to the talk so memorable. Their lectures audiences. See below for the 2018 daunting task of focusing on what are universally praised as one of the schedule as of press time.

Date Location Conference For More Info

Jan. 12 Winston-Salem, NC Piedmont Triad Optometric Society Meeting [email protected]

Jan. 20 Santa Barbara, CA Coastal California Optometric Conference [email protected]

Feb. 28 Atlanta SECO [email protected]

Mar. 24 Tyson’s Corner, VA PSS EyeCare [email protected]

Apr. 7 Niagara Falls, NY PSS EyeCare [email protected]

Apr. 8 Dublin, OH I Can See Clearly Annual Optometric Conference [email protected]

Apr. 10 Raleigh, NC Eastern District Optometric Society Spring Symposium [email protected]

Apr. 14 Tuscon, AZ Arizona Optometric Association Spring Congress [email protected]

Apr. 28 Wichita, KS Kansas Optometric Association Meeting [email protected]

June 9 Fresno, CA Eye-Q Annual Conference [email protected]

June 23 Denver, CO American Optometric Association/Optometry’s Meeting [email protected]

July 21 Cody, WY Northern Rockies Optometric Conference [email protected]

Aug. 3-5 Captiva Island, FL Southwest Florida Optometric Association Education Retreat [email protected]

Sept. 15 Toronto, Ontario Academy of Ophthalmic Education [email protected]

Oct. 6 Windsor, Ontario Windsor Laser Eye Institute North American Vision Symposium [email protected]

Oct. 20 Mystic, CT Connecticut Association of Optometrists Annual Conference [email protected]

What People are Saying… Here’s what some attendees of the Melton & Thomas “Eye to Eye” meetings in 2017 had to say about the experience:

It is so great to come to a CE with I love the humor and banter. down-to-earth speakers who try and Thanks for all your help! make it easy to follow and implement the things they are discussing. Always enjoyable and informative. I have seen them many times over the years Awesome. Brilliant and have never been disappointed. educators. Best lecture I’ve been to in years. These two are by far the most inﬂ uential on my clinical practices. Their CEs Practical course presented with are among the most valuable I have obvious passion for optometry! attended over the past 20+ years.

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 iTravelCE Classic China CE Program Nova TPA Certification/Board Review Course Florida Optometric Association Annual Convention Northern Rockies EyeFlyFish U. Houston Northern Rockies Optometric Conference CE in the Rockies AEA Cruises Alaskan Pacific University Optometric Cruise Victoria Conference July Advanced Procedures MBKU Ocular Disease: Part II

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AEA Cruises Alaskan Optometric Cruise Florida Optometric OEP VT/Learning Related Visual Problems Association Annual Convention

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 3838 112/12/172/12/17 5:165:16 PMPM July 1-8, Florida Keys July 12-15, Estes Park, CO July 15-18, Cody, WY Tropical CE Ocean Reef 2018 CE in the Rockies EyeFlyFish 2018 HOST: Tropical CE HOST: University of Houston College HOST: Dr. Charles Griff en KEY FACULTY: Diana Shechtman of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Northern Rockies CE HOURS: 20 KEY FACULTY: Danica Marrelli Optometric Conference presenters LOCATION: Ocean Reef Club, 35 CE HOURS: 20 CE HOURS: 16 Ocean Reef Dr. LOCATION: Ridgeline Hotel, 101 S. St. LOCATION: Buff alo Bill Village, 1701 Sheridan Ave. CONTACT: Stuart Autry; 281-808-5763 Vrain Ave. CONTACT: Charles Griff en [email protected] CONTACT: U. Houston Col. of Optom. c.griff [email protected]; 610-647-6550 www.tropicalce.com [email protected]; 713-743-1900 www.eyefl yfi sh.com AL CM CT NO NT PH RE SD ce.opt.uh.edu July 18-22, Cody, WY July 1-8, Spain & Italy Cruise July 12-15, Victoria, British Columbia Northern Rockies Optometric Sharing Best Practices of Optometry 2018 Victoria Conference Conference HOST: Dr. Travel Seminars HOST: Pacifi c Univ. Col. of Optometry HOST: NROC KEY FACULTY: Edward Paul KEY FACULTY: Lee Carr, James KEY FACULTY: Randall Thomas, Ron CE HOURS: 12 Kundart, Anthony DeWilde, Beth Melton LOCATION: Royal Caribbean’s Kinoshita, Cathy Evans CE HOURS: 16 Symphony of the Seas CE HOURS: 20 LOCATION: Buff alo Bill Village, 1701 Round trip from Barcelona, Spain LOCATION: Hotel Grand Pacifi c, 463 Sheridan Ave. CONTACT: Robert Pascal Belleville St. CONTACT: Kari Cline; 307-640-6157 [email protected]; 800-436-1028 CONTACT: Jeanne Oliver [email protected] www.nrocmeeting.com www.drtravel.com jeanne@pacifi cu.edu; 503-352-2740 NO NT PH RE www.pacifi cu.edu July 19-22, Orlando, FL BV CL CD GL NO RS SD FOA Annual Convention July 7-8, San Antonio, TX HOST: Florida Optometric Association Everything Therapeutic: San Antonio July 12-15, Tahlequah, OK CE HOURS: 20+ HOST: University of Houston College July Advanced Procedures LOCATION: Disney’s Grand Floridian of Optometry HOST: Oklahoma Col. of Optometry Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way KEY FACULTY: Bruce Onofrey KEY FACULTY: Nate Lighthizer, CONTACT: Hayley Howell CE HOURS: 16 Richard Castillo, Joseph Shetler, Doug hayley@fl oridaeyes.org LOCATION: Westin Riverwalk, 420 W. Penisten 850-877-4697 Market St. CE HOURS: 32 fl oridaeyes.org/event/2018convention CONTACT: U. Houston Col. of Optom. LOCATION: Oklahoma Col. of Optom. [email protected]; 713-743-1900 Academic Wing, 1001 N. Grand Ave. July 21-28, On Board Norwegian Bliss ce.opt.uh.edu CONTACT: Callie McAtee Alaskan Optometric Cruise [email protected]; 918-316-3602 HOST: AEA Cruises CE HOURS: 10 July 8-18, Fort Lauderdale, FL optometry.nsuok.edu/ LOCATION: On board the Norwegian Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents continuingeducation Bliss, round trip from Seattle Certifi cation/Board Review Course CM CD CS EL GL PH SD CONTACT: Marge McGrath HOST: Nova Southeastern University [email protected]; 773-594-9866 College of Optometry July 14-15, Fullerton, CA www.optometriccruiseseminars.com KEY FACULTY: Joseph Sowka, Ocular Disease: Part II Julie Tyler, Chandra Mickles, Diana HOST: MBKU SCCO July 26-30, Grand Rapids, MI Shechtman, Sherrol Reynolds CE HOURS: 16 VT/Learning Related Visual Problems CE HOURS: 100 LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum HOST: OEP LOCATION: Nova Southeastern Main University, Fullerton Campus, 2575 KEY FACULTY: Robin Lewis Campus Yorba Linda Blvd. CE HOURS: 35 CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald CONTACT: Antoinette Smith LOCATION: Offi ce of Lynette Burgess, [email protected]; 954-262-4224 [email protected] 4467 Byron Center SW optometry.nova.edu/ce/index.html 714-872-5684 CONTACT: Karen Ruder; 410-561-3791 [email protected]; www.oep.org AM CL CD DB DE GL NO IN PH RE SD UV www.ketchum.edu/ce July 29–Aug. 5, Alaska Glacier Bay July 11, Carmel, IN July 14-22, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai Eye Care Perspectives at See Indiana Optometry’s Summer Seminar 2018 Classic China CE Program HOST: Dr. Travel Seminars HOST: Indiana Optometric Association HOST: iTravelCE KEY FACULTY: Maynard L. Pohl KEY FACULTY: Jeff ry Gerson KEY FACULTY: Melissa Barnett CE HOURS: 16 CE HOURS: 7 CE HOURS: 20 LOCATION: On board the Norwegian LOCATION: Ritz Charles, 12156 N. LOCATION: Beijing, Xian and Shanghai Pearl, round trip from Seattle Meridian St. CONTACT: Bridgitte Shen Lee CONTACT: Robert Pascal CONTACT: Bridget Sims; 317-237-3560 [email protected] [email protected]; 800-436-1028 [email protected] 832-390-1393 www.drtravel.com www.ioa.org www.itravelce.com CM CD CS CT DE IN PH RE RS

