Transform Your Practice at SECO 2026
Almost 200 hours of education designed for your entire eye care team!
A Message from Our CE General Chairman
On behalf of our Education Committee, we're excited to present SECO 2026! Building on SECO's distinguished reputation for educational excellence, this year's program features dynamic speakers, never-before-offered courses and topics in optometry, amazing workshops and facilitated learning labs for both doctors and office team, and grand special sessions, as only SECO can.
You'll find something new, something challenging, something exciting, and something you can successfully implement in your practice at SECO 2026, all while interacting with the best audience in optometry, strolling SECO's Optometry's Marketplace, and enjoying SECO's social activities and meal functions. Don't get left out, and can't wait to see you in Atlanta!
Chris Wroten, OD
SECO CE General Chairman
Why attend SECO 2026?
OPTOMETRISTS
Up to 43 CE Hours
Clinical excellence across every subspecialty:
Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Contact Lenses, Myopia Management, Advanced Technology, and more!
ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Up to 39 CE Hours
Specialized training for Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Ophthalmic Technicians, and Practice Administrators.
Comprehensive Team Education
Bring your entire eye care team, optometrists, opticians, paraoptometrics, ophthalmic technicians, and practice administrators, to learn together and implement strategies that transform your practice.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Gain insights from the field's top thought leaders and innovators at Keynote and Special Sessions, Hot Topic discussions featuring interactive "discuss and debate" formats.
Hands-On
Learning
Facilitated Learning Labs, interactive workshops with cutting-edge technology, real-world case discussions, and FREE Surgical & Aesthetics Education Pavilion in Optometry's Marketplace™.
SECO International has received unrestricted educational grant support for the SECO 2026 continuing education program from the following grantors:
Alcon
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
A Must-Attend Event for Eye Care Professionals
Are you ready to stay ahead of emerging trends, build your network, and strengthen your role in global eye care?
SECO 2026 offers a powerful lineup of learning experiences to help you do just that. Expect immersive formats, practical demonstrations, and expert-led sessions designed to empower your next step.
What’s Next in Eye Care Education?
Find Out First at SECO
SECO 2026 introduces a bold new slate of custom-designed sessions debuting exclusively at SECO. Experience groundbreaking education featuring never-before-seen content across clinical excellence, advanced technology, and innovative practice strategies.
Surgical & Aesthetics Skills Education Pavilion
Located in Optometry's Marketplace™, this dedicated learning space offers actual device time with lasers, aesthetics devices, and surgical equipment. Build confidence in advanced procedures, evaluate equipment before purchasing, and master contemporary techniques through hands-on experience. This FREE pavilion provides unlimited access to cutting-edge technology in an interactive learning environment designed specifically for SECO 2026 attendees.
NEW! Laser & Surgical Certification Programs 2.0
SECO 2026 presents two updated 16-hour certification programs in partnership with Northeastern State University's Oklahoma College of Optometry.
The Laser Certification Program (February 25-26) covers laser physics, SLT and DSLT for glaucoma management, YAG capsulotomy and vitreolyisis techniques, with extensive hands-on workshops using actual equipment.
The Surgical Procedures Certification Program (February 27-28) builds confidence in optometric surgery fundamentals, eyelid procedures, lesion removal techniques, IPL applications, chalazion management, botulinum toxin protocols, intravitreal injections, and includes a comprehensive hands-on suturing lab.
Both programs feature expert faculty including Nate Lighthizer, OD; Neal Whittle, OD; Jeff Miller, OD; Komal Patel, OD; and Leonid Skorin, OD. Version 2.0 offers updated content and new techniques not found at other meetings, with small group sizes for optimal learning and actual equipment experience.
Take one or both 16-hour training programs, but don't miss this opportunity to take your certifications to the next level (these certification programs also qualify for contemporary state licensing requirements in almost every state).
SECO’s Innovation series on Artificial Intelligence
AI is all the buzz these days, simultaneously evoking promises and posing threats. Join us for an innovative and educational AI initiative designed specifically for eyecare professionals, focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the profession as we present a series of dynamic courses and hands-on workshops, including:
- SECO Keynote - Eye Care Reimagined: The AI Advantage
- The Power, The Perils, & The Potential of AI for ECPs
- AI Then & Now: A Clinical and Diagnostic Perspective
- AI Bootcamp: The Basics
- AI Bootcamp: Advanced Concepts and Practical Use
- The Technician and AI
Join us on this exciting journey as we stay abreast of what’s now and what’s coming in AI to position your practice for success!
