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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
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SUMMARY:AOE Global Retina Summit 2022 – Live Interactive Webinar
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URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/global-retina-summit-2022-live-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
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SUMMARY:Myopia Management: Putting It Into Practice (VIRTUAL EVENT)
DESCRIPTION:The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and CooperVision came together in 2021 to address the growing concerns around myopia and the need to understand\, detect\, prevent and treat myopia in children. This virtual event\, entitled “Myopia Management: Putting It Into Practice\,” will be held Feb. 12\, 2022\, and will advance WCO’s ongoing efforts to establish a global myopia management standard of care. \nJoin this free event and hear from experts in the field of myopia management as they share their insights into standards of care for myopia management and how they incorporate aspects of myopia management\, such as mitigation\, measurement and management\, into their practices. \n  \nEvent Agenda_v5\n  \nFor more information on the speakers presenting at the event please click here. \nPlease click here to register and confirm your attendance at this event.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/myopia-management-putting-it-into-practice-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Council of Optometry":MAILTO:enquiries@worldoptometry.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
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SUMMARY:WCO presents "Eyes Around the World: A Global Day of Learning"
DESCRIPTION:On 20 November 2021\, WCO will live stream a variety of lectures for practicing clinicians and optometric educators across 3 time zones for a full day of continuing education. \nLectures will be available online following the webinar. Multiple lectures will be COPE & CET approved. \n  \nRegistration details coming soon!
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/wco-presents-eyes-around-the-world-a-global-day-of-learning/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T140525Z
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SUMMARY:Academy 2021 Boston
DESCRIPTION:The American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting offers a wide array of clinically relevant CE courses and cutting-edge research in the clinical and vision sciences. Attendees can choose from more than 300+ hours of lectures and workshops\, Section and Special Interest Group (SIG) symposia\, hundreds of scientific papers and posters\, a world class exhibit hall\, and several memorable social events. \n  \nVisit https://academymeeting.org/ for more information.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/academy-2021-boston/
CATEGORIES:North America
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T174345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T140052Z
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SUMMARY:New Zealand Association of Optometrists 90th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/new-zealand-association-of-optometrists-90th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210702T172426Z
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SUMMARY:India Vision Institute: The 2nd IVI International Optometry Conference - Eye Health in a Changing World\, powered by EssilorLuxottica
DESCRIPTION:Among other topics\, the 2nd IVI International Optometry Conference will focus on myopia – best practice models for its management\, the role and influence of big data and artificial intelligence in eye care\, human resource challenges\, legislative frameworks & associated issues\, and partnerships. \nThe pre-conference day\, on September 9\, will have multiple closed group discussions on specialty topics\, with dedicated sessions for students\, educators and practitioners all through the day. \nThe main days of the conference (September 10 & 11) will have a plenary session\, involving keynote talks by some of the world’s best thought leaders in eye health\, and parallel tracks will cover topics from all domains of eye health\, including academia\, research\, industry\, and clinical practice\, through panel discussions\, invited talks\, paper\, and poster presentations. \n  \nVisit ivieyehealth.org to know more about the event. \nTo register for the conference\, go to ivieyehealth.org/register-now.php. \nTo submit your abstracts\, go to ivieyehealth.org/abstract.php. \nIf your abstract gets selected: \n\n You will get an excellent opportunity to present your research or case study in front of a global audience of several thousand eye care professionals\n Your presentation will be part of the conference preprints.\n First authors of abstracts will be eligible for free registrations.\n One best submission under the research\, case study\, and poster category will win prizes.\n\n  \nLast date for abstract submission: 31 July 2021 before 23:59 hours IST. \nNotification of abstract acceptance or rejection will be sent to your registered email by Saturday\, 21 August 2021. \n  \nFor any queries on the conference\, write to info@indiavisioninstitute.org or call +91 – 8610865108.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/india-vision-institute-the-2nd-ivi-international-optometry-conference-eye-health-in-a-changing-world-powered-by-essilorluxottica/
