SECO Certificate Programs

Accumulate focused course hours in a specific subject and be awarded a certificate to commitment to top-quality care!

SECO 2026’s Certificate Programs provide eye care professionals with the opportunity to gain focused expertise in key areas of optometry. By completing five hours of coursework in a specialized subject and receive a printable certificate, demonstrating their commitment to continuous learning and excellence in patient care.

Certificate Program_General Program

SECO/OVDRA Vision Therapy Certificate

Complete the required course hours in vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation to earn this specialized certificate. Display it proudly in your practice to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to the highest standards of patient care.

Course 60
Wednesday, February 26 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Special Session - The Fascinating Intersection of Genetics, Color Vision, & Modern Myopia Management

Presenters: Chris Wroten, OD; Jay Neitz, PhD; Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO; Shane Kannarr, OD

Course 406
Wednesday, February 26 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Facilitated Learning Lab - Pathways to Vision Therapy: Screening, Referring, and Supporting Your Patients

Presenters: Heidi Bell, OD; Katie Davis, OD

Course 115
Thursday, February 27 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Diplopia Management

Presenter: Kelsey Moody Mileski, OD

Course 122
Thursday, February 27 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Neuro-Optometric Management of Visual Snow Syndrome

Presenter: Esther Han, OD

Course 127
Thursday, February 27 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

High Performance Sports Vision

Presenter: Amar Sayani, OD

Course 605
Friday, February 28 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hands-on Workshop - Sports and Performance Vision

Presenter: Amar Sayani, OD

Course 143
Friday, February 28 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds: Systemic Etiologies

Presenter: Esther Han, OD

SECO/NAO Advanced Lens Technology Certificate

Master advanced lens technology concepts through this comprehensive certificate program. Complete the required courses to earn professional recognition of your expertise in modern lens technology and materials.

Course 800
Wednesday, February 26 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

The Physics of Thinness: Understanding Lens Materials & Index

Presenter: Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC

Course 805
Thursday, February 27 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Color of Vision: How We See the World

Presenter: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO

Course 807
Thursday, February 27 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Solutions for Presbyopes

Presenter: Brent McCardle, ABOM

Course 809
Friday, February 28 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

UV vs. Blue

Presenter: Brent McCardle, ABOM

Course 814
Friday, February 28 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lens Fabrication: How Lenses are Made

Presenter: Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC

Course 817
Saturday, March 1 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Influence of Light and Vision

Presenter: Jackie O'Keefe, ABOC

SECO/NAO Advanced Optics Certificate

Deepen your understanding of ophthalmic optics through this advanced certificate program. Complete the required course hours to demonstrate your mastery of optical principles and earn professional recognition.

Course 801
Wednesday, February 26 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Principles of Visual Assessment for Opticians and Technicians

Presenter: Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO

Course 802
Thursday, February 27 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Prescription for Perfection: The Science Behind a Great Rx

Presenter: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO

Course 808
Thursday, February 27 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Optics vs. Cosmetics

Presenter: Brent McCardle, ABOM

Course 812
Friday, February 28 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tackling Troubleshooting

Presenter: Brent McCardle, ABOM

Course 815
Friday, February 28 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Master Opticianry: Mastery of Ophthalmic Lens Theory and Math

Presenter: Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC

Course 816
Saturday, March 1 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Oculomics: Hidden Narratives to Systemic Disease from a Comprehensive Eye Exam

Presenter: Phernell Walker II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC

Course 818
Saturday, March 1 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An Overview of Ophthalmic Optics

Presenter: Jackie O'Keefe, ABOC

SECO Leadership Certificate

Strengthen your leadership skills and practice operations through this comprehensive certificate program. Complete the required course hours to demonstrate your commitment to excellence in practice management and team development.

Course 400
Wednesday, February 25 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

10 Ways to Enrich Your Leadership Skills

Presenter: Dori Carlson, OD

Course 401
Wednesday, February 25 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Promoting the Happiness Advantage in Your Office

Presenter: Dori Carlson, OD

Course 402
Wednesday, February 25 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

7 Ways to Improve Your Culture

Presenter: Dori Carlson, OD

Course 403
Wednesday, February 25 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Overcoming Burnout

Presenter: Dori Carlson, OD

Course 405
Thursday, February 26 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Grow Your Team, Grow Your Business

Presenter: Dori Carlson, OD

Course 407
Thursday, February 26 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Facilitated Learning Lab - Strategic Team Building: Leading Growth Through Restructuring

Presenters: Katie Davis, OD, FOVDR; Heidi Bell, OD, FAAO, FOVDR

Course 409
Friday, February 27 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Staff Retention Hacks: Develop and Delegate

Presenter: Tami Franklin, CPOT ABOC

Course 412
Saturday, February 28 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Drive Value in Your Practice

Presenter: Tami Franklin, CPOT ABOC

Glaukos Glaucoma Certificate

Master contemporary glaucoma diagnosis and management through this comprehensive certificate program. Complete the required course hours to demonstrate your expertise in glaucoma care and earn professional recognition.

Course 105
Thursday, February 26 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Glaucoma Cross Examination

Presenter: Kelly Malloy, OD

Course 110
Thursday, February 26 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Glaucoma Challenges: Real Cases, Real Decisions

Presenter: Jessica Steen, OD

Course 114
Friday, February 27 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Next Gen SLT: What, When, Where

Presenter: Mitchel Ibach, OD

Course 117
Friday, February 27 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Optimizing OCT for Posterior Segment Pathology

Presenter: Jessica Steen, OD

Course 126
Friday, February 27 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What's New in Anterior Segment Surgery?

Presenter: Damon Dierker, OD

Course 505
Friday, February 27 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

MIGs Update 2026

Presenter: Mitchel Ibach, OD

Course 63
Saturday, February 28 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Special Session - Contemporary Glaucoma Care

Presenters: Ron Melton, OD; Randall Thomas, OD, MPH, FAAO

Course 604
Saturday, February 28 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hands-on Workshop - Laser Vitreolysis, Capsulotomy, & Trabeculoplasty

Presenters: Nathan Lighthizer, OD; Chris Wroten, OD

Course 131
Saturday, February 28 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

What's in the Bottle? New Rx Therapies

Presenter: Damon Dierker, OD

Course 139
Saturday, February 28 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Anterior Segment Lasers for the Optometric Physician

Presenter: Jeff M. Anastasio, OD, FASOS

Course 150
Sunday, March 1 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Second to None: A Deep Dive into Secondary Glaucomas

Presenter: Khanh Hoang, OD