Vision Source Learning
Vision Source Learning educational courses begin Wednesday, April 30 and are offered throughout the Exchange for doctors and staff. These courses are unique as they blend evidence-based clinical care with business best practices to support Vision Source members in achieving their full potential. The courses are led by Vision Source members who have demonstrated expertise and success on the specific topic.
Continuing Education
Included at Exchange are 6 hours of Accredited Continuing Education hours (COPE, ABO, AOA-CPC, NCLE, FL) offered through the Vision Source Practice Protocols for Diabetes, AMD & Myopia.
Unless specified, Learning & Development courses do not offer accredited CE.
Description: Discover the diagnostic tools and techniques needed to scientifically pinpoint the underlying etiology and pair targeted treatments to gain truly predictable outcomes.
Sponsor: Vision Source
Description: Unlock the power of personalization to strengthen patient relationships and boost your bottom line. This interactive session will show you how to identify unique visual demands, recommend the right lens solutions, and present them in a way that resonates with every patient. Learn how a customized approach to lens recommendations can improve satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term practice growth.
Sponsored by: EssilorLuxottica
Description: Dr. Chip Wood delves into some of the common and not-so-common uses of hypochlorous acid. He explores ‘How much?, How often? And How long?’ Not all HOCl is created equal. Learn what you need to know to choose wisely.
Sponsored by: Pure & Clean
Description: Explore what the latest research reveals about the role of light on visual performance and visual health, the positive impact dynamic light modulation can provide on the patient experience, and how to integrate a new light care protocol into the standard patient examination.
Sponsored by: Transitions
*Please note lunch is not served during this session
Description: 1 HR COPE. The management of common chronic conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, diabetes, myopia and glaucoma are challenging in a comprehensive optometric practice. An evaluation of clinical practice guidelines and billing and coding guidelines allows for a practical understanding of how testing, diagnostic and treatment approaches can be implemented into clinical practice. Information provided in this course will be a clinically practical guide that focuses on content of evidence based ocular care and how to implement that care into an optometric practice.
Description: Join us to hear my current perspective on dry eye disease and how I integrate MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) and XIIDRA (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% into my practice. Learn which patients can benefit and where to fit these therapies into The VS Dry Eye Protocol, as illustrated by real patient success stories from my clinic.
Sponsored by: Bausch + Lomb
Description: In this session, you will learn about Essilor® Stellest® lenses, the first myopia management ophthalmic lenses to receive FDA market authorization in the USA, following a two-year FDA study demonstrating proven efficacy in slowing the progression of myopia in children*1. This innovation addresses a critical gap in pediatric eye care, where previously, myopia management options were limited to orthokeratology, contact lenses, and pharmaceutical interventions and represents a transformative solution that makes myopia control more accessible and lifestyle-friendly for millions of children.We will explore the technology behind them, how to fit them, and follow-up care. about the how Essilor Stellest™ lenses can strengthen your myopia-management strategy and enhance long-term patient outcomes. *Compared to single vision lenses. Results from a prospective, randomized, double-masked, multicenter U.S. clinical trial in myopic children aged 6–12 years at initiation of treatment.Reference: 1.Essilor International, data on file (2025)
Description: Stop relying on the outdated optical retail model and learn to Double Your Sales by transforming your practice from a clinical setting to an elevated, customer-centric retail experience. This powerful 1-hour course will equip you and your team with the New Rules of Optical Merchandising, shifting the focus from simply selling products to creating an irresistible environment that maximizes customer satisfaction and drives multiple-pair sales. Discover proven, innovative techniques—including the power of curated, minimalist displays over clutter , implementing a written Optical Treatment Plan from the exam lane, harnessing digital storytelling , and using jewelry-industry-level lighting to make products sparkle —to unlock new revenue streams and ensure your optical practice thrives in the modern retail landscape.
Sponsored by: OMG
Sponsored by: Alcon
Description: Discover the science and clinical power of Cryopreserved Amniotic Membranes (CAM) in this interactive session. Learn when and how to use CAM360 AG to support ocular surface healing, and gain hands-on experience in tissue preparation for successful patient outcomes.
Sponsored by: BioTissue
Description: Transform everyday patient interactions into meaningful opportunities to grow your practice. This session equips you with practical strategies and confidence-building techniques to effectively present premium lens solutions and encourage second-pair purchases. Learn how elevating your product mix can enhance patient satisfaction, strengthen loyalty, and maximize your profitability.
Description: 1 Hour Cope. This course expands on chronic ocular disease management by focusing on Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) and Myopia Control. It reviews evidence-based diagnostic testing, treatment options, and practice workflow modifications to integrate medical and vision care billing considerations seamlessly.
Sponsored by: Vision Source
Description: Practical strategies for healthier lids, lashes, and outcomes.From blepharitis to beauty routines, lid health shapes every ocular surface outcome. Learn evidence-based tips to help patients incorporate lid hygiene into daily life—improving comfort, results, and satisfaction. Because when patients love their lids, they love their doctor too.
Sponsored by: Scope
Sposored by: Euclid
Description: AI glasses are transforming how patients see, connect, and engage with the world. In this session, discover how innovations in eyewear are elevating the patient experience, blending design, vision performance, and intelligence to create a more personalized, connected approach to care. Learn how to integrate AI glasses into your practice to meet consumer demand, open new revenue streams, and position your business at the forefront of modern vision care.
