Get a Clear View of What’s in Store for SECO2021

It’s easy to see why many of the profession's optometrists and allied healthcare professionals turn to SECO when they want to get a clear picture of what’s coming in eyecare. As the leading source of optometric education and CE credits, SECO offers experiential learning focused on emerging eyecare trends, technologies, and research, as well as hands-on training designed for all specialties.

In addition to cutting-edge education, SECO’s focus on community makes it an event unlike any other. This is the place where friends catch up and powerful new connections are made. And by attending, you’re contributing to the greater optometric community. SECO is a not-for-profit organization and proceeds are reinvested into programs that further the professional development and educational needs of the ophthalmic community.

Cutting-Edge-Education

Cutting-Edge
Education

SECO 2021 offers more professional education than any other event, with renowned speakers and countless hours of educational programming covering retinal disease, ocular infections, advanced surgical and laser procedures and much more.

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Optometry's
Marketplace™

NEW HOURS

Friday,  April 30: 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday, May 1: 9:00am-4:00pm

 

Explore the latest eye care products, technologies, equipment, and services from suppliers representing leading brands – plus, attend expanded educational opportunities right on the show floor.

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Social Distancing

SECO
Community

SECO is committed to creating an event experience where our participants can safely and effectively come together.  We are taking extra precautions, beyond those mandated by local authorities and governmental agencies, including temperature checks and face masks required of all persons entering the Georgia World Congress Center Building A, without exception.

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Destination
Atlanta

Atlanta as a destination is steeped in culture and stimulating activity that offers guests and their families so many opportunities for fun! Come for business and take advantage of all Atlanta has to offer for you, your family, and your friends!

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Co-located
Meetings

SECO 2021 is excited to co-host affiliate and associated meetings during this year's annual meeting. A continued build of the professions education synergy offering more education and more variety in one meeting!

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Special
Events

Whether you’re looking to reconnect with old friends and former classmates, expand your professional circle by making lasting new connections or gain insight on the challenges you’re currently facing from people who truly understand, you’ll find the perfect opportunity here.

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Schedule at a Glance

Looking for networking events, Optometry’s Marketplace™ hours, or a specific education session?
Take a glance at what’s happening.

Registration
Services

4/28 10:30 AM-6:00 PM

4/29 6:00 AM-5:00 PM

4/30 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

5/1 6:00 AM-6:30 PM

5/2 7:00 AM-12:00 PM

LIVE Continuing
Education Program

4/28 9:00 AM-9:30 PM

4/29 7:00 AM-4:45 PM

4/30 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

5/1 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

5/2 8:00 AM-11:15 PM

Virtual Continuing
Education Program

4/27 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

4/28 12:00 PM-9:15 PM

4/29 7:00 AM-4:30 PM

4/30 7:00 AM-7:15 PM

5/1 7:00 AM-7:15 PM

5/2 8:00 AM-11:15 AM

Allied Healthcare Professional General Session 

How to Deliver a Patient Centric Eyecare Experience in 2021 and Beyond
Ryan Lee Parker, OD; Walter Hanlin, ABOM; Sharon Carter; Frank Pigneri, ABO-AC
4/30 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

Free Symposia Series

Events

Welcome Reception
4/29 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Allied Healthcare Professionals Party
4/30 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

OD Lunch Symposium 

4/28 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Presented by Bausch + Lomb Lotemax SM/Vyzulta
& Bausch + Lomb Vision Care 

OD & AHP Dinner Symposium

4/28 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Presented by Allergan & CooperVision

OD Lunch Symposium

4/29 12:30 PM-1:30 PM

Presented by Johnson & Johnson Vision

AHP Lunch Symposium

4/29 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Presented by Novartis

OD Lunch Symposium

4/30 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Presented by Alcon & Novartis 

AHP Lunch Symposium

4/30 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Presented by Allergan & CooperVision

OD Lunch Symposium

5/1 12:15 PM-1:15 PM

Presented by Allergan & Alcon

Student Symposium

5/1  11:15 AM-12:15 PM 

Presented by Coopervision & Alcon

Special Sessions

An Eye on Neuro
Andrew Lee, MD
4/29 2:45 PM- 4:30 PM

Clinical Perspectives in
Patient Care
Ron Melton, OD; Randall Thomas, OD
4/30 8:00 AM -10:00 AM

Anterior Segment Advances: The Future is Now!
Lawrence Woodard, MD; John Berdahl, MD
5/1 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM

Optometry's MarketplaceTM

Exhibit Hall
4/30 9am-5pm     5/1 9am-4pm

Presentation Theater
The View
Optix Zone

COVID Safety, Meet Safe

SECO is committed to creating an event experience where our participants can safely and effectively come together.  We are taking extra precautions, beyond those mandated by local authorities and governmental agencies, including temperature checks and face masks required of all persons entering the Georgia World Congress Center Building A, without exception.

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