2021 Optometrist Lecture Notes

2021 Paraoptometric Lecture Notes

SCHEDULE: Click here for a printable PDF of the convention schedule.

ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY 15-18, 2021

The Florida Optometric Association invites you to our 119th Annual Convention at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida! 

24 HOURS CONTINUING EDUCATION INCLUDING 14 HOURS OF TQ 

>>>EARN UP TO 20 HOURS OF CE

Accommodations - June 14 Deadline

Experience the sophisticated Loews Miami Beach Hotel with luxurious beachfront views, award-winning restaurants, and fast access to Miami's iconic Art Deco district at the FOA-discounted rate of just $209/night. Discounted rooms are provided on a space-available basis. If you require overnight accommodations, please make your reservation as soon as possible at https://www.loewshotels.com/miami-beach/florida-optometric-association or call (888) 879-0462 by June 14th and ask for the FOA-discounted rate. The FOA-discounted hotel block is for registered convention attendees only. Hotel reservations made by non-convention attendees will be cancelled. OD registrations are eligible for up to two rooms at the group rate; OP and student/resident registrations are eligible for one room per registration.  

Parking:

Day Valet Parking: $33.17 per day maximum
Overnight Valet Parking: $43.87 per day maximum

Self-parking is available in the City of Miami Beach Municipal Garage located directly
across the street, currently at the following hourly rates:

First Hour: $2.00
1 - 2 Hours: $4.00
2 - 3 Hours: $6.00
3 - 6 Hours: $10.00
6 - 24 Hours: $20.00
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 8 pm to 5 am weekend flat rate of $15.00

Registration descriptions and rates

FOA Member Ticket - Includes education, welcome reception, exhibit hall, legislative lunch and House of Delegates I and II (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, 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.

Paraoptometric Education (One Day) - Includes para education and exhibit hall (ODs not eligible) for Saturday. Para Courses will be submitted for AOA CPC approval.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 mid-June, 2021)

Student, Resident or Class of 2021 Graduates - access to continuing education, breakfast symposiums and exhibit hall. Registration cost is $25. Students will receive a $25 gift card at the registration desk when they check in to pick up their badge.

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Course Schedule

Click here for a printable PDF of the convention schedule.

Safety Protocols

Click this link for Loew's Hotel Safety and Well Being Protocols

Cancellation Policy: Register risk-free.

The previous $50 administrative charge for cancellations has been waived. Full registration cancellations will be allowed prior to the start of convention, July 14, 2021. The list of convention attendees will be shared with exhibitors. 

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: By registering for the 2021 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.