Upcoming Woo U CE events
Cozy Pharma Focus Weekend 2026
Are you stuck at home with cold weather this February? Bundle up with your coffee, breakfast, and warmth of your own home and knock out 8 hours of pharmaceutical CE. Back by popular request, Woo U has organized an annual weekend long event dedicated entirely to the topic of pharmaceuticals and pharmacology.
Register by January 23rd, 2025 to take advantage of prepared pupil pricing and for a chance to win one of four $50 Starbucks gift cards. Earn CE credit instantly with the OE tracker app (*note – you do not need to have the OE tracker app to earn CE. All attendees will still receive CE certificates via email after the event).
Date/Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026 8:00 AM to Sunday, February 8, 2026 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Cost: $49 per day ($98 for both days)
Day One, Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Course Title: Treatment of Pain: Opioid Choices and Issues for Patient and Practitioner
Course Description: Pending
Course ID: Pending
Course Category: Pharmacology
Speaker: Tracy Offerdahl, OD
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Course Title: When Drops Won’t Do It: Oral Meds in Eyecare
Course Description: This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment and management of a variety of conditions encountered in primary care optometry. Topics include the application of oral medications for ocular and peri-ocular disease and clinical decision-making when topical therapy is insufficient.
Course ID: 102398-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Speaker: Blair Lonsberry, OD
Day Two, Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Course Title: The Good, The Bad and The Orals
Course Description: This course explores the role of oral medications in managing ocular disease and examines how common systemic medications can produce ocular side effects. Through case examples, attendees will learn how oral pharmaceuticals impact patient care and optometric clinical decision-making.
Course ID: 102397-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Speaker: Walter Whitley, OD
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Course Title: Oral Pharmaceuticals in Ocular Disease
Course Description: This course reviews the use of oral medications—including antibiotics, antivirals, and other agents—across a range of anterior and posterior segment conditions. Indications, contraindications, and treatment protocols are discussed with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based management.
Course ID: 102308-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Speaker: Nathan Lighthizer, OD
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 8 hours of Pharmacology CE credit.
Rapid Fire: Ask the Dry Eye Experts
This lecture will provide answers to some of eye care providers most frequently asked dry eye and ocular surface disease-related questions. Topics discussed will include reasons to pursue dry eye care as a specialty, determining which diagnostic tests to utilize, navigating treatment options and implementing in-office treatments. Additionally, treatment of common ocular surface diseases, management strategies for challenging cases, converting routine exams into dry eye evaluations, as well as several other topics will be covered.
Speakers: Jim Thimons, O.D. and Eric Donnenfeld, M.D.
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.
Thank you to Alcon for providing an unrestricted medical education grant for this event.
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Integrative Optometry and Public Health: Connecting Vision to Headache, Dizziness, and Postural Health
This course highlights the intersection of eye care and whole-body wellness, examining how visual dysfunction can contribute to widespread public health issues such as chronic headache, dizziness, car sickness, and neck pain. Through an integrative optometry lens, participants will explore diagnostic strategies, therapeutic interventions, and collaborative care models that address both visual and systemic symptoms to improve patient quality of life.
Speaker: Kyle Ross, OD, FAAO
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 102483-FV
Category: Functional Vision/Pediatrics
Thank you to NeuroVisual Medicine Institute for exhibiting at this event!
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Ask the Experts: Presbyopia Care for the Modern Era
Presbyopia is a condition that affects nearly everyone over the age of 45. Traditional treatment options like eyeglasses and contact lenses are not ideal options for all patients. Recently pharmacologic options have come to the market. This lecture will review and update the pharmacologic treatment options for presbyopia.
Speakers: Nathan Lighthizer, O.D. and Gina Wesley, O.D.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 102732-PH
Category: Pharmacology
Thank you to Orasis for exhibiting at this event.
