This hands-on workshop introduces optometrists to the clinical use of amniotic membrane therapy for ocular surface disease. Participants will review indications, insertion techniques, and post-procedure care, with emphasis on patient selection, contraindications, and documentation. Through demonstrations and guided practice, attendees will gain practical skills and confidence to integrate amniotic membrane therapy into optometric practice. 

This course explores the intersection of beauty, skincare, and ocular health, equipping eye care professionals with the knowledge to address patients' growing interest in aesthetics and eye-related beauty trends. Topics include safe cosmetic practices, ingredient awareness, the ocular implications of lash and skin treatments, and innovative therapies like IPL, RF, and plasma treatments. Gain insights into patient communication, product recommendations, and building a successful medical aesthetics practice, all while ensuring optimal eye health and safety. 

Using primarily a case-based presentation format, this course will cover some common and some not-so-common causes of unilateral and bilateral disc edema including papilledema and pseudopapilledema, ischemic optic neuropathy and optic neuritis. Case discussions will include interpretation of ancillary imaging diagnostic tests, systemic investigation, and generation of management plans using evidence-based medicine. 

This session reviews advances in AMD wellness, diagnostics and treatments.

We are all working with up to 5 different generations every day, each of which is looking for a different experience! This session will enable everyone in the practice to understand how to effectively communicate with every generation, uncover ways to keep their practices relevant, create personalized experiences and increase patient retention. Join us to learn about the unique characteristics for each generation and their buying habits. Discover new ways to engage each generation to attract them to the practice – and keep them there to make a sale and increase revenue in the practice.

This course will cover both fundamental and advanced concepts of contemporary diabetic retinopathy care, with an emphasis on recent diagnostic and management developments. Real-world clinical applications of multi-modal imaging technology will be explored, including how it can detect pathology earlier and provide more accurate retinopathy staging.

How do we take a complex fitting process like fitting scleral lenses, orthokeratology and hybrid lenses and make the process simple? Years ago, fitting toric and multifocal contact lenses was reserved for contact lens experts. Today let’s simplify the fitting process so these specialty lenses are just as simple to fit. I will take the last 22 years of specialty lens fitting and simplify the process for you.

This course highlights the importance of the primary care OD as part of a multidisciplinary team in the management of concussion injury.

Eye care practitioners have adopted innovative approaches to managing progressive myopia. This course reviews the scientific principles behind myopia management modalities, explores implementation challenges in clinical practice, addresses common myths, and provides practical strategies to support optometric staff in delivering evidence-based care while managing patient satisfaction.

This course explores the intersection of beauty, skincare, and ocular health, equipping eye care professionals with the knowledge to address patients' growing interest in aesthetics and eye-related beauty trends. Topics include safe cosmetic practices, ingredient awareness, the ocular implications of lash and skin treatments, and innovative therapies like IPL, RF, and plasma treatments. Gain insights into patient communication, product recommendations, and building a successful medical aesthetics practice, all while ensuring optimal eye health and safety. 

How do you feel when you get those emergency calls at the office? Are you prepared with how to handle them in a way that calms the patient and gathers all the information for the OD? Triaging your patients is crucial to maintaining the flow of the office as well as providing your patients with timely care in a sometimes scary situation. This session walks through what you need to know about triaging effectively but with care and compassion for the patient on the other end of the line. Come and get refreshed on what you already do right as well as learn some tips and tricks on triaging your patients.  

This session reviews advances in AMD wellness, diagnostics and treatments.

In this lecture, attendees will learn to understand cataract and laser vision correction workflows, reinforce post-op drops and activity restrictions, recognize normal versus concerning post-op symptoms, and know when and how to escalate concerns.

We are all working with up to 5 different generations every day, each of which is looking for a different experience! This session will enable everyone in the practice to understand how to effectively communicate with every generation, uncover ways to keep their practices relevant, create personalized experiences and increase patient retention. Join us to learn about the unique characteristics for each generation and their buying habits. Discover new ways to engage each generation to attract them to the practice – and keep them there to make a sale and increase revenue in the practice 

This course reviews indications for specialty contact lenses and familiarizes optometric staff with available modalities. It covers lens types, fitting protocols, pretesting, and patient education on handling and care. Hands-on training builds confidence with insertion and removal while providing insight into the patient experience.