“Eye Care Reimagined: The AI Advantage”
Scot Morris, OD; Easy Anyama, OD; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS; Darryl Glover, OD
We are excited to bring back our highly anticipated Keynote session, which promises to literally set the stage for an unforgettable and unprecedented event!
This course is your definitive roadmap for navigating the new landscape of AI, showing you how to harness its power to elevate every aspect of your practice, from the front desk to the workup room, then into the exam lane and the optical. Learn to leverage cutting-edge tools to wow your patients, enhance your expertise, streamline your workflow, and provide an unparalleled level of patient care.
SECO’s Iconic Special Sessions for 2026
These dynamic sessions provide an unmatched platform where attendees have the unique opportunity to learn from industry pioneers, gaining insights and perspectives that are rarely found at other optometry meetings.
Thursday, February 26 | 9:00-11:00 AM
The Fascinating Intersection of Genetics, Color Vision, & Modern Myopia Management
Jay Neitz, PhD; Chris Wroten, OD; Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD; Shane Kannarr, OD
Friday, February 27 | 9:00-11:00 AM
The Tried, The True, & The New in Ocular Surface Disease
Paul Karpecki, OD; Walt Whitley, OD; Cecelia Koetting, OD; Janelle Davison, OD
Saturday, February 28 | 9:00-11:00 AM
Contemporary Glaucoma Care
Ron Melton, OD & Randall Thomas, OD, MPH
SECO Certificate Programs: Elevate Your Expertise
Building on the resounding success of our SECO Certificate Programs launched in 2023, SECO is excited to once again present a series of Certificate Programs in 2026. These programs validate your commitment to continuous learning by acknowledging your mastery of specific subjects, as you accumulate essential course hours in various topics. Eye Care Professionals have consistently shared how their patients value and respect their dedication to staying informed about the latest products, procedures, and services, and after completing one of these programs, attendees receive a professionally designed certificate that can be displayed in your office as a tangible symbol of that dedication to excellence and ongoing commitment to the highest standards of patient care, in addition to offering another notable credential for your CV.
Upon successfully completing the required course hours in each specialized area, you will earn a prestigious, professionally designed certificate. This certificate isn't just a recognition of your achievement; it's a symbol of your dedication to excellence. Display it proudly in your practice to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to the highest standards of patient care.
Free Meal Symposiums: Learn While You Connect
Why choose between networking and learning when you can do both? SECO 2026 features complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner symposiums throughout the congress. Connect with colleagues from across the country over delicious meals while industry leaders share the latest advances in eye care. These symposiums provide the perfect opportunity to discuss challenging cases, build lasting professional relationships, and gain valuable insights—all in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. It's not just about the education, it's about the connections you make over meals.
Contact Lens Summit at SECO 2026
This comprehensive program kicks off with a panel of Contact Lens Experts (Milt Hom, OD; Jenn Harthan, OD; Ashley Wallace, OD; & Aaron Zimmerman, OD) sharing case-based, real-world examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly when fitting contact lenses. After a complimentary snack break, sponsored by our partners, we’ll dive into another enriching CE session where our experts share insights they’ve gleaned from recent clinical studies, peer reviewed publications, and colleagues that have enhanced their own fitting and management philosophies. Open to all attendees at no additional cost, this program is an invaluable opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise in the field of contact lenses.
501 - SECO Contact Lens Summit - A Day in the Life of a CL Expert: Cases to Make You Laugh or Cry
Step into the shoes of a seasoned contact lens expert and experience the unpredictable and sometimes heartbreaking reality of clinical life. This course walks you through a series of real-world contact lens cases—ranging from amusing to seriously complex. You’ll laugh, cringe and pick up practical pearls for managing even the trickiest lens fits.
501s - Contact Lens Summit Symposium
Complimentary refreshment break with coffee and desserts.
502 - SECO Contact Lens Summit - The CL Journal Club
In the past, Journal clubs are where colleagues share the findings from current and past print publications. Join our experts as they share insights gained from digital and print publications, articles, studies and social media that have enormously influenced their own CL fitting and management philosophies.
These sessions are designed to provide you with cutting-edge knowledge and practical applications in the field of optometry. This year’s topics include Glaucoma, Dry Eye, and Myopia and will be delivered in a “discuss and debate” format. Make sure to secure your spot for these entertaining, informative, and essential programs!
See the latest optometric research and case reports from students, residents, faculty, and practicing optometrists at the SECO 2026 Multimedia Poster Program. These posters take advantage of technology to deliver a dynamic presentation that is far beyond the posters of old. Be sure to check them out inside the Optometry's Marketplace™. Presenters will be available for questions.