Optometry’s Meeting 2026 to Offer 300 Hours of CE, Inaugural AOA EyeQ Championship

Published on June 2, 2026
PHONEIX—Optometry’s Meeting, the annual event for members of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA), kicks off its 2026 edition this Wednesday, June 17, in Phoenix, Ariz., according to an announcement from the AOA. The event will bring together optometry professionals and industry leaders from across the eyecare community, Optometry’s Meeting said, offering attendees the opportunity to build their network, advance their careers, get involved with the AOA or AOSA and much more.
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