This session provides optometric assistants with practical skills to understand and confidently interpret OCT and visual field results. Participants will learn key patterns, common artifacts, and red flags that support accurate testing and enhance patient care. Designed to strengthen clinic workflow, communication, and the assistant’s role in glaucoma and retinal assessments.

On March 28, you are invited to join us at The National Gallery for the social event.

This lecture will explore clinical pearls and focus on optimizing patient outcomes by approaching cataract surgery with a refractive mindset. Our speakers will cover the importance of advanced diagnostics, lens selection, and lifestyle counselling. Through case studies, we’ll examine how different IOL technologies can benefit your patients and support goals such as achieving driving‑vision standards and maintaining mobility, safety, and quality of life. The session will also highlight the benefits of intraoperative aberrometry and data collection, along with essential pre‑ and post‑operative considerations to help optometrists confidently guide patients through what’s normal and how to manage concerns.

This hands-on workshop introduces optometrists to the clinical use of amniotic membrane therapy for ocular surface disease. Participants will review indications, insertion techniques, and post-procedure care, with emphasis on patient selection, contraindications, and documentation. Through demonstrations and guided practice, attendees will gain practical skills and confidence to integrate amniotic membrane therapy into optometric practice. 

This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment/management of a variety of conditions that the clinician will encounter in primary care optometry. Topical areas will range from managing conditions affecting the ocular and periocular tissues.

This session examines how AI is reshaping glaucoma care. It will cover clinical integration of deep learning, algorithmic fairness, and regulatory frameworks. Attendees will explore emerging applications in OCT analysis, progression prediction, and risk stratification, with discussion on real-world barriers, transparency issues, and the role of clinicians in AI-assisted care.

This session reviews treatments for AMD as well as the processes of setting up an AMD wellness center within the clinic.

This engaging, interactive panel discussion on Ocular Nutrition and Wellness brings together three expert speakers to explore the connection between eye health, nutrition, and lifestyle. Topics include ocular nutrition and inflammation, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and lifestyle considerations in glaucoma, offering practical, evidence-based insights to enhance and elevate patient care.

This course will review the examination recommended to rule out visual dysfunction in patients with learning and reading disorders and outline the management options and scholastic accommodations that can be advocated for to empower your pediatric patients in their educational pursuits.

The ever-expanding scope of practice for optometrists is seeing the use of lasers in optometric practice becoming more commonplace. The following interactive course will explore the various use of lasers in optometric practice including YAG capsulotomies, ALT/SLT, laser peripheral iridotomy and the newest laser procedure vitreous floater vitreolysis.

Dry eye disease (DED) remains one of the most frequent and challenging conditions encountered in optometric practice. With the release of the TFOS DEWS III reports (July 2025), ^1-5 clinicians now have updated, evidence-based guidance to refine how they diagnose and manage DED. In this interactive, clinically focused session, attendees will be presented with the revised definition, diagnostic and evidence-based management algorithms from TFOS DEWS III, in addition to clinical cases to highlight how to implement these guidelines in practice.

In this course, we will give eyecare professionals a first look at new data, technology, and treatments that are evolving patient care and propelling the profession forward.

This lecture will give an overview of photobiomodulation and its treatment applications for ocular surface disease. It will discuss the science of technology, treatment protocols, and clinical applications. Case studies will be reviewed to demonstrate implementation pearls and best practices.

As ODs we tend to separate the front of the eye from the back of the eye. However, there are conditions that affect the eye from the anterior to posterior. This course will use case examples to illustrate how, as ODs we need to treat the whole eye.

Who doesn’t love a last-minute ocular emergency? This course explores common anterior and posterior segment emergencies, equipping clinicians with practical triage and treatment strategies to manage urgent cases efficiently.

The expectation of presbyopes to have functional vision in all ranges of vision is higher than ever before. Presbyopes are young active adults needing hassle free vision. Let’s explore the options available to provide the best care for our patients.