ORGANIZER;CN="India Vision Institute":MAILTO:info@indiavisioninstitute.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
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SUMMARY:Indian Vision Science Symposium - hosted by India Vision Institute\, powered by Zeiss
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Vision Science Symposium will bring together leading researchers involved in developing cutting-edge innovations and feature talks on the following focus areas:  \n\nOptics of the Eye\nVisual Processing in the Retina\nEarly Visual Pathways in the Brain\nSensory Processing of Visual Information\nHigher Level Visual Perception – Attention and Cognition\nOculomotor Behavior\nApplied Vision Science.\n\n  \nWhen: Saturday\, 24 July 2021 at 3:00 pm IST and Sunday\, 25 July 2021 at 3:00 pm IST \nWhere: Zoom \nWho can participate: Optometry UG and PG students\, educators and practitioners\, Ophthalmologists and professionals/students from related disciplines such as Cognitive Science\, Neuroscience\, Psychology\, Computer Science\, Engineering etc. \n  \n \nTo know more about the symposium\, please visit https://www.indiavisioninstitute.org/upcoming-programs-view/65 \nTo register for the event\, click https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WwcYa9iBTc2H7yvD66zypA. \nFor any queries on the symposium\, write to info@indiavisioninstitute.org.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/indian-vision-science-symposium-hosted-by-india-vision-institute-powered-by-zeiss/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="India Vision Institute":MAILTO:info@indiavisioninstitute.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210716
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SUMMARY:Prevent Blindness: Focus on Eye Health National Summit
DESCRIPTION:On July 14-15\, 2021\, Prevent Blindness will host the 10th annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit as a virtual interactive event. This FREE event will include multiple opportunities for participant engagement\, including moderated discussions on key topics\, chats with presenters\, an exhibit hall with live exhibitor chat and video conversation\, and more. \nThe Focus on Eye Health National Summit is a key venue to elevate the national dialogue among diverse stakeholder groups around vision and significant population health issues such as surveillance\, equity\, prevention messaging\, service integration\, program development\, and dissemination of best practices. The Summit allows participants to develop new collaborations\, integrate new vision health messages and procedures into their outreach\, and improve lines of communication with internal and external partners. \nAn exciting Summit agenda has been planned for the two-day event\, and will include a variety of presentations related to this year’s theme\, “Our Changing Vision.” The agenda will celebrate the key vision advancements that have occurred during the 10 years the summit has convened\, and look ahead to leading advancements\, policies\, and social issues that will shape how we approach eye health for the coming decade. The agenda will recognize the importance of research expansion\, shifting political leadership\, and the elevation of the patient at the center of care decisions. \n  \nThe agenda includes the following keynote presentations: \n  \nOpening Keynote Presentation: \nMichael F. Chiang\, MD\, Director\, National Eye Institute \n  \nKeynote Presentation: Adversity is My Superpower \nAmy Dixon\, Paralympic Athlete & President\, Glaucoma Eyes International \n  \nKeynote Presentation: The Role of Public Health in Advancing Eye Health \nRoss C. Brownson\, PhD\, Lipstein Distinguished Professor of Public Health\, Washington University in St. Louis \n  \nFor details about the event and agenda\, visit www.preventblindness.org/eyesummit. \n  \nThe Focus on Eye Health National Summit welcomes a diverse range of participants\, including patient advocates\, vision researchers\, clinicians\, foundations\, community-based and advocacy organizations\, national vision and eye health organizations\, vision companies\, government agencies\, legislative staff\, and more. \nFollow the event on Twitter at #eyesummit. \n  \nRegistration is free. Register today to attend the virtual event: www.preventblindness.org/eyesummit. \n  \nThanks to our 2021 Focus on Eye Health National Summit Sponsors: \n  \nPlatinum: \nGenentech \nHorizon Therapeutics \nPhRMA \n  \nGold:\nAlcon \nBiogen \nCenter for Vision and Population Health at Prevent Blindness \nThe EyeSight Foundation of Alabama \nNational Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness \nRegeneron \nSeva Foundation \n  \nSilver:\nAlliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR) \nAmerican Optometric Association \nAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) \nAmerican Society of Retina Specialists \nBausch + Lomb \nBrightFocus Foundation \nCooperVision \nFoundation Fighting Blindness \nMallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals \nNational Industries for the Blind \nNational Keratoconus Foundation \nPatient Access Network (PAN) Foundation \nResearch to Prevent Blindness \nSanten \nSchool Health \nVision 2020 USA \nVisionServe Alliance
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/prevent-blindness-focus-on-eye-health-national-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210627
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T135505Z