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Aug. 3-5, Kiawah Island, SC EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders Nova Summer Get-Away AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery HOST: Nova Southeastern University AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision College of Optometry BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease KEY FACULTY: Joseph Sowka, Greg CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology Caldwell CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis CE HOURS: 18 LOCATION: Kiawah Island Golf Resort, CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy One Sanctuary Beach Drive

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 4040 112/12/172/12/17 5:165:16 PMPM CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald Aug. 11-12, Hood River, OR CONTACT: Jackie Rivers [email protected] Glaucoma in the Gorge [email protected] 954-262-4224 HOST: Ocular Therapeutics CE 803-799-6721 optometry.nova.edu/ce/index.html KEY FACULTY: Anthony Litwak, www.sceyedoctors.com DE NO PH James Thimons NO CE HOURS: 10 Aug. 3-5, Sanibel Island, FL LOCATION: Best Western Conference August 19, St. Louis, MO SWFOA Educational Retreat 2018 Center, 1108 W. Marina Way Annual Optometry Academe HOST: Southwest Florida Optometric CONTACT: Anthony Litwak HOST: University of Missouri St. Louis Association [email protected] College of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Ron Melton, Randall 443-895-1682 CE HOURS: 8 Thomas, Joseph Pizzimenti, Carlo www.otce.net LOCATION: UMSL JC Penney Pelino, Ron Foreman CD GL NO IN PH RE SD TE UV Conference Center, One University CE HOURS: 18 Blvd. LOCATION: South Sea Island Resort, Aug. 15-19, Gold Coast, Australia CONTACT: Erin Schaeff er 5400 South Seas Plantation Rd. VT/Visual Dysfunctions schaeff [email protected] CONTACT: Brad Middaugh HOST: Optometric Extension Program 314-516-5615 [email protected]; 239-481-7799 KEY FACULTY: Paul Graham optometry.umsl.edu/ce courses/ www.swfoa.com CONTACT: Karen Ruder index.html AL CD DE EL GL IN PH SD [email protected] 410-561-3791 Aug. 22-25, Wichita, KS Aug. 8, Neptune City, NJ www.oep.org Envision Conference 2018 Annual Summer Seminar HOST: Envision University HOST: New Jersey Chapter–American Aug. 16-19, Myrtle Beach, SC CE HOURS: 20 Academy of Optometry SCOPA Annual Meeting LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Wichita, CE HOURS: 6 HOST: South Carolina Optometric 400 W. Waterman St. LOCATION: Jumping Brook Country Physicians Association CONTACT: Michael Epp Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd. CE HOURS: 21 [email protected] CONTACT: Dennis Lyons LOCATION: Myrtle Beach Marriott 316-440-1515 [email protected] Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes, www.envisionuniversity.org 732-920-0110 8400 Costa Verde Drive BV DB NO NT RE SD

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2345678 Tropical CE Napa 2018 Indiana U. Alumni Weekend OEP VT/Visual Dysfunctions Vermont Optometric Assn. Fall Conference Joint USC/VA/SCCO Ocular Pathology Conference U. Houston CE in Austin NSUOK Primary Eye Care Update 9101112131415 OEP Strabismus & Amblyopia OEP VT/Visual AEA Cruises Western Mediterranean Optometric Cruise Dysfunctions Nova Annual Vermont Opt. Assn. Fall Conference Fall Conference CE in Italy/Europe USC/VA/SCCO Ocular — Turin Pathology Conference CE in Austin NSUOK Primary Eye Care Update 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 AEA Cruises Western Mediterranean Optometric Cruise Nova Annual CE in Italy/Europe — Florence Fall Conference OAOP Fall Conference CE in Italy/Europe — Turin PSS Forum on Optometry Central PA Optometric Society Fall Forum CE Sarasota Symposium New Mexico Optometric Association Mid-year Convention Kentucky Optometric Association Fall Conference 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PSS Forum on Optometry Wisconsin Opt. Association Convention and Annual Meeting CE in Italy/Europe — Tuscany Vision Expo West Kentucky Optometric Nebraska Optometry’s Meeting Association Fall Conference

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 4242 112/12/172/12/17 5:175:17 PMPM Sept. 2-6, Napa, CA CONTACT: Antoinette Smith Sept. 15-16, Fort Lauderdale, FL Tropical CE Napa 2018 [email protected] Annual Fall Conference HOST: Tropical CE 714-872-5684 HOST: Nova Southeastern University CE HOURS: 14 www.ketchum.edu/ce College of Optometry LOCATION: Silverado Resort & Spa, KEY FACULTY: Joseph Sowka, Sherrol 1600 Atlas Peak Rd. Sept. 8-9, Austin, Texas Reynolds CONTACT: Stuart Autry CE in Austin CE HOURS: 12 [email protected] HOST: University of Houston College LOCATION: Nova Southeastern 281-808-5763 of Optometry University College of Optometry Main www.tropicalce.com KEY FACULTY: Pat Segu Campus, 3200 S. University Drive AL CL DB DE IN PH CE HOURS: 16 CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald LOCATION: Sheraton Austin Hotel at [email protected] 954-262-4224 Sept. 5-9, Ontario, Canada the Capitol, 701 E. 11th St. VT/Visual Dysfunctions CONTACT: University of Houston optometry.nova.edu/ce/index.html HOST: The Optometric Extension College of Optometry DB GL SD Program Foundation [email protected] KEY FACULTY: John Abbondanza 713-743-1900 Sept. 15-17, Turin, Italy ce.opt.uh.edu CE HOURS: 35 CE in Italy/Europe HOST: James Fanelli LOCATION: Offi ce of Patricia Fink, Sept. 8-9, Tahlequah, OK KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, 2080 Appleby Line, Unit E6/E10 Primary Eye Care Update Lorraine Lombardi, Leonard Messner, CONTACT: Karen Ruder HOST: Oklahoma College of James Fanelli [email protected] Optometry CE HOURS: 12 410-561-3791 CE HOURS: 10 LOCATION: Hotel Victoria, Via Nino www.oep.org LOCATION: Northeastern State Costa, 4 VT University Event Center, 1041 N. Grand CONTACT: James Fanelli Ave. [email protected] Sept. 7-8, Bloomington, IN CONTACT: Callie McAtee 910-452-7225 Alumni Weekend [email protected] www.ceinitaly.com HOST: Indiana University School of 918-316-3602 CM CD EL GL LT NO NT IN PH RE SV SD UV Optometry optometry.nsuok.edu/ CE HOURS: 6 continuingeducation.aspx Sept. 16, Hershey, PA LOCATION: IU School of Optometry/ Central Pennsylvania Optometric DeVault Alumni Center, 800 E. Sept. 9-12, Germany Society Fall Forum Atwater Strabismus & Amblyopia HOST: Central Pennsylvania CONTACT: Cheryl Oldﬁ eld HOST: OEP Optometric Society coldﬁ [email protected] KEY FACULTY: Paul Harris CE HOURS: 6 812-856-3502 CONTACT: Karen Ruder LOCATION: Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel www.optometry.iu.edu/continuing- [email protected] Rd. education/seminars-and-workshops. 410-561-3791 CONTACT: Erin Heinly shtml www.oep.org [email protected]

Sept. 7-9, Woodstock, VT Sept. 10-21, On Board Celebrity Sept. 18-20, Florence, Italy Vermont Optometric Association Fall Reﬂ ection, Chicago, IL CE in Italy/Europe Conference AEA Cruises Western Mediterranean HOST: James Fanelli HOST: Vermont Optometric Optometric Cruise KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, Association HOST: AEA Cruises Lorraine Lombardi, Leonard Messner, CE HOURS: 17 CE HOURS: 12 James Fanelli LOCATION: Woodstock Inn and LOCATION: Celebrity Reﬂ ection CE HOURS: 12 Resort, 14 The Green C/O AEA Cruises, 5872 N. Milwaukee LOCATION: Hotel Silla, Via dei Renai, 5 CONTACT: Rebecca Hogan Ave. CONTACT: James Fanelli [email protected] CONTACT: Marge McGrath [email protected] vtoptometrists.org [email protected] (910-452-7225 773-594-9866 www.ceinitaly.com Sept. 8-9, Fullerton, CA www.optometriccruiseseminars.com AL CD DB EL GL LT NO NT IN PH RE SD UV Joint USC/VA/SCCO Ocular EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders Pathology Conference AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum Southern AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision California College of Optometry BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease CE HOURS: 8 CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis University, Fullerton Campus, 2575 CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy Yorba Linda Blvd.

