2026 Indiana Optometry's Meeting (testing)
4/17/2026 - 4/18/20268:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield, 6089 Clarks Creed Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Event Description
Offering 14 continuing education hours that qualify for Indiana Optometry Board credit (TBD Legend Drug hours) and six support staff education hours, Indiana Optometry's Meeting will be held April 17 - 28, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield, IN. The annual convention includes top notch education, the annual Awards Luncheon, an engaging trade show with industry partners, the House of Delegates meeting, and the chance to connect with friends and other professionals in optometry.
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OD EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 17, 20257:00 am – 9:00 am
House of Delegates Breakfast and Meeting
Exclusively sponsored by TBD
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – Noon
TBD
Jennifer Harthan, OD - add city, state
This one hour lecture will discuss common ocular emergencies that a primary eye care practitioner may encounter in a practice setting. Case examples will emphasize clinically relevant information for the diagnosis and treatment of various sight-threatening and life-threatening conditions. 1 Hour IOB & Legend Drug
Noon – 2:00 pm
Indiana Optometry's Awards Luncheon (included in registration)
Sponsored by VSP
Please join us to celebrate the best of the Indiana Optometric Association! This luncheon includes the incoming IOA president’s speech and the annual awards presentation, featuring the Optometrist of the Year award and President's Citation/Young OD of the Year.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tips and Tricks for Laser Proficiency
Andrew Steele, OD - add city state
*Waiting on course description from speaker 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Office-based Surgeries for the Optometric Physician
Andrew Steele, OD - add city state
*Waiting on course description from speaker. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Indiana Optometry's Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Eye Surgeons of Indiana
Join your colleagues and industry leaders in the exhibit hall for a fun social gathering with appetizers and drinks!
Dinner on your own
Saturday, April 18, 2026
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Past President’s Breakfast
All past IOA presidents are invited to attend this special breakfast conversation.
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Lies & Darn Lies About Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
Paul Chous, OD - add city state
This course will consider a number of half-truths and downright falsehoods about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy, with an aim to better prepare clinicians to manage their patients with diabetes. 3 Hours IOB & Legend Drug
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Trade Show Luncheon
Featuring more than 60 vendors, show specials and fun trivia with raffle prizes!
Sponsored by Eye Specialists of Indiana
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Glaucoma Diagnosis: Natural History & Technological Innovation
Nora Cothran, OD add city state
*Waiting on description from speaker. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Glaucoma Management: Therapeutics, Laser, MIGS, and More
Nora Cothran, OD add city state
*Waiting on description from speaker.. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug
4:30 - 5:30 pm
TBD
Austin Lifferth, OD add city, IN
*Waiting on description from speaker. 1 Hour IOB & Legend Drug
OPTOMETRY SUPPORT STAFF PROGRAM
Saturday, April 18, 2026
This one day program provides six hours of continuing education for paraoptometrics, opticians and staff. Take advantage of our special discount and register three participants for the price of two! There will be one track offered for 2026.- focusing on technical aspects of optometry and leadership with a special 1 hour course on social media!
A separate registration link for the Optometry Support Staff educational program can be found here. ODs will have the opportunity to register support staff after completing their OD event registration.
OPTOMETRY STUDENTS
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Students are invited to attend Indiana Optometry's Meeting free of charge. The student day begins at 11 am with the Trade Show Luncheon. Students are welcome to attend all lectures. While registration is complimentary, please fill out the registration form so we can include you in the trade show lunch count.
Details
Approval of courses by states other than Indiana is the responsibility of the attendee.
Should any scheduling changes be necessary, they will be posted on this webpage.
Questions? Contact the IOA at 317-237-3560 or education@ioa.org.
OD price includes education, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks both days, and the Friday night reception.
CONVENTION REFUND POLICY
All requests for refunds must be in writing and must be postmarked or sent via email no later than February 27, 2026. Refund requests made on or NEED TO CORRECTbefore April 4, 2025, will receive a full refund. Requests postmarked or emailed between April 5 and April 24, 2025, will receive a 75% refund. No refunds will be made after April 24, 2025.
Should any scheduling changes be necessary, they will be posted on this webpage.
Questions? Contact the IOA at 317-237-3560 or education@ioa.org.
OD price includes education, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks both days, and the Friday night reception.
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CONVENTION REFUND POLICY
All requests for refunds must be in writing and must be postmarked or sent via email no later than February 27, 2026. Refund requests made on or NEED TO CORRECTbefore April 4, 2025, will receive a full refund. Requests postmarked or emailed between April 5 and April 24, 2025, will receive a 75% refund. No refunds will be made after April 24, 2025.