June 1, 2 and 3
20.5 Hours of Optometric CE 10 Hours of Assistant CE
DEADLINE for Registration is May 21, 2012.
Myopia – The Past, Present and the Future, and Contact Lenses – Striving for Success.
Continuing Education for the
New Millennium
COPE APPROVED
The University of Waterloo, School of Optometry is pleased to present our annual continuing education program on June 1, 2 and 3, 2012.
Myopia is a topic that has received much interest in recent years. The increase in prevalence has resulted in research groups searching for ways to slow down the progression of myopia. The use of specially designed contact lenses is just one option for myopia control. Contact lenses are also used extensively throughout the world for cosmetic and therapeutic uses. This year’s CE program will focus on myopia and the progress being made towards controlling the progression as well as a look at what’s new in the contact lens world, how to manage contact lens complications and what we should be recommending to our patients.
Again this year, we present the Distinguished Dr. Emerson Woodruff and Dr. Clair Bobier Lectures. The Woodruff award this year has been awarded to Dr. Lyndon Jones of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, while the Bobier has been awarded to Dr. Jane Gwiazda of the New England College of Optomery. Please join us to celebrate these very special events.
Optometric Assistants and Staff
The School is pleased to welcome back Optometric Assistants & Staff with their own 1½ day program including a full day of informative lectures highlighting Freeform lenses, AMD, infant eye exams and lots more on Saturday, June 2nd. The 3- hour hands-on workshops on Sunday, June 3rd highlighting new PALs & Photochromics will help new and experienced OAs and staff hone their skills. All hours for Optometric Assistants Continuing Education are subject to approval for accreditation through the CAO.
Social Events
Join us for the annual School of Optometry Reunion Dinner on Saturday, June 2nd, once again held in our COETF Student Commons. Don’t miss this great chance to meet up with your classmates at your old alma mater!
Trade Show
The Trade Show and lunch continues to be very well received by both participants and exhibitors alike. This event held in the Commons will feature a variety of exhibitors highlighting various ophthalmic products and equipment items on Saturday, June 2nd from Noon to 1:45pm.
LOCATION
All courses take place at the School of Optometry, 200 Columbia Street West, on the north side of Columbia Street, across from the north entrance of the main campus. Parking is available in Parking Lot “O” (beside the building) and Parking Lot “X” (behind). Optometric CE is held in room 1129, and Assistants CE is held in rooms 309 (Saturday) and 440 (Sunday).
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS
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