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 4343 112/12/172/12/17 5:175:17 PMPM Vision Expo West Means Vegas, Baby SEPT. 26-29, LAS VEGAS ike its counterpart in the spring, than 75 hours of OptiCon content, at- Glitz and Glam, Vegas Style LVision Expo West (VEW) is a tendees can take American Board of There’s a reason Las Vegas is often staple of the conference calendar and Opticianry and National Contact Lens called the entertainment capital of one of optometry’s biggest meetings Examiners review courses and sit for the world. In addition to a revolv- of the year. But you may not realize the exams at VEW. There will also be ing door of star-studded, headlin- just how much the educational pro- a new “OptiCon Hub” on the show ing residents, here’s a look at some gram has expanded in recent years. fl oor where opticians and contact other memorable shows to keep you In 2018, VEW will off er a total of 291 lens techs can enjoy pop-up talks, entertained during your visit to Sin CE credits, and optometrists can earn networking and social events. City, courtesy of the Las Vegas Con- up to a maximum of 30 continuing • Global Contact Lens Forum (four vention and Visitors Authority. For education credits. The meeting will hours of CE credit): This popular a complete listing of entertainment be held Sept. 26-29 at the Sands forum will focus on business and options, go to www.lvcva.com. Expo & Convention Center. growth strategies for practices. A Hosted by Reed Exhibitions and new session will feature the perspec- Production Shows the Vision Council, VEW’s key lectur- tives from practitioners representing Second only to the casino fl oors are ers will include some familiar shining a wide range of contact lens practice Las Vegas’s entertainment venues, stars in the profession such as op- settings, from private practice to co- packed every night with options to tometrists Ben Gaddie, Mark Dunbar, management centers to corporate. suit a wide array of tastes: Kirk Smick, Jack Schaeff er, Dave • Aesthetics Track (four hours of • Baz: The Venetian, 3355 S. Las Ziegler and Douglas Devries. CE credit): Many maturing patients Vegas Blvd., www.venetian.com/ “Year after year, when asked why put a focus on their overall health and entertainment/baz.html they attend Vision Expo, the most well-being, but they also still want to This is a high-energy, movie-music common response we receive from look younger. Learn how to imple- mash-up of iconic love stories, as eye care professionals is the com- ment an ocular aesthetics model into imagined by fi lm visionary Baz prehensive nature of our education your practice with this track. Luhrmann, director of “Romeo + Juliet,” “Moulin Rouge,” “the Great program—the broad array of topics • Specialty Lens Track (seven Gatsby” and “Strictly Ballroom.” that not only include clinical prac- hours of CE credit): Scleral contact • Michael Jackson One: 3950 S. tice but also business solutions and lenses and other specialty lenses Las Vegas Blvd., www.mandalaybay. programs designed for opticians and are life-changing for patients and com/en/entertainment/michael- ophthalmic technicians,” says Mark practitioners alike and are gaining jackson-one.html Dunbar, OD, co-chairman of the con- in popularity for both unaff ected The estate of Michael Jackson ference advisory board. “It’s a single and compromised eyes. This track and Cirque du Soleil joined forces to education location for every member provides a comprehensive discus- create a show based on the legend’s of a practice or practice team. We sion of the fi tting and evaluation of music. also hear about many of our featured specialty lenses. Topics will include • Mystère: 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., programs—the Global Contact Lens various lens designs, overall fi tting www.treasureisland.com/shows/2/ Forum and Ocular Surface Disease philosophy and the comprehensive mystere-by-cirque-du-soleil and Wellness Symposium, in par- fi tting process, as well as modifi ca- Powerful athleticism, high-energy ticular, as can’t-miss, unique courses tions, problem solving, lens ordering acrobatics and inspiring imagery fi ll that aren’t off ered anywhere else. and more. Attendees will come away the air in this Cirque du Soleil classic. We’re incredibly proud to be able to with a thorough understanding of the • “O”: 3600 S. Las Vegas provide attendees with sessions that scleral lens and specialty lens fi tting Blvd., www.bellagio.com/en/ they’re fi nding so valuable.” process and advanced problem solv- entertainment/o-by-cirque-du- For 2018, here are some highlights: ing techniques. soleil.html • OptiCon: New for 2018 at both Additional educational tracks at Cirque du Soleil’s fi rst foray into Vision Expo East and West is the VEW will run the gamut from spec- aquatic theater, featuring a cast of incorporation of the OptiCon educa- tacles and contact lenses to disease 81 artists performing in and above a tional program targeted at opticians, diagnosis, treatment and surgical pool containing 1.5 million gallons of which will cover four key areas: comanagement. water. spectacles, contact lenses, business For more information or to register, • The Beatles Love: 3400 S. Las and exam review. In addition to more go to west.visionexpo.com. Vegas Blvd., www.cirquedusoleil.

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 44 12/12/17 5:17 PM com/beatles-love • Blue Man Group: 3900 S. Las Capturing the hearts of audiences This Mirage Hotel & Casino show Vegas Blvd., www.blueman.com/ with his victory on “America’s Got is based on the music of the Beatles about-the-show/las-vegas Talent,” Terry Fator now brings his live and is presented in a custom-built A long-time Vegas staple, Blue Man show to the Mirage. theater featuring 360-degree seating. Group is a colorful, interactive show • Carrot Top: 3900 S. Las • Criss Angel Mindfreak Live!: that incorporates everything from Vegas Blvd., www.luxor.com/en/ 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., crissangel. PVC pipes to energetic, percussive entertainment/carrot-top.html com/mindfreak-live music in its productions. Part prop comic and part This entertainment standout is a • Penn & Teller: 3700 W. Flamingo ringmaster of a spectacle of lights, partnership between the master il- Rd., www.caesars.com/rio-las- lasers, pyrotechnics, loud music and lusionist and Cirque du Soleil showing vegas/shows/penn-and-teller outstanding humor, Carrot Top takes at Luxor Hotel & Casino. The duo off ers a mix of comedy audiences on a wild 90-minute ride • Le Rêve–The Dream: 3131 S. Las and magic involving knives, guns, fi re, during his show at the Luxor. Vegas Blvd., www.wynnlasvegas. a gorilla and a showgirl. While Penn • Mac King: 3475 S. Las Vegas com/shows/lereve and Teller supposedly reveal the se- Blvd., www.mackingshow.com To celebrate this show’s 10 anniver- crets to their tricks, they still manage Comedian-magician Mac King’s sary, an artistic team embarked on an to leave audiences wondering how show has entertained more than a 18-month process to introduce a fi rst- they do it. million audience members in more of-its-kind, four-minute scene that • Human Nature: 3355 S. Las than 5,200 shows since opening in incorporates fi re, water and projec- Vegas Blvd., www.venetian.com/ 2000. tion technologies. entertainment/human-nature- • Gordie Brown: 3667 S. Las Vegas • Absinthe: 3570 S. Las Vegas jukebox.html Blvd., www.gordiebrown.com Blvd., www.absinthevegas.com Headliners backed by a dynamic With a quick delivery of song-and- Hailed as the most inventive and six-piece band and world-class danc- joke-fi lled impressions, Gordie Brown daring show to open on the Strip in ers celebrate a mix of pop classics pulls off fast-paced impersonations years, Absinthe combines cabaret with doo-wop, boy band with Band- of legendary celebrities inside the and acrobatics in this racy, adults-only stand, soul standards with Motown Golden Nugget. show not for timid audiences. and even some “Uptown Funk.” • Nathan Burton: 3663 S. Las Vegas • Menopause, the Musical: 3475 S. Blvd., www.nathanburton.com Las Vegas Blvd., www.caesars.com/ Comedy Shows This comedy show off ers visitors an harrahs-las-vegas/shows/menopause- Mainstream comedians such as Den- early afternoon extravaganza of mag- the-musical nis Miller, Rita Rudner, Ray Romano, ical illusions, as well as entertaining This show empowers audiences of Jerry Seinfeld, Lewis Black, Drew Car- dance and comedic stylings at Planet all ages with its parodies of classic ey, Jay Mohr, Kathy Griffi n, Margaret Hollywood. Burton’s revue mixes his songs of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s in a Cho and Kevin James headline many friendly, approachable comedic touch show fi lled with memorable charac- hotel showrooms and are regulars on with his prop-oriented magic tricks. ters, optimism and laughter. the Las Vegas Strip. But here are a • Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club: • Rock of Ages: 3700 W. Flamingo few other comedy acts to watch: 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., www. Rd., rockofagesmusical.com • Terry Fator: 3400 S. Las Vegas bradgarrettcomedy.com Set in Los Angeles’s infamous Blvd., terryfator.com (Continued on p. 46) Sunset Strip in 1987, “Rock of Ages” tells the story of a young couple who move to LA to chase their dreams of making it big. • Jabbawockeez: 3799 S. Las Ve- gas Blvd., www.mgmgrand.com/en/ entertainment/jabbawockeez.html Voted Best Family Show and Best All Ages Show, this show brings its dynamic mix of choreography, music and special eff ects to the MGM Grand. • Legends in Concert: 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., www.legendsinconcert. com/las-vegas The longest-running indepen- dently-owned production in Vegas. Packed with all-star talent and powerhouse vocals from top tribute artists, this legendary show entertains audiences of all ages.