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SUMMARY:Optometry’s Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 124th Annual AOA Congress & 51st Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry’s Meeting® will be held June 24-26\, 2021\, in Denver\, Colorado\, at the Colorado Convention Center. As the profession’s premier annual event\, Optometry’s Meeting offers peerless\, contemporary optometric continuing education and professional development with the opportunity to network among not only industry professionals and colleagues from across the nation but also optometry’s leaders. \nOptometry’s Meeting is where doctors of optometry\, optometry students\, paraoptometrics and industry leaders come together to advance our profession and engage in the official business of the AOA through the House of Delegates and-new this year-in alignment with the AOA volunteer meeting\, known as Leaders Summit. \nEngage these impactful networking and leadership opportunities alongside an expansive Exhibit Hall\, offering the latest ophthalmic goods and services\, and business solutions that position your optometry practice for success. \nLike no other meeting\, Optometry’s Meeting gives every doctor\, student and professional the unprecedented opportunity to effect lasting change in our profession and make the AOA a stronger\, more effective advocate for the quality\, eye health and vision care services you provide your patients.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/optometrys-meeting/
LOCATION:Anaheim\, California\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:North America
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210426T162508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T162901Z
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SUMMARY:Optometry Virtually Connected
DESCRIPTION:Optometry Virtually Connected is a no-borders online conference and product showcase enabling optometrists convenient one-click access to quality education\, innovation and fellowship without the need to leave the practice or home. \nhttps://ovc.delegateconnect.co/
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/optometry-virtually-connected/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210513T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T143152Z
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SUMMARY:June Webinar: “Dry Eye: The New Frontier”
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 16\, join our five expert panelists via Zoom from 6:00-7:30 a.m. CDT for the upcoming webinar\, “Dry Eye: The New Frontier\,” presented by WCO and supported by Alcon.  \nClick here to register today.\n  \nPanelists Include: \nProf. Jennifer Craig – Professor of Ophthalmology\, The University of Auckland \nProf. James Wolffsohn – Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Optometry\, Aston University \nDr. Caroline Blackie – Senior Medical Director\, Johnson & Johnson Vision \nDr. Senol Demircan – International Therapeutic Area Director\, Vision Care and Ocular Health\, Alcon \nDr. Richard Maharaj – Medical Director\, eyeLABS Center for Ocular Surface Disease \n  \n  \nPlease Note: This webinar will not be submitted for CE credit approval. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/june-webinar-dry-eye-the-new-frontier/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210615
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210217T144827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T144827Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Ground-breaking global consensus report made available to ‘early bird’ bookings for BCLA Clinical Conference \n  \nA pioneering global consensus report that is set to shape the world of contact lenses and anterior eye for years to come will be offered to eye care professionals who register their place for this year’s BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition. \nThe eagerly awaited event\, which this year is being held virtually and live-streamed around the world over a 30 hour period across different time zones\, will take place on 13 and 14 June. \nNon-members who register before March 10 will be eligible to receive a hard copy of Contact Lens Evidence-based Academic Reports (CLEAR) – the ground-breaking global consensus report delivering guidance to eye care professionals on all aspects of prescribing and fitting contact lenses as part of a concerted drive to provide the best possible patient care. \nCLEAR will be published in issue two of the BCLA journal ‘Contact Lens and Anterior Eye’ (CLAE) and will feature work from panels of globally respected experts. \n  \nMade possible by educational grants from Alcon and CooperVision\, it will set the standard to which researchers and eye care professionals will refer for the latest information in the field and will also highlight potential opportunities for future research. \nLuke Stevens-Burt\, chief executive of the BCLA\, said: “CLEAR is one of the most exciting pieces of research undertaken within the field of contact lenses and anterior eye for several years and we want to ensure as many eye care professionals as possible have access to this body of work. \n“It is going to play a major role in this year’s conference and will shape much of the programme\, with many of the authors presenting their findings. Our members are already guaranteed access to CLEAR with a CLAE subscription inclusive in their membership and we want to give non-members the opportunity to benefit from this research too by registering their place as soon as possible. \n“This year’s conference will be like no other\, with a truly global reach. Going ‘virtual’ gives us the chance to bring CLEAR to every single nation\, benefitting both practitioners and patients around the world.” \nCLEAR will feature 10 overview papers\, each compiled by a panel chaired by internationally renowned experts.  