Webinars

The Alberta Association of Optometrists offers free webinars and custom presentations for medical and allied health professionals.

Upcoming Webinars

Register to join live sessions on key topics in eye health and vision care. These presentations are developed for medical and allied health professionals across disciplines interested in learning more about primary eye care and patient co-management with optometrists.

Children’s Vision Month Webinar

Tuesday, October 21 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT 

October is Children’s Vision Month! Vision and eye health play a crucial role in childhood development, health, and learning. This presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of common vision concerns and issues affecting children.

Topics

  • Recommended exam schedule and AHC coverage 
  • Normal vision development 
  • Children’s eye exams and common tests 
  • Common eye disorders and diseases in children (e.g., amblyopia, strabismus, and refractive errors) 
  • Advancements in myopia control 

Meet Your Presenter 

Dr. Alia Cappellani received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo and completed a cornea and contact lens residency at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Society and serves on the Alberta Association of Optometrist Council. Dr. Cappellani currently practices and assists in resident supervision at Mission Eye Care, Centre for Dry Eye and Corneal Disease in Calgary, Alberta. 

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Custom Eye Health Presentations

Request a tailored presentation for your clinic, team, or organization. Topics include primary eye care, children’s eye health, seniors’ eye health, diabetes and vision, vision therapy, red eye and urgent eye care, occupational eye safety, and more! 

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