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  • Wednesday, Feb 26th
    12:15 PM – 2:15 PM EST
    401 - The Art of Delegation
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Adam Cmejla, CFP – Integrated Planning and Wealth Management
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Wednesday, Feb 26th
    3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
    402 - Navigating Leadership Challenges in Your Practice
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Adam Cmejla, CFP – Integrated Planning and Wealth Management
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Wednesday, Feb 26th
    4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST
    403 - The Importance and Value of Joining Study Groups
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Adam Cmejla, CFP – Integrated Planning and Wealth Management
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
    404 - Facilitated Learning Lab - Coaching Strategies to Develop Your Dream Team!
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 406/407
    Lecturer: Heidi Bell, OD, FAAO, FOVDR – Elite Eye Care
    Co-Lecturer: Katie Davis, OD – Vision Therapy Institute of SC
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
    701 - Difficult People: The New Normal, How to Navigate It While Maintaining Your Sanity
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Joy Gibb, ABOC – Daynes Eye and Lasik
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM EST
    405 - Team Investment: Why Should I Invest in People if They're Just Going to Leave?
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Joy Gibb, ABOC – Daynes Eye and Lasik
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    702 - Balancing Prism
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Andrew S. Bruce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, FNAO – ASB Opticianry Education Services
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    406 - Be the Team Member You Wish You Worked With
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Joy Gibb, ABOC – Daynes Eye and Lasik
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    1:45 PM – 3:45 PM EST
    61 - Keynote Session - Expansion of Eyecare: What's New and What's Next?
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Sidney Marcus Auditorium
    Moderator: Chris Wroten, OD – Bond-Wroten Eye Clinic
    Panelist: Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO – Nova Southeastern University
    Panelist: Lawrence Woodard, MD – Omni Eye Services
    Panelist: Scott Seaburg, OD – EssilorLuxottica Eye Care
    Panelist: Walter Mayo, OD – SECO International
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    1:45 PM – 3:45 PM EST
    704 - The Dynamics of Lens Power
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Andrew S. Bruce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, FNAO – ASB Opticianry Education Services
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    3:45 PM – 5:45 PM EST
    407 - Think Like a CEO: Making Your Business More Profitable
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Heidi Bell, OD, FAAO, FOVDR – Elite Eye Care
    Co-Lecturer: Katie Davis, OD – Vision Therapy Institute of SC
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    3:45 PM – 5:45 PM EST
    408 - Facilitated Learning Lab - Frame Board Merchandising
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 406/407
    Lecturer: Kayla Ashlee, ABOC, NCLE – Spexy
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    3:45 PM – 5:45 PM EST
    705 - How Wrap, Vertex, Tilt, and Lens Materials Impact Vision
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Brent McCardle, ABOM – ZEISS
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Thursday, Feb 27th
    3:45 PM – 5:45 PM EST
    706 - A Look From Behind The Slit Lamp: A Virtual Experience
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 402
    Lecturer: Mile Brujic, OD – Premier Vision Group
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
    801 - Hands-on Workshop - Lensometry: The Basics
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 405
    Lecturer: Thomas R. Neff, MA, LDO, ABO-AC, NCLE-AC – Hillsborough Community College
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    8:00 AM – 10:45 AM EST
    62 - Hot Topic Breakfast - The Future of Myopia Management: Perspectives from Leading Experts
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 411/412
    Moderator: Katherine K. Weise, OD, MBA, FAAO – University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
    Panelist: Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS – West Broward Eyecare Associates
    Panelist: Debbie Jones, OD – University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science
    Panelist: Safal Khanal, OD – UAB
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
    730 - Increase Profit Margins and Quality of Life Through Independent and Luxury Brands
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, The VIEW
    Lecturer: Saeed Andy Tabrizipour – Gazal Eyewear
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM EST
    708 - MBA Methods to Frame Inventory Management
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, NAO Pavilion
    Lecturer: Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC – Pure Optics, LLC
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    802 - Hands-on Workshop - Lensometry: Advanced Concepts
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 405
    Lecturer: Thomas R. Neff, MA, LDO, ABO-AC, NCLE-AC – Hillsborough Community College
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    410 - Your Frame Markup is Limiting Your Profitability
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Kayla Ashlee, ABOC, NCLE – Spexy
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    709 - Analyzing Chromatic Aberrations: Does it Affect Vision
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Brent McCardle, ABOM – ZEISS
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    710 - How the Eye Works: Anatomy & Physiology
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 402
    Lecturer: Marc D. Myers, OD – Coatesville VAMC
    Co-Lecturer: Andrew S. Gurwood, OD, FAAO – Drexel University
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    411 - Does Your Digital Presence Tell Your Story
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Sharon Carter – Eye Care Optometric Consulting
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    412 - Facilitated Learning Lab - Staff Hiring + Engagement = Motivation & Retention
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 406/407
    Lecturer: Mike Guelcher, MBA – Prism Consulting Partners
    Co-Lecturer: Susan Keene, OD – Envision eye Care
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    711 - Principles of Visual Assessment for Opticians and Technicians
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO – Personal card
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    713 - Setting Realistic Benchmarks and Goals
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, NAO Pavilion
    Lecturer: Sharon Carter – Eye Care Optometric Consulting
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
    414 - No Thanks. I’ve Got My Prescription. Bye.