The topics areas and panel chairs are: \n\nAnatomy and Physiology of the Anterior Eye – Dr Laura Downie\nBiochemistry of lens materials\, coating\, comfort drops and solutions – Professor Mark Willcox\nEffect of lens materials/design on the anatomy and physiology of the eye – Professor Philip Morgan\nSpeciality lenses – OrthoK – Professor Stephen Vincent and Professor Pauline Cho\nSpeciality lenses – Sclerals – Dr Melissa Barnett\nContact lens complications – Professor Fiona Stapleton\nMedical use of contact lenses – Associate Professor Debbie Jacobs\nContact lens optics – Dr Kathryn Richdale\nFuture applications of contact lenses – Professor Lyndon Jones\nEvidence based contact lens practice – Professor James Wolffsohn\n\n  \nNon-members can register their interest now on the BCLA website\, with Clinical Conference registration due to go live shortly. \nFor more details visit www.bcla.org.uk \n  \n\nFor further information\, please call Daniel Owens from Orange Juice Communications on 07909 916668 or email daniel.owens@ojpr.co.uk
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/virtual-bcla-clinical-conference-and-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210518T213154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T213154Z
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SUMMARY:Global Dry Eye Summit (COPE-Approved Lecture Event)
DESCRIPTION:Under the Chairmanship of Dr. Langis Michaud\, AOE has selected one of the most diverse and outstanding faculty from Canada\, US and Israel on the topics of Dry Eye. They have designed a program which combines 13 COPE-approved hours with additional lectures on product knowledge. Enjoy 17+ speakers\, $10\,000 in prizes and the registration is free to those outside Canada and the United States. \n  \nView global free registration information here.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/global-dry-eye-summit-cope-approved-lecture-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210513T195001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T195001Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Life of Hasan Minto
DESCRIPTION:IAPB will be hosting a virtual memorial event for Hasan Minto on Monday\, May 17\, 2021. Hasan was a larger-than-life character who left an indelible mark on the Blindness Prevention space. Join us in celebrating his amazing life! \n8 a.m. New York | 1 p.m. United Kingdom | 5 p.m. Pakistan | 10 p.m. Sydney \n  \nZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847498225?pwd=V0hmR3RzZ2FuY1N5OW5UaEZwTkF6Zz09   \nPasscode: ac1R%c
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/celebrating-the-life-of-hasan-minto/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210428T134127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T134127Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Eye Care Section Ocular Photography Contest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Comprehensive Eye Care Section Ocular Photography Contest will open on May 15 and close at 11:45 pm CST on July 1\, with the winners being notified by August 1. \n  \nOptometrists may submit up to two entries per category: \n·     Anterior Segment Category: Lids\, Conjunctiva\, Cornea\, Contact Lens\, Iris\, Lens\, Angle/Gonioscopy\, digital color photo. \n·     Posterior Segment Category: Vitreous\, Optic Nerve\, Retina\, Color/Red-free photo\, Fluorescein Angiography/ICG\, Fundus Auto-fluorescence. \n  \nThe grand prize winner from each category will receive complimentary registration to Academy 2021 Boston and will have the winning image published in the Academy’s Post-Meeting Newsletter. In addition to the two Grand Prize winners\, the contest will award four honorable mentions. All of the winning submissions will be assembled into a photo display at the annual meeting. \n  \nAn American Academy of Optometry online account is required to submit an entry. If you already have an existing account\, you may use it. If not\, please create an account. Emailed submission forms and photos will no longer be accepted. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. If you have any questions\, please email contest co-chairs Dr. April M. Lewis and Dr. Melanie Gonzalez-Oliva at AcademyPhotographyContest@gmail.com. \nFor full contest rules please visit the 2021 Ocular Photography Contest webpage. Also\, you may view the previous contest winning submissions online.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/comprehensive-eye-care-section-ocular-photography-contest/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210426T140819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T193122Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Latin American Research Network - ALDOO Public Health Committee
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Latin American Research Network (Creando un Red Latinoamericana de Investigación) \n3:00pm-6:00pm CST / 4:00pm-7:00pm AST \n  \nOpen to all optometrists. No registration required. \nExpositions by : Kovin Naidoo\, Edgar Davila\, Juan Carlos Aragon\, David Piñeiro\, Guillermo Carrillo and others. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86987831926?pwd=TDVLSFhvbGNmZE94ZGZaWlVYWlUxdz09 \nMeeting ID: 869 8783 1926\nPasscode: 340385
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/creating-a-latin-american-research-network-aldoo-public-health-committee/
