About the Event
September 12-14, 2025
Essex Resort & Spa
70 Essex Way
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Friday, September 12
Phone A Friend: The Greatest Cases I Never Saw
Joseph Sowka, OD | 12:30 PM – 2:20 PM | COPE #: 88497-NO
Diabetic Eye Disease: Implementing Diabetic Protocols in Everyday Optometry Practice
Francis Bynum, OD | 2:20 PM – 4:00 PM | COPE #: TBD
Best Practices in Collaboration of Care: Passing not Punting
Francis Bynum, OD | 4:10 PM – 5:00 PM | COPE #: TBD
Exhibit Hall Reception
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
The VOA is hosting a dinner with some brief updates from an industry partner. Space is limited and we will reach out to conference attendees to collect RSVPs on a first-come, first-served basis.
7:00 PM
Saturday, September 13
Is it Glaucoma?
Joseph Sowka, OD | 8:00 AM – 9:40 PM | COPE #: 95276-GO
VOA Updates followed by the VOA Member Meeting
9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Lunch & Exhibits
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
“Doctor, I see double”: Diagnosing and Managing Patients with Neurogenic Diplopia
Joseph Sowka, OD | 1:00 PM – 2:40 PM | COPE #: 97272-NO
Amniotic Membranes: Corneal Cases from Everyday Practice
Francis Bynum, OD | 2:50 PM – 3:40 PM | COPE #: TBD
Bad Eyes, Scary Things & Dirty Pictures: Challenging Cases in Rural Optometry
Francis Bynum, OD | 3:50 PM – 5:30 PM | COPE #: TBD
Pints for Pupils Reception
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Sponsored by VT Eye Laser @ New England Vision
Sunday, April 13
Is it Glaucoma?
Phillip Skid, MD | 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | COPE #: TBD
OCT/MS
Phillip Skid, MD | 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | COPE #: TBD
Grand Rounds
Phillip Skid, MD | 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | COPE #: TBD
Hotel Information
The VOA has secured a special rate of $279/night at the Essex Resort & Spa. The deadline to take advantage of this discounted rate is Wednesday, August 13. Use this link or call 802-878-1100 and mention the Vermont Optometric Association to receive the VOA’s rate.
Ski Information and Discount (CHANGE BASED ON POTENTIAL PACKAGES)
Click here to book your lift ticket and rental packages.
The VOA has secured a 30% discount for lift tickets and rental packages. Use code: VTOPTASSOC9589 when booking.
The property encourages attendees to purchase before March 10, 2025 for the best prices as the best rates are 30+ days in advance.
To apply the discount code, after selecting the desired products, go to the order summary/view cart area. Click on “apply discount” in blue and a dialog box will appear. Enter the code above and click “apply”. A new total will be calculated and the discount code will appear in red at the top of the order summary. Proceed to check out.
Registration Information
Registration includes courses, meals, and events provided on each day. If paying by check, you will receive a $25 discount on your total.