Sponsored by: Essilorluxottica
Description: Join Dr. Ryan Smedley for an exclusive "Liquid Lens Technology Group Demo" session, offering a radical, modern solution for optometrists looking to dramatically boost clinical efficiency and patient experience in their new or expanding practices. This informative presentation with Q&A will focus on the Essilor VR-700 Digital Refraction System, where traditional refraction goes extinct. Discover how cutting-edge Liquid Lens Technology, with exclusive protocols refining sphere, cylinder, and axis simultaneously, powers Dr. Smedley’s practice with zero traditional exam rooms or stands. Explore two high-efficiency lanes centered around Essilor all-in-one Digital Refraction systems mounted on power tables, complete with slit lamps and multi-function AR, where technicians play a large role in the refraction process. Space is limited.
Description: Between structural findings, fluctuating visual acuity, and patient-reported symptoms that don’t always align, managing retinopathies often involves uncertainty. In this session, faculty will share real-world cases to demonstrate how electroretinography (ERG) brings clarity to clinical decision-making, sharing how ERG can help identify disease, evaluate progression risk, and guide timely referrals. Attendees will also learn practical tips for integrating ERG into everyday practice, covering interpretation, workflow, and reimbursement, and will leave this session with the confidence to make data-driven decisions that support stronger patient communication and better long-term outcomes.
Sponsored by: LKC
Description: Feel the difference of this new cutting-edge product featuring the highest molecular weight hyaluronic acid available in the U.S. Celebrate the launch with free product for attending the presentation!
Sponsored by: EyePromise
Description: Integrate the Nuance Audio portfolio into your practice for an enhanced patient experience. Support the 60 million Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss by offering a comfortable, all-in-one solution that provides clearer vision and sound—helping patients navigate everyday life with greater confidence and clarity.
Description: This lecture will demonstrate how optometrists can target the nutrition of the eye to support and enhance vision for all patients. It will also explain the wider potential impact of primary eye care in advancing Health 3.0 where prevention, personalization, and patient empowerment reshape the future of healthcare.
Sponsored by: MachuHealth
Sponsored by: LENZ
Description: This session will provide you with the strategies and tools needed to create a truly differentiated practice through effective frame portfolio design and inventory management. Learn how to analyze your patient base, identify key market segments, and build a curated frame assortment that drives optical sales.Through practical frameworks and real-world examples, this session explores techniques for optimizing inventory levels, improving turnover, and aligning product mix with patient needs and practice goals.Also, learn how to cmpliement these strategies with proven programs such as EssilorLuxottica360.
Description: 1 Hr COPE. An update of current literature on myopia control allows for a practical understanding of treatment approaches. Information provided in this course will be a clinically practical guide that focuses on content of evidence based ocular care. This course will serve as part one of a two-part series on the topic of myopia management.
Description: An update of current literature on myopia control allows for a practical understanding of treatment approaches. Information provided in this course will be a clinically practical guide that focuses on content of evidence based ocular care. This course will serve as part two of a three-part series on the topic of myopia management.
Description: The eye care market is evolving faster than ever, driven by demographic changes, shifting patient expectations, and accelerating digital innovation. In this session, we'll analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping the future of eye care delivery. Learn how evolving consumer behaviors and access challenges will require new operational models—and how implementing digital solutions such as remote care and tele-optometry now can optimize revenue, increase throughput, and future-proof your practice.
Description: Modern retina care requires a clear understanding of retinal function. In this session, faculty will demonstrate how electroretinography (ERG) helps clinicians navigate diagnostic uncertainty in patients with unexplained vision loss, inherited retinal disease, glaucoma, and more. Real-world examples will demonstrate how to use ERG to classify and confirm pathology, uncover functional changes and clues, and guide next steps in care, including collaboration with retina specialists. By the end of this course, participants will understand how functional testing can transform clinical decision-making, enhance long-term management, and elevate patient care.
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Description: Learn how to implement effective OSD screening and treatments as a shotgun approach for beginners. Then discover how to grow into the diagnostic tools and techniques needed to scientifically pinpoint the underlying etiology, and pair targeted treatments to gain truly predictable outcomes.
Description: Join us for a strategic session on preventing burnout across optometry roles. This session outlines tailored approaches for optometrists, opticians, and support staff, emphasizing the use of AI tools to reduce workload and improve efficiency. Optometrists will explore delegation frameworks to offload routine tasks, while staff will learn how AI assistants can streamline documentation, scheduling, and patient education. We’ll also cover practice-wide strategies to foster a culture of support, balance, and resilience.
Description: See how today’s top clinicians are transforming scleral lens fitting with profilometry-driven precision. In this engaging session, Dr. Lynette Johns moderates a discussion with Drs. Thanh Mai and Dave Shin, who reveal how integrating advanced imaging technology enhances diagnostic accuracy, shortens chair time, strengthens referral networks, and drives revenue growth. Learn how to turn streamlined workflows and first-fit success into measurable financial gains. Walk away with practical tools and insights to refine your fits, expand your patient base, and maximize your profitability while delivering exceptional patient care.
Sponsored by: Euclid