Pre-registration for SECO International 2006 expired February 3, 2006. SECO International is now only weeks away, and here are some great tips for attendees:

• Print out your course handouts! Take a few moments to visit the Course Papers web page to print your course handouts
• Take "Tools of the Trade" Online. Dr. Rappon's preliminary course for the SECO Scolar program is available to all registrants; this is a great course to take if you intend to complete the SECO Scholar program, and also a great refresher for every OD.
• Check your requirements! Take a few moments to visit the Course Approvals for updated listings of course approvals
• Pack your Registration Packet! Don't forget to bring your registration materials with you to Atlanta.

If you did not pre-register, remember to first come to the Registration Hall located on Level A4 of the Georgia World Congress Center beginning February 22 at 8:00AM. You can still register for education or exhibits! A Course Papers CD ROM will be available on-site for education attendees; please stop by the Registration Hall or Information Desks to obtain a copy.

Travel safe and we'll see you in a few short weeks!

OD Program
Low Vision University
Developed and presented by the American Optometric Association the Low Vision University is designed to supply you with the knowledge and skills to begin providing low vision rehabilitation care for your patients. Through didactic presentations and a hands-on workshop, LVU will help you to add this vital service to your practice!
Supported in part by the AOA. Saturday, Feb. 25, courses 149 and 607.

Special Topics Track
A favorite of SECO attendees, this track is repeated from last year with all new topics. "VEGF: Its Implications in Eye Care", "UVR and the Eye", "Disaster Management and Your Practice", and "Agent Orange Exposure" are unique courses that you will only find at SECO International! Come and gain insight on these fascinating topics!
Saturday, Feb. 25, courses 141, 142, 150, and 151.

Allied Ophthalmic Professionals Program
SECO will once again offer the best and most diverse program for all facets of the ophthalmic community. The Allied Ophthalmic Professionals (AOP) Program has courses and tracks for the new office assistant as well as more sophisticated and demanding programs for more senior and already certified staff personnel. Our goal is to enable anyone who works in the eye care field to find exciting and challenging courses and improve the level of service to all our patients.

The Vision Care Institute of Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc. in partnership with industry leaders OfficeMate Software Solutions, Marco, Optos, and Eyemaginations invite you to experience The Practice of the Future. Automating your office takes gathering, accessing, and processing patient clinical information to unparalleled levels of ease, efficiency, profitability and, above all, patient care. The Practice of the Future DVD and presentation illustrates the benefits of integrated diagnostics, imaging equipment, electronic health records and practice management tools allowing you to virtually experience the Practice of the Future. The presentation demonstrates through superior, state of the art technology how the complete office process can be automated to ensure seamless efficiency and enhanced patient care. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss the latest in technologies and methodologies benefiting today’s and tomorrow’s eye care professional. With open admission to all attendees and DVD showings held every half-hour during Exhibit Hall hours of operations followed by Q&A, please be sure to visit The Practice of the Future at booth 1338.