Women of Vision embrace shades of grey at AOA

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Join Women of Vision at the AOA for an afternoon of aesthetic eye care with an emphasis on well being.

San Diego-Optometry networking group Women of Vision will host a series of events designed to help attendees learn more about aesethetic eye care with an emphasis on well being. The events will take place on Thursday, June 27.

CE: 1-3pmA panel discusses how to care for patients seeking health and beauty. Topics include lid hygiene, blepharoplasty, neurotoxins, enhancements with permanent liners and serums, and overall health maintenance. Panelists include Louise Sclafani, OD, FAAO; Melanie Denton, OD, FAAO; Joan Kaestner, OM; Kim Reed, OD, FAAO; and Christine Sind, OD, FAAO.

This is course #1055.

Tea: 3-4pmA certified trainer hosts an interactive discussion over afternoon tea about how managing energy, not time, plays a critical role in life performance. Panelists include inspirational speaker Marty Babbington, Glenda Secor, OD, FAAO; Jenny Smythe, OD, FAAO; Millicent Knight, OD, and Margarette Recalde, OD. This event is sponsored by Allergan.

This is AOA event #0175

Networking: 4:30-6pm
Join all speakers for a networking event to share ideas and participate in demonstrations of aesthetic eye procedures, J&J Skin Analysis, chair massage, and refreshing indulgences.

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