FAQs

Attendee FAQs:

What is the dress code?

The dress code for the meeting is business casual. Hotels tend to be cool, so please make sure to bring extra layers.

What meals are included with my registration?

Full OD Registration includes:
Friday - Morning snack break, lunch, and afternoon snack break
Saturday - Breakfast in classroom, Exhibit Hall lunch, and dinner at IL Optometry Celebration (must RSVP below)
Sunday - Breakfast in classroom and Exhibit Hall lunch

One day Only Registration includes:
Friday - Morning snack break, lunch, and afternoon snack break
Saturday - Breakfast in classroom and Exhibit Hall lunch. IL Optometry's Celebration tickets may be purchased separately during registration.
Sunday - Breakfast in classroom and Exhibit Hall lunch

Where is the headquarter hotel and how do I make a reservation under the room block?

Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703

King/2 Queen Rooms are available under a discounted rate of $127/night plus tax.

Click here to book a room online under the IOA room block.

How do I register for the event?

Attendees can register for the whole weekend or choose one-day only registration. Click on the links below to register for the event:

Are these CE hours COPE approved?

Illinois does not require COPE approval, so the courses are not COPE approved. If you are trying to count the hours toward another state license, many states will automatically accept CE put on by a state optometric society. To check if the CE will count in another state, contact the state's optometric association or state board.