It's here! The SECO 2006 Registration Brochure is now available online in portable Document Format (PDF). The SECO 2006 congress features new education courses, new exhibit hall features and new social events. Printed brochures will be mailed shortly to select markets; you can also request a brochure directly by CLICKING HERE. Visit www.seco2006.com to download a copy of the Registration Brochure, Day-At-A-Glance Spreadsheets, or Registration Forms. Registration begins November 1, 2005. Don't forget, register online and receive a $25 coupon redeemable in the Exhibit Hall!

SECO International 2006 brings a new and innovative trade show floor with exciting promotions, unique floor plan, and 7 hours of OD and AOP time in the Exhibit Hall unopposed by Continuing Education. Highlights also include Friday’s ECP Fellowship Lunch, supported in part by AMO, and, new in 2006, a second luncheon hosted in the Hall on Saturday. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit what is acknowledged as the largest optometric event of its kind and the chance to win a CAR! We are on track to sell out our Exhibit Hall with only 8% space left! Please visit the SECO online floor plan to view a current listing of the 2006 Exhibitors and industry leaders! Please contact us at 770-451-8206 or exhibits@secostaff.com for exhibits related information.

What's New This Year at SECO 2006 - More advanced courses for allied professionals. To meet the needs of those seeking advanced education, we have added the Advanced Certification Exam Review Program designed by the National Academy of Opticianry. Though designed to help prepare those pursuing ABO’s Advanced Certification/Masters credential, these courses provide valuable advanced education for all experienced eye care professionals.

ABO Advanced Certification Exam Review Program
Thursday
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye, 9:15 - 11:30 AM, course 901.
Ophthalmic Optics, 1:00 - 3:15 PM, course 911.
The Eye Exam, 3:30 - 5:45 PM, course 918.
Friday
Human Resources and Physical Management, 8:45 - 11:00 AM, course 924.
Patient Communications, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, course 929.
Verification & Dispensing, 2:15 - 4:30 PM, course 934.
Saturday
Geometric and Applied Optics, 8:00 - 10:15 AM, course 943.
Lens Designs, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, course 947.
Business Management, 2:15 - 4:30 PM, course 954.

SECO registrants are invited to take all nine courses (course 957) in this review program for $250, a savings of $100!! Or, take individual courses a la carte for $22 per lecture hour. Note: ABO will offer the ABO Advanced Certification Examination, Sunday, February 26, 2006, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon at the new headquarters hotel of SECO International 2006, Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Atlanta, GA. The registration fee for the examination is $150. For more information about the examination or to register, call ABO at 703-719-5800.

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