General Information
2025 AFOS Annual Meeting at SECO February 24-25!!
The AFOS SECO meeting is an all inclusive package for AFOS members and Federal Service Optometrists on Feb 24th and Feb 25th in Atlanta, GA.
Those registered for SECO through this AFOS bundled program will attend the AFOS meeting starting the afternoon of Monday, Feb 24 and running all day Tuesday, Feb 25 at the Ritz Carlton Atlanta. The remainder of the SECO program will be held from Wednesday, Feb 26 through Sunday, March 2nd at the Georgia World Congress Center.
SECO early bird rate is $761 for members! AFOS members will have 55+ hours of CE available for both meetings at one great rate!
AFOS Meeting includes:
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12+ Hours of excellent COPE Accredited CE including Service Chiefs' Breakout Sessions
- Receive great savings on the combined AFOS/SECO program!!
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AFOS 2025 Business Meeting
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Newest technology and innovations in the AFOS Exhibit Hall
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Service Camaraderie
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Fantastic city and fun event!
- Fantastic hotel and location!! Hotel room block at government rate.
- Your registration also includes membership to SECO University. A premier online CE platform valued at $295.
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Registration Rates for AFOS and SECO Bundled Package
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Early Bird Rate - Now through January 20, 2025 |
$736 AFOS Members in good standing* $936 Federal Service OD Non-member rate |
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Regular or Onsite Rate - January 21 to February 24, 2025 |
$836 AFOS Members in good standing* |
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Current Residents |
Early Bird Rates $50 Current AFOS Resident Members in good standing* $150 Non-member rate Regular or Onsite Rate $70 Current AFOS Resident Members in good standing* $170 Non-member rate |
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Students |
$25 Current Student Members in good standing* $50 Non-member rate |
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Non OD/Guest for Luncheon & Reception |
$150 |
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AFOS Meeting Only |
$250 AFOS Members in good standing* ~ Early Bird Rate $270 AFOS Members in good standing* ~ Regular or Onsite Rate
$425 Federal Service OD Non-member rate ~ Early Bird Rate $475 Federal Service OD Non-member rate ~ Regular or Onsite Rate |
** Even if you are ONLY attending SECO, you can register through AFOS for the discounted rate!
Meeting Dress Requirements
* Air Force: Service Dress for both meetings. Civilian clothes are authorized on travel days.
Air Force members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to wear their uniform.
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* Army: ASU or AGSU for both meetings for Army members traveling TDY. Civilian attire is appropriate for day of arrival and departure for Army members.
- Class A (with jacket)
- Army members traveling in a Leave or Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to wear the uniform.
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* Navy: Khaki’s or Service Dress Blues for both meetings (sweater or Eisenhower jacket is authorized with Blues unless presenting). Civilian clothes are authorized on travel days.
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* PHS/IHS: Service dress blues for both meetings. Business casual approved for travel days.
USPHS members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) or Leave status are not required to wear their uniform.
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* VA: Business professional
* Civil Service & GS: Business professional
Event Agenda
Monday, February 24th
AFOS Board of Trustee and Leadership Meetings (invited attendees only)
0830 – 1130 ~ AFOS AOA Section Chiefs’ Meeting (Breakfast served)
AFOS Continuing Education Program ~ 4 hrs of CE
1300 – 1900 ~ Registration and packet pick-up for attendees
1400 – 1450 ~ “Co-management / Collaboration & Communication in CRS: Strategies/Safety/Growth” by James Colgain, OD [COPE ID: 95217-PM]
1450 – 1540 ~ Exhibit Hall Opening
1540 – 1630 ~ “Red Flags in CRS: 10 things I wish I knew 20 years ago” by James Colgain, OD [COPE ID: 95215-PO]
1630 – 1710 ~ Exhibit Hall & Networking Break
1710 – 1850 ~ “DoD/VA Vision Center of Excellence: 2025 Update” by Todd Lauby, OD [COPE ID: 95888-PB]
1900 – 2030 ~ AFOS Opening Reception and Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, February 25th:
AFOS Continuing Education Program ~ 9 hrs of CE
0700 – 1200 ~ Registration and packet pick-up for attendees
0700 – 0800 ~ Breakfast and Exhibit Hall Session
0800 – 1030 ~ Service Chief Breakout Sessions and “From the Trenches” discussion forum [COPE ID: Pending]
1030 – 1110 ~ Exhibit Hall Break
1110 – 1210 ~ Atlas Ocular Presents: Amniotic Membrane Discussion and Workshop by Elena Carter, OD
1220 – 1330 ~ AFOS Annual Business Meeting and Membership Luncheon
1340 – 1430 ~ “Ocular Melanoma: A Comprehensive Review” by Carlo Pelino, OD [COPE ID: 96153-SD]
1430 – 1510 ~ Exhibit Hall Break
1510 – 1650 ~ “Oral Medications for the Metabolic Syndrome” by Carlo Pelino, OD [COPE ID: 90621-PH]
1650– 1740 ~ Exhibit Hall Break with Exhibitor Spotlight and Raffle giveaways
1740 – 1830 ~ “The Systemic Benefits of Cataract Surgery” by Carlo Pelino, OD [COPE ID: 95808-SD]
1830 - 2000 ~ AFOS Closing Reception
February 26th – March 2nd
SECO at the Georgia World Congress Center
(Wednesday to Saturday – 50+ hours CE)
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Exhibit Hall
Patriot Sponsor: Atlas Ocular
Atlas Ocular
Patriot Sponsor: CooperVision
CooperVision is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of contact lenses.Our products are sold in over 100 countries around the world. From China to Europe, from Africa to the Americas, we’re there improving the way people see.We appreciate that no two eyes, no two patients, and no two days are ever the same.
We realize that people look to us to provide contact lenses that are best in class, whether it’s one of our mainstream lenses or one for our specialty market.We’re also different. We feel that by collaborating and listening to others, we can accomplish far more. This is all part of our refreshing perspective to you, the people who wear our contacts and the eye care practitioners who work with us.
To learn more about us, take a look around our site by clicking here! Feel free to reach out and ask questions. We’re here for you!
**CooperVision is also happy to offer at cost contact lens ordering options for Federal Service Members! Look in the members' only section for more information!
Patriot Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Vision
Johnson & Johnson Vision
At Johnson & Johnson Vision, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health around the world. Through our operating companies, we deliver innovation that enables eye care professionals to create better outcomes for patients throughout their lives, with products and technologies that address unmet needs including refractive error, cataracts and dry eye. In communities with greatest need, we work in collaboration to expand access to quality eye care, and we are committed to helping people see better, connect better and live better. Visit us at www.jjvision.com to learn more.
Hotel
Ritz Carlton Atlanta
We are excited to return to the Ritz Carlton Atlanta! We have secured a government rate room block for the week of the AFOS and SECO meeting. Join us in this spectacular hotel 0.5 miles away.
Once registered, you will receive an email with the link to register for your discounted hotel room. If you are waiting on funding and would like to reserve a room before the block fills up, please contact Dr. Wright.
