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FREE Continuing Education Courses

International Vision Expo & Conference offers a variety of FREE continuing education courses throughout the four-day conference. View more information on these courses below.

NEW Keynote Address: The Recession's Over! Now What?

Friday, October 8th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
As part of the Visionomics series of courses, Vision Expo hosts Jeff Thredgold, president of Thredgold Economic Associates to deliver this fall's keynote address. The presentation will include an up-to-the minute and entertaining discussion of the economy and financial markets, as well as valuable tips which include gaining market share, attracting talented people and recognizing that We Will Get Through This! Course 30-503-V.

Medical & Scientific Theater Courses

A series of supplier endorsed educational sessions are provided within the Medical & Scientific Theater located on the show floor, booth #MS6115. There is no charge for any of these courses, but please note that registration is required. Seating is limited and sessions are subject to availability. View the full course listing here.

Leadership Management for Women

A unique and complimentary course offered specifically for women, Leadership Management for Women will provide more clarity, affirmation and motivation for your role as leaders in the vision care community. Learn tips for dealing with the specific challenges women face, including: balancing your home and work life; being authoritative and assertive with associates; and managing your workload. Course 43-505-V.

NEW Spanish Language Sessions

International Vision Expo West is please to introduce complimentary Spanish language continuing education to better serve our international guests.

La Prescripcion Optica Vs. La Montura.
Amigos o Enemigos?
Course 31-901-V
Alvaro Chajin

Cuando Se Dana Una Venta?
Course 32-901-V
Luis Fernando Estrada

Optica y Laboratorio Optico. Una Pareja Dispareja.
Course 41-901-V
Alvaro Chajin

La Ciencia, La Tecnologia y Las Ventas En El Sector De Las Opticas
Course 33-901-V
Javier Oviedo

Course 42-901-V
Luis Fernando Estrada

Detras Del Lente Oftalmico Perfecto
Course 43-901-V
Javier Oviedo

NEW Continuing Education Courses & Speakers

Each year the Conference Advisory Board meets to discuss, plan, and develop the Continuing Education program for International Vision Expo & Conference. This diverse board, full of the industry's leaders, ensures new content and new speakers are consistently integrated into the program to make it as robust and expansive as possible. You'll also find many of these courses are exclusive to the Vision Expo conference program.

eTechnology Program

A complement to the Visionomics series, e-Technology makes its way into the conference program. Attend these exclusive courses to keep pace with the future of e-technology software, e-marketing and the Internet so you can be on the cutting edge.

The Computerized Dispensary
Course 22-704-V
Sam Morgenstern

Software Solutions to Increase Efficiency in Your Office
Course 23-805-V
Phernell Walker, ABOM, NCLEC

Is It Time to Sell Eyewear On The Internet?
Course 31-507-V
Moderator: Edward De Gennaro, Med, ABOM
Panelists: David Cooper, OD, MS; Stephen Kodey; Lisa Wilson; Howard Purcell, OD

E-Marketing
Course 34-706-V
Bob Main, ABOM/FNAO

OD Board Certification Review Program

All new and EXCLUSIVE to Vision Expo, a series of courses are being offered to update and provide review on leading topics for doctors before the board certification testing.

Advances in Anterior Segment Therapy
Course 22-702-V
Gary Oliver, OD

Glaucoma Update
Course 31-903-V
Jim Thimons, OD

Retina and Systemic Disease
Course 33-903-V
Jim Thimons, OD

Ocular Pharmacology
Course 24-702-V
Gary Oliver, OD

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Review
Course 42-807-V
Jim Owen, OD

Clinical Problem Solving: Complex Case Management
Course 43-807-V
Jim Owen, OD

Social Networking Courses

Learn the essentials of social media to discover how to get your business more involved from a solid presence to a full marketing campaign.

The Computerized Dispensary
Course 22-704-V
Sam Morgenstern

E-Marketing
Course 34-706-V
Bob Main, ABOM/FNAO

Tried And True vs. New Marketing Techniques
Course 22-205-S
Peter Shaw-McMinn, OD
Vanessa Shaw-McMinn, OD

Print to Practice

How many times have you read an article in a professional journal and wished the author was readily available to ask some of your questions to? From Print to Practice is a newly developed lecture series where authors/lecturers give a presentation based on an article they have written in the recent past. The article becomes the handout and the authors/ lecturers are readily available to answer those questions that you need the answers to.