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 45 12/12/17 5:17 PM Vision Expo West lengua with beef tongue and salsa two to six people and, at $500 a per- (Continued from p. 45) pasilla for $6 are among the many son, isn’t for the budget-conscious. Located inside the MGM Grand selections. Guests are cooked a 10-course tasting and ideal for stand-up comedy, this • Coronado Café: 9777 S. Las menu, each dish specially prepared to intimate lounge features a lineup of Vegas Blvd., southpointcasino.com/ pair with Krug’s Champagnes. top-tier talent. dining/coronado-cafe • The Buff et at Bellagio: 3600 S. • The Laugh Factory: 3801 S. Las From midnight to 6am, the Coro- Las Vegas Blvd., www.bellagio.com/ nado off ers seven-ounce steak, hash Vegas Blvd., www.laughfactory.com/ en/restaurants/the-buffet.html browns and eggs for $4.95, a cheese- clubs/las-vegas This is the fi rst and only chef’s table burger and fries for $3.95 and biscuits At the Tropicana, this show features within a buff et. Dishes favor seasonal and homemade gravy for just $2.95. a packed schedule of popular come- ingredients and cater to the dinner • Ellis Island Café: 4178 Koval Ln., dians including big screen super- guests’ preferences. The table can www.ellisislandcasino.com/dining. stars and up-and-coming Las Vegas seat up to 18. Diners can sample arti- html comedians. sanal cheeses, charcuterie and caviar, Guests need to print out two cou- • The Aces of Comedy: 3400 S. Las salads, lamb and prime rib carved at pons from an Ellis Island kiosk after Vegas Blvd., www.mirage.com/en/ the table. playing at least $5 on any slot ma- entertainment/aces-of-comedy.html • Smith & Wollensky: 3767 chine with a club card. Then it’s $7.99 One of the best comedy series in S. Las Vegas Blvd., www. for a 10-ounce fi let-cut sirloin, salad, Las Vegas, this show has welcomed smithandwollensky.com/our- garlic green beans, choice of potato nationally recognized comedians. restaurants/las-vegas and micro-brewed beer. This steakhouse with an award-win- • Fat Boy: 1570 W. Horizon Ridge Where to Eat for Cheap ning wine menu off ers a chef’s table Pkwy. Travelers on a budget can fi nd many that can seat up to 10 guests. With This is the place for cheap pizzas, two glass walls, diners can see and aff ordable dining options. Eater chicken fi ngers, wings and burgers, hear the kitchen during service; for Vegas (vegas.eater.com) has some all priced under $10. Try the popular more privacy, there’s a sliding door to suggestions on some delicious, yet Pastrami Boyger for $5.49, a home- remove any distractions. budget-friendly eats. made burger topped with pieces of • Scarpetta: Cosmopolitan of • Badger Café: 1801 E. Tropicana pastrami and lots of toppings. Las Vegas, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Ave. • Feast Buff et: 2101 Texas Star Ln., www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/ The most expensive item on the redrock.sclv.com/dining/feast-buff et restaurants/scarpetta menu is the New York steak for $9.99. One of the cheapest deals in town. Food Network star Scott Conant’s Other café classics include the tuna You need a Boarding Pass player’s restaurant off ers a chef’s table with melt, roast beef dinner and a quesa- club card to get $6.99 for breakfast, views of the kitchen as well as the dilla for less than $8. $7.49 for lunch, and $8.99 to $10.99 Bellagio Fountains. The menu caters • Blaze Pizza: 10520 S. Eastern for dinner. to all things Italian, featuring pastas, Ave., www.blazepizza.com/ • Fresh Sub: 6174 W. Flamingo Rd., Italian side dishes and plenty of meat locations/las-vegas freshsub.eat24hour.com selections. The table can seat up to 10 All pizzas are 11-inch personal size, Order from a variety of hot and thin crust and $7.65 regardless of the cold wraps, hot and cold cut sand- guests. number of toppings. wiches, smoothies and sub salads. • AquaKnox: 3355 S. Las Vegas • Breakfast & Grill Café: 4550 S. Prices start at $3.89 with the most Blvd., aquaknox.net Maryland Pkwy., www.breakfast- expensive item at $8.99. This seafood restaurant in the Ve- grillcafe.com For the full list of budget-friendly netian has a chef’s table that accom- Located near the University Las Vegas restaurants, go to Eater Vegas, modates up to 12 people. AquaKnox Vegas, the Grill has college student at vegas.eater.com/maps/great- is cool blue, much like an aquarium, prices for food, with burgers at $3.99 cheap-eats-las-vegas and features a water-encased wine and breakfast dishes, like a breakfast cellar. burrito or panini, at $4.99. Live the High Life at the Chef’s Table • é by José Andrés: Cosmopolitan • Casino Royale & Hotel: 3411 S. Las If you have a dinner party who wants of Las Vegas, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Vegas Blvd., www.casinoroyalehotel. to eat in style, several Las Vegas res- www.ebyjoseandres.com com taurants off er the deluxe Chef’s Table, This chef’s table can seat eight Here, you can get $1 Michelobs off ering a chance to rub elbows with people for a dinner of 20 courses, around the clock or 75¢ Coors Lite the chef, who’ll often plan a special- many cooked right at the table. draughts. ized menu just for you. Guests must email reservations to • China Poblano: 3708 S. Las Vegas Eater Vegas (vegas.eater.com) of- management a minimum of 90 days Blvd., www.chinapoblano.com fers these pampering options: in advance. Seatings (5:30pm or You can’t beat the cheap tacos at • Restaurant Guy Savoy: Caesars 8:30pm) last two hours, in a room China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., www. with a dramatic red glass wall and of Las Vegas. Land silencio with duck caesars.com red velvet curtain, a nod to the chef’s tongue and fresh lychee for $5.50 or The Krug’s Chef Table here can seat concept of cooking as performance.