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Optimizing Presbyopic Contact Lens Patients with Pharmaceutical Strategies
The most recent addition to our treatment armamentarium for presbyopia is the use of pharmaceutical agents that induce pupil miosis which results in an extended depth of focus to improve near vision. Contact lenses have been a mainstay in presbyopia management. This course will explore how new pharmaceutical options can optimize outcomes in the treatment of presbyopia when used in combination with a variety of contact lens modalities.
Speaker: Barry Eiden, O.D.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 102731-PH
Category: Pharmacology
Thank you to Lenz Therapeutics for exhibiting at this event.
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of Pharmacology CE credit.
Nutraceuticals in Clinical Optometry
The supplement industry is a 150-billion-dollar industry. Patients spend hard-earned money on supplements that clever marketing agencies have promoted as healthy. This creates a lot of noise and confusion for patients. This course will review evidence-based nutraceuticals in eyecare and the science behind prescribing them. As doctors, it is imperative that practitioners are knowledgeable about what the science says and that we relay the most accurate information to our patients.
Speaker: Julie Poteet, O.D.
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
FutureEyes Summit: Woo University’s New OD Grad Launch
Join Woo University’s Future Eyes Summit—a high-impact, half-day virtual event designed exclusively for 4th-years and new optometry grads. No fluff. Just real-world strategies, candid advice, and clinical + career clarity to help you launch a new chapter with confidence.
Please note: This is a non-COPE educational event. Continuing education (CE) credits are not available for the courses listed below.
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
Moderator: Pending
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Title: Licensed, Legit & Ready to Lead!
Description: Kickstart your career by mastering the essentials, from securing licensure in your desired state, to staying on top of continuing education, and meeting credentialing requirements. Explore whether a residency is right for you—across specialty areas like ocular disease, pediatrics, low vision, or vision therapy—and learn how completing one can strengthen your competitiveness, open doors to diverse career paths, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.
Speaker: Pending
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Title: Choose your OD Adventure
Description: Discover the variety of career paths in optometry—from corporate and private practice to academic and multidisciplinary settings. For those aiming to start a practice, learn practical strategies for cold starts, subleasing, and getting everything off the ground. Discover how every opportunity can serve as a stepping stone to your ideal career and help you land your dream job!
Speaker: Scott Morris, OD, MBA
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Promotional Presentation #1
Time: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Title: “Show Me the Money”: Loans, Lifestyle & Long-Term Freedom
Description: Get savvy with the business side of optometry. Explore the essentials of personal finance and student loan repayment. Learn about paying taxes, business structures, malpractice coverage, and key contract negotiation tips. Build your business literacy and awareness from day one to make confident decisions and set yourself up for long-term financial freedom.
Speaker: Eric Poole J.D.
Time: 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Promotional Presentation #2
Time: 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Title: You’re the Doctor Now: Growing Clinical Confidence
Description: Transform your clinical knowledge into confident, compassionate patient care. This session emphasizes effective patient communication, empathy, and collaboration with optometric team members. Participants will learn strategies for managing diverse patient populations and handling challenging patient encounters with professionalism and care. Attendees will leave equipped to navigate the nuances of real world patient care with confidence and competence.
Speaker: Eric Harris, OD, FAAO
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Promotional Presentation #3
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Title: Find Your Circle: Mentors, Networks & Professional Growth
Description: Build meaningful relationships that support and shape your career. Learn how to find mentors, gain confidence, and draw on the experience of seasoned ODs. Explore opportunities to join professional organizations, develop leadership skills, and expand your professional network. Attendees will gain practical insights to cultivate connections with mentors, peers, and colleagues that will provide guidance and support throughout their careers.
