Offering split day registration and 14 hours of Indiana Optometry Board and 10 Legend Drug continuing education credit, the popular IOA Fall Seminar will be held at the Indiana Memorial Union on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington. Register on or before September 16, 2026 to avoid the $75 late fee (it will be automatically added on Sept. 17th). The event will be held on October 7-8, 2026.

Room reservations are available at the Indiana Memorial Union and fill up quickly. Visit https://imu.indiana.edu/hotel/index.html or call 800-209-8145 and use the group code (not the promotion code) INOPT26, which can be entered on the screen after you check room availability.

Wednesday, Oct 7           

8 – 9 am    
Registration and Continental Breakfast  

9 – 11 am
Doctor, I'd Like to Ask you About a Patient: From Blurred Vision to Life Altering Decisions
April Jasper, OD, West Palm Beach, FL
In this course, we will review systemic disease and how the understanding of such disease can make a tremendous impact on our diagnosis and treatment.  2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug

11 am – Noon
How to Differentiate Your Practice and Wow Your Patients
April Jasper, OD, West Palm Beach, FL
This course will include an interactive discussion of two patient cases and conditions that exemplify how we can differentiate our practice and wow our patients, even in general optometric care. A general review of the medical condition as it relates to the ocular disease will be presented, as well as a review of the ocular conditions. 1 Hour IOB

Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch in Alumni Hall  & Special Presentation by the American Optometric Association
Sponsored by Ophthalogix

1:30 – 2:30 pm
Beyond the Basics: Clinical Assessment of Concussions and Emerging Insights
Don Lyon, OD, Nicholas Port, PhD, Suresh Viswanathan, PhD, Indiana University School of Optometry
This course will provide an overview of the diagnosis, classification, clinical presentation, and evidence-based management of patients with concussion, with particular emphasis on visual signs and symptoms encountered. 1 Hour IOB
 
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Begin With the Lid in Mind
Paul Karpecki, OD, Lexington, KY
The key to success in the management of dry eye disease begins with the eyelids.  Blepharitis is highly prevalent, including demodex blepharitis, which affects over 20 million people in the U.S. MGD is present in over 86% of dry eye disease cases, and Inadequate Lid Seal is the most common cause of non-responsive dry eye. So, understanding the role of the eyelids, managing MGD, blepharitis, and ILS are key to managing ocular surface disease effectively. 1 Hour IOB & Legend Drug

3:30 – 5:30 pm
Optometric Surgical Procedures
Paul Karpecki, OD, Lexington, KY
Over one-third of U.S. states have surgical laws allowing optometry to perform advanced procedures. This course expands on the types of procedures for cornea and external disease and explains, mostly via videos, how to perform these procedures, which patients to select and contraindications, setting expectations, and ensuring proper safety. The procedures range from managing ocular surface to corneal diseases. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug

5:30 – 7 pm
OD Reception and Student Equipment Networking Fair
Stop by Alumni Hall for appetizers, drinks, and the opportunity to connect with your peers and current IU School of Optometry students! This event is held in conjunction with the Indiana University Optometric Student Association (IUOSA) equipment show.
 
Thursday, October 8                       
 
7– 8 am    
Registration and Continental Breakfast  

8 – 10 am
Upgrading Your Myopia Management Practice
Andrew Neukirch, OD, Glenview, IL
This course presents approaches to myopia management, including spectacle lenses, specialty contact lenses, and off-label pharmacologic treatment. Participants evaluate evidence, patient selection, clinical protocols, and strategies for long-term monitoring and care. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug

10 am – Noon
EyeNinja: Black Belt Glaucoma
Lawrence Tenkman, MD, Louisville, KY
When drops and lasers aren’t enough, Ninja Surgeons deploy modern techniques to defeat dangerous IOP, but victory also depends on Ninja ODs who must recognize trouble early. We’ll review advanced glaucoma surgery techniques, vital laser and office-based rescue maneuvers, and uniquely treacherous situations every OD must know…or else. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug

Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch is on your own

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm 
From the Gut: How Diet is Linked to Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease
Joseph Allen, OD, Richmond, VA
This lecture provides attendees with a science-based overview of how diet and nutrition influence the ocular surface, cornea, and dry eye disease. Learn about key nutrients, pathways, and practical strategies to support anterior segment health in clinical care. 2 Hours IOB & Legend Drug

3:30 – 4:30 pm
Low-Level Light Therapy: Navigating the Science and Applications of Photobiomodulation in Eye Care
Joseph Allen, OD, Richmond, VA
This course introduces the science of Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) to the eye care professional. Emphasis will be placed on published protocols and understanding treatment variables including specific wavelengths utilized. Mechanism of action will be reviewed, with attention to the application of retinal disease, dry eye, and myopia. 1 Hour IOB & Legend Drug


Schedule is subject to change. Should any scheduling changes be necessary, they will be posted on this web page.

Approval of courses by states other than Indiana is the responsibility of the attendee.

Price includes education, breakfast and breaks for both days, and Wednesday luncheon and reception. 
 

Member type	Both days	10/7 or 10/08
IOA/AOA Member	$370	$260
IOA/AOA Non-member	$540	$315
IOA/AOA Retired/Life	$220	$165
IUSO Full Time Faculty (IOA member)	$160	$160
Student (OD, MS, PhD)	$20	$20
Late Fee (Added on Sept. 16)	$75	$75

Questions? Contact the IOA at 317-237-3560 or education@ioa.org.

Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must be made in writing and must be postmarked or sent via email no later than Sept. 16, 2026. Refund requests made on or before Sept. 16, 2026, will receive a full refund. Requests made between Sept. 17 and Oct. 6, 2026, will receive a 75% refund. No refunds will be made on or after Oct. 7, 2026.