Local Chapter Education & Events

Upcoming POF Chapter Events

    • May 02, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919, Meeting Room A
    • 9
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    GULF COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    May 2, 2026

    Lakes Regional Library

    Meeting Room A

    15290 Bass Rd.

    Ft Myers, FL 33919 

    9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In


    10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.  - Laws & Rules

    Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules

    12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.  - Visual Considerations in Autism & ADHD

    Manuel Solis, PMP - One (1) Hour Technical

    1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  -  Introduction to Contact Lenses

    Anna Cox, LDO - One (1) Hour Contact Lens


    Members - $35.00 education included 

    Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)


    • May 17, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Seaside Charter School North Campus, 1429 Broward Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
    • 43
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    JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    May 17, 2026

    Seaside Charter School North Campus

    1429 Broward Rd.

    Jacksonville, FL 32218

    *School Cafeteria*

    Follow Parking and Event Signage



    8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Check In


    9:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.  -  Florida Laws & Rules

    Vince Cottone, MPH, LDO - Two 2) Hours Laws & Rules

    11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.  -  Introduction to Contact Lenses

    Anna Cox, LDO - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

    12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  -  HIPAA Basics for Eyecare Providers

    Anna Cox, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective 


    Members - $35.00 education included

     

    Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

    • June 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Bayhead Eye Centre, 820 W Lake Mary Blvd # 104, Sanford, FL 32773
    • 26
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    CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    June 14, 2026




    Bayhead Eye Centre


    820 Lake Mary Blvd

    Sanford, FL 32773



    11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Check In


    12:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.  - Florida Laws & Rules

    Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules or Elective


    2:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. - Refractometry for Contact Lens Fitters

    Wes Stuart, LDO, POF President - Two (2) Hours Contact Lens


    *Refreshments Provided*

    Members - $35.00 education included

     

    Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

    • June 27, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library,
    • 31
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    SPACE COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

    4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

    June 27, 2026

    *Live Scan Available*

    Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library

    308 Forrest Avenue

    Cocoa, FL 32922


    9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In


    10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.  -  Second Pair Options for All Patients

    Stephen Apat, LDO- One (1) Hour Technical


    11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Leveling Up Your Customer Service & Dispensing Game

    Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective


    12:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Florida Laws & Rules

    Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Laws & Rules


    LiveScan fee $104.85

    You must schedule LiveScan in advance with Stacie 321-917-1125


    *Refreshments & Snacks Provided*


    Members - $35.00 education included

    Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour


    *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

    *No Onsite Registrations*

    POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

    (CE Provider #50-1645)

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