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Colorado Vision Summit 2022

10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020 

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Colorado Vision Summit: July 25th-27th, 2025

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VIsion Summit Program

July 25-27 | Colorado Vision Summit | Westminster, CO

Paraoptometric Registration HERE!                  EXHIBITOR Information HERE!

Exceptional Education. Professional Camaraderie. The Unique Colorado Experience.
A continuing education program for optometrists, paraoptometrics, and vision therapists.

Our Vision: The Colorado Vision Summit is a forward thinking professional gathering for optometrists and paraoptometric professionals providing innovative education, exhibits and camaraderie. We exceed the expectations of our attendees and provide an exceptional, enjoyable experience in the beautiful Rocky Mountain region.

For more information, email  coa@visioncare.org or call (303) 863-9778.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Westin Westminster
10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020 
(303) 410-5000
Westin Westminster Special Room Rate! $169/night 
Book your room here!

LOCATION OF SUMMIT EVENTS

Registration, doctors' lectures, paraoptometric lectures and exhibits are held at: 

The Westin Westminster
10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020 
(303) 410-5000

CE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Download Conference Brochure Here

Para Program and Registration

*Please note that this event is not COPE-approved credits, however, these credits are approved by the COA’s Continuing Education Committee and are accepted for license renewal in Colorado. Many other states do accept COA-accredited programs for licensure, please check your state's requirements before registering to avoid confusion. 

REGISTRATION FEES

REGISTRANT CATEGORY 

EARLY BIRD 

(by May 31, 2025) 

PRE-REGISTRATION (by July 14, 2025) 

ON SITE 

Doctor – Member 

$649

$699

$749

Doctor – Young Member (<5 yrs practicing) 

$549

$599

$649

Doctor – Life Member/Retired Member

$319

$389

$439

Doctor – Non-Member 

$879

$929

$979

Student/2025 Grad/OD in Residency 

$195

$195

$195

Paraoptometric 

$250

$270

$290

REGISTRATION DESK HOURS

Friday, July 25………………….11:30am–5:30pm 
Saturday, July 26………………7:00am5:30pm 
Sunday, July 27…………………7:00am10:00am

CVS CANCELLATION POLICY

No refunds will be made for cancellations after June 30, 2025. Refund of CVS registration fee(s) less $60 per person for administrative costs will be granted by request only if postmarked by June 30, 2025. Registrations are not transferable. 

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRY

Access to the Exhibit Hall is included in the registration fee for all CVS registrants. 

BADGE ADMISSION

An official CVS name badge is required for entrance to all events. The loan or transfer of this badge is strictly prohibited. Violation of the policy subjects the registrant to forfeiture of the right to attend and the loss of all fees paid. 

LECTURE ROOM SEATING

Most rooms will be set with chairs only. Feel free to bring a lapboard for use in taking notes. 

LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION

Registrants are not permitted to distribute literature, samples, or souvenirs. 

MOBILE DEVICES

All cell phones and pagers must be silenced during the lectures. If you must talk on your cell phone, please leave the lecture immediately. 

FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS 

2026    July 16-19            Snowmass, CO

2027    July 23-25           Westminster, CO

THANK YOU TO OUR Current 2025 EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors

AbbVie

Eye Designs, LLC

Panorama Eyecare

PECAA 

AccuLens

EyePromise

SUN Pharma

AEG Vision

AfterSight

Alcon

Foresight Adventrure Guides for the Blind

Harrow, Inc.

Heidelberg Engineering

TruForm Optics Inc.

Vance Thompson Vision

Vision Elements

Bausch + Lomb

Blue River Medical, Inc.

Cherry Optical Labs

Hoya Vision Care

Insight Vision Group

IrisMed

Visionix

VSP Vision

Walmart

Chris Thiagarajah MD, Inc

Johnson & Johnson Vision

Lightbenders Academy

Midland Optical

Colorado Retina Associates

Mile High Eye Institute

Contamac

MacuHealth

CooperVision

Culey Vision Solutions

Dishler Laser Institute

MyEyeDr.

NIDEK, Inc.

Nikon Optical US

ECR Vault-Milner Technologies

Omni Eye Specialists

Essilor Instruments USA

Optos, Inc.

EssilorLuxottica EyeCare

Orgreen Optics

Continuing Education:

  • OD Obtainable: 14hrs.
  • Para Obtainable: 10

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