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Maybe wearing those contacts for 6 months straight wasn't such a great idea after all. Then wearing them into a
less-than-hygienic hot tub was probably an even worse idea...just sayin'.
Ft. Myers - August 10, 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
5316 US Highway 19
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 847-9005
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
All 3 days
$ 149 (*)
September 24, 2025 - Wednesday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:40 Rx Troubleshooting (Technical, 1 hr.) - Kevin Whaley, LDO
1:40 - 2:30 Prescribing Eyewear (Technical, 1 hr.) - Kevin Whaley, LDO
2:45 - 4:30 The Science and Vision Behind Optical Illusions (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
September 25, 2025 - Thursday
7;00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products for 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 -11:45 Strategies for Second-Pair Sales (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 -12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Pediatric Dispensing (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
2:45 - 4:30 OTC and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Thursday only
$ 79 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
June 28, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas: 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:35 HIV-AIDS and CLs (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
1:35 - 2:30 The "Perfect" I&R Session (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Raising the Bar - Contact Lenses (Technical-CL, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Jacksonville - May 18, 2025
Need a sleeping room? Click HERE for a $ 60/night discount. Valid until 2/20/2025
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education.
All for only $ 79.00
Thursday only
$ 79 (*)
Apprentices:
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Ft. Myers
August 23 2026
Eye Centers of Florida
(Use south entrance)
4101 Evans Avenue
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
February 1, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Living in the Material World (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 212 Dispensing (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Myth Busters: Florida Opticians Edition (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
New Port Richey
March 1, 2026
Quality Inn and Suites
Conference Center
5316 US 19
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 847-9005
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Book your sleeping room for special Optical Seminars rate of
$152 per night by clicking HERE.
May 17, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Grammar and Writing Skills four Dummies (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:35 HIV-AIDS and CLs (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
1:35 - 2:30 The "Perfect" I&R Session (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Raising the Bar - Contact Lenses (Technical-CL, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
October 18. 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 New Products and Techniques (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Strategies for Second-Pair Sales (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
October 19, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Ocular Disease and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
10:00 -11:45 OTC and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
11:45 -12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Geriatric Dispensing (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Interviewing Skills for ECPs (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
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Normal
perception
This event includes
4 hours of
home-study, making this event
20 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 149.00
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
Hampton Inn - Miami Airport
777 NW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 262-5400
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Both days
$ 149 (*)
Miami - April 27, 2025
Wednesday only
$ 79 (*)
How someone with macular degeneration might perceive this image
Dania
October 24-25, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott
Airport / Cruiseport
400 Gulfstream Way
Dania, FL 33004
(954) 342-8333
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This guy is obviously suffering from anal glaucoma - a condition that causes the optician to call in sick, because they just can't see their butt going to work today!
Tampa Bay - November 19-20
Wednesday/Thursday - New Port Richey
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Saturday only
$ 79 (*)
Courtyard by Marriott - Airport/Cruiseport
400 Gulfstream Way
Dania, FL 33004
(954) 342-8333
March 14, 2026 - Saturday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas: 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 TBA (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Kevin Whaley, DO
2:45 - 4:30 Grammar and Writing Skills four Dummies (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Marc h 15, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 8:55 HIV-AIDS (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
8:55 - 9:45 The "Perfect" I&R Session (Technical-CL, 1 hr.)
10:00 - 11:45 Raising the Bar - Contact Lenses (Technical-CL, 2 hrs.)
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.)
2:45 - 4:30 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.)
