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Reimagining Vision Expo ’ s continuing education offerings
The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions , co-owners of Vision Expo , are reimagining the show ’ s continuing education offerings with the launch of VisionEd Direct , a new virtual continuing education platform offering on-demand accredited courses , and plans for a new education area to debut at Vision Expo East 2021 .
Built on the Quantum Optical platform , one of the premier sources for continuing education in the ophthalmic field , VisionEd Direct launched with 10 hours of accredited education , including five hours of Council on Optometric Practitioner Education ( COPE ) courses and five hours of American Board of Opticianry ( ABO ) courses .
Visit the platform at education . visionexpo . com .
“ Vision Expo has always been committed to delivering the highest caliber of education ,” says Fran Pennella , vice-president of Vision Expo at Reed Exhibitions . “ We are doubling down on our efforts to offer the best in education throughout the year with the launch of an on-demand platform , which is more relevant and important than ever before in the new COVID-19 reality we are adapting to . We are proud to offer VisionED Direct as a cutting-edge virtual option for the community to continue learning in between in-person events .”
VisionEd Direct courses are available on-demand and feature top educators from across the industry . The courses are priced at $ 15 per credit hour . As part of Vision Expo ’ s commitment to students , the courses are being offered to current students on a complimentary basis .
Additionally , The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions plan to debut VisionEd , a rebranded , in-person education area dedicated to seminars , workshops and presentations , at Vision Expo East 2021 , set to take place May 25 – 28 , 2021 at the Javits Center in New York City . VisionEd is where attendees will hone their craft in courses led by renowned experts in clinical research , business , fashion and marketing . Additional details on VisionEd at Vison Expo East 2021 will be announced soon . EF
Popular Science recognizes MiSight 1 Day
CooperVision ’ s innovative MiSight 1 day contact lens has been awarded a 2020 Popular Science “ Best of What ’ s New Award ” in the health category .
The cornerstone of CooperVision ’ s Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program , this daily wear , singleuse contact lens is the first and only FDA-approved product to slow the progression of myopia when initially prescribed for children 8-12 years old .
The Popular Science “ Best of What ’ s New Award ” recognizes up to 100 of the most innovative technologies from the past year across 10 categories .
The recognition comes as new data emerges from CooperVision ’ s landmark clinical study revealing that nearly one in four children ’ s eyes originally fit with MiSight 1 day remain stable in their myopia level after six years . The study previously established the lens to be effective in slowing myopia progression in age-appropriate children by an average of 59 per cent over a three-year period , as measured by spherical refraction .
" The Best of What ' s New Awards showcase the year ’ s greatest feats of human ingenuity ," says Popular Science editor-in-chief Corinne Iozzio . " Even in a year like 2020 , innovation has helped us glimpse a future that ’ s safer , smarter and more enjoyable than we might have thought possible .” EF
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