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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210613
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210607
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
CREATED: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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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
CREATED:20200819T170237Z
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SUMMARY:ECOO General Assembly
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URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/ecoo-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Finland
CATEGORIES:ECOO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
CREATED:20210324T173815Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
CREATED:20200819T171149Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T070000
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CREATED:20200819T175148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T180807Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
CREATED:20200819T213422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T165536Z
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SUMMARY:Academy 2020 at Home
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/academy-2020-at-home/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:North America,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTSTAMP:20260611T173703
CREATED:20200819T170531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T170531Z
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SUMMARY:Oulu Optometry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/oulu-optometry-forum/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Oulu conference facilities
CATEGORIES:ECOO
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