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 4646 112/12/172/12/17 5:185:18 PMPM Earn up to Sept. 20-22, Tulsa, OK Sept. 23-25, Tuscany, Italy 20 CE OAOP Fall Conference CE in Italy/Europe Credits* HOST: Oklahoma Association of HOST: James Fanelli Optometric Physicians KEY FACULTY: Joseph Pizzimenti, 2019 LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Tulsa, 100 Lorraine Lombardi, Leonard Messner, E. 2nd St. James Fanelli CONTACT: Heatherlyn Burton CE HOURS: 12 [email protected] LOCATION: Residence Le Santucce, 405-524-1075 Via Trieste, 30 www.oaop.org CONTACT: James Fanelli [email protected] CE AT ITS PEAK! Sept. 20-26, Mystic, CT 910-452-7225 WORLD CLASS EDUCATION Forum on Optometry www.ceinitaly.com BY LEADING HOST: PSS EyeCare CM CD DB EL GL LT NO NT IN PH RE SD TE CE HOURS: 20 OPTOMETRIC EDUCATORS LOCATION: Mystic Marriott Hotel & Sept. 26-29, Las Vegas Spa, 625 North Rd. International Vision Expo & February 15-19, 2019 CONTACT: Sonia Kumari Conference West Aspen, Colorado [email protected] HOST: Reed Exhibitions and the Vision 203-415-3087 Council The Longest Running www.psseyecare.com KEY FACULTY: Ben Gaddie, Mark Winter CE Meeting AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL NO Dunbar, Kirk Smick, Jack Schaeff er, in Eye Care! IN PE PH RE SD Dave Ziegler, Douglas Devries LOCATION: CE HOURS: Total: 291, maximum per Sept. 21-22, Sarasota, FL WESTIN SNOWMASS OD: 30 CE Sarasota Symposium CONFERENCE CENTER LOCATION: The Sands Expo & HOST: Julie Peirce Snowmass Village, CO Convention Center, 201 Sands Ave. CE HOURS: 13 CONTACT: west.visionexpo.com MEETING CO-CHAIRS: LOCATION: Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 111 Murray Fingeret, OD, FAAO AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT Ritz Carlton Drive Leo Semes, OD, FAAO NO NT IN DS PE PH PM RE RS SV SD TE UV CONTACT: Julie Peirce VT [email protected] 941-993-8995 Sept. 27-30, Wisconsin Dells, WI www.cesarasota.org 2018 Wisconsin Optometric CD CS CT DE GL RE RS SD Association Convention and Annual Meeting Sept. 21-22, Mescalero (Ruidoso), NM HOST: Wisconsin Optometric 2018 New Mexico Optometric Association Mid-year Convention Association 3 WAYS TO REGISTER HOST: New Mexico Optometric KEY FACULTY: Tony Litwak, Nate E-mail: Association Lighthizer, Jay Haynie [email protected] CE HOURS: 8 CE HOURS: 22 Call: (866) 730-9257 LOCATION: Inn of the Mountain Gods LOCATION: Kalahari Resort & Resort, 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Conference Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr. www.SkiVision.com CONTACT: Joleen Breunig CONTACT: Richard Montoya See event website for all [email protected] [email protected] accommodations and rates. 575-751-7242 608-824-2200 www.newmexicooptometry.org www.woa-eyes.org Administered by Review of Optometry ® Sept. 21-23, Louisville, KY Sept. 28-30, Kearney, NE 2018 KOA Fall Conference Nebraska Optometry’s Meeting HOST: Kentucky Optometric HOST: Nebraska Optometric Association Association *Approval pending CE HOURS: 20 LOCATION: Younes Conference LOCATION: Marriott East Hotel, 1903 Center, 416 W. Talmadge Rd. Embassy Square Blvd. CONTACT: Emily Wilcox CONTACT: Sarah Unger ewilcox@assocoffi ce.net [email protected] 402-474-7416 Review of Optometry® partners with nebraska.aoa.org/education-and- Salus University for those ODs who 502-875-3516 are licensed in states that require www.kyeyes.org training/fall-convention university credit. See event website for complete details.

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 4848 112/12/172/12/17 5:185:18 PMPM Oct. 3-4, Bloomington, IN Indiana Optometry’s Fall Seminar HOST: Indiana Optometric Association CE HOURS: 14 LOCATION: Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E. 7th St. CONTACT: Bridget Sims OCT. 4-6, The Buckeye State Hosts EastWest Eye [email protected] CLEVELAND 317-237-3560 hio will once again be home to of caring for the vision of patients www.ioa.org Othe annual EastWest Eye Con- to come celebrate with us the ﬁ rst ference, which will be held Oct. 4-6 weekend of October in beautiful Oct. 4-6, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in Cleveland and hosted by the Ohio Cleveland, Ohio.” Idaho Optometric Physicians Annual Optometric Association. For 2018, a total of 250 CE credit Congress “The EastWest Eye Conference hours will be available, and ODs can HOST: Idaho Optometric Physicians has established itself as a priority earn up to a maximum of 26 continu- CE HOURS: Total: 32, max. per OD: 19 destination for outstanding continuing education credits. Key faculty will LOCATION: Coeur d’Alene Resort, ing education, successful network- include Paul Ajamian, Brad Sutton, 115 S. 2nd St. ing and a world-class exhibit hall CONTACT: Randy Andregg Stuart Richer, Danica Marrelli, Steve inside in a beautiful, technologically- [email protected] Ferrucci and Milton Hom. advanced venue,” says Brian Mathie, 208-461-0001 As is typical for a full-scope con- OD, chairman of the conference. idaho.aoa.org “EastWest will again welcome some ference such as EastWest, topics on AL BV CM CL CS CT DB DE EL GL LT NO of the best speakers that optometry the educational program will run the IN DS PH RE RS SD TE has to off er, and with a variety of gamut from contact lenses to ocular disease to surgical comanagement, Oct. 4-6, Cleveland, Ohio diff erent learning platforms such as and everything in between. EastWest Eye Conference 2018 lectures, workshops, eat-and-learn For more information or to HOST: Ohio Optometric programs, roundtables and panels, Association 2018 looks to be another fantastic register, contact Jordan Quickel, KEY FACULTY: Paul Ajamian, year. We invite optometrists, opti- [email protected] or go to www. Brad Sutton, Stuart Richer, Danica cians, staff and all those who are part eastwesteye.org. Marrelli, Steve Ferrucci, Milton Hom CE HOURS: Total: 250, maximum per OD: 26 LOCATION: Huntington Bank Cleveland Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave. CONTACT: Jordan Quickel [email protected] 614-781-0708 www.eastwesteye.org AL AM BV CM CL CD DB DE EL GL NO NT IN DS PE PH PM RE RS SV SD TE UV VT

Oct. 4-9, Orlando, FL Symposium on Ocular Disease HOST: PSS EyeCare CONTACT: Sonia Kumari Oct. 4-11, On Board AmaDolce KEY FACULTY: Randall Thomas, Ron Melton, Damon Dierker, [email protected] AEA Cruises Taste of Bordeaux Deepak Gupta 203-415-3087 Optometric Cruise CE HOURS: 18 www.psseyecare.com HOST: AEA Cruises LOCATION: Swan and Dolphin AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL CE HOURS: 10 Hotel, 1900 Epcot Resorts Blvd. NO IN PE PH RE SD LOCATION: AmaWaterways AmaDolce EDUCATION TOPICS CS Corneal surgery NO Neuro-ophthalmics RE Retinal disorders C/O AEA Cruises, 5872 N. AL Allergy CT Cataract surgery NT Nutrition & the eye RS Refractive surgery Milwaukee Ave. Chicago AM Amblyopia DB Diabetes IN Ocular infections SV Sports vision CONTACT: Marge McGrath BV Binocular vision DE Dry eye DS Optical dispensing SD Systemic disease [email protected] CM Comanagement EL Eyelids/adnexa PE Pediatric eye care TE Technology 773-594-9866 CL Contact lenses GL Glaucoma PH Pharmacology UV Uveitis www.optometriccruiseseminars. CD Cornea/conjunctiva LT Laboratory testing PM Practice mgmt. VT Vision therapy com

