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Para Schedule
| Dates | 1. Lecture | 2. Lecture | 3. Lecture | 4. Lecture | 5. Lecture | Exhibit Hall | ||||
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| D |
Friday 02/07/2025 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
Lasers, Lights, Aesthetics
McGee 92579-TD B K Atlanta |
Brag On Your Practice: This Is How We Do It!
Lawrence BP-0027-24 Chouteau |
Optometric Surgical Assisting for the Paraoptometric Technician
Castillo / Castillo CS-0003-23 Additional $50 Vanhorn A/B Note: 4 hour workshop, online portion available through AOA. Course may also be taken for CPC credit only. |
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2:45 - 8:00 |
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| E | Exhibit Hall |
3:00 - 4:00 |
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| F |
4:00 - 5:00 |
Visual Assessment: More Than Just a Refraction
Hoff OP-0038-24 A1 Empire C |
Cosmetology
McGee HP-0004-22 Empire B |
Basic Dispensing for the Paraoptometric Assistant
Yoho (limited to 36 registrants) OP-0033-23 Additional $35 Fremont |
Staffing: What’s Keeping You Awake At Night?!
Graves PM-0069-24 Chouteau |
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| G |
5:00 - 6:00 |
Promoting From Within: The Kiss of Death or the Ultimate Honor?!
Graves PM-0070-24 Chouteau |
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| H | Exhibit Hall |
6:00 - 8:00 |
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| I |
Saturday 02/08/2025 |
8:00 - 9:00 |
The Culture Foundation
McGee PM-0071-24 Chouteau |
Powerboost Lenses: Understanding the Benefits and Limitations
Hoff 92639-GO B San Francisco Note: Course for both Paras and Doctors |
Hands on Skill Workshop, first hour (fee covers all 3 hours)
Lawrence (limited to 50 registrants) PT-0035-24 Additional $35 Benton |
The Most Important Things That You Need to Know About The Retina
Brujic AP-0015-24 Vanhorn A/B |
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| J | Exhibit Hall |
9:00 - 10:00 |
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9:00 - 2:15 |
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| K |
10:00 - 11:00 |
Beauty and the Beasts
McGee BP-0019-24 Vanhorn A/B |
Hands on Skills Workshop, Last 2 hours
Lawrence (limited to 50 registrants) PT-0035-24 Benton |
Differentiate Your Practice- Create a Magical Experience
Rosemann PM-0072-24 AG Chouteau |
Seeing Glaucoma as More Than Just High Pressures
Brujic ED-0016-23 Empire C |
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| L |
11:00 - 11:30 |
What We Know and Don't Know About Blue Light
Gatti BP-0020-24 A2 Vanhorn A/B |
Unveiling the Secrets of Task-Specific Lenses
Hoff OP--0039-24 A2 Chouteau |
Mastering Prism
Yoho OP-0034-23 Empire C |
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| M |
11:30 - 12:00 |
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| N/O | Luncheon |
12:00 - 2:15 |
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| P |
2:15 - 3:15 |
Why Do My Fields Look Like That?!
Graves ED-0071-24 Chouteau |
Optimizing your Practice Through Managed Vision Care
Rosemann PM-0073-24 A2 Empire C |
Advanced Dispensing for Paraoptometric Assistants
Yoho (limited to 36 registrants) OP-0032-23 Additional $35 Fremont |
Understanding Sports Eyewear to Enhance Performance and Ensure Safety
Hoff SV-0003-24 A3 Benton |
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| Q |
3:15 - 4:15 |
Thinking Out Of The Box Versus Being Buried In It!
Graves PM-0068-24 Chouteau |
Miyoverse: Myopia Management and Dispensing for All
Gatti RS-0010-24 A2 Empire C |
The ABCs of Pediatric Vision
Hoff CV-0011-24 A1 Benton |
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| R |
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| S |
Sunday 02/09/2025 |
8:00 - 9:00 |
Scary Tech
Graves ET-0006-24 AG Benton |
The Second Pair is the New Primary Pair
Rosemann PM-0074-24 A2 Vanhorn A/B |
Pharmacology for Technicians
Lawrence PH-0008-24 Empire C |
The New Trust Economy and Your Practice: Leveraging AI and Innovative Technology to Enhance the Patient Experience
Shatsman 92965-PM Chouteau |
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| T |
9:00 - 10:00 |
Work Place Violence
Graves PM-0067-24 Benton |
Binocular Brilliance
Gatti OP-0040-24 A1 Vanhorn A/B |
Unfinished Business
Lawrence PM-0053-23 Empire C |
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Click the course names below for more information and to download course materials.
