SECO 2010 is “Embracing the Generations.” From customizing infant eye exams to providing glaucoma treatment options for baby boomers to cataract surgery for the elderly, optometric practices are faced with providing eye care for each generation of patient. Optometric practitioners also experience generational challenges to remain informed of new clinical treatments, diagnostic equipment, fashions trends, and practice management techniques. SECO 2010’s “Embracing the Generations” theme is built around the diverse generational needs of 21st century practitioners to address the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the best possible eye care to all patients from infants to the aging.
While providing attendees access to education, exhibits and events, SECO 2010 offers a balanced scheduling including a wide variety of continuing education courses with more than eight hours of time [unopposed by education courses] to browse Optometry’s Marketplace™, SECO’s 70,000-square-foot exhibit hall and hosts more than 50 social and affiliate events that provide ample opportunity for attendees to network and socialize.

SECO International is accepting abstract educational poster proposals for publication in the Advanced Media Learning Center (AMLC) during SECO 2010, February 10-14, 2010. Educational posters are published on computers within the AMLC in a unique multimedia-format presentation (similar to a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation).

The deadlines for the SECO 2010 Multimedia Poster program are:
• September 1, 2009: Abstract submission process opens
• October 31, 2009: Abstract submission process closes
• November 15, 2009: Poster status notifications sent
• December 31, 2009: Final poster submissions due to SECO

Authors must electronically submit poster abstracts online. Visit www.seco2010.com/education/amlc to submit your educational poster abstract or learn more about the Multimedia Poster program. Contact Jon Reading in the SECO office at 770-451-8206 or e-mail amlc@secostaff.com for additional information.

SECO International has expanded its 2009/2010 online education offering to include more Internet courses, podcasts, ePosters and Digital Grand Rounds.  Either prior to or following SECO 2010 -- which will take place February 10-14, 2010 -- optometrists, opticians, ophthalmic technicians, para-optometric professionals and other eye care professionals can take advantage of SECO’s expanded online education.  SECO’s complete Internet educational offering can be found at www.secointernational.com/education.
“SECO International is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of optometrists and allied ophthalmic professionals, which is why we believe that offering online education is an important supplement to our annual meeting. It is our goal to further confirm our reputation as The Education Destination® and provide every possible educational opportunity – whether it’s in a traditional environment or a virtual one.”, said Dr. Jonathan Shrewsbury, President of SECO International. “It’s another opportunity for busy practitioners to train staff, expand skills, and obtain additional educational credit.”