Both days
$ 149 (*)
This weekend's hours include 4 hours of
home-study, making this event
20 hours of continuing education. All for only $ 149.00
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$ 79 (*)
$ 79 (*)
Both days
$ 149 (*)
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
$ 79 (*)
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$ 79 (*)
$ 79 (*)
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
5316 US Highway 19 N
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 847-9005
____________________________________________
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
2025-2026
Schedule
(Scroll down to see your city/event)
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
Sunday only
$ 79 (*)
November 13, 2026 - Friday
4:00 - 4:55 Registration
5:00 - 6:45 Raising the Bar - Contact Lenses (Technical-CL, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
7:00 - 7:50 HIV-AIDS-CLs (Technical - CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
7:50 - 8:45 The "Perfect" I&R Session (Technical - CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
November 14, 2026 - Saturday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Pediatric Dispensing and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
10:00 - 11:45 OTC Medications and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:40 New Class TBA (Technical, 1 hr.) - John Zimmerman, DO
1:40 - 2:30 New Class TBA (Technical, 1 hr.) - John Zimmerman, DO
2:45 - 4:30 New Products and Techniques: 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
November 15, 2025 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Technical Class - TBA (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Dr. Linda Paey
10:00 -11:45 New Technical Class - TBA (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Dr. Linda Paey
11:45 -12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
New Port Richey
November 13, 14 & 15, 2026
Quality Inn and Suites
Conference Center
5316 US Highway 19
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 847-9005
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
$ 79 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
November 19, 2025 - Wednesday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:40 Rx Troubleshooting (Technical, 1 hr.) - Kevin Whaley
1:40 - 2:30 Prescribing Eyewear (Technical, 1 hr.) - Kevin Whaley
2:45 - 4:30 New Products and Techniques 2025 (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
November 20, 2025 - Thursday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Technical Class - TBA (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Dr. Linda Paey
10:00 -11:45 New Technical Class - TBA (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Dr. Linda Paey
11:45 -12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 MythBusters: Florida Opticians Edition (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Strategies for Second-Pair Sales (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Sunday, April 27, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Headache and the Ophthalmic Dispenser (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
2:45 - 4:30 Pediatric Dispensing and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
ECOF - Eye Centers of Florida
(Use south entrance)
4101 Evans Avenue
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only $ 79.00
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only $ 79.00
Sunday, February 2, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products & Techniques (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Presentation and Public Speaking Skills (Elective - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Laws and Rules (Required - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2026 Schedule of Events
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
Best Western Gateway Grand
4200 NW 97th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 331-3336
Click HERE for sleeping room rate of $109
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Orlando
September 26-27, 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites at
Sea World
10771 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 996-4100
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Book your sleeping room group rate for Optical Seminar 2025 by clicking
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Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
How someone with retinitis pigmentosa might perceive this image
Apprentices:
Sunday only
$ 79 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Dania - October 18-19, 2025
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This weekend's hours include 4 hours of
home-study, making this event
20 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 149.00
This weekend's hours include 4 hours of
home-study, making this event
20 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 149.00
Apprentices:
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$ 79 (*)
How someone with developing cataracts might perceive this image
Both days
$ 149 (*)
Sunday, July 20, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Myth Busters: Florida Optician's Edition (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Competing with Internet Optical Sellers (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 New Products and Ideas for 2025 (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Strategies for Second-Pair Sales (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
August 23 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Grammar and Writing Skills four Dummies (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Pediatric Dispensing and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
2:45 - 4:30 Ocular Disease and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
$ 79 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
$ 79 (*)
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
Sarasota - February 2, 2025
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March 1, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas: 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
Sunday, February 23, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Living in the Material World (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 MythBusters: Florida Opticians Edition (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Competing with Internet Optical Sellers (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Strategies for Second-Pair Sales (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Apprentices:
Both Days
$ 149 (*)
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
____________________________________________
Sunday only
$ 79 (*)
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
$ 149 (*)
Both days
$ 79 (*)
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
Apprentices:
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need to register for partial day(s), simply call (352) 848-4222.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
$ 79 (*)
Gainesville - June 22, 2025
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Sea World
10771 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 996-4100
(For special sleeping room rates, call the hotel directly and ask for
Valerie Castro to make your reservation.)
Miami
April 26, 2026
Hampton Inn - Miami Airport
777 NW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL
(305) 262-5400
Ocala
July 26, 2026
Ocala Hilton
3600 36th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 854-1400
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Saturday only
$ 79 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 New Products and Techniques (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Strategies for Second-Pair Sales (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
____________________________________________
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
$ 79 (*)
(*) If a seminar is cancelled or rescheduled, your registration fees will be applied to a future event.
(*) By registering for an event either via PayPal or over the phone, you agree to abide by all of the In-Classroom Rules of Conduct. You may view them by clicking on the "About Us" tab on the homepage and following the "Classroom Policies" tab. If you have any questions about those policies please call us for clarification before you register.
All dates, courses, instructors and locations for 2025-2026 subject to change as new courses become approved.