Speaker: Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO
Time: 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Promotional Presentation #4
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Title: Balance, Boundaries & Burnout: Designing a Career You Don’t Need a Vacation From
Description: Set yourself up for a thriving career by prioritizing work-life balance and preventing burnout. Learn practical strategies to protect your time, manage stress, and maintain flexibility as your career evolves. Attendees will gain actionable tools to build resilience, maintain balance, and thrive both personally and professionally. Your optometry career is a marathon, not a sprint. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Speaker: Kaleb Abbott, OD, FAAO
Our mission is simple – we help people see better to live better, all over the world. For nearly two centuries we’ve evolved with the changing needs of patients and customers, and our commitment to innovation and improving the standard of care in eye health has never been stronger. From contact lenses to prescription products, over-the-counter options, surgical devices and more, we’re turning bold ideas into better outcomes through passion, perseverance and purpose. Learn more at bausch.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
Holistic Management of Dry Eye Disease
This course explores the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on dry eye disease, guided by findings from the TFOS Lifestyle Report. Key topics include macronutrients, micronutrients, supplements, food intolerances, and their effects on dry eye. It also addresses the gut microbiome, different diets, hydration, sleep, and exercise. Participants will gain practical tools to incorporate nutrition and wellness into dry eye management, enhance patient education, and collaborate with functional medicine practitioners for comprehensive care.
Speaker: Mila Ioussifova, O.D.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
The Clinical Guide to the Newest Innovations in Keratoconus: wfgSL & CTAK
Keratoconus significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Conventional management often leaves unmet visual needs. Wavefront-guided scleral lenses (wfgSL) and Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty (CTAK) represent the 2 newest advancements in keratoconus management. This evidence and case based guide will provide practitioners with the clinical considerations to confidently select appropriate candidates, manage expectations, understand the science and procedure for each, as well as know the expected outcomes. After this course the practitioner should be able to confidently incorporate these innovations into clinical practice, or at least be aware of their existence, as part of the management of the keratoconus patient.
Speakers: John Gelles, OD and Steven Greenstein, MD
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 97608-TD
Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Dry Eye in the Desert 2026
Join Woo U for our sixth Dry Eye in the Desert event, happening in Phoenix, Arizona! Registration includes breakfast, lunch, exhibitor networking, and 4 hours of COPE approved CE for in-person attendees!
Date: Saturday and Sunday, April 18 - 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT
Cost: FREE!
Location: Culinary Dropout
Address: Culinary Dropout 5632 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Moderator:
Day One, Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Kick off our annual meeting with a fabulous happy hour with curated appetizers and cocktails. Mingle with some of your friends and colleagues during this reception graciously sponsored by Harrow.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Consider Scleral Lenses for your Dry Eye Patients
Caity Morrison, OD
After our happy hour, enjoy a delicious dinner and learn how scleral lenses can benefit your dry eye patients.
Thank you to Bausch and Lomb SVP for sponsoring this dinner event.
Day Two, Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Course Title: Advancements in Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease Treatment and Management
Course Description: Pending
Course ID: Pending
Course Category: Pending
Speaker: Cory Lappin, OD
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Course Title: Focus on the Lids for OSD Success
Course Description: Pending
Course ID: Pending
Course Category: Pending
Speaker: Melissa Barnett, OD
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Course Title: Dry Eye Jeopardy
Course Description: Pending
Course ID: Pending
Course Category: Pending
Speaker: Melissa Barnett, OD
Diagnostic Dilemmas in Glaucoma
This interactive glaucoma lecture reviews classic diagnostic tests—IOP measurement, visual field testing, gonioscopy, and optic nerve head imaging—and introduces newer technologies including OCT, OCT-A, color vision testing, and ERG.
Speaker: Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
IOP Fluctuations & Home Monitoring – Future for Better Care
Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the role of intraocular pressure fluctuations in glaucoma progression and their impact on treatment decisions. Through case studies and evidence-based discussions, participants will examine limitations of current monitoring methods and explore innovative technologies to support early detection and personalized glaucoma management.
Speaker: Barbara Wirostko MD, FARVO
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
The Co-management of Glaucoma Surgery
This course reviews all FDA-approved surgical procedures for the treatment and management of glaucoma. Lasers, microinvasive techniques, and filtering surgeries are thoroughly covered, along with medical and pharmacologic postoperative management.
Speaker: Elizabeth Muckley, O.D.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Scleral Lens Fitting and Decision Making From Start to Finish
Getting the perfect fit achieved for you specialty lens patient is just the beginning. In order for the patient to be successful, you have to make sure that the eyes and the lenses are being properly cared for in order to maximize the patient experience and maximize your practice’s revenue potential.
