EyeCon

From surgeon to mentor: Smith fuels her commitment to improving glaucoma care by training future ophthalmologists.

EyeCon chair Kelly K. Nichols, OD, PhD, MPH, FAAO, shares some of her favorite moments throughout her career and what inspires her to continue pushing the industry forward.

Mark Bullimore, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, discussed myopia control in a panel at EyeCon 2023, highlighting evidence-based treatments, myopia's impact on visual impairment, and a multidisciplinary conversation involving optometrists and ophthalmologists to address the growing issue of myopia management.

Dr Mile Brujic discusses his EyeCon presentations, which spanned from antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and their effect on ocular toxicity for patients with cancer to innovations in eye care.

Julie Song, OD, FAAO, SUNY, College of Optometry, New York, was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Optometry during the EyeCon 2023 conference, December 1-2, at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.

Alice Sterling, an optometrist with Florida Eye Clinic, draws on her 8 years of service on the Florida Board of Optometry to present and explain the evolving jurisprudence issues relevant to Florida optometrists during EyeCon 2023.

Adam Ramsey, OD, focused on managing patient expectations and addressing unmet outcomes during a featured symposium on key advances in cataract surgery at EyeCon 2023. He also previewed his upcoming lecture on utilizing virtual assistants to revolutionize the patient experience in eye care.

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, OD, FAAO, recap the diverse topics at EyeCon 2023, emphasizing the collaborative spirit between optometrists and ophthalmologists in addressing issues such as myopia management, diabetic eye conditions, cataract surgery, and patient referrals.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, shares why she is excited for the conference and why it is relevant for today’s ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Cochair Peter J. McDonnell, MD, highlights what this year’s conference agenda will mean for clinicians and addresses the anticipated increased patient volume.

Drs Chous and Nichols discuss an overview of EyeCon, which will be held December 1 to 2, 2023, in Sanibel Harbour, Florida.

Hear from A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, and what to look forward to during the 2023 EyeCon meeting December 1-2 in Sanibel Harbour, FL.

Leo Semes, OD, FAAO, shares key highlights from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in therapies for retinal disease."

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in presbyopia."

Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, shares key takeaways from her EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Diversity in practice, creating an inclusive and equitable workspace."

Justin Schweitzer, OD, gives a brief overview of his EyeCon 2022 presentations, reflecting on pipeline advancements made in optometry in 2022.

Adam Ramsey, OD, shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in industry innovations to improve your practice."

The glaucoma field is on the move with significant innovations in a number of treatment areas. Experts discussed the various technologies at the Optometry Times 2022 EyeCon meeting in Marco Island, Florida.

Optometry Times' EyeCon co-chairs Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, reflect on the 2023 EyeConversations keynote address, which covered new technology, artificial intelligence, and an update in pharmacology.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in presbyopia."

Three experts in myopia control convened at the Optometry Times EyeCon meeting to discuss methods to control this burgeoning global epidemic.

Lyndon Jones, BSc, PhD, DSc, FCAHS, FCOptom, DipCLP, DipOrth, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA , shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in presbyopia."

Adam Ramsey, OD, shares key takeaways from his presentation on diversity, equity, and inclusion in you optometry practice, which he presented during EyeCon 2022.

Optometry Times®' EyeCon 2022 co-chairs Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, sat down with Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor for Optometry Times® to chat all-things EyeCon 2022.

Optometry Times®' EyeCon 2022 co-chairs Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, sat down with Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor for Optometry Times® to chat all-things EyeCon 2022.

Optometry Times®' EyeCon 2022 co-chairs Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, sat down with Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor for Optometry Times® to chat all-things EyeCon 2022.

Ahead of this year's annual meeting, Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, offers a look at his presentation on diabetic retinal diseases and shares why the event shouldn't be missed.

Optometry Times®' EyeCon 2022 co-chairs Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, sat down with Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor for Optometry Times® to chat all-things EyeCon 2022.

What to expect from this year’s must-attend event.