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 49 12/12/17 5:18 PM Melton, Randall Thomas Oct. 13-14, Houston CE HOURS: Total: 20, maximum per CE in Houston/2018-2019 Benedict OD: 4 to 8 hours Professor in Practice Management LOCATION: Caesars Windsor and Administration 377 Riverside Drive E. HOST: University of Houston CONTACT: Vicki Shaw College of Optometry [email protected]; 800-663-4733 KEY FACULTY: Sam Quintero www.wlei.com CE HOURS: 16 AL NO NT PH SD LOCATION: UHCO Health & OCT. 11-14 , PORTLAND, OR. Biomedical Sciences Building, 4901 Oct. 10-11, Lansing, MI Calhoun Rd. Great CE in the Great West Michigan Optometric Association CONTACT: University of Houston Fall Seminar College of Optometry oin one of the biggest regional HOST: Michigan Optometric [email protected] JCE meeting draws in the coun- Association 713-743-1900 try Oct. 11-14 as the Great Western LOCATION: Lansing Center, 333 E. ce.opt.uh.edu Council of Optometry (GWCO) Michigan Ave. holds its annual meeting in Port- CONTACT: Michigan Optometric Oct. 14, Fullerton, CA land, Ore. Association Annual Applebaum Symposium For 2018, a total of 75+ CE credit [email protected] HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum hours will be off ered, and indi- 517-482-0616 So. California College of Optometry vidual optometrists can earn up themoa.org/aws/moa/pt/sp/events CE HOURS: 8 to a maximum of 26. GWCO has DB LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton Campus, 2575 also arranged an all-star lineup of Oct. 10-14, Melbourne, Australia Yorba Linda Blvd. presenters including optometrists VT/Learning Related Visual Problems CONTACT: Antoinette Smith Paul Freeman, Jeff ry Gerson, Kelly HOST: The Optometric Extension [email protected] Nichols, Bruce Onofrey and Kris Program Foundation 714-872-5684 Kerestan-Garbig. KEY FACULTY: Meredith Graham www.ketchum.edu/ce The four-day meeting will be CONTACT: Karen Ruder held in the Oregon Convention [email protected] Oct. 20-21, Richmond, VA Center and topics will cover allergy, 410-561-3791 VOA Fall Conference amblyopia, binocular vision, contact www.oep.org HOST: Virginia Optometric lenses, corneal/conjunctive, corneal Association surgery, diabetes, dry eye, eyelid/ Oct. 11-14, Branson, MO CE HOURS: 8 adnexal disease, glaucoma, neuro- 2018 Annual MOA Convention LOCATION: Hilton Richmond Hotel ophthalmic disorders, nutrition and HOST: Missouri Optometric & Spa/Short Pump, 12042 W. Broad the eye, ocular infections, optical Association St. KEY FACULTY: Christopher Wolfe, dispensing, pediatric eye care, CONTACT: Bo Keeney Jeff rey Walline, Wes DeRosier offi [email protected] pharmacology, practice manage- CE HOURS: 15 804-643-0309 ment, retinal disorders, systemic LOCATION: Branson Convention www.thevoa.org/voa/89- disease, technology, uveitis and Center, 200 Sycamore St. events/482-2018-voa-fall- vision therapy. CONTACT: Lee Ann Barrett conference For more information or to regis- [email protected] ter, go to www.gwco.org. 573-635-6151 Oct. 20-21, Athens, GA www.moeyecare.org Georgia Optometric Association BV CL CD GL IN PH TE Fall Education Conference HOST: Georgia Optometric Oct. 11-14, Portland, OR Association GWCO Congress 2018 CE HOURS: 18 HOST: Great Western Council of LOCATION: University of GA Optometry Hotel and Conference Center KEY FACULTY: Paul Freeman, for Continuing Education, 1197 S. Jeff ry Gerson, Kelly Nichols, Bruce Lumpkin St. Onofrey, Kris Kerestan-Garbig CONTACT: Vanessa Grosso CE HOURS: Total: 75+, maximum [email protected] per OD: 26 770-961-9866, ext. 1 LOCATION: Oregon Convention www.goaeyes.com Center, 777 NE. MLK Jr. Blvd. CM CD CT EL GL LT NO IN PH RE RS SD TE Oct. 5-7, Windsor, Ontario, Canada CONTACT: Tracy Oman 2018 North American Vision [email protected] Oct. 20-21, New York City Symposium 503-654-1062 Envision NY HOST: The Windsor Laser Eye www.gwco.org HOST: SUNY College of Optometry Institute (Vicki Shaw, coordinator) AL AM BV CL CD CS DE EL GL NO NT IN DS KEY FACULTY: Various KEY FACULTY: Carlo Pelino, Ron PE PH PM RE SD TE UV VT CE HOURS: Total: 49, maximum per

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Oct. 20-21, Fort Worth, Texas CE in Fort Worth HOST: University of Houston College of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Sheila Morrison CE HOURS: 16 LOCATION: Dallas Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club, 3300 Championship Pkwy. CONTACT: University of Houston College of Optometry [email protected] 713-743-1900 ce.opt.uh.edu Oct. 20-22, Groton, CT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA Annual Education Conference HOST: Connecticut Association of Optometrists CE HOURS: 18 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2018 LOCATION: Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 625 North Rd., Route 117 CONTACT: Lynn Sedlak Join Review of Optometry’s New Technologies [email protected] & Treatments in Eye Care November 2-4, 2018, 860-529-1900 www.cteyes.org at The Westin Arlington Gateway.

Oct. 21-22, Brampton, Ontario, Canada CE Seminar and Optifair Canada Program Chair Trade Show HOST: The Academy of Ophthalmic Education CE HOURS: 14 LOCATION: Embassy Grand Convention Centre, 8800 The Gore Rd. Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO CONTACT: Claudia Marks [email protected] 905-731-6022 www.aoece.com THREE WAYS TO REGISTER CL CS DE GL NO IN DS PH RE RS SD VT ONLINE: Oct. 27-28, Orlando, FL www.reviewofoptometry.com/ARLINGTON2018 Orlando Super Weekend HOST: Nova Southeastern University EMAIL: [email protected] College of Optometry CALL: 866-658-1772 KEY FACULTY: Barry Frauens CE HOURS: 13 See event website for up-to-date information and additional faculty. LOCATION: Nova Southeastern University Orlando Campus, 4850 Millenia Blvd. Administered by CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald Review of Optometry ® [email protected] *Approval pending 954-262-4224 ® optometry.nova.edu/ce/index.html Review of Optometry partners with Salus University for those ODs who are licensed in states that require university credit. See event website for complete details.

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 5252 112/12/172/12/17 5:195:19 PMPM Nov. 1-4, Lake Buena Vista, FL Nov. 5-6, San Antonio NOV. 30–DEC. 1 Optometric Management AFOS at Academy 2018 Symposium HOST: Armed Forces Optometric Society Learn to Triage Retina HOST: Pentavision KEY FACULTY: Federal Service Chiefs Cases From the Experts KEY FACULTY: Mark Dunbar, John (Air Force, Army, Navy, IHS, and Rumpakis, Whitney Hauser, Mark VA) plus leading-edge optometric ith AMD and diabetic eye Myers, Andrew Gurwood educators Wdisease both on the rise, CE HOURS: Total: 60+, max. per OD: 31 CE HOURS: 12 management of retina patients in LOCATION: Disney’s Yacht & Beach CONTACT: Lindsay Wright an OD’s offi ce is becoming ever Club, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd. [email protected] more important. Are you able to CONTACT: Maureen Trusky 720-442-8209 meet their needs? Want advice maureen.trusky@pentavisionmedia. www.afos2020.org from experts on how to triage these com patients and refer when needed? 215-628-7754 Nov. 6, San Antonio Get up to speed on the latest clini- www.omconference.com OGS Annual Scientiﬁ c Meeting cal protocols for managing retina CL CD DB DE GL NO DS PH PM RE SD TE HOST: Optometric Glaucoma Society during Retina Update 2018, which KEY FACULTY: Murray will be held Nov. 30–Dec. 1. The Nov. 1-5, Timonium, MD CE HOURS: TBD meeting will be hosted by Review VT/Strabismus & Amblyopia CONTACT: HOST: Optometric Extension Program optometricglaucomasociety.org of Optometry and the Optometric KEY FACULTY: John Abbondanza GL Retina Society (ORS). CE HOURS: 28 Retina Update will feature an LOCATION: OEP NEC, 2300 York Rd., Nov. 6, San Antonio all-star lineup of experts from both Suite 113 OWNS 2018 Fall Symposium optometry and ophthalmology, CONTACT: Karen Ruder HOST: Ocular Wellness & Nutrition including optometrists Steven Fer- [email protected] Society rucci, Leo Semes and Mohammad `410-561-3791 CE HOURS: 4 Raﬁ eetary. “In keeping with the www.oep.org CONTACT: Kari Cline ORS mission of providing clini- VT [email protected] cal updates in retinal disease that 307-264-2878 are important to the primary care Nov. 2-4, Arlington, VA www.ocularnutritionsociety.org optometrist, the ORS annual meet- New Technologies & Treatments NT ing features leading professionals in Eye Care addressing the most relevant and HOST: Review of Optometry Nov. 7-10, San Antonio timely clinical responsibilities,” says KEY FACULTY: Paul Karpecki Academy 2018 San Antonio CE HOURS: 19 HOST: American Academy of Dr. Ferrucci, ORS president. Diagno- LOCATION: Westin Arlington Gateway, Optometry sis and treatment will be the focus 801 N. Glebe Rd. CE HOURS: Total: 270+, max. per OD: 33 this year, he says. Eleven hours of CONTACT: Erin Peterson LOCATION: Henry B. Gonzalez CE credit will be available. [email protected] Convention Center, 900 E. Market St. The location will be announced 610-492-1019 CONTACT: [email protected] in 2018, so be sure to check www. www.reviewofoptometry.com/ 321-319-4860 reviewofoptometry.com as updates arlington2018 www.aaopt.org/regsite become available. For more infor- AL AM BV CM CL CD CS CT DB DE EL GL LT mation, email Lois DiDomenico at Nov. 2-4, Sedona, AZ NO NT IN PE PH PM RE RS SV SD TE UV VT [email protected] or 2018 AZOA Fall Congress call 866-658-1772.