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Really excellent speaker! Great information and didn't feel like he was just reading the slides :)
Nice step back to important info related to the actual fitting.
Great over view of process start to finish, as a beginner fitter I was hoping for more fitting info.
Next level eye doc. Wow!
Good introductory talk on sclerals.
Great speaker. Well prepared and knowledgeable.
Very Informative and Practical session, Questions session was also good, speaker gave to the point answers which was very effective.
Great webinar!!! We love Woo University!
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Biondo
Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie
COPE ID: 101750-CL
Category: Contact Lenses
Thank you to Tangible Science for exhibiting at this event.
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Phase 5 - Strategies for Success
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE was created to provide a path for ocular surface management into practice. This year long program will provide the support for the practitioner interested in actively incorporating dry eye disease diagnostic and management strategies in their practice.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of strategies from Phase 4.
How do these phases come together?
Year one summary and review.
Strategies for success moving forward.
Important notice: Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this initiative. This is intended for clinicians who want to change the trajectory of their practice by enhancing patient outcomes.
Introducing VIZZ
Introducing VIZZ
Join Woo U and Lenz Therapeutics for a 1-hour event Introducing VIZZ:
The once daily aceclidine-powered eye drop to treat presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
Learn about what makes VIZZ unique from principal investigators with first-hand experience with clinical trial subjects.
Introducing VIZZ
Introducing VIZZ
Join Woo U and Lenz Therapeutics for a 1-hour event Introducing VIZZ:
The once daily aceclidine-powered eye drop to treat presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
Learn about what makes VIZZ unique from principal investigators with first-hand experience with clinical trial subjects.
Introducing VIZZ
Introducing VIZZ
Join Woo U and Lenz Therapeutics for a 1-hour event Introducing VIZZ:
The once daily aceclidine-powered eye drop to treat presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
Learn about what makes VIZZ unique from principal investigators with first-hand experience with clinical trial subjects.
Fit Happens! Knowing When It’s Time to Go Custom
Join Dr. Stephanie Woo and Dr. Jenny Wong for a free one hour CE event where we discuss interesting scleral lens case reports. Many patients can benefit from a more custom scleral lens, and we will help identify good candidates.
Speakers: Dr. Stephanie Woo and Dr. Jenny Wong
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Mastro’s Ocean Club inside The Shops at Crystals
Address: 3720 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89158
COPE ID: 100144-CL
Category: Contact Lenses
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Phase 4 - Filling the Gaps
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE was created to provide a path for ocular surface management into practice. This year long program will provide the support for the practitioner interested in actively incorporating dry eye disease diagnostic and management strategies in their practice.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of strategies from Phase 3.
Discussion of advanced in-office procedures.
Understanding the gaps in treatment that these fill.
Understanding how to incorporate treatments into practices.
Important notice: Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this initiative. This is intended for clinicians who want to change the trajectory of their practice by enhancing patient outcomes.
Phase 3 - Billing and Coding
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE was created to provide a path for ocular surface management into practice. This year long program will provide the support for the practitioner interested in actively incorporating dry eye disease diagnostic and management strategies in their practice.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of therapeutic strategies from Phase 2.
Data collection from clinicians on current billing and coding strategies.
Discussion on the intricacies of OSD management:
Office Visits
Diagnostic Testing
In-Office Procedures
Insurance v. Self-Pay
Prior authorizations
Important notice: Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this initiative. This is intended for clinicians who want to change the trajectory of their practice by enhancing patient outcomes.
Phase 2 - Creating the Algorithm
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE was created to provide a path for ocular surface management into practice. This year long program will provide the support for the practitioner interested in actively incorporating dry eye disease diagnostic and management strategies in their practice.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of strategies from Phase 1.
A logical diagnostic algorithm will be created based on the data collected from the surveys.
Algorithms will include differentials, such as evaporative, aqueous, etc
What is currently being done with collected information?
