Central Ohio Optometric Association

10/04/2021

OOA Members within their first 10 years of practice are invited to the Young OD Reception during EastWest on Friday, October 8th. Come join us for complimentary drinks and appetizers while networking with other ODs on similar career paths. The event takes place at the Hilton in downtown Columbus, directly across from the Convention Center.

09/12/2021

Looking forward to seeing everyone THIS WEDNESDAY at President’s Night

Register here: https://ooa.org/aws/OOA/pt/sd/calendar/225759/_PARENT/layout_details/false

09/01/2021

Join us for the OOA's annual President's Night meeting welcoming incoming president, Dr. Shane Foster.
The COOA is excited to host this in-person event in a new location - the 8th Floor Edison Event Space at the new AC Hotel Columbus Downtown Marriott.
(One hour Practice Management CE is included)

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 • 6:30 PM
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown - Edison Room
517 Park St, Columbus, OH 43215

Members : $20 / Non-Members : $40

Email info@ooa.org with questions.

Sponsored by Maculogix and Kala Pharmaceuticals

05/03/2021

Register now for EastWest Destinations in Cleveland, Ohio, Summer Bash on the Lake, June 3-5, 2021

www.eastwestsummerbash.com

05/03/2021

🧐 Looking for extra summer help? Hire a current optometry student!

If interested, please contact Jennifer Bennett at The Ohio State University College of Optometry at bennett.1075@osu.edu or 614-292-2973.

04/08/2021

See you tonight @ 6:00PM!

04/02/2021

Join us! Thursday, April 8th, from 6:00-8:30 PM for our annual COOA Residents' Night

We will hear from five residents presenting on ocular disease cases they have managed throughout the year:

Isaiah Jordan, OD: Hypertension retinopathy and its affects on vision and the optic nerve
Karina Miller, OD, MS: Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis in the Presence of Undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis
Brett Bowers, OD: Green Disease
Julie Golinski, OD: Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy
Stevie Njeru, OD: Management of branch retinal artery occlusions

Two hours of CE credited as in-person will be awarded.

The webinar will kick-off with a presentation from Dr. Chris Smiley on behalf of Bausch + Lomb.

Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZRWPv7V9QTG3zrpLqZ6KVQ

02/26/2021

Join us now!

02/11/2021

Join OOA Executive Director Keith Kerns and expert consultant Mark Ridenour for the annual COOA Legislative Update.

Thursday, February 25, 2021
7:00-8:30 PM
Zoom Webinar

The virtual meeting offers one hour Practice Management CE that will count toward 2021 live, in-person hours. CE offered at no cost!

Sponsored by Coopervision.

REGISTER NOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RfdXu_QZQv-z0I8XyQ09Yw

Contact Dr. Susan Robinson, Zone 12 Governor with questions.

06/14/2020

Join us THIS Thursday, June 18th, from 7:00-9:00 PM for the COOA VIRTUAL Residents' Night

*2 hours of CE will be awarded* at NO COST to members.

Pre-registration is required, so if you have not already done so, please click the link below to secure your virtual spot:

https://www.ooa.org/aws/OOA/pt/sd/calendar/170453/_PARENT/layout_details/false

Email info@ooa.org with questions.

01/29/2020

Thank you to Dr. Liz Cockerill who presented the Realeyes program “Sammy Safe-Eyes” to 130 kindergarten students today in Columbus. Sammy Safe-Eyes is available for PreK-Kindergarten students throughout Ohio thanks to the Save our Sight Fund.

01/24/2020

Join us Monday, February 10th @ Brio Polaris for Zone 12's 2020 Legislative Update with Keith Kerns and Mark Ridenour. Receive 1 hour of CE on "Navigating Changes in the Health Care Arena."

Click here to register: https://associationdatabase.com/aws/OOA/registration/add_registrations_prompt?event_id=30638&host=retain

10/13/2019

panel discussions will cover a variety of topics, such as glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, and more! Register today at eastwesteye.org.

09/23/2019

Congratulations to the Realeyes winners of each of the 12 zones. We appreciate the time given by all our presenters; from those that see one classroom of students to many. Have you filled out your Presenter Profile for this year?

09/17/2019

See you tonight Columbus for the 2019 OOA President's Night. Didn't Pre-register? No problem! Pay at the door option available: Members: $20, Non-members $40. Eligible for 1 hour of CE.

2020 and Beyond: A Clear Vision for the Future of Ohio Optometry

Tuesday, September 17th 6:00-8:30 PM @ Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus OH 43212

Incoming OOA President, Dr. Elizabeth Muckley and Executive Director, Keith Kerns, will present one hour Practice Management CE on "The Future of Ohio Optometry."

09/08/2019

2020 and Beyond: A Clear Vision for the Future of Ohio Optometry

Tuesday, September 17th 6:00-8:30 PM @ Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus OH 43212

Incoming OOA President, Dr. Elizabeth Muckley and Executive Director, Keith Kerns, will present one hour Practice Management CE on "The Future of Ohio Optometry."

08/07/2019

06/25/2019

Join us Wednesday, July 31st for the 2019 Charity Golf Outing. Details below :)

Click here for 2019 Charity Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities ~ Save the Date ~ Richard Cornett 2019 Charity Golf Outing Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Golf Club of Dublin