EastWest Eye Conference FAQ


What are the Conference dates?

Thursday, October 7 - Sunday, October 10, 2010

How do I register to attend the EastWest Eye Conference?

There are three easy ways to register.

- Online at www.eastwesteye.org

- By mail – send payment with completed registration form to: EastWest Eye Conference, P.O. Box 6036, Worthington, Ohio, 43085

-By fax with credit card information to 614-781-6521

What are the registration fees and what does it include?

OD Member (OOA, AOA, COA): $99

OD Non-Member: $175

Student/resident: $40

Allied Eye Professional: $69

Additional Allied Eye Professional from same office: $49 (registrations must be received together to qualify.)

Registration fee includes access to all Exhibit Hall activities, sponsored events, and admission to the Friday Night Party.

What is the cost per credit hour of CE?

OD CE - $25 per credit hour

Allied Eye Professional (AEP) CE - $15 per credit hour

Workshops - $40 per credit hour

I am an AEP registrant. Can I take an OD course?

There are some OD courses that are also available to AEP registrants. If you are AEP and choose to enroll in an OD course, you must pay the OD price of $25 per credit hour.

What courses can students enroll?

Students are welcome to enroll in OD or AEP courses. However, because of limited space, students cannot enroll in workshops.

How do I know if the course I want to register for is approved for the CE I need?

Please see our online CE Approval page for this information.

What are important dates to remember?

August 27: Late registration fee of $25 begins.

September 15: Last day for cancellation with full refund (less $30 processing fee)

September 24: Pre-registration ends. All registration must be on-site with an additional $60 fee.


When will I receive my registration packet, name badge, course handouts, etc.?

Everything you need for the conference (registration packet, name badge, course tickets, course handouts, party ticket, etc. will be given to you at the Registration Desk when you check in at the Cleveland Convention Center.


What is the address of the Cleveland Convention Center?

500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114

What are the EastWest Eye Conference hotels and reservation deadlines?

Recommended hotels are the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Centre Hotel, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, and the Ritz Carlton Cleveland. Please see our online Hotels or About Cleveland page for more information.

Are there shuttle buses from the hotels to the Cleveland Convention Center?

While all hotels are within easy walking distance of the Cleveland Convention Center, a shuttle bus (EastWest Express) will run continuously between the Cleveland Convention Center, the Renaissance and Marriott Hotel. The shuttle will also provide transportation between the hotels and the Friday Night Party at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

What are the exhibit hall dates and times?

Thursday, Oct 7 4:00-7:00 pm
Friday, Oct 8 10:00-6:00 pm
Saturday, Oct 9 9:00-2:00 pm

What are Sponsored Events?

Sponsored events are usually breakfast or lunch seminars that are sponsored by a company/vendor. Sponsored events are included with your registration fee; however, since space is limited you must pre-register on the registration from for the events you wish to attend. CE for the sponsored seminars may or may not be offered.

What is the Friday Night Party?

The exclusive Friday Night Party at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is optometry’s social event of the year. You can expect live entertainment, music, and dancing at the party. Hors d'oeuvres and admission to the Hall of Fame exhibits are included. One ticket is included in your registration fee. Additional tickets are $39 each. Dress attire at the party is typically casual.


What is the EastWest Bookstore?

The EastWest Bookstore offers titles recommended by the EastWest faculty as well as other publications on a variety of topics. For your convenience, the bookstore is located in the Cleveland Convention Center and is open Thursday through Saturday.

What is the Poster Session?

One hour of CE will be available for doctors attending the Poster Session on Saturday from 9:00a.m. to noon during the time the authors are presenting their posters. If you wish to be a poster presenter, please see our online Posters page for more information.

What is OOA Congress and President’s Reception / Banquet?

Please see our online OOA Congress page for this information.


Have other questions? You can contact our office by email (info@ooa.org) or phone 800-999-4939 (Monday - Friday 8:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. EST).