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Spring Convention

April 26-29, 2018 | Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center

Join us for 20 hours of continuing education for doctors of optometry, 10 hours of paraoptometric education, exhibit hall, J.C. Beane Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament, and the 4th annual EyeRun 5k Fun Run/Walk.  Doctors of Optometry, paraoptometric, students, and ophthalmic industry vendors, check out the spring convention here.


Doctors of Optometry comprise the nation’s largest eye care profession, treating the eyes of millions of Americans. As independent primary health care providers, optometric physicians examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. With more than 400 optometrists in Arkansas, optometric physicians dedicate their careers to protecting vision and providing quality eye care to their patients. 


2017-2018 Arkansas Optometric Association Board of Directors


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