When are you seeing patients back for follow up visits?
What is being seen on follow up visits?
Important notice: Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this initiative. This is intended for clinicians who want to change the trajectory of their practice by enhancing patient outcomes.
Thank you to our supporters:
MD Elite, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Sight Sciences, Dompe, Thea, and Bausch + Lomb.
Thank you to Viatris and CooperVision for providing an educational grant to support this initiative.
Knowledge Challenge – How Much Did You Learn About Geographic Atrophy?
Get ready to test your knowledge and skills… Show what you've learned from the first two events in this thrilling game show-style trivia challenge! Attendees will have the opportunity to join the discussion around GA treatments, answer trivia questions, and hear from our expert panelists on all things Geographic A-trivia. Join us for all three events for the best chance to become one of 12 lucky prize winners!
Panelists: Dr. Julie Rodman, Dr. Cecelia Koetting, Dr. Damon Dierker, and Dr. Elise Kramer
Host & Moderator: Dr. Stephanie Woo
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free!
Special note: This is not for CE credit.
Fuller, Thicker, Bolder Lashes: Plants versus Prostaglandins
This course describes and compares the mechanisms of action for both the prescription and non-prescription (OTC) agents, as well as the plant-based eyelash growth serums. We will outline the Optometrist’s role in recommending these products.
Over 900 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
TRACY IS TOP-RATE.
Great topic, especially since cosmetics has been a growing field.
I thoroughly enjoyed this lecture by Dr. Offerdahl and I hope she gives more lectures I can attend.
Really enjoyed this lecture. This is a topic I haven’t given much thought but after this lecture I find it so applicable to so many of my patients. Thank you.
Amazing presentation. Great insight into long term treatment options that can be safe for patients.
Excellent, engaging and relevant speaker! Thank you!
Outstanding presentation, extremely informative.
Loved it! Dr. Offerdahl was amazing!
Excellent lecture. Dr. Offerdahl always puts on a great lecture. This is my first time for a woo lecture with her and I look forward to more.
Dr. Offerdahl is amazing. I completely agree w/ her holistic approach to medicine.
Speaker: Dr. Tracy Offerdahl
Moderator: Dr. Jen Stewart
COPE ID: 85079-PH
Category: Pharmacology
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Scanning the Horizon Ocular Nutrition
Anti-Aging, Wellness, and Prevention Opportunities for Optometric Practices
Patients are expecting wellness and prevention recommendations from their optometrists. This webinar will review how to scan, discuss, and recommend supplements. Looking for another income source? Looking to elevate patient care? Learn how to be a part of the future of optometry!
Date: Monday, February 12th, 2024
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Faculty: Greg Caldwell, OD, FAAO, Trevor Crabtree, OD, Tracy Offerdahl, PharmD, FAAO
*Please note, this event is NOT for CE credit. This event is hosted by Optometric Education Consultants. To learn more about OEC click here.
Woo U Reception Hosted By Cooper Vision
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Time: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM Pacific Time
Location: Horseshoe Hotel & Casino (Skyview Tower #4)
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: Once inside Horseshoe Casino, head to the Resort Tower. Take the elevator to the 26th floor. Head to SkyView #4.
Bi-Elevation™ 360: A New Perspective on Scleral Lens Fitting
Bi-Elevation 360: A deep dive into how you can address uneven limbal clearance and achieve uniform landing on the sclera. Dr. Jason Jedlicka, Dr. Brooke Messer, Dr. Nick Gidosh, and Bausch + Lomb manager of consultation, Carri Rivera will review recent findings in ocular anatomy, they will discuss ways to achieve a more customized fit and will highlight a firsthand case study from a patient with keratoconus, followed by a live discussion with the speakers.