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Kayla Ashlee, ABOC, NCLE – Spexy
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Friday, Feb 28th
    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
    714 - I’m a Presbyope, What Now?
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Brent McCardle, ABOM – ZEISS
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    7:00 AM – 8:00 AM EST
    716 - Lensometry for Opticians and Technicians
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Thomas R. Neff, MA, LDO, ABO-AC, NCLE-AC – Hillsborough Community College
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
    718 - Career Essentials: Insider Hacks Every Optician Needs to Succeed
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Moderator: Joy Gibb, ABOC – Daynes Eye and Lasik
    Panelist: Mile Brujic, OD – Premier Vision Group
    Panelist: Kayla Ashlee, ABOC, NCLE – Spexy
    Panelist: Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC – Pure Optics, LLC
    Panelist: Bill J. Gerber, BA, ABOC, NCLE – Omg! Optical Marketing Group / Contentlinq
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    415 - How to Embrace and Implement Change
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Sharon Carter – Eye Care Optometric Consulting
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    720 - Here’s the Spectacles (Problem), Give Me the Solution
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC – Pure Optics, LLC
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
    803 - Hands-on Workshop - Frame Adjustment
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 405
    Lecturer: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO – Personal card
    Co-Lecturer: Russ Tolar, ABOC – National Academy of Opticianry
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    416 - Understanding Complacency and Quiet Quitting and What To Do About It
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Mike Guelcher, MBA – Prism Consulting Partners
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    722 - AI vs the Optician: Fact or Fiction
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Jackie O'Keefe, ABOC – O'Keefe Optical Consultants
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    731 - The Next Level In Multiple Frame Sales - Eyewear Wardrobes
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, The VIEW
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    724 - What Does World Class Service Mean to Your Young Employees and Customers
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, NAO Pavilion
    Lecturer: Sharon Carter – Eye Care Optometric Consulting
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    418 - Elevating the Patient Care Experience Through Technology and AI
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS – West Broward Eyecare Associates
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
    725 - What is Binocular Vision and What Affects It?
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC – Pure Optics, LLC
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
    804 - Hands-on Workshop - Cow Eye Dissection
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 405
    Lecturer: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO – Personal card
    Co-Lecturer: Russ Tolar, ABOC – National Academy of Opticianry
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Saturday, Mar 1st
    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
    419 - Just Ship It: Don’t Let Perfect Get in the Way of Getting Things Done
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 404
    Lecturer: Haley Perry, OD – Elite Eye Care
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Sunday, Mar 2nd
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
    421 - Artificial Intelligence Workshop: Basic Practical Applications
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 406/407
    Lecturer: Haley Perry, OD – Elite Eye Care
    Co-Lecturer: Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS – West Broward Eyecare Associates
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Sunday, Mar 2nd
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
    726 - Professor Abbe: What Does It Teach Us?
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Jackie O'Keefe, ABOC – O'Keefe Optical Consultants
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Sunday, Mar 2nd
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
    420 - Billing and Coding Bootcamp 2025
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 312
    Lecturer: Scott Moscow, OD – Roswell Eye Clinic
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     CE Hours: 2
  • Sunday, Mar 2nd
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
    727 - Identifying Ophthalmic Lenses Without a Lensometer
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Jackie O'Keefe, ABOC – O'Keefe Optical Consultants
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     CE Hours: 1
  • Sunday, Mar 2nd
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    422 - Artificial Intelligence Workshop: Advanced Practical Applications
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 406/407
    Lecturer: Haley Perry, OD – Elite Eye Care
    Co-Lecturer: Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS – West Broward Eyecare Associates
    AOA CE HOURSCOPE-PMOD FLOD ILOD TXAOA-PARAABONCLEOPT AZOPT FLOPT GAOPT KYOPT NC-SPOPT NC-CLOPT NVOPT SCOPT TN
     CE Hours: 2
  • Sunday, Mar 2nd
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    728 - What Are All These Abbreviations & Acronyms
    Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403
    Lecturer: Jackie O'Keefe, ABOC – O'Keefe Optical Consultants
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     CE Hours: 1