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A Year of Connection, Community, and Celebration!

As we approach the end of 2026, I can’t help but reflect on what an incredible year it has been for the San Diego County Optometric Society! This year has been filled with growth, laughter, new friendships, and a renewed sense of community. It has been so rewarding to see our society come together, not just to learn and grow professionally, but to genuinely connect with one another.

As we head into October, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us for our September CE event. It was a huge success! We were fortunate to have our ophthalmology friends share an excellent presentation on glaucoma and corneal dystrophies. The evening was a great reminder of how valuable it is to come together, learn from one another, and strengthen the relationships within our eye care community.

As summer winds down, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few recent events that remind me just how special our optometric community is.

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a vision screening through the Thumbprint Foundation, led by Kristie Bruce-Lane. Remarkably, approximately 50% of the children screened were identified as needing glasses. That statistic is an important reminder of the impact we can have when we bring care directly into our communities. 

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our July Continuing Education meeting. Our 4th of July-themed evening and outstanding lecture on myopia management made for a fantastic event.

We were also honored to welcome Kristie Bruce-Lane, Founder and CEO of the Thumbprint Project Foundation, as our special guest. During the evening, we highlighted SDCOS’s ongoing partnership with the Foundation to help provide comprehensive eye care for children whose mothers have survived human trafficking. 

Happy Fourth of July!

I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends as we celebrate Independence Day. 

Summer is one of my favorite times of the year, and our family has even more to celebrate as we get ready for our son’s 2nd birthday. It’s amazing how quickly time flies, and we’re looking forward to making more special memories together.

Happy June from the San Diego County Optometric Society!

As summer begins, I wanted to share a special personal update — my family welcomed a new baby boy over Memorial Day weekend! It has been an exciting and joyful time, and I am incredibly grateful for the support and kindness from our SDCOS community.

As we move into May, I want to take a moment to reflect on a fantastic April CE event. Our 5-hour CE was filled with excellent, high-quality content, and it was great to see such strong engagement from our community.

A special thank you to our sponsors—your continued support makes these events possible. And of course, the door prizes added a fun touch to an already successful evening.

I hope you’re all doing well. Spring is upon us—and hopefully that means a little more sunshine, a little less charting, and maybe even a moment to enjoy both.
 

Thank you to everyone who joined our first quarter mixer on St. Patrick’s Day. The bowling event had a great turnout and was a fun way to reconnect with colleagues after the workday.

I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates that truly highlight the strength and momentum of SDCOS.

We kicked off the year with a highly successful first Continuing Education program, welcoming 100 attendees for an engaging and informative event. The energy in the room and the commitment to lifelong learning were inspiring and a testament to the dedication of our members.

We’re so excited to host the San Diego Optometric Society’s first Continuing Education event! This is a big and exciting step for our organization, and we can’t wait to kick it off with all of you.

This event is a great chance to catch up with old friends, meet some new faces, and connect with colleagues across the industry. One of the best parts of our society is the sense of community, and events like this give us the perfect opportunity to learn together and strengthen those connections.