Scleral Lens Soiree Pre Track: Scleral Lens Fundamentals
Image credit: Atlantis scleral lens from X-Cel Specialty Contacts
Join the Scleral Lens Education Society and Woo University for an immersive experience into scleral lenses. This program begins with a three-part monthly webinar series hosted by the SLES, focusing on scleral lens fundamentals. We will then expand our knowledge with the Scleral Lens Soiree - a two-day educational event packed with advances topics in scleral lenses. Whether you are a novice or seasoned scleral lens fitter, this experience has something for everyone! Earn up to 11 hours of COPE accredited CE for free. Join us for one or all of these events.
Heidi Miller, OD
Jamie Kuzniar, O.D.
Title: Jumpstarting your Scleral Lens Practice
Course Description: This 1 hour course will dive into scleral lens indications and considerations for building a specialty lens practice within various optometric settings including details about staff, technology, billing, and scheduling to set your practice up for success. Discover where to find common scleral lens patients and how to gain referral sources from your local colleagues.
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Format: Synchronous Virtual
Category: Practice Management
Julie DeKinder, OD
Title: Scleral Lens Fitting 101: Fine Tuning the Fit
Course Description: A one-hour CE course will focus on the basics of scleral lens fitting, troubleshooting scleral lens fits.. Discussion will include anterior segment topographical analysis, lens selection, lens fitting, material selection, care systems, and troubleshooting.
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Roya Habibi, OD
Title: Masterclass in Scleral Lens Logistics
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Course Description: Success in the prescribing of scleral contact lenses goes beyond the actual fit of the lens and this course will simplify and provide a structured approach to completed a fit from start to finish. It will provide practitioners a guidebook on what is needed in order to ensure best patient health and improvement from scleral lenses.
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Woo U Cocktail Party
Join Woo U in Las Vegas, Nevada for a fun cocktail hour. Come meet your favorite Woo U speakers and say hi to friends. We are so grateful to our sponsors, supporters, faculty, and attendees for their support of Woo U.
Arrive early to sample select wines from Dr. Woo's personal wine cellar.*
*While supplies last. They will go quickly!
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Location: Bally's Hotel (aka The Horseshoe)
Address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Suite Number: TBD
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pacific Time
Thank you to Mo Events and CooperVision for sponsoring this event.
Pitfalls & Perils in OD Eyecare Referrals
Title: Pitfalls & Perils in OD Eyecare Referrals
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Time: 6:30pm Pacific Time
Location: Mercato Della Pescheria restaurant, Las Vegas
La Maddalena - Private Dining Room (inside Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Hotel)
(This is not for COPE credit)
Supercharge Your Contact Lens Sales
Contact lens patients are extremely valuable to optometric practices, and sales of contact lenses can be a huge area of gross and net revenue. By focusing on annual supply sales, premium lens products, staff training and effective patient communication, practice owners can develop effective tools to combat online sales and keep contact lens revenue in their practices.
Over 500 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Dr. Jen Stewart is an amazing and successful business woman and doctor. Always learning something from her.
Nice easy style
Dr has great ideas in contact lens strategy for increasing revenue
This was an outstanding CE course and the speaker was excellent in her presentation!
Great ideas to help improve sales!
Excellent infofrmation to increase sales for dailies
Great speaker! I learned so much! Very practical info that I can start to implement tomorrow!
Good presentation. I like the way Dr. Stewart thinks!
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of live continuing education.
Thank you to CooperVision for supporting this event with an unrestricted educational grant.
CooperVision
CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
Update on Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) has only been around for about a decade. There are several MIGS options available and more coming to market. This course will teach the eye care professional about the importance of MIGS and the most appropriate uses of these devices.
Almost 700 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
I absolutely, loved the detail & in depth level Dr. Saboori went into in a very engaging way! Thank you!!
great talk, well presented. Thanks!
Inclusion of surgical videos was great!
Great CE event, really enjoyed it!!! Thank you!
GREAT SPEAKER, EASY TO UNDERSTAND, USEFUL INFORMATION
Loved the videos of the different surgeries. Very informative.
Great talk! Helps us comanage better when we are aware of the surgical procedures.
This was an excellent presentation. I appreciated it very much!
Speaker: Dr. Mazeyar Saboori
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of continuing education.