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• Space Coast Chapter Education

  • When
    November 07, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library,
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  SPACE COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  November 7, 2026

  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.  -  Effective Power & Position of Wear

  Tom Neff, LDO- One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. - Index Matching for Optical Excellence
  

  Tom Neff, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. - Building a Recognizable Brand in the Digital Age
  

  John Belden - One (1) Hour Elective

  
  

  1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. - Enhancing Patient Care Through AI Driven Technology
  

  Stacie Hart-Sidwell, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  
  

  *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.
  

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• POF's Fort Lauderdale Chapter Education

  • When
    November 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deerfield Pines North-Clubhouse, 959 SE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
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  FORT LAUDERDALE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  November 8, 2026

  
  

  Deerfield Pines North

  Clubhouse (Past Bldg 3)

  959 SE 2nd Ave

  Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

  
  

  Limited Registration Seats!

  
  

  
  

  11:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.  - Check In 

  12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Abbe Value and Refractive Index: The Ongoing Battle

  Thomas Neff,  LDO - 1 Hour-Technical

  1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. - Index Matching for Optical Excellence

  Thomas Neff,  LDO - 1 Hour-Technical

  2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. - Effects of Position of Wear Measurements and Why Do We Care?

  Thomas Neff,  LDO - 1 Hour Technical

  3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. - Fitting and Adjusting of the Frame, But Why?

  Thomas Neff,  LDO - 1 Hour Technical

  
  

  Member Rate - $35.00         

  Standard Rate - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour of education

  
  

  *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.

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• Gulf Coast Chapter Education

  • When
    November 14, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919, Meeting Room A
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  GULF COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  November 14, 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. – 10:50 a.m.  - The Do's and Don'ts of Frame and Lens Material Pairing

  Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Technical

  11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.  - Leveling Up Your Customer Service and Dispensing Game
  

  Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective

  12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  -  Index Matching for Optical Excellence

  Tom Neff, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  -  Abbe Value and Refractive Index: The Ongoing Battle

  Tom Neff, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  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.
  

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• Palm Beach Chapter Education

  • When
    November 15, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd BB&T Building, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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  PALM BEACH CHAPTER PRESENTS

  6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  
  

  November 15, 2026

  
  

  MITTLEMAN EYE

  2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, BB&T Bldg, Ste 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

  
  

  
  

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

  Anna Cox, 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

  
  

  1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  -  The Do's and Don'ts of Frame and Lens Material Pairing

  Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.  -  Second Pair Lens Options For All Patients

  Stephen Apat, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  *Light Snacks, Prizes & Raffle*

  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.
  

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• Central Florida Chapter Education & LiveScan

  • When
    November 15, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Carrabba's Italian Grill 5820 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708
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  CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  November 15, 2026

  Allen Industries

  LiveScan Available

  $105

  Carrabba's Italian Grill

  5820 Red Bug Lake Rd

  Winter Springs, FL 32708

  
  

  11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.  - Abbe Value and refractive Index - The Ongoing Battle

  Tom Neff, LDO- One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  12:35 p.m. - Lunch Served

  
  

  1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. - Index Matching for Optical Excellence
  

  Tom Neff, LDO- One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  1:50 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.  -  Effects of Position of Wear Measurements and Why Do We Care?

  Tom Neff, LDO- One (1) Hour Technical

  2:40 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  -  Fitting and Adjusting of the Frame, But Why?

  Tom Neff, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  
  

  *Lunch Available for purchase ($28.99 + Tax)

  • Penne Carrabba
  • Simply Grilled Salmon
  • Chicken Parmesan 

  *Please indicate choice of lunch on registration form*

  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.
  

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• Jacksonville Chapter Education

  • When
    December 06, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Seaside Charter School North Campus, 1429 Broward Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
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  JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  5 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  December 6, 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.  -  Refractometry for Contact Lens Fitters

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

  11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.  -  Keratometry for the Optician
  

  Wes Stuart, LDO - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

  12:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.  -  Hands on Frame Fitting and Adjustments

  Vince Cottone, MPH, LDO - Two (2) Hours Technical or Frame Fitting for Licensure

  * Coffee & Donuts*

  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.
  

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• Treasure Coast Chapter Education

  • When
    December 13, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Cosmic Optical, 2761 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
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  Treasure Coast Chapter

  Continuing Education

  December 13, 2026

  4 Hours of CE Available

  
  

  Cosmic Optical

  2761 NW Federal Hwy

  Stuart, FL 34994

  
  

  10:45 am - 11:00 am 
  Registration & Check In

  
  

  11:00 am - 11:50 am

  Second Pair Lens Options for all Patients

  Steve Apat, LDO (1 hour) Technical

  12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

  The Technology Benefits of Polarized Lenses

  Steve Apat, LDO (1 hour) Technical

  1:00 pm - 2:40 pm

  Hands -On Frame Fitting & Adjustments Workshop

  Samantha Gaines, LDO (2 hours) Technical or Frame Fitting for Licensure

  
  

  *Refreshments Provided*

  *No On-Site Registrations*

  POF Member Registration Rate:  $35             

  Standard (non-member) Rate: $35 registration, plus $20 per hour of education

  *Prices increase by $10 the week prior to the event​​​​​

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• Tallahassee Chapter Education

  • When
    February 28, 2027
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
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  TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  February 28, 2027

  
  

  LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER

  3840 N. MONROE ST

  Tallahassee, FL 32303

  
  

  *Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided*

  
  

  8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  9:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.  -  From First Down to Touchdown: Winning the Contact Lens Fit

  Dr Amy Ruzicka, OD - Two (2) Hours Contact Lens

  10:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  -  Beyond the Goal Line: New Technology & Future Trends in Contact Lenses
  

  Dr Amy Ruzicka, OD - Two (2) Hours Contact Lens

  12:40 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.  -  Reduction of Medical Errors

  Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Medical Errors

  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.
  

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