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Education

These 3 Exclusive Courses Await You at OptiCon!

1/1/2026

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Nicole Edwards, Manager Consultation & Customer Service, Bausch + Lomb
Title: The Ins and Outs of Advanced Scleral Fitting 

Description: Scleral lenses have improved the lives of patients and enriched the lives of practitioners who fit them. 
This course will cover the scleral lens fitting process as well as lens evaluation and troubleshooting scleral lens fits.
Dual Sag lenses, Toric multifocal, and using Micro Vaults/Notches will also be discussed.

Michael Gatti, Sr. Mgr. Professional Engagement, HOYA Vision Care
Title: Vision Beyond Vision

Description: Experience examples of real-world magic that expose the unseen forces guiding your decisions and patient interactions. You’ll discover how awareness of your own perception can transform the patient’s experience, build trust, and elevate your recommendations. Expect to leave with a new perspective on how you think, lead, and connect.

Learning Objectives
  • Demonstrate how easily perception can be influenced
  • Describe cognitive and emotional biases
  • Integrate bias awareness into daily practice

Kelli Koenigsberg, 
Director of Education, Walman Optical
Title: Delivering 5-Star Eyecare: How to Turn Satisfied Patients into Raving Fans

Description: In today’s competitive eyecare landscape, great service isn’t enough—it’s the experience that sets your practice apart. This course explores how to transform everyday patient interactions into moments that inspire loyalty, trust, and enthusiastic referrals.

You will learn proven communication techniques, customer service principles, and team strategies that elevate the patient journey from good to exceptional.

Walk away with tools to strengthen relationships, enhance satisfaction, and create true fans of your practice. 


These are 3 of the 9 courses that are exclusive to OptiCon for 2026

  • All exclusive courses will be offered two times to ensure you have an opportunity to attend.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!


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