Get ready to feast your eyes on the Fall Eyes on IEOS 2024, a spectacle that’s sure to make optometrists and eye enthusiasts alike see stars! This eye-popping event is set to take place on Sunday, October 13, from 7 am to 1 pm PDT at the Temecula Creek Inn’s Sage Ballroom in Temecula, California. So mark your calendars and polish those spectacles because this is one event you won’t want to miss!
A Visionary Experience
The Inland Empire Optometric Society (IEOS) is pulling out all the stops for this year’s Fall Eyes extravaganza. They’re offering a whopping 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) that’ll keep you on the cutting edge of eye care. But wait, there’s more! They’re throwing in breakfast AND lunch because, let’s face it, learning on an empty stomach is just plain short-sighted.
Costume Party: An Eye-Catching Affair
Now, here’s where things get really exciting. The IEOS is hosting a costume party that’ll have you seeing double! They’re giving out two prizes: one for the best overall costume and another for the best eye-related costume. So, whether you come as a giant eyeball, a pair of stylish specs, or maybe even a dapper optometrist from the 1920s, you’ll have a chance to win big. Just remember, the eyes have it!
A Stellar Lineup of Speakers
The Fall Eyes on IEOS 2024 boasts a lineup of speakers that’s sure to make your pupils dilate with excitement. Here’s a sneak peek at the visionaries who’ll be gracing the stage:
- Dr. R. Duncan Johnson, MD from Inland Eye Specialists, will kick things off with “Surgical Case Reports.” It’s like a greatest hits album but for eye surgeries.
- Dr. Stephen LoBue, MD from NVISION, will dive into “Interventional Glaucoma.” He’ll show you how to take the pressure off… your patients’ eyes, that is.
- Dr. Pinakin Davey, OD, PhD, will share the dos and don’ts of glaucoma. It’s like a rulebook for your retinas.
- Dr. Christopher Blanton, MD from Pacific Eye Institute, will wrap things up with “Medical Malpractice: Staying out of Hot Water!” Because the only thing that should be swimming is your vision after a long day of learning.
The Price is Right (For Your Eyes)
Now, let’s talk turkey. The IEOS has made sure this event is accessible to all, with tiered pricing that’ll make your wallet breathe a sigh of relief:
- IEOS members: $25 (That’s less than the cost of a fancy pair of sunglasses!)
- COA members: $35 (Still a steal for 4 hours of CE and two meals)
- Non-COA members: $115 (A small price to pay for eye-opening knowledge)
- Students: FREE! (Just email ieosjoinus@gmail.com, and you’re in)
But don’t drag your feet! You need to register by Sunday, October 6th, or risk missing out on all the fun.
Location
The Fall Eyes on IEOS 2024 will be held at the Temecula Creek Inn’s Sage Ballroom. Located at 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road, Temecula, CA 92592, this venue is the perfect spot for an eye-catching event. And let’s be honest, with a name like Rainbow Canyon Road, how could it not be spectacular?
Sponsors with Vision
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of some truly visionary sponsors. A big thank you goes out to:
- Platinum Sponsors: Pacific Eye Institute and NVISION
- Gold Sponsor: Inland Eye Specialists
- Silver Sponsors: Glaukos, Optase, Vision Source, WestGroupe, and LKC Technologies
These sponsors are the wind beneath the IEOS’s wings, or should we say, the contact solution to their lenses?
The Main Event
The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with registration and breakfast. The official opening remarks start at 8 a.m., followed by a series of enlightening lectures until 11:50 a.m. But don’t worry—they’ve built in a break from 9:45 to 10:10 a.m., perfect for resting your eyes or practicing your costume party poses.
After the closing remarks at 11:50 am, you’ll have an hour to explore the exhibit hall and enjoy lunch. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, check out the latest in eye care technology, or just bask in the glow of all the new knowledge you’ve acquired.
The Fall Eyes on IEOS 2024 is shaping up to be an event that’s truly easy on the eyes. Whether you’re an IEOS member, a COA member, or just someone with a passion for peepers, this is one event you won’t want to miss. So don’t be short-sighted – mark your calendars, dust off your best eye-themed costume, and get ready for a day that’ll have you seeing the world of optometry in a whole new light.
Sources: ieos.org, eventbrite.com, allevents.in
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