Friday: 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Lasers, Lights, Aesthetics
Lasers, Lights, Aesthetics
McGee
92579-TD B K
Atlanta
92579-TD B K
Atlanta
Friday: 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Brag On Your Practice: This Is How We Do It!
Brag On Your Practice: This Is How We Do It!
Lawrence
BP-0027-24
Chouteau
BP-0027-24
Chouteau
Friday: 1:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Optometric Surgical Assisting for the Paraoptometric Technician
Optometric Surgical Assisting for the Paraoptometric Technician
Castillo / Castillo
CS-0003-23
Additional $50
Vanhorn A/B
CS-0003-23
Additional $50
Vanhorn A/B
Note: 4 hour workshop, online portion available through AOA. Course may also be taken for CPC credit only.
2:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open!
Fri. 3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Opens at 2:45pm!
Friday: 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Visual Assessment: More Than Just a Refraction
Visual Assessment: More Than Just a Refraction
Hoff
OP-0038-24 A1
Empire C
OP-0038-24 A1
Empire C
Friday: 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
McGee
HP-0004-22
Empire B
HP-0004-22
Empire B
Friday: 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Basic Dispensing for the Paraoptometric Assistant
Basic Dispensing for the Paraoptometric Assistant
Yoho
(in-person limited to 36 registrants)
OP-0033-23
Additional $35
Fremont
(in-person limited to 36 registrants)
OP-0033-23
Additional $35
Fremont
Friday: 4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Staffing: What’s Keeping You Awake At Night?!
Staffing: What’s Keeping You Awake At Night?!
Graves
PM-0069-24
Chouteau
PM-0069-24
Chouteau
Friday: 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Promoting From Within: The Kiss of Death or the Ultimate Honor?!
Promoting From Within: The Kiss of Death or the Ultimate Honor?!
Graves
PM-0070-24
Chouteau
PM-0070-24
Chouteau
Fri. 6:00 PM
Exhibit hall (Starts at 5:45pm)
Craft Beer Tour 5:45pm to 7:30pm
Craft Beer Tour 5:45pm to 7:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
The Culture Foundation
The Culture Foundation
McGee
PM-0071-24
Chouteau
PM-0071-24
Chouteau
Saturday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Powerboost Lenses: Understanding the Benefits and Limitations
Powerboost Lenses: Understanding the Benefits and Limitations
Hoff
92639-GO B
San Francisco
92639-GO B
San Francisco
Note: Course for both Paras and Doctors
Saturday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Hands on Skill Workshop, first hour (fee covers all 3 hours)
Hands on Skill Workshop, first hour (fee covers all 3 hours)
Lawrence
(in-person limited to 50 registrants)
PT-0035-24
Additional $35
Benton
(in-person limited to 50 registrants)
PT-0035-24
Additional $35
Benton
Saturday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
The Most Important Things That You Need to Know About The Retina
The Most Important Things That You Need to Know About The Retina
Brujic
AP-0015-24
Vanhorn A/B
AP-0015-24
Vanhorn A/B
Sat. 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM: Exhibit Hall Open!
