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National Vision Gathers More Than 1,000 Optometrists at Annual Continuing Education Symposium
Event Helps Doctors Earn Continuing Education Credits While Connecting With a Diverse Network of Peers DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Vision, Inc.,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nEvent Helps Doctors Earn Continuing Education Credits While Connecting With a Diverse Network of Peers\n\n\n DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNational Vision, Inc., one of the nation’s largest optical retailers, hosted more than 1,000 optometrists across two weekends for its Annual Continuing Education (CE) Symposium in Phoenix June 1-4 and in Orlando June 8-11. The conference was designed to empower doctors through education and camaraderie, giving them the tools they need to foster successful optometry careers.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240625016083/en/National Vision's Chief Medical Officer Priti Patel, O.D. (Left) Educated and Empowered Members of the National Vision Doctor of Optometry Network Alongside Head of Doctor Network, Alexander Smith, O.D. (Photo: Business Wire)\n“We are committed to empowering our network of optometrists to lead and innovate in their field. By offering educational opportunities, we ensure they stay at the forefront of advancements in optometry,” said National Vision Chief Medical Officer Priti Patel, O.D. “When our dedicated professionals come together to discuss clinical insights and explore cutting-edge technologies, it sparks remarkable growth and enhances patient care.\"\n\n\nAt both regional events, optometrists in attendance were able to earn up to 22 hours of continuing education credits. Employed optometrists also had the benefit of having their patient schedules managed for them during the festivities, with no need to use paid time off to attend.\n\n\nBeyond providing COPE-approved lectures, National Vision also leveraged the event to celebrate the achievements of doctors practicing in the network. In total, more than 150 optometrists were recognized across both regional events.\n\n\nThe following optometrists received special honors for two decades or more of years of service to patients at practices in the National Vision Doctor of Optometry network:\n\n\n\nAlbert Pasquarelli, O.D. (35 years)\n\n\n\nAndrew Engel, O.D. (30 years)\n\n\n\nMark Mills, O.D. (30 years)\n\n\n\nRonald Pizzo, O.D. (30 years)\n\n\n\nBrian Kern, O.D. (25 years)\n\n\n\nMark Meyers, O.D. (20 years)\n\n\n\nMarda Voss, O.D. (20 years)\n\n\n\nThe Optometrist Recognition of Excellence Award was awarded to nine doctors for their superi...