2026 ALOA Annual Convention

Join colleagues from across the state at the 2026 Alabama Optometric Association (ALOA) Annual Convention, taking place Oct. 2-4 at the Sheraton Birmingham. This premier event brings together Alabama’s optometric community for a weekend filled with outstanding CE*, networking opportunities, and the latest clinical insights shaping the profession today. Attendees will hear from nationally recognized speakers on topics including systemic disease, glaucoma management, ocular emergencies, oral medications, retina care, and more.

Beyond the exceptional education, the ALOA Annual Convention offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with peers, explore the exhibit hall, and engage with industry partners showcasing the newest innovations in eye care. With complimentary sponsored dinner programs, interactive discussions, and valuable learning experiences throughout the weekend, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Registration is now open—secure your spot today and be part of Alabama Optometry’s biggest gathering of the year!

Registration and housing close on Sept. 8.

*All CE approved for credit by the Alabama Board of Optometry

Book Housing

Attendee Registration

Exhibitor Registration

2026 ALOA Convention Schedule
October 2-4, 2026
Sheraton Birmingham

Friday, October 2

9:00am – 11:00am

11:00am – 1:00pm

Medical Errors: Prevention and Hitting Them Head On Elizabeth Steele, OD Lunch served during lecture

1:00pm – 3:00pm

In-Office Systemic Emergencies – Are You Ready? Elizabeth Steele, OD

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Systemic Disease Grand Rounds Elizabeth Steele, OD

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Reception

6:45pm – 8:30pm

Dinner CE sponsored by Lenz Pre-registration required | Limited space

Saturday, October 3

7:00am – 8:00am

Exhibit Hall Breakfast

8:00am – 10:00am

The Papilledema vs PseudoPapilledema Conundrum and IIH Update James Fanelli, OD

10:00am – 11:00am

ALOA Membership Meeting

11:00am – 12:00pm

Real Life Considerations for the Use of Oral Medications (Part 1) James Fanelli, OD

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Exhibit Hall Lunch

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Real Life Considerations for the Use of Oral Medications (Part 2) James Fanelli, OD

3:10pm – 4:00pm

Maximizing OCT Utilization in Glaucoma – James Fanelli, OD

4:00pm – 4:20pm

UABSO Alumni Association business meeting break James Fanelli, OD

4:25pm – 5:15pm

(continue lecture) Maximizing OCT Utilization in Glaucoma -

5:45pm – 7:30pm

Dinner CE – sponsored by Essilor Luxottica – (must pre-register to attend, dinner complimentary, limited space)

Sunday, October 4

7:00am – 8:00am

Bausch & Lomb symposium breakfast

8:00am – 9:40am

Traumatic Eyemergencies Marcus Gonzales, OD

10:00pm – 11:00am

Interpreting Gonioscopy Marcus Gonzales, OD

11:00pm – 12:00pm

Primary Angle-Closure Disease Marcus Gonzales, OD

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Retina Grand Rounds Marcus Gonzales, OD