Annual optometry conference offers insights on clinical, practice challenges

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Optometrists nationwide were to pack up and head south to take part in the annual Optometry's Meeting at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, June 16-20.

Optometrists nationwide soon will pack up and head south to take part in the annual Optometry's Meeting at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, FL, June 16-20.

Optometry's Meeting blends the annual conferences of the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association. Other professional groups also convene during the 4-day event.

The meeting offers more than 200 hours of continuing education, featuring up to 30 hours of free CE. The keynote speaker is Frank Abagnale, an expert on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents. The presidential celebration, sponsored by HOYA, will spotlight the comic duo of Frank Caliendo and John Pinette.

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