CATEGORIES:ALDOO,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210315T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T135050Z
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SUMMARY:ARVO 2021 - Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Innovation and advanced technologies have fostered significant discoveries in eye and vision research in the last decade rivaling those in any discipline. The theme of the 2021 ARVO meeting is the next revolution of clinically translating these discoveries to restore and preserve vision. \nVisit https://www.arvo.org/annual-meeting/ for more information! \n  \n 
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/arvo-2021-virtual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T093000
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210408T145217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T154105Z
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SUMMARY:IVI Resmeet 2021\, in honour of Professor Brien Holden - a Salute to the Genius
DESCRIPTION:The event will see global leaders in vision science research come together to talk and discuss the advancements in eye health research\, and the ongoing work contributing to improving the quality of eye care services. \nMs. Yvonne Holden\, wife of late Prof. Brien Holden\, will open the symposium. \nThe symposium aims to create an informed pool of eye health professionals as well as inspire young minds to engage actively in research. \nApril 23\, 2021 \n5:30am-9:30am CDT / 4:00pm-8:00pm IST \nTo register\, click here. \nIVI Resmeet 2021
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/ivi-resmeet-2021-in-honour-of-professor-brien-holden-a-salute-to-the-genius/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:APCO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T170237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T170237Z
UID:1010-1619049600-1619308799@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:ECOO General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/ecoo-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Finland
CATEGORIES:ECOO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T170846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T170846Z
UID:1016-1618444800-1618703999@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:2021 Annual EFCLIN Congress & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The 48th EFCLIN Congress & Exhibition will take place from the 15th – 17th April\, 2021 in Berlin\, Germany.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/2021-annual-efclin-congress-exhibition/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:ECOO
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20210324T173815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T201157Z
UID:2033-1616857200-1616862600@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:ALDOO - Optometric Research in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:  \nInvitacion Conversatorio English\n \nClick here to learn more. The event will be held in Spanish and English. \nTo download the English poster\, click here. \nTo download the Spanish poster\, click here. \nZoom Information: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88912956688?pwd=RDVKeXNaUExpNkVPQUJvMG5KTkl3dz09\nID: 889 1295 6688\nPassword: 339390
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/aldoo-optometric-research-in-latin-america/
CATEGORIES:ALDOO
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T171149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T155239Z
UID:1019-1606262400-1606521599@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: SILMO Bangkok – The ASEAN Optical Fair
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. Please check https://silmobangkok.com/ for any relevant updates.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/silmo-bangkok-the-asean-optical-fair/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:APCO
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T070000
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T175148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T180807Z
UID:1031-1605679200-1605682800@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:WCO's 2020 Virtual General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The WCO President will review his annual report\, provide a brief overview of WCO’s financial status for 2020\, and will discuss the 4th World Congress of Optometry. \nWCO members are invited to attend\, and may submit questions prior to the meeting. \nThis meeting will take place virtually on November 18th from 6 AM – 7 AM CST.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/2020-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T213422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T165536Z
UID:1002-1602028800-1603411199@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:Academy 2020 at Home
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/academy-2020-at-home/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:North America,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTSTAMP:20260609T105434
CREATED:20200819T170531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T170531Z
UID:1013-1601078400-1601251199@worldcouncilofoptometry.info
SUMMARY:Oulu Optometry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/oulu-optometry-forum/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Oulu conference facilities
CATEGORIES:ECOO
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR