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
“Doctor, I See Double”: Diagnosing and Managing Patients with Neurogenic Diplopia
Joseph Sowka, OD | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | COPE #: 97272-NO
Best Practices in Collaboration of Care: Passing not Punting
Frances 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
Misdiagnosis and Malfeasance: Fact or Fiction?
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
Diabetic Eye Disease: Implementing Diabetic Protocols in Everyday Optometry Practice
Frances Bynum, OD | 1:00 PM – 2:40 PM | COPE #: TBD
Amniotic Membranes: Corneal Cases from Everyday Practice
Frances Bynum, OD | 2:50 PM – 3:40 PM | COPE #: TBD
Bad Eyes, Scary Things & Dirty Pictures: Challenging Cases in Rural Optometry
Frances 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, September 14
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.
Spa Discount for Hotel
Spa Discount – Guests who stay at the hotel will receive a $25 discount on 50 or 80-minute spa treatments. Click here to view the spa menu and book an appointment.
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.