ODs and paraoptometrics/opticians/staff may now register for the 2024 IOA Annual Meeting, taking place October 3 - 5, 2024 in Springfield, IL.
Location:
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Bank of Springfield Center
Springfield, IL
CE Hours:
ODs can earn up to 12 hours TQ CE
Paras can earn up to 12 hours of CE
Click here for AM information/registration
ODs may now complete 18 regular hours online via live interactive or pre-recorded courses sponsored by a licensed CE provider. IOA has launched the 2024-2026 On-Demand CE Series so doctors may complete all 18 hours of regular CE online. Courses are free for members and can be purchased for $40/hour or a special all-inclusive package for $450 for non-members.
The Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) strives to be the resource for eye care information that affects the care of patients. IOA’s CE portal contains current research into eye care issues, current studies and findings related to eye health, and outlines of current and emerging eye care technologies. IOA works with health care professionals to show the optometrists' scope of practice in order to work together toward the overall health of patients. IOA has found that optometrists are often the entry point into the health care system for many individuals. Optometrists frequently diagnose ocular manifestations of systemic disease such as diabetic retinopathy and neuro-ophthalmic disease. IOA strives to educate the general public about optometry, cutting-edge eye care information, and the importance of yearly comprehensive eye examinations.