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2026 North American Vision Symposium

We are very excited to announce the return of the North American Vision Symposium in 2026. Be ready to engage in insightful discussions and reconnect with colleagues and friends in the fascinating world of optometry.

Course Features: Contact Lenses, A.I. in Optometry, Glaucoma, Pain Management, and many more.

20 hours COPE accredited (pending approval)

Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N9A 7H7
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Friday, November 6, 2026 07:00am

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$150.00 - $550.00

USA registrants only​ *if you are a CDN, please see our CDN Page to register.

Join us for an engaging and informative CE event designed specifically for practicing optometrists. This event offers practical learning experience while expanding your clinical knowledge, staying up to date with the latest developments in eye care, all while earning a total of 20 COPE approved credits - approval pending. Be ready to immerse yourself in the latest advancements in eyecare, engage in insightful discussions, and reconnect with colleagues and friends in the fascinating world of optometry!


Early Bird Pricing available until September 1st, 2026

Speakers

Dr. Marc Bloomenstein, OD,FAAO

Dr. Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO

Dr. Shalu Pal, OD, FAAO

Dr. Dominik Podbielski, MD, FRCS(C)

 Dr. Barry Emara, MD, FRCS(C)

Event Schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 8 Hours

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:40 AM

COPE ID: 97389-TD

A Review of Corneal Dystrophies and Degenerations

Dr. Marc Bloomenstein

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 11:40 AM

COPE ID: 103131-TD

Front to Back: Cases from the Eye

Dr. Marc Bloomenstein

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:20 PM

COPE ID: 105608-GO

Out with the Hackneyed and in with the Neveaueyed: Looking at new eye care treatments and diagnosis

Dr. Marc Bloomenstein

2:20 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

COPE ID: 103143-TD

When that Lid Lesion Makes you Say, Hmmmm...

Dr. Mark Bloomenstein

3:20 PM - 4:10 PM

COPE ID: 103536-TD

Updating Your Practical Approach to Dry Eye

Dr. Marc Bloomenstein

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 8 Hours

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

COPE ID: Pending

Dry Eye

Pending

8:50 AM - 9:40 AM

COPE ID: Pending

A.I. in Eyecare

Dr. Maryam Moharib

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

COPE ID: Pending

Glaucoma

Dr. Dominik Podbielski & Dr. Barry Emara

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

COPE ID: Pending

Pending

Pending

11:40 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

COPE ID: 103125-GO

New Tech in Eye Care: The Rise of the Machines

Dr. Joseph Thimons

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

COPE ID: 103124-NO

Neuro-Optometric Exam

Dr. Joseph Thimons

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Break

2:40 PM - 4:20 PM

COPE ID: 93346-TD

Advances in Anterior Segment Medical & Surgical Therapy

Dr. Joseph Thimons

Sunday, November 8, 2026 - 4 Hours

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

COPE ID: 102987-GO

Pushing Limits: When 20/20 is not Enough - How Can We Do Better?

Dr. Shalu Pal

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

COPE ID: 102330-CL

Specialty Contact Lenses Made Simple

Dr. Shalu Pal

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 10:45 PM

COPE ID: 102332-CL

Managing Presbyobia to it's Full Potential

Dr. Shalu Pal

10:45 AM - 11:30 PM

COPE ID: 102002-CL

Disrupting Contact Lens Dropout: Practice-Centered Factors That influence Continued Wear

Dr. Shalu Pal

Subject to Change


This program was made possible thanks to the support of our industry sponsors. The views expressed are those of the individual presenters. The selection of any specific product or service remains at the sole and independent discretion of each attending healthcare provider.

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Early registration fee available until September 1, 2026. Registration fees are non-refundable.


For more information, call or email Nicole Garant at 1-800-391-1613 or nicoleg@wlei.com. A limited number of rooms available at the conference rate of $209(Fri) $229(Sat) $199(Sun) by Caesars Windsor (1-800-991-7777), before October 16, 2026. Booking code CWL1106.