The AOA’s “Navigating Meaningful Use, Quality Reporting, and e-Prescribing with Electronic Health Records (EHRs)” continuing education courses will be offered during at least 28 national or state optometric meetings this year – with more courses still being added to the schedule, according to the AOA Clinical and Practice Advancement Group (CPAG). Read the rest of this entry ?
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Optometry’s Meeting® full of can’t-miss events
May 27, 2012
Dr. Coble
By John Coble, O.D., Optometry’s Meeting® Executive Committee chair
You simply cannot afford to miss Optometry’s Meeting®! Now more than ever, people are trying to decide what meeting(s) they should attend. We challenge you to decide what meetings you can’t afford to miss.
Optometry’s Meeting® is the premier optometric meeting. Why? The AOA is the acknowledged leader and recognized authority for primary eye and vision care in the world. Read the rest of this entry ?
International speakers to head to Chicago
May 26, 2012Advancing Optometry Worldwide, the World Council of Optometry’s next conference, is set to bring international speakers and delegates working to improve eye care around the world to Chicago. Read the rest of this entry ?
ICO to celebrate 140th anniversary during Optometry’s Meeting®
May 25, 2012The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) are hosting a campus-wide celebration of optometry in Illinois as well as the college’s 140th anniversary during Optometry’s Meeting® in Chicago. Read the rest of this entry ?
Over 200 hours of accredited CE make Optometry’s Meeting® a must-attend event
May 25, 2012
Continuing education (CE) is always a prime reason to attend Optometry’s Meeting®, and 2012 brings you many new topics and formats from which to choose. Read the rest of this entry ?
AOA sections in full swing at Optometry’s Meeting®
May 10, 2012Attendees of Optometry’s Meeting® can can choose from a full schedule of activities for the sections of the AOA.
The Contact Lens and Cornea Section (CLCS) will host its Awards Reception, function code 0260, on Friday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Read the rest of this entry ?
Optometric Historical Society to honor Dr. Irv Borish
May 7, 2012Every year the Optometric Historical Society holds a Reminisce-IN honoring optometry’s heritage and history. This year the meeting will be held during Optometry’s Meeting® in Chicago on Thursday, June 28 at 3 p.m.
The meeting will honor the life and contributions of Irvin Borish, O.D., considered by many as the father of modern optometry. Read the rest of this entry ?
Optometry’s Meeting® continuing education: exceeding expectations through innovation
May 6, 2012By Ben Gaddie, O.D., chair, Meetings Center Continuing Education Committee
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most distinguished speakers in the nation at the 2012 Optometry’s Meeting® in Chicago, Ill. Read the rest of this entry ?
See the future at Optometry’s Meeting® in Chicago
May 2, 2012Innovators driving positive change in the world mark the history of optometry. From Roger Bacon, to Ben Franklin, to Raymond I. Myers, O.D., folks from humble beginnings made their mark on society and a field that helps people see the world more clearly. Read the rest of this entry ?
Optometry’s Meeting® a chance for students to be entertained, get career-building help
April 18, 2012By Ashley Scantling, O.D., chair of the Student Program Committee
Optometry’s Meeting®, June 27 – July 1, 2012, in Chicago, Ill., is the premier event in the ophthalmic industry, merging the meetings for the AOA and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA). This meeting is not only fun for students every year, but it is of great importance for students professionally. It won’t be long before students will be venturing out into practice. Optometry’s Meeting® is a great place for students to get a jumpstart on their careers. Read the rest of this entry ?