Sat. 9:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Open 9 am
Saturday: 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Beauty and the Beasts
Beauty and the Beasts
McGee
BP-0019-24
Vanhorn A/B
BP-0019-24
Vanhorn A/B
Saturday: 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Hands on Skills Workshop, Last 2 hours
Hands on Skills Workshop, Last 2 hours
Lawrence
(in-person limited to 50 registrants)
PT-0035-24
Benton
(in-person limited to 50 registrants)
PT-0035-24
Benton
Saturday: 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Differentiate Your Practice- Create a Magical Experience
Differentiate Your Practice- Create a Magical Experience
Rosemann
PM-0072-24 AG
Chouteau
PM-0072-24 AG
Chouteau
Saturday: 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Seeing Glaucoma as More Than Just High Pressures
Seeing Glaucoma as More Than Just High Pressures
Brujic
ED-0016-23
Empire C
ED-0016-23
Empire C
Saturday: 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
What We Know and Don't Know About Blue Light
What We Know and Don't Know About Blue Light
Gatti
BP-0020-24 A2
Vanhorn A/B
BP-0020-24 A2
Vanhorn A/B
Saturday: 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Unveiling the Secrets of Task-Specific Lenses
Unveiling the Secrets of Task-Specific Lenses
Hoff
OP--0039-24 A2
Chouteau
OP--0039-24 A2
Chouteau
Saturday: 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Mastering Prism
Mastering Prism
Yoho
OP-0034-23
Empire C
OP-0034-23
Empire C
Sat. 12:00 PM
Luncheon 12pm
Exhibit Hall with Dessert Bar 12:45pm
Drawings until 2:15
Exhibit Hall with Dessert Bar 12:45pm
Drawings until 2:15
Saturday: 2:15 PM
- 3:15 PM
Why Do My Fields Look Like That?!
Why Do My Fields Look Like That?!
Graves
ED-0071-24
Chouteau
ED-0071-24
Chouteau
Saturday: 2:15 PM
- 3:15 PM
Optimizing your Practice Through Managed Vision Care
Optimizing your Practice Through Managed Vision Care
Rosemann
PM-0073-24 A2
Empire C
PM-0073-24 A2
Empire C
Saturday: 2:15 PM
- 4:15 PM
Advanced Dispensing for Paraoptometric Assistants
Advanced Dispensing for Paraoptometric Assistants
Yoho
(in-person limited to 36 registrants)
OP-0032-23
Additional $35
Fremont
(in-person limited to 36 registrants)
OP-0032-23
Additional $35
Fremont
Saturday: 2:15 PM
- 3:15 PM
Understanding Sports Eyewear to Enhance Performance and Ensure Safety
Understanding Sports Eyewear to Enhance Performance and Ensure Safety
Hoff
SV-0003-24 A3
Benton
SV-0003-24 A3
Benton
Saturday: 3:15 PM
- 4:15 PM
Thinking Out Of The Box Versus Being Buried In It!
Thinking Out Of The Box Versus Being Buried In It!
Graves
PM-0068-24
Chouteau
PM-0068-24
Chouteau
Saturday: 3:15 PM
- 4:15 PM
Miyoverse: Myopia Management and Dispensing for All
Miyoverse: Myopia Management and Dispensing for All
Gatti
RS-0010-24 A2
Empire C
RS-0010-24 A2
Empire C
Saturday: 3:15 PM
- 4:15 PM
The ABCs of Pediatric Vision
The ABCs of Pediatric Vision
Hoff
CV-0011-24 A1
Benton
CV-0011-24 A1
Benton
Sat. 4:15 PM
Presidential Camaraderie Reception 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Sunday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Scary Tech
Scary Tech
Graves
ET-0006-24 AG
Benton
ET-0006-24 AG
Benton
Sunday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
The Second Pair is the New Primary Pair
The Second Pair is the New Primary Pair
Rosemann
PM-0074-24 A2
Vanhorn A/B
PM-0074-24 A2
Vanhorn A/B
Sunday: 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Pharmacology for Technicians
Pharmacology for Technicians
Lawrence
PH-0008-24
Empire C
PH-0008-24
Empire C
Sunday: 8:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
The New Trust Economy and Your Practice: Leveraging AI and Innovative Technology to Enhance the Patient Experience
The New Trust Economy and Your Practice: Leveraging AI and Innovative Technology to Enhance the Patient Experience
Shatsman
92965-PM
Chouteau
92965-PM
Chouteau
Sunday: 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Work Place Violence
Work Place Violence
Graves
PM-0067-24
Benton
PM-0067-24
Benton
Sunday: 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Binocular Brilliance
Binocular Brilliance
Gatti
OP-0040-24 A1
Vanhorn A/B
OP-0040-24 A1
Vanhorn A/B
Sunday: 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
Lawrence
PM-0053-23
Empire C
PM-0053-23
Empire C