How to Treat Contact Lens- Related Dry Eye
Course 24-106-S
Milton Hom, OD, FAAO

The Medical Model: Contact Lens Evaluation
Course 32-601-V
Jack Schaeffer, OD

Posterior Vitreous Detachment: A Common Process with Potential for Ocular Morbidity
Course 31-601-V
Diana Shechtman, OD

Is Imaging Better Than Fields?
Course 33-601-V
Robert Wooldridge, OD

MORE New Courses at Vision Expo West!

From a premier Student/Young OD seminar to multiple sponsored courses to all new and updated course content - Continuing Education has never looked so good!

Student Session: 21st Century Optometry: Eyes
Wide Open to YOUR Future!
Saturday, October 9th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Course 40-201-S
Patrick Higuera and Rene Soltis

A Contemporary Look at Frame Manufacturing
Materials and Design
Course 24-104-S
Laurie Pierce

Advances in Design and Fitting of GP Lenses
Course 31-706-V
Mike Gzik

An Update on the Technology of AR Treatments
Course 32-507-V
Ed De Gennaro

Assessing and Correcting PAL Problems
Course 31-805-V
Pete Hanlin

Becoming a High Level Tech
Course 13-507-V
Lisa Rovick

The Latest in Corneal Dystrophies and Degenerations
Course 11-106-S

Blair Lonsberry, OD
Therapeutic Update
Course 11-202-S
Richard Madonna, OD

Blood Flow in Glaucoma
Course 11-601-V
Leo Semes, OD

Utilizing Spectral Domain OCT
Course 12-601-V
Richard Madonna, OD

Therapeutic Options in Ocular Surface Disease
Course 13-303-S
Scot Morris, OD

Case Management: Overcoming Patient Objections
Course 24-304-S
Rebecca Kammer, OD; Lou Lipschultz, OD

Diagnosing and Managing the Glaucoma Suspect
Course 24-601-S
Mike Chaglasian, OD

Red Eye Rundown: Tales from Triage
Course 31-503-V
Lee Ball, OD

Off Label is Not Off Limits
Course 31-106-S
Marc Bloomenstein, OD

First Line Treatment - Sports Injuries and General Trauma
Course 31-201-S
Derek Cunningham, OD

Developing a Diabetes Specialty Within Your
Optometric Practice Save Vision, Extend Lives,
Have Fun and "Catch the Wave"
Course 31-606-V
Paul Chous, OD

Clinical Grand Rounds
Course 31-807-V
Steve Ferrucci, OD

Optic Neuritis: Clinical Trials and Tribulations
Course 32-301-S
Leonard Messner, OD

Woodlyn, Canon, Office-Mate
Anterior Segment and Posterior Pole Ocular Health Screenings Using a Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera in the Detection of Vision Threatening Diseases
Course 32-304-S
Ben Szirth, PhD

AMO
Cataract Surgery and IOL's 2010: Don't Wait to Update
Course 33-503-V
Derek Cunningham, OD; Mark Bloomenstein, OD

Management of Ocular Trauma in Children
Course 42-505-V
Tim Hug, OD

Pediatric Grand Rounds
Course 43-106-S
Tim Hug, OD

Retinal Grand Rounds: Ocular Effects of Systemic Disease
Course 43-601-V
Lee Ball, OD

Provocative Clinical Grand Rounds
Course 21-203-S
Richard Madonna, OD

The Economics of Primary Low Vision Care
Course 21-304-S
Rebecca Kammer, OD; Lou Lipschultz, OD

New Risk Factors to Consider in Glaucoma: 24 Hour IOP and Ocular Perfusion Pressure
Course 21-601-SV
Mike Chaglasian, OD

Zeiss Meditec
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for Macular Disease and Glaucoma
Course 22-201-S
Leonard Messner, OD; Michael Chaglasian, OD

Ocular Manifestations in Autoimmune Disorders
Course 22-207-S
Blair Lonsberry, OD

Demystifying Low Vision: A Guide for Examination and Prescribing
Course 22-304-S
Rebecca Kammer, OD; Lou Lipschultz, OD