Florida Board-Approved Provider # 50-13491
Copyright 2025-2026 - Optical Seminars
(All Rights Reserved)
October 24, 2026 - Saturday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Pediatric Dispensing and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
10:00 -11:45 Headache and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
11:45 -12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Raising the Bar - Contact Lenses (Technical-CL, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 3:35 HIV_AIDS and CLs (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
3:35 - 4:30 The Perfect I&R Session (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
October 25, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas: 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Laws and Rules (Required,, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
April 26, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas: 2025 and Beyond (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2 hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Ocular Disease and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
2:45 - 4:30 OTC Medications and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
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This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
Wednesday only
$ 79 (*)
Apprentices:
Gainesville
June 28, 2026
Best Western Gateway Grand
NW 97th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 331-3336
Sunday only
$ 79 (*)
August 10, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Headache and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
2:45 - 4:30 OTC and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susan Untracht
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Apprentices:
Saturday only
$ 79 (*)
Ramada by Wyndham Conference Center
3130 Hartley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32527
(904) 268-8080
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need to register for partial day(s), call (352) 848-4222.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
Tampa
March 14-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
2155 Northpointe Parkway
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 491-4900
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need to register for partial day(s), call (352) 848-4222.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
Saturday only
$ 79 (*)
____________________________________________
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course.
September 26, 2026 - Saturday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 8:55 New Products and Ideas for 2025 and Beyond (Technical-CL, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
8:55 - 9:45 The "Perfect" I&R Session (Technical, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Raising the Bar - Contact Lenses (Technical, 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Headaches and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
2:45 - 4:30 OTC Medications and the ECP (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Susi Untracht, DO
September 27, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas for 2025 (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Low-Vision Technology for Patients with Severe Vision Loss
(Technical, 2hrs.) - Robert Schrepfer
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Rules and Laws (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
____________________________________________
Tampa - March 14-15, 2025
Special Friday/Saturday Event!
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If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
Both days
$ 149 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Friday only
$ 40 (*)
July 26, 2026 - Sunday
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Grammar and Writing Skills four Dummies (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 TBA (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Kevin Whaley, DO
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 The Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
____________________________________________
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This weekend's hours include 4 hours of
home-study, making this event
20 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 149.00
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
Friday, March 14, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 New Products and Ideas 2025 and Beyond (Technical - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 10:55 Spectacle Lens Solutions for Driving in Low-Light (Technical - 1 hr.) - John Zimmerman
10:55 - 11:45 Upgrade Your Single Vision (Technical - 1 hr.) - John Zimmerman
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:40 The "Perfect" I&R Session (Technical CL - 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
1:40 - 2:30 HIV-AIDS-CLs (Technical CL - 1 hr.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 The Evolution of Contact Lenses (Technical CL - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Saturday, March 15, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:40 Rx Troubleshooting (Technical - 1 hr.) - Kevin Whaley, LDO
1:40 - 2:30 Prescribing Eyewear (Technical - 1 hr.) - Kevin Whaley, LDO
2:45 - 4:30 Communicating with Tact and Diplomacy for Leaders (Elective - 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
EVEN Hotel
Sarasota Lakewood Ranch
6231 Lake Osprey Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 782-4400
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Jacksonville
May 17, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Conference Center
3130 Hartley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32577
(904) 268-8080
This Sunday's hours include 2 hours of
home-study, making this event
10 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 79.00
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
Orlando - September 24-25, 2025
(Wednesday/Thursday Event)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Sunday only
$ 79 (*)
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
If you are interested in the
Hands-On Adjustment Course, or if you need fewer than 8 hours, simply call (352) 848-4222 to register.
The required Apprentice Orientation course is available, on-demand, for $20 for all Florida apprentices. Simply go to our home page to access the course,
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$ 79 (*)
Saturday only
Ocala Hilton
3600 36th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 854-1400
$ 79 (*)
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
This event includes
4 hours of
home-study, making it
20 hours of continuing education. All for only $ 149.00
This weekend's hours include 4 hours of
home-study, making this event
20 hours of continuing education. All for only
$ 149.00
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
Apprentices:
Apprentices:
Sarasota - February 1, 2026
EVEN Hotel
Sarasota Lakewood Ranch
6231 Lake Osprey Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 782-4400
$ 79 (*)
Friday only
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Sunday, June 22, 2025
7:00 - 7:55 Registration
8:00 - 9:45 Florida Laws and Rules (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
10:00 - 11:45 Reduction of Medical and Ophthalmic Errors (Required, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:30 Living in the Material World (Technical, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
2:45 - 4:30 Presentation Skills - Essential Skills of Public Speaking (Elective, 2 hrs.) - Anthony Record
Members of Optical Seminars simply
click HERE to register for this event.
Hilton Garden Inn
2155 Northpointe Parkway
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 491-4900
Saturday only
$ 79 (*)
Ocala - July 20, 2025
If you need fewer
than 8 hours, call
352-848-4222
to register
.By signing up for this event, you agree to abide by all Classroom Policies.
You may review them
Apprentices:
New Port Richey - February 23, 2025