ST. LOUIS (December 8, 2022) The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have opened registration for “Dry Eye Spotlight 2: Measurement,” the second in a series of global dry eye disease education webinars. The January 31 webinar, led by Professor James Wolffsohn and featuring Professors Jennifer Craig and Lyndon Jones, explores the signs and symptoms of dry eye and how …

Join FBC this February to raise awareness during AMD-Awareness month! Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55, affecting approximately 2.5 million Canadians. In this new webinar, we will sit down with Dr. Tom Sheidow for a discussion about the current state of therapies for …

Join FBC as we talk to Dr. Patrick Gooi about innovative treatments for glaucoma. One of the new and exciting prospects in the treatment of glaucoma is called MIGS, or Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries. MIGS devices can be helpful in managing intraocular pressure in the early stages of glaucoma, thereby reducing patients’ reliance on medication. In …

Diversity & Inclusion - April 17, 7-8:30PM Managing Mental Health - May 1, 7-8:30PM Motivation at Work - May 15, 7-8:30PM Respect in the Workplace - May 29, 7-8:30PM Effective Communication Techniques & Tips - June 12, 7-8:30PM   **Please note that you must be an active AAO member to attend and that registration is …

Welcome to the OAC Connect May Webcast! We are excited to offer you a unique opportunity to attend accredited lectures. The featured lecture titles are: Complete Pair Sales Presentation, presented by Chris Longstaff and Josh Speers Clinical Troubleshoot for the Problematic Rx - Part 3, presented by Sophia Leung

Join us for our next highly informative webcast as we delve into the fascinating world of dry eye disease (DED). This 2-hour long engaging session will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the incidence and prevalence of DED, along with essential learning objectives to enhance your understanding of this common ocular condition.

The AAO and ACO are providing a virtual Regional Meeting for those members who were unable to attend the in-person events. They will be seeking your feedback on strategic plans, to update you on the work that has taken place over the past year, and to take a look at the emerging priorities like scope …

Join us for our next OAC Connect Webcast where we will be learning more about how to foster a productive working relationships with our coworkers. This hour long session will cover how to identify and work around the various emotions experienced by people in the workplace. By the time we're finished, you'll be well on …

Funded in part by a FBC grant, Dr. David Gamm has been working hard to develop a stem cell therapy for advanced retinal degeneration. His team has made several breakthroughs in the last few years, bringing us closer to testing a stem cell therapy in humans in a clinical trial. Dr. Gamm will join us …

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada? You are invited to join this informative webinar lead by Dr. Alia Cappellani. You will learn how diabetes can affect your eye health, what you can do to manage possible issues, and how to maintain your eye …

If you live with wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetes-related eye disease you may have been told by your eye doctor that you need to receive a medication called anti-VEGF. Anti-VEGF medicine helps to slow the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye, which can slow or stop damage that causes vision loss. Join …

The AAO recognizes the importance of correct billing and that it can be a challenging learning curve for even the most experienced optometrist. This is an opportunity to learn about billing resources, definitions, what is and isn’t covered, the most common billing errors, and review the billing basics with examples.

The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) Annual General Meeting will take place online on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM Central Standard Time and will be presented in English. All OAC members are encouraged to attend. The OAC AGM will not be eligible for CE credits.

The Ontario Opticians Association is proud to present our FINAL virtual event: ON OPTICS: EXTRA 2023 Sunday December 3rd, 2023. Lectures begin at 9:00 AM The event will be hosted ONLINE VIA ZOOM Don't miss our FINAL virtual event. ✓ FREE for OOA Members ✓ 3 COO Credits: 1 CL - 1 EG/CL/RF - 1 …

Join us for the first OAC Connect Webcast of the new year, featuring one continuing education activity accredited across Canada. Urgent Red Eye presented by Amanda Bartlett will cover the symptoms, causes and possible treatment of Red Eye.

The AAO recognizes the importance of correct billing and that it can be a challenging learning curve for even the most experienced optometrist. This is an opportunity to learn about billing resources, definitions, what is and isn’t covered, the most common billing errors, and review the billing basics with examples.