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ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. YOU MAY REGISTER ONSITE AT DISNEY’S YACHT CLUB RESORT convention center during the convention dates july 18-21, 2019.
Annual Convention July 18-21, 2019
The Florida Optometric Association invites you to our 117th Annual Convention. Join us for a weekend of continuing education and social affairs at FOA's Annual Convention Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21.
Experience Disney's Yacht & Beach Club with views of Disney's iconic fireworks every night for the FOA-discounted rate of just $199 (two adults included in rate, +$25 per extra adult per night after first two).
There are also rooms available at Disney's Boardwalk Inn (ten minute walk from Disney's Yacht Club) with a group rate of $250 per room (two adults included in rate, +$25 per extra adult per night after first two).
Alternatively, rooms are also open at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort with a group rate of $189 (including two adults, +$25 per extra adult per night and free for children under 18). Only rooms with king-sized beds are available.
A link to access the room block will be contained in your email confirmation after registering for the convention.
*The FOA-discounted hotel block is for registered convention attendees only. Hotel reservations made by non-convention attendees will be promptly canceled. OD registrations are eligible for up to two rooms at the group rate; OP, social, student/resident, and banquet only registrations are eligible for one room per registration.

FOA Member Ticket - Includes welcome reception, exhibit hall, legislative brunch, membership/delegate meetings, evening hospitality suites and education (must be a dues paying member for 6 months). You must log in to your FOA account to receive reduced pricing.
*Newly licensed ODs should register under the FOA/AOA/or non-member rate as appropriate. Newly licensed ODs cannot register under student/resident rates.
AOA Member Ticket - Includes welcome reception, evening hospitality suites, exhibit hall and education
Optometry Student Education - Includes education and exhibit hall. Must be a student member of the FOA. You must log in to your FOA account to receive reduced pricing.
Resident Education - Includes education and exhibit hall. Must be a post-graduate/resident member of the FOA. You must log in to your FOA account to receive reduced pricing.
Non-member of FOA or AOA - Includes education, welcome reception, evening hospitality suites and exhibit hall.
OP/Optician Education (One Day) - Includes OP/Optician education and exhibit hall (ODs not eligible) for Saturday. OP Courses are CPC approved; LDO courses are approved for general or elective credit through the Board of Opticianry. ODs not eligible.
Social - Includes welcome reception, exhibit hall, and evening hospitality suites (If you are a member, it also includes legislative lunch and business/delegate meetings.)
Banquet - Access to the banquet.
Exhibit Hall - complimentary access to the exhibit hall only (opens June 17, 2019)
Teleheath Symposium Only - complimentary access to the Telehealth Symspoium only on Saturday, July 20 at 1pm.
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Registration Type
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Late/Onsite Rates
Available
after 7/8/19
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FOA Member
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$849 |
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AOA Member
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$1049 |
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Non-Member of FOA or AOA
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$1349 |
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OP/Optician Education
(ODs not eligible)
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$125 |
| Social |
$349 |
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Banquet
(children 12 & under)
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$129
(+$39ea) |
Optometry Student Rate
(must be a student member of the FOA) |
$25 |
Resident Rate
(must be a post-graduate/resident member of the FOA) |
$25 |
2019 ANNUAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

*schedule is subject to change
| EXHIBITORS |
| Abyde |
| AB Max™ |
| ABB Optical Group |
| Aerie Pharmaceuticals |
| Alcon |
| Allergan |
| American Academy of Optometry |
| Arbor Eyewear |
| Avenova |
| Bausch + Lomb |
| Bay Area Eye Institute |
| BlephEx, LLC |
| Carl Zeiss Vision |
| CenterVue Inc. |
| ClearVision Optical Company |
| Coburn Technologies |
| Color My World / Color Blind Glasses |
| Coopervision |
| David Keith Ophthalmic |
| DGH Technology, Inc. |
| Diopsys, Inc. |
| Doctor Multimedia |
| Doctors Optimal Formula/Alereve |
| Econologics Financial Advisors |
| Eschenbach Optik |
| eSee Acuity |
| Essilor |
| eyeBrain Medical Inc. (neurolens®) |
| Eye Doctors Optical Outlets |
| Eyes of Faith Optical |
| Florida Optometric Association |
| FOA Historical Archives |
| For Eyes by Grand Vision |
| Fortifeye Vitamins |
| Fresnel Prism and Lens Co. |
| Gold Coast Instruments |
| GPN Technologies |
| GSRx |
| Healthy Eyes Advantage |
| Heidelberg Engineering |
| HOYA Vision Care |
| Humana Vision |
| iCare Health Solutions |
| IDOC |
| Integra / BioD Optix |
| Johnson and Johnson Vision |
| KODAK Lens/Signet Armorlite |
| Konan Medical USA |
| Lafont |
| LandrumHR |
| LasikPlus |
| Lombart Instrument |
| Macuhealth, LLC |
| Maculogix |
| Marco |
| MAXIVISION |
| MediXall.com |
| Medi Lazer |
| MyEyeDr |
| Nationwide Vision Centers |
| New Era Optical/e-dr |
| NSU College of Optometry |
| OASIS Medical, Inc. |
| OBC Insurance Billing & Credentialing Specialists |
| OCULUS, Inc. |
| OCuSOFT, Inc. |
| Optos, Inc |
| Optikam Tech Inc |
| Orgreen Goldsmith |
| Optovue Inc. |
| Peak Optical |
| Quality Optical Service |
| Quidel |
| Rejuvenation |
| RightEye |
| Sanofi Genzyme |
| ScienceBased Health |
| Select Merchant Solutions |
| Shamir Insight, Inc. |
| Shire |
| Sight Sciences |
| Smart Mirror |
| Solutionreach |
| Special Olympics Florida |
| Sun Ophthalmics |
| Sunshine Ophthalmic, LLC |
| Super Optical |
| The Dry Eye Doctor, Inc |
| Valley Contax, Inc. |
| Visionary Eye Partners |
| Visioneering Technologies |
| VSP Global |
| Walman Instruments |
| Walmart/Sam's Club |
| weave |
| Wolters Kluwer |
| ZEISS Meditec |
WHAT TO WEAR
- Convention Session and Exhibit Hall Attire: Business Casual
- Welcome Reception Attire: Festive Cocktail
- Banquet Attire: Formal bright carnival style!
AWARD WINNERS
OUTSTANDING LOCAL SOCIETY MEMBER
Brianna Rhue, O.D., F.A.A.O.
YOUNG O.D. OF THE YEAR
Greg Naberhaus, O.D.
OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR
April Jasper, O.D., F.A.A.O.
OPTOMETRIST OF THE DECADE
Stuart Kaplan, O.D.
APP INFORMATION
With the FOA App, you can:
- View the convention schedule
- Browse sponsor and exhibitor info
Search "FOA 2019" on the App Store or Google Play
Download on the App Store
Download on Google Play
Cancellation Policy: $50 administrative charge before 6/28/2019; No refunds will be given after 6/28/2019.
The list of convention attendees will be shared with exhibitors.
Photo/Video Release:
By registering for the 2019 FOA Annual Convention, I hereby grant permission to use any and all photographic imagery and video footage taken of me at this event and activities pertaining to this event, without payment or any other consideration. I understand that such materials may be published electronically or in print, or used in presentations or exhibitions.
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