2018 FOA Annual Convention (Attendees)

7/19/2018 to 7/22/2018

Event Details

ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. YOU MAY REGISTER ONSITE AT DISNEY’S Grand Floridian RESORT DURING THE FOA CONVENTION JULY 19-22. BE OUR GUEST The Florida Optometric Association invites you to be our guest at the 116th Annual Convention. Join us for a weekend of continuing education and social affairs at FOA's Annual Convention Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22. Experience Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 's elegant atmosphere with views of Disney's iconic fireworks every night  at the FOA- discounted  rate of just $199 per night .  A link to access the room block will be contained in your email confirmation after registering for the convention. Overflow rooms are also available at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.    REGISTRATION DESCRIPTIONS AND RATES FOA Member Ticket - Includes awards gala and 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. AOA Member Ticket - Includes awards gala and welcome reception, evening  hospitality suites, exhibit hall and education Optometry Student/Resident Education - Includes education and exhibit hall. Must be a student member of the FOA. Non-member of FOA or AOA  - Includes education, awards gala and welcome reception, evening hospitality suites and exhibit hall. OP/Optician Education - Includes OP/Optician education and exhibit hall (ODs not eligible). OP/Optician Courses are CPC approved.  Social - Includes awards gala and 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 "Be Our Guest" banquet.   Exhibit Hall - complimentary access to the exhibit hall only Registration Type Early Available thru 5/31/18   Regular Available thru 7/5/18 Late/ On-Site after 7/5/18 FOA Member $499   $599 $799 AOA Member $699   $799 $999 Non-Member of FOA or AOA $1099  $ 1199 $1299 OP/Optician Education (ODs not eligible) $75   $75 $75 Social $349 $349 $349 Banquet (children 12 & under) $99 (+$39ea) $99 (+$39ea) $99 (+$39ea) Optometry Student/Resident $0 $0 $0   Online Registration closes Sunday, July 8 at 11:59PM, Any registrations after that must be completed onsite at the Annual Convention Registration Desk.     2018 Convention SPONSORS       DIAMOND PLUS                                       DIAMOND                                                                                    SAPPHIRE                 EMERALD                                                                                                     TOPAZ                                                                 pearl                               CRYSTAL                                                 CONVENTION  SCHEDULE YOUR CHANCE TO EARN $50   Advanced Multifocal Fit Training Program   This program is sponsored  by Alcon Vision Care. Offered Thursday, July 19 at 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:20PM, and 4:20PM.   Program Overview This exciting program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Alcon’s innovative multifocal contact lens portfolio and how to personalize the multifocal fit to improve our presbyopic patient outcomes. With a focus on expert discussions around the unique needs of today’s presbyopic patients and the opportunity that this presents for us as eye care professionals and our practices, and featuring live patient fitting, this program is designed to maximize your efficiency and success with Alcon multifocal contact lenses. The Florida Optometric Association will provide $50 Disney gift cards to optometrists who attend the Advanced Multifocal Fit Training Program. This program does not earn continuing education credits. One gift card max per person.         WHAT TO WEAR Convention Session and Exhibit Hall Attire: Business Casual Awards Gala/Welcome Reception Attire: Cocktail Banquet Attire: Formal (Floor Length Gowns, Tuxedos and Suits)   AWARD WINNERS   Young Optometrist of the Year Award Chung T. To O.D., F.A.A.O Outstanding Local Society Member Hang H. Thai O.D. Florida’s Optometrist of the Year Award Kevin L. Henne O.D. Edward K. Walker, O.D., Optometrist of the Decade Award Emilio H. Balius O.D. Frank A. Broome, Sr., O.D., Lifetime Achievement Award Donald P. Humphrey O.D. Lenny Cherdack Student Legislative Award  Sara Rasekhi     Cancellation Policy:  $50 administrative charge before 6/29/2018; No refunds will be given after 6/29/2018. The list of convention attendees will be shared with exhibitors.     EXHIBITORS ABB Optical Group Abyde Aerie Pharmaceuticals  Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Allergan Alternative & Plan "B" Bausch + Lomb Bio-Tissue Blue Frog, LLC  Carl Zeiss Meditec Carl Zeiss Vision Centervue Inc. ClearVision Optical Company Coburn Technologies Color My World CooperVision Costa Sunglasses David Keith Ophthalmic DGH Technology, Inc. Digital Healthcare Professionals Diopsys, Inc. Doctor Multimedia e-dr./New Era Optical EHRC Group Enhanced Medical Services Eschenbach Optik Essilor of America Fabulous Fanny's NYC Florida Optometric Association Florida Optometric Association Historical Archives Florida Optometric Association Insurance Services For Eyes by Grand Vision Fortifeye Vitamins Fresnel Prism and Lens Co. Gold Coast Ophthalmic Instruments, Inc. GSRx Inc Hoya Vision Care Humana Vision iDoc, LLC iMatrix iTrust EHR Johnson & Johnson Vision Konan Medical USA LaFont LandrumHR LasikPlus Lombart Instrument Luneau Technology USA MACUHEALTH, LLC Maculogix Marco MAXIVISION MedTech International Group MyEyeDr National Vision Nationwide Vision Centers - FL Nerdwax Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry Novartis NuSight Medical OBC Insurance Billing & Credentialing Specialists OCULUS, Inc. OCuSOFT, Inc. OPTICS INCORPORATED OptiLanes, Inc Optimetrics Inc. Optisource International Optos, Inc Optovue PrevMED Quality Optical Service Rev360 / RevolutionEHR RightEye Sanofi Genzyme ScienceBased Health Shamir Insight, Inc. 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