Pixel Optics
Innovation in Sight: Electronic Lens Technology
Course 23-203-S
Paul Karpecki, OD; Penn Moody, OD; Mark Shupnick; Mike Morris, OD

10 Tools and Tips to Growing Your Low Vision Practice
Course 23-304-S
Rebecca Kammer, OD; Lou Lipschultz, OD

How to Treat Contact Lens Related Dry Eye
Course 24-106-S
Milton Hom, OD

The Non-Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathies: Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Papilledema
Course 24-207-S
Leonard Messner, OD

Scleritis, Episcleritis and Other Inflammatory Conditions
Course 33-203-S
Steve Ferrucci, OD

Walking the Plank into Lacrimal and Orbit Disorders
Course 33-807-V
Alan Kabat, OD

Science Based Health
The Role of Nutrition and Exercise for Eye Care Patients
Course 34-201-S
Jim Owen, OD

When and How to Do a Basic Neurologic Evaluation of Your Patient
Course 34-203-S
David Sendrowski, OD

Fire a Staff Member Legally in a Way that They Continue to Promote Your Practice
Course 34-807-V
Carole Burns, OD

New Developments in Poster Pole Management
Course 41-106-S
Steve Ferrucci, OD

Clinical Decision Making and Evidence Based Medicine
Course 41-203-S
Lee Ball, OD

B&L
Antioxidants and Human Vision
Course 41-304-S
Stuart Richer, OD

OCRT
Co-management of Premium IOL's
Course 41-807-V
Jim Owen, OD

Inflammation in Systemic and Ocular Health: The Role of Nutrition
Course 42-201-S
Stuart Richer, OD

Current Trends in Pediatric Eye Care
Course 44-106-S
Tim Hug, OD

The Brighter Side of Sunlight: The Epidemic of 25-hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency
Course 44-304-S
Stuart Richer, OD

American Pie Meets American Idle: Nutritional and Nutraceutical Management of Obesity Related Eye Disease
Course 44-503-V
Paul Chous, OD

New Speakers

Every year International Vision Expo West is pleased to welcome several NEW speakers to our conference program. Below is the list of the newest additions to this year's faculty. To view more information on these speakers and others, head to our biography page.

Lee Ball, OD
Marc Bloomenstein, OD
Mike Chaglasian, OD
Alvaro Chajin
Derek Cunningham, OD
Luis Fernando Estrada
Steve Ferrucci, OD
Tim Hug, OD

Rebecca Kammer, OD
Lou Lipschultz, OD
Leonard Messner, OD
Javier Oviedo
Stuart Richer, OD
Ben Szirth, PhD
Mike Stewart, MD

Audience Response Systems

International vision Expo will selected a number of courses to use audio response system (ARS) polling question/answer keypad technology in Vegas this year.

EXCLUSIVE Continuing Education Programs

International Vision Expo is the largest, most all-inclusive ophthalmic conference in the world. This event offers unique programs you can't find anywhere else including practice management and business education topics.

Visionomics®

Difficult economic times create unique opportunities to assess your business, establish benchmarks and increase efficiencies. To help your business despite the challenges, we have expanded our Visionomics program to include 23 NEW hours of economy-based programs with a focus on strong business principles. View the full course descriptions and schedule here.

Frame Buyers Certificate Program

The Vision Council's Eyewear & Accessories Division and Eyecare Business are proud to partner to sponsor the Frame Buyer's Certificate Program at International Vision Expo. The certificate program offers multiple hours of continuing education designed to maximize your dispensary's revenue potential. When you participate in eight or more hours of these courses, you will receive a Frame Buyer's Certificate. Hours can be combined from year to year.