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alk about setting the bar high. year, attendees can expect some out- For more information or to register, TThe American Academy of standing Academy meeting staples. contact [email protected] Optometry (AAO)’s 2017 meeting Academy 2018 will showcase the or go to www.aaopt.org/regsite. posted record attendance as the larg- popular Plenary session—this year’s est meeting in its history. And 2018 is focus will be a discussion of the Lasso a San Antonio Attraction shaping up to set another attendance future of public health care delivery— The seventh largest and third fastest- milestone, as thousands of eye care the Ezell Fellows Present lecture, the growing US city, San Antonio boasts professionals from across the globe Lawrence Gray Symposium on Neu- more than three centuries of history, will descend on San Antonio from ro-ophthalmic Disorders, the Prentice including the largest assortment of Nov. 7 to 10 for the AAO’s next an- and Fry Lectures, the Monroe J. Spanish colonial architecture in the nual meeting. Hirsch Research Symposium and the country. Here are some San Antonio “As always, we will have the very annual Academy Awards program. treasures to add to your AAO itiner- best CE for optometrists, the latest Additionally, several specialty orga- ary during breaks from the lectures, eye science and many delightful so- nizations hold meetings during Acad- courtesy of visitsanantonio.com. cial events,” says Academy President- emy, including the Armed Forces • The River Walk: www. elect Barbara Caff ery OD, PhD, Optometric Society, the Optometric thesanantonioriverwalk.com FAAO. “Also, our growing student Glaucoma Society and the Ocular These cobble- and fl agstone paths attendance will continue. All in a adsset- Wellness and Nutrition Society. border the San Antonio River as it ting of the River Walk where music Over a four-day period, attendees winds through culture-rich down- and fabulous food rule. What more can expect outstanding education on town. The River Walk off ers quiet, could we ask for?” a range of topics that will cover the park-like solitude in some stretches, Academy 2018 San Antonio will latest on all aspects of optometric while other areas are full of activity include the AAO’s fourth joint educa- primary eye care. with European-style sidewalk cafes, tional symposium with the American Academy 2018 will be held at specialty boutiques, art galleries, Academy of Ophthalmology. Once the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention nightclubs and high-rise hotels. again, world-renowned OD and MD Center. A total of 270+ CE credits • The Alamo: 300 Alamo Plaza, speakers will share the stage. While will be off ered, and ODs can earn up www.thealamo.org specifi c details about Academy 2018 to a maximum of approximately 33 Explore Spanish colonial archi- won’t be available until early next continuing education credits. tecture at San Antonio’s fi ve 18th- century missions. Among them is the Alamo, which has become perma- nently etched in the annals of history. • La Villita Historic Arts Village: 418 Villita St., www. thesanantonioriverwalk.com/ directory/la-villita-historic-arts-village1 One of San Antonio’s original settlements, today it’s a haven for artists and craftsmen selling blown glass, jewelry and other handcrafts, as well as fashions from Mexico and Guatemala. • The Spanish Governor’s Palace: 105 Plaza De Armas, www.nps.gov/ nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/ spanish_governors_palace.html

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000_cp1217_main FINAL.indd 54 12/13/17 2:23 PM This historic spot—the seat of government when San Antonio was the capital of the Spanish Province of Texas—is open to the public and sits downtown near City Hall and San Fer- nando Cathedral, one of the nation’s oldest cathedral sanctuaries. • Market Square (El Mercado): 514 W. Commerce St., visitsanantonio. com/browse-book/shopping/ market-square-el-mercado-(1) Dating back to 1840, the largest Mexican marketplace north of the Rio Grande, is a festive combination of Tex-Mex cuisine, music, entertainment, products ranging from pearls to piñatas, and an exhibit that tells the story of Latinos in America. • San Antonio Botanical Garden: • Bolner’s Meat Market: 2900 S. • King William Historic District: 122 555 Funston Pl., www.sabot.org Flores, bolnersmeatcompany.com Madison St., riverwalkguide.com/ Take in the beautiful, lush vegeta- This fourth generation family- king-william-historic-district tion that represents three distinct owned meat market has been a San Just south of downtown’s Market landscapes of Texas. Antonio fi xture since 1914. Signa- Square, the King William Historic • Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard: ture items include diablos, fajitas, District refl ects San Antonio’s German 25195 Mathis Rd., Elmendorf, Texas, veal, lamb and cabrito in addition to heritage in a gracious residential area sandyoaks.com smoked meats, ribs, hamburgers and settled in the late 1800s. Located 20 minutes south of San sandwiches. • SeaWorld San Antonio: 10500 Antonio. While best known for olive • CIA Cooking Classes: 312 Pearl Sea World Dr., seaworld.com/ Pkwy., Building 3, enthusiasts.ciachef. sanantonio trees, olive oil and the various skin Enjoy Texas-sized fun at SeaWorld care products it produces, Sandy edu/cooking-baking-and-wine-classes San Antonio, one of the world’s larg- Oaks is also celebrated for its empha- Learn from the best. The Culinary est marine life parks. sis on hospitality and educating the Institute of America is the resource • Six Flags Fiesta Texas: 17000 IH- public on the various uses of olive oil. for food enthusiasts and off ers 10 W., www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas classes, award-winning restaurants, This amusement park is designed A Taste of Texas cookbooks and culinary equipment. around four themed areas: a Mexican Is food your passion? Then San Anto- • Cottonwood Wine town, a German village, a 1920s cow- nio is the spot for you. From high-end Tours: 124 Losoya St., www. boy boomtown and a 1950s seaside restaurants to farmers markets to cottonwoodwinetours.com boardwalk. cooking classes at the famed Culinary Enjoy door-to-door drop-off and • Morgan’s Wonderland: Institute of America, Alamo City has pick-up from the San Antonio area 5223 David Edwards Dr., www. the right ingredients for a tasty visit. and experience the Texas Hill Country morganswonderland.com Here are some culinary highlights, and historic town of Fredericksburg Designed for individuals with courtesy of visitsanantonio.com. while sampling some of the fi nest special needs, Morgan’s Wonderland • Acenar: 146 E. Houston St, wines Texas has to off er. is completely wheelchair-accessible, acenar.com/downtown • County Line River Walk: 111 W. features more than 25 areas and at- For a fresh new approach, Ácenar Crockett, Ste. 104, countyline.com/ tractions including rides, playgrounds, promises cutting-edge Tex-Mex countylineriverwalk.html gardens, an amphitheater and more. cuisine in a friendly and relaxing Located in downtown San Antonio • The DoSeum: 2800 Broadway St., environment. on the historic River Walk, this spot www.thedoseum.org • Bakery Lorraine: 511 E. Grayson is a great place to enjoy a plate of leg- Families may want to start here, St., www.bakerylorraine.com endary Texas barbecue or an ice cold where kids are encouraged to explore Every item put out here is hand- beer or margarita. a miniature version of a city evocative made with the utmost care and atten- • El Machito: 7300 Jones Malts- of San Antonio with attractions like a tion to detail. berger Rd. veterinarian offi ce, a taco truck and • Biga on the Banks: 203 S. St. A celebration of all things meat, an H-E-B grocery store. Mary’s St., www.biga.com El Machito specializes in mesquite- • Brackenridge Park: 3700 N. St. Overlooking a romantic tree-can- grilled meats prepared in the tra- Mary’s St., www.brackenridgepark.org opied bend in the river, Biga’s off ers ditional style of the carne asada of This 343-acre refuge in the heart of contemporary cuisine and was named northern Mexico and estilo-campestre the city includes the San Antonio Zoo by Gourmet Magazine as one of the of Guadalajara. and the Witte Museum. fi ve best restaurants in Texas. (Continued on p. 56)

