The Board is happy to celebrate Dr. Leah Colby being named Optometrist of the Year by the Minnesota Optometric Association.

Register  for ODs on Finance's Dry Eye Summit: Building a Profitable Practice event to learn how to turn dry eye care into a key revenue stream for your clinic. Attendees will hear from industry leaders and walk away with ready-to-implement protocols that grow both care and cash flow. The meeting will take place on Sun, Jan 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM CST.
Attendees can earn up to 4 free COPE accredited CE.

Register  for the VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation's (VRSF) Retinal Update 2026 meeting to experience presentations by nationally recognized retina experts, representatives from the academic community and the physicians of Retina Consultants of Minnesota. This The meeting will take place on January 31, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Attendees can earn up to 4 free COPE accredited CE. 

Registration  for Minnesota Optometric Association's 2026 Annual Meeting is now live! The meeting will take place on March 6-7,2026 at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America. Attendees can earn up to 15 COPE accredited CE. 

Registration  for the largest online CE event in optometry CE WIRE 2026 is now open! Event attendees can to earn up to 75 COPE-approved CE credits from leading eye care experts with all-new lectures, without leaving home. The event can be watched ON DEMAND or individuals can watch online on these dates: January 31 & February 1, 2026, April 11-12, 2026, June 6-7, 2026 & September 19-20, 2026.

While healthcare professionals are often on the front lines of treating substance use disorders, most have limited (if any) training in this area. The SUD 101 Core Curriculum was created to provide a foundation of the current research, resources, and support needed to increase healthcare professionals' capabilities to treat their patients across the continuum of care. Each stand-alone course module is available at no cost; certificates will be issued after every completed module.

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