How to Create and Implement a Successful
Frame Buying Strategy
22-104-S
Jenean Carlton, BA, ABOC, NCLC

Frame Selection and Fitting Workshop
22-507-V
Joy Gibb, ABOC

Working with Exotic Frame Materials
23-704-V
Alex Yoho, ABOM

A Contemporary Look at Frame Manufacturing
Materials and Designs
Laurie Pierce, LDO, ABOM, NCLC
24-104-S

Vendor Selection and Evaluation
32-104-S
Donna Suter

Frame Buying Fundamentals
33-706-V
Donna Suter

Retail 101
34-104-S
Corinne McCormack

How to Judge a Quality Frame
34-704-V
Laurie Pierce, LDO, ABOM, NC LC

Eyewear Pricing
41-706-V
Bob Main, ABOM, FNAO

Benchmarking Your Optical Dispensary
42-507-V
Bob Main, ABOM, FNAO

Sunwear Sales Strategies from Top Retailers
44-302-S
Joy Gibb, ABOC

Boot Camp

Have your staff sign up for any of the six signature Optical Boot Camp courses and minimize the time and cost of training your new dispensers! These courses will advance the ability of your staff to deliver quality patient care and product selection guidance AND provide an opportunity to cross train all employees in basic optical knowledge.

Optical Boot Camp Level 1 - Immersion Training
for New Dispensers
21-302-S
Cindy Elkins
Vincent Young, MD

Contact Lens Boot Camp
31-302-S
Katherine McNelis, COA, ABOC, NCLC
Michael Ward, MMSc, FAAO

Optical Boot Camp Level 2 - Top Gun
41-302-S
Edward DeGennaro, MEd, ABOM
Jenean Carlton, BA, ABOC, NCLC

Frame Adjusting & Repair - Workshop
31-305-S
Alex Yoho, ABOM

How to Take Accurate Spectacle Measurements - Workshop
32-305-S
Alex Yoho, ABOM

Basic Lensometry - Workshop
33-305-S
Alex Yoho, ABOM

Endorsed Seminars & Co-Locations from Leading Societies, Councils, and Associations

International Vision Expo West is a highly-rated continuing education program with nationally renowned speakers; we are pleased to list the multiple co-locations, endorsed courses, and partnerships with the following associations.

Optometric Council on Refractive Technology
Co-Management of Premium IOLs
Course 41-807-V

Ocular Surface Society of Optometry
What's Your Next Step? Case Studies in Ocular Surface Disease
Course 22-601-V

Ocular Nutrition Society
Computer Vision Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment
Course 22-106-S
Jeff Anshel, OD

Optometric Retina Society
The Diagnosis of Retinal Disorders Invisible to Ophthalmoscopy
Course 31-505-V
Mark Dunbar, OD; Jerry Sherman, OD

Optometric Retina Society
The Role of High Tech Procedures in the Diagnosis and Management of Retinal Disorders Course 32-505-V
Mark Dunbar, OD; Jerry Sherman, OD

Optometric Retina Society
Retinal Grand Rounds
Course 33-505-V
Mark Dunbar, OD; Diana Shechtman, OD

Optometric Retina Society
What's New in the Management of Common Retinal Disorders
Course 34-505-V
Diana Shechtman, OD

Optometric Retinal Society Annual Meeting
The 7th annual meeting of the Optometric Retina Society (ORS) follows International Vision Expo West at the Palazzo Hotel and the Venetian Hotel on Sunday, October 10 and Monday October 11, 2010. The 14 hour, 2 day program will include in-depth discussions from experts in the field about OCT interpretation, vitamin therapy and the potential role of topical eye drops for wet macular degeneration. View Conference information here.

The Vision Source Experience
Within the meeting spaces of Vision Expo West, you'll find this year's Vision Source Experience program focuses on training and education aimed at growing top line revenue for your practice! With entirely new material for 2010, this daylong seminar, on Saturday, October 9th, demonstrates how a Vision Source practice can significantly increase its gross income when incorporating planned processes and integrating aligned Vision Source programs. Attendees will leave with many quick-to-implement practice management strategies. View more information here.

2010 OLA Annual Meeting
The 2010 OLA Annual Meeting is co-located with the exhibits at International Vision Expo West. OLA members will participate in two days of lab-specific education and networking events on Friday, October 8th and Saturday, October 9th. Educational sessions also include the OLA Annual Business Meeting and the OLA Open Forum. For more information, head here.

The Vision Council Sponsored Courses

The Vision Council offers custom solutions for your training and education needs. From business management to inventory control to sales and marketing strategies and tactics, The Vision Council can provide the tools and training to get your practice on the right track. View all courses sponsored by The Vision Council here.

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