Proudly Presents:

May  16-18, 2025 

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

WORKSHOPS & HANDS-ON COURSES

VSP 101: New Advances in Explanation of Payment (EOP)

Workshop A

 Friday - TBD  - FREE Advance Registration Required

This course will introduce many insights and best practices that opticians can utilize to help VSP members take full advantage of their benefits while simultaneously maximizing their profitability.

Patients often rely heavily on eyecare professionals to understand and navigate their benefits. This course will offer insights, best practices and resources to assist opticians in understanding the opportunities VSP holds for them and their patients.

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Career Pathways in Opticianry: Ownership vs. Employment in the Optical Business

Workshop B

Saturday - TBD  - Free -Advance Registration Required


Dream of Owning Your Own Optical or Elevating Your Practice? Join Our Exclusive 2-Hour Workshop



  • Develop your  strategy for opening their own dispensary.
  • Evaluation of type of business, location, and strategic position & profitability.
  • Understand the concept of independent ownership vs. franchise vs. partnership.

Act fast and secure your spot as space is limited.

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Hands-on Frame Fitting and Adjustments

 Workshop C

Saturday - TBD - $37 Advance Registration

Opticians are constantly tasked with fitting and adjusting several common materials used in eyewear manufacturing, but there are some materials that require special attention and care before fitting and adjusting.  These special materials are often feared and met with resistance by opticians when it comes to fitting and adjusting, although here's nothing to fear. 

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Apprentice / Sponsor Orientation

Workshop D

*This course is required within one year of the issuance of your apprentice license.

Saturday TBD, $29 Advance Registration

All Florida Apprentices are required to attend an approved two-hour Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation course within one year of registering with the Department of Health. This webinar will fulfill your orientation course requirement and it includes the latest requirements, current deadlines, new exam updates and educational options for Apprentices.

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or

Call the POF office at 850-201-2622 to register


Trade Show


Exhibits Open Saturday

11:45am - 1:30pm

&

5 - 6:30pm 

If you are interested in meeting new clients by exhibiting your company's products at this event click here to register online, or download and complete the  
2025 Display Table Agreement
 
and return it to POF.

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