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Educational CE Events

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February 2026 CE Event
February 2026 CE Event

Hosted by Tucson Eye Care

February 17, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at LOCATION

Join the Drs Wright, Ross, Zhang, Zelaya

This is 2 hour non-COPE approved CE. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

January 2026 CE Event
January 2026 CE Event

Hosted by Cornea Associates

January 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at LOCATION

Join Dr. Bohan Xing and Welcome him to Tucson!

This is 1 hour non-COPE approved CE. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

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October 28 2025 CE Event
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October 28 2025 CE Event

Hosted by Arizona Eye Consultants

October 28, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at LOCATION

Join Dr. Jeff Kartchner to speak!

This is 2 hour non-COPE approved CE. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

November 11 2025 CE Event
November 11 2025 CE Event

Hosted by Arizona Eye Consultants

November 11, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at LOCATION

Join Dr. Jason Jensen to speak!

This is 2 hour non-COPE approved CE. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

September 23 2025 CE Event
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September 23 2025 CE Event

Hosted by Hodges Eye Center - an NVISION Eye Center

September 23, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at LOCATION

Join Dr. Timothy L Hodges to speak about update in MIGS at his office AND to introduce a new surgeon joining the team!

This is 1 hour non-COPE approved CE. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

August 19 2025 CE Event
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August 19 2025 CE Event

Hosted by AZ Vision Therapy Center

August 19, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Dr. Amy Thomas for a 2-hour COPE qualified continuing education lecture on troubleshooting stubborn headaches and challenging prescriptions. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

June 10 2025 CE Event
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June 10 2025 CE Event

June 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Get to know the NEW Oculoplastics surgeon joining the team at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center!

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the SAOS

The Southern Arizona Optometric Society is dedicated to providing high quality continuing education to its members through monthly meetings in the Tucson area. Our meetings provide excellent opportunities for local optometrists to meet and interact with other eye care professionals.

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