Welcome to the 31st Annual
MDOPA Educational Symposium
Earn CE credits while learning from leading speakers and connecting with industry partners at this two-day symposium on April 18th & 19th, 2026, in Coral Gables, Florida.
About The Event
Miami Nice offers optometrists a focused opportunity to fulfill CE requirements while staying current with advances in eye care.
This two-day symposium features recognized speakers who deliver practical knowledge for your practice, plus on-site fingerprinting and access to industry sponsors.
MDOPA has organized this annual symposium for over three decades to advance optometry through education and professional development.
Where
Hotel Colonnade
180 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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When
Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, 19th, 2026.
Meet the Incredible Speakers
Meet the leading optometric professionals and industry experts who will share cutting-edge clinical insights and proven practice strategies at MiamiNice.
Event Schedule
Our schedule features back-to-back sessions from leading speakers covering the latest clinical techniques and practice management strategies.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Case Files in Glaucoma
Dr. Justin SchweitzerTQ & COPE Accreditation Pending
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Innovations in Ocular Surgery: The ODs Role
Dr. SchweitzerTQ & COPE Accreditation Pending
11:40 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Florida Jurisprudence
Dr. David Rouse3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Medical Errors
Dr. David RouseCOPE Accreditation Pending
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Lies & Damn Lies about Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopath
Dr. Paul ChousTQ & COPE Accreditation Pending
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sleep Disorders: What Optometrists Need to Know
Dr. Paul ChousTQ & COPE Accreditation Pending
11:40 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Diabetes Case Studies with an Eye to the Future
Dr. Paul ChousTQ & COPE Accreditation Pending
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Seeing Eye to Eye: Ocular Surface & Lid Disease
Dr. Joseph AllenCOPE Accreditation Pending
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
The Role of Inflammation in Anterior Segment Disease
Dr. AllenCOPE Accreditation Pending
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM
HIV/AIDS & Eye Care
Dr. Nicholas GreenHave Questions? Contact Us!
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Where
180 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
When
Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, 19th, 2026
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