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September 2026 CE Event
September 2026 CE Event
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Function-Ally Vision with Dr Amy Thomas; Hosted by AZ Vision Therapy

September 15, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Churrasco de Brasil Brazilian Steakhouse

Join Dr. Amy Thomas

This is 2 hour CE is PENDING COPE Accreditation. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

** LIMITED to 30 seats ONLY *

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August 6 - 2026 CE Event - Its a THURSDAY
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Hosted by Diego H Calonje - Retinal Specialist in Arizona

August 6, 2026 - ITS A THURSDAY | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge

Join Dr. Calonje and welcome a new Retina Doctor to Tucson Dr Monsalve

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

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October 2026 CE Event
October 2026 CE Event
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Hosted by LENZ Therapeutics

October 13, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

Join Special Guest Dr Jeffry Gerson

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

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April 14 2026 CE Event
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Hosted by Barnet Dulaney Perkins CE is PENDING COPE Accreditation

April 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Wetmore Location 698 E Wetmore Rd #100, Tucson, AZ 85705

Welcome the New Dr. Dan Eisenberg to the Tucson Community!

This is 2 hour CE is PENDING COPE Accreditation. This free event is exclusively for SAOS members.

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March 17 2026 CE Event
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Hosted by AZ Eye Consultants

March 17 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at LOCATION

Join Dr Khin Kilgore

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

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February 2026 CE Event
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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.

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January 2026 CE Event - Its on A THURSDAY
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January 2026 CE Event - Its on A THURSDAY
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Hosted by Cornea Associates

Thursday - January 22, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Culinary Dropout

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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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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