The 111th Annual AOA Congress & 38th Annual AOSA Conference

Optometry's Meeting™ 2008

June 25-29, 2008

Energy Reaching New Heights at Optometry's Meeting™

On tap for Saturday:

Making News at Optometry's Meeting

Resolution latest in nurses’ partnership
The AOA House of Delegates has adopted a resolution calling for increased recognition and support of school nurses.

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AOA honors profession’s luminaries
Linda Johnson, O.D., recipient of the AOA Optometrist of the Year Award As part of his first duty as president of the Optometric Physicians of Washington, Michael Noble, O.D., welcomed attendees of the 2008 Optometry’s Meeting™ to the Pacific Northwest and the city of Seattle.

The Opening General Session, sponsored by Essilor, kicked off the meeting Thursday morning with the recognition of the AOA annual award recipients.

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Christopher Gardner, keynote speaker at the Opening General Session Homelessness beget ‘happyness’ for Christopher Gardner
Christopher Gardner has had a life of extremes, working for some of the top brokerage firms in the country while sleeping under his desk because he was homeless. He also was the subject of the Will Smith film, “The Pursuit of Happyness.”

In the Opening General Session of Optometry’s Meeting™, Gardner pulled back the curtains on both periods of his life. His appearance was sponsored by Essilor of America and he was introduced by Rod Tahran, O.D., the company’s vice president of professional relations/clinical affairs.

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Brian Snydsman, winner of the 2008 Varillux Optometry Super Bowl University of California, Berkeley School of Optometryearned a year's worth of bragging rights-and a crystal trophy-thanks to the knowledge and gutsy wagering of Brian Snydsman, fourth-year student. Snydsman took home $1,000 for winning the Varilux Optometry Super Bowl XVII sponsored by Essilor.

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Touch down in Seattle for the premier optometric event of the year! With nearly 200 hours of world-class continuing education for optometrists, paraoptometrics, and optometry students; inspiring and entertaining celebrity speakers; fun-filled events; and a top-notch exhibit hall, Optometry's Meeting™ is the place where the optometric profession comes together.

Continuing Education

Optometrists from across the United States travel to Optometry's Meeting™ every year to take advantage of the high-quality CE from the top optometric speakers in the country. Optometry's Meeting™ offers unparalleled variety, quality, and value in optometric education, with nearly 100 percent of all optometric education COPE-approved. Register before April 01, 2008 to take advantage of special early-bird discounts.

Programs that Make You Feel Good

Optometry's Meeting™ always puts together a star-studded line-up and outstanding social events for attendees, and 2008 will be one of the best line-ups ever! Kick-start your meeting with music, food, drink, and fun at the Wednesday Night Welcome Reception, sponsored by Bausch & Lomb. On Thursday morning, Essilor sponsors the Opening General Session with keynote speaker Christopher Gardner, owner and CEO of Gardner Rich and subject of the acclaimed motion picture "The Pursuit of Happyness". You are sure to be inspired by his insights into self-empowerment and beating the odds.

After pouring over the top-notch CE, pour a refreshing beverage at the Microbrew Mania or Washington Wine Experience Tour, sponsored by HOYA.

The Presidential Celebration, sponsored by HOYA, will blow you away! This year, Jay Leno will host the event that everyone will want to see. Then, boogie into the night with The Grooveline.

Build Your Future

Beyond the wealth of continuing education, Optometry's Meeting™ offers several programs to propel your professional future. Optometrists at all stages of their careers will be waking up with the Saturday Morning Breakfast Symposium, sponsored by Bausch & Lomb. Young ODs will not want to miss out on the invaluable knowledge provided in the New in Practice -- Panel of Experts Series.

The Latest in Optometric Technology

The Optometry's Meeting™ Exhibit Hall features a who's-who list of ophthalmic industry leaders, and is always packed with fun give-aways and exciting events. Attendees can plan their Exhibit Hall experience in advance, and contact exhibitors directly.

New this year is the New Technology and Product Showcase.

Optometry's Meeting™ is the official annual meeting of the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association.