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000_cp1217_main CURRENT.indd 55 12/12/17 5:20 PM Nov. 9-10, Wisconsin Dells, WI Academy 2018 San Antonio • Melissa Guerra: 200 E. Grayson 2018 Wisconsin Optometric (Continued from p. 55) St., www.melissaguerra.com Association Primr Care Symposium Off ers a comprehensive and au- HOST: Wisconsin Optometric Assn. • Feast Restaurant: 1024 S. Alamo thentic line of Latin American cook- CE HOURS: 9 St., feastsa.com ing implements. LOCATION: Glacier Canyon Lodge at Modern American cuisine in an ul- • Mixtli Progressive Mexican the Wilderness, 45 Hillman Rd. tra modern décor, located in the King Culinaria: 5251 McCullough Ave., CONTACT: Joleen Breunig William Historic District. restaurantmixtli.com [email protected]; 608-824-2200 • Green Vegetarian Cuisine: 200 E. A new way to experience regional www.woa-eyes.org Grayson, Ste. 120, www.eatatgreen. Mexican cuisine. Mixtli uses the com combination of old, pre-Hispanic Nov. 9-11, Asheville, NC Fall Congress 2018 Delicious and aff ordable vegetarian techniques with modern, avant-garde HOST: No. Carolina Optometric Society comfort food with a wide range of cuisine. Each dinner is a pre-set, CE HOURS: 18 options for vegetarians, vegans and eight-course meal with cocktails. LOCATION: The Omni Grove Park Inn, omnivores alike. • Nao: 312 Pearl Pkwy., #204, www. 290 Macon Ave. • Hill Country Wine Tours: PO Box naorestaurant.com CONTACT: Christy Santacana 295072, Kerrville, Texas www.hcwi- The open kitchen makes it easy [email protected]; 919-977-6964 netours.com for diners to experience the drama www.nceyes.org/fall-congress This is your ticket for everything created by cooking with live fi re. The fun and informative concerning Texas restaurant is operated by students Nov. 14, Neptune City, NJ wine. Tours visit the best wineries in about to graduate from the Culi- Educational Dinner Lecture the Hill Country. nary Institute of America’s degree HOST: New Jersey Chapter–American • Il Sogno: 200 E. Grayson, #100 program. Academy of Optometry Floor-to-ceiling windows feature • Ranger Creek Brewing & CE HOURS: 2 views of fresh pasta being rolled and Distilling: 4834 Whirlwind Dr., LOCATION: Jumping Brook Country cut. The fi ve-star food and service drinkrangercreek.com Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd. eatery off ers a casual setting and fea- A combined brewery/distillery, CONTACT: Dennis Lyons; 732-920-0110 [email protected] tures Italian fare found in the trattorias Ranger Creek makes beer and whis- and osterias of Rome and Florence. key by hand, one batch at a time. Nov. 28–Dec. 2, Timonium, MD • La Fogata: 2427 Vance Jackson Tours are available upon request. Art & Science of Optometric Care, Rd., www.lafogata.com • Restaurant Gwendolyn: A Behavioral Perspective Relax as you dine amidst lushly 152 E. Pecan, Ste. 100, www. HOST: Optometric Extension Program planted patios with splashing foun- restaurantgwendolyn.com KEY FACULTY: Paul Harris tains and cantera stone columns, all Using cooking techniques from CE HOURS: 35 of which create the atmosphere of a circa 1850, here there are no blend- LOCATION: OEP NEC, 2300 York Rd, gracious Mexican hacienda. ers, mixers, choppers, ice cream ma- Suite 113 chines, deep fryers or anything else CONTACT: Karen Ruder with a motor or a plug. The menu [email protected]; 410-561-3791 moves in lockstep with the seasons. www.oep.org • The Fruteria: 1401 S. Flores, #102 VT Daytime off erings range from fresh fruit cups, licuados (smoothies) to Nov. 30–Dec. 1, location TBD tortas and tostadas. Dinner options Retina Update 2018 HOST: Review of Optometry and the include Mexican tapas or small plates Optometric Retina Society of botanas or antojitos, ranging from KEY FACULTY: Steven Ferrucci, Leo nuts, guacamoles, stuff ed peppers to Semes, Mohammad Rafi eetary bite-size tostadas or chilapitas. CE HOURS: 11 • The Luxury: 103 E. Jones Ave. CONTACT: Lois DiDomenico An outdoor dining spot where you [email protected] can enjoy a view of the River Walk 866-658-1772 near the Museum of Art. Highlights www.reviewofoptometry.com include pulled pork and crispy fi sh banh mi sandwiches, kale salad and Nov. 30–Dec. 1, Tulsa, OK salted chocolate caramel pudding. Terrifi c Tulsa Winter Weekend • Viola’s Ventanas: 9660 Westover HOST: Oklahoma Col. of Optometry Hills Blvd., www.violasventanas.com CE HOURS: 9 Casero-style Mexican food amid LOCATION: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino several acres of scenic oak trees. 777 W. Cherokee St. CONTACT: Callie McAtee Enjoy live music and homestyle [email protected]; 918-316-3602 dishes prepared according to original optometry.nsuok.edu/ recipes with fresh ingredients. continuingeducation

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0000_cp1217_main00_cp1217_main CCURRENT.inddURRENT.indd 5757 112/12/172/12/17 5:215:21 PMPM Earn up to Dec. 2, Fullerton, CA 11 CE Clinical Topics in Optometry Credits* HOST: Marshall B. Ketchum Southern California College of Optometry KEY FACULTY: TBD CE HOURS: 8 LOCATION: Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton Campus, 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd. CONTACT: Antoinette Smith [email protected] 714-872-5684 SAVE THE DATE! www.ketchum.edu/ce

Dec. 2-3, Houston 35th Annual Cornea, Contact The Optometric Retina Society Lens & Contemporary Vision Care Symposium and Review of Optometry Present: HOST: University of Houston College of Optometry KEY FACULTY: Jan Bergmanson RETINAUPDATE CE HOURS: 16 LOCATION: Westin Memorial City, 945 Gessner Rd. November 30 - December 1, 2018 CONTACT: University of Houston College of Optometry [email protected] 713-743-1900 ORS MISSION STATEMENT ce.opt.uh.edu Dec. 9, Orlando, FL The mission of the Optometric Retina Society Orlando Super Sunday (ORS) is to promote the advancement HOST: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry of vitreoretinal knowledge for clinicians, KEY FACULTY: Chandra Mickles ophthalmic educators, residents, and students. CE HOURS: 8 LOCATION: Nova Southeastern The ORS is dedicated to posterior segment University— Orlando Campus, 4850 disease prevention, diagnosis, Millenia Blvd. CONTACT: Vanessa McDonald management and co-management. [email protected] 954-262-4224 optometry.nova.edu/ce/index.html

For Additional Information and Updates Dec. 23-30, Western Caribbean Cruise, round trip from New Orleans Visit: Advanced Ocular Care www.reviewofoptometry.com/events HOST: Dr. Travel Seminars KEY FACULTY: Richard Mangan email: [email protected] CE HOURS: 16 LOCATION: Norwegian Cruise Line’s or call: 800-999-0975 Breakaway, sailing roundtrip from New Orleans CONTACT: Robert Pascal [email protected]

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