Optical Prism May 2015 | Page 38

VISION EXPO WEST The bright lights of Vegas are calling the eyewear industry back to Vision Expo West 2015. The annual event runs from Wednesday, September 17 to 19th at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las Vegas. Drawing industry leaders from all facets of eyewear, it’s the best opportunity to learn about what’s new in fashion, technology and business. EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS International Vision Expo is always enhancing the education program, and adding new tracks that tackle trending industry topics. Education for every role and experience level, are focused on 3 core competencies — disease diagnosis and treatment; clinical application of products; and healthy business solutions. · · · · · · · Business Solutions Crowd Sourced Learning Frame Buyers Certificate Program Hands on Workshops Power 10 Spotlight Series Visionomics® CLINICAL HIGHLIGHTS Learn everything you need for clinical patient care. Vision Expo brings together the most talented experts from all areas of clinical care to provide you with extensive and cutting-edge education in ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lenses, therapeutics and so much more. Plus, you’ll learn how to accurately bill and code these services to increase your profitability. · · · · · · · · · · Anterior Segment Glaucoma Global Contact Lens Forum (6 Hours) FREE Imaging Technology Ocular Wellness Program Pharmacology Posterior Segment & Macular Degeneration Spectacle Lens Expert Track Sports Vision NEW Systemic Disease & Neuro Many of the programs at Vision Expo West can be applied to CE credits. Don’t forget to take in some of the after-parties hosted by vendors and sponsors. Among the most popular events is the opening night networking event featuring Eye Docs of Rock (Thursday), as well as events with ODs on Facebook and Vision Source on Friday. Saturday's experience for students combines opticians and ODs with education and networking events during thee and evening. The Young Professionals Club will also be hosting their annual party with dates and times to be announced. To learn more or to register visit www.visionexpowest.com.