2026 WAEPS Ophthalmic Medical Personnel ProgramThe Meydenbauer Center
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Anndrea Grant, COMT, OSC| On or Before Feb 6 | After Feb 6 | |
| Member Practice |
$275 |
$300 |
| Non-Member Practice |
$350 |
$375 |
| Student / Military Tech |
$150 |
$160 |
Accreditation
IJCAHPO Credits have been applied for.
Target audience
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (All levels of certified and non-certified assistants, opticians, contact lens personnel), nurses, and health care students.
Workshop prerequisites
The prerequisite for each workshop is to already possess a basic knowledge of that particular skill. The workshops are designed to help ophthalmic medical personnel further hone the skill and, through hands-on instruction, demonstrate the best clinical applications of that skill.
What's included
Your registration includes a full day of course instruction, e-syllabus, educational credits, continental breakfast, coffee breaks, delicious hot buffet lunch, access to exhibits, and a hosted reception.
Watch for Your E-syllabus Link
There will be no printed handouts for this meeting. Prior to the meeting, you will receive an email with a link for access to your e-syllabus. We encourage you to use it to access important information before you arrive, including printable/downloadable speaker handouts, an updated schedule, and driving and parking directions.
Cancellations
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. There is a $50.00 fee for cancellation before February 20, 2026. There are no refunds for cancellations after February 20, 2026. No Exceptions.
Food
A continental breakfast will be held in the exhibit hall in Center Hall A on the entrance level of the building and lunch will be held in the ballroom next to it in Center Hall B.
President's Reception
Immediately following the conclusion of the physician program at 5:15pm, please join us for the President’s Reception in Center Hall A.
Accessibility
WAEPS encourages participation by all individuals. If you require accommodation, please contact the WAEPS office at [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the conference. Advance notification is essential in order for us to serve you better. Note that our conference venue is fully accessible and ADA compliant.
Reciprocal society members
WAEPS has reciprocal arrangements with ophthalmology societies in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia. Employees of physicians who are members of their respective state and provincial societies may register at the discounted member rate. Please contact our office for details if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity: [email protected]
Other Attendee Needs
- Moms needing access to our “pump room” during breaks should contact the staff at the tech program information desk when they arrive on site.
- Special dietary needs? Please indicate these on your registration form or contact us via phone or email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Hotel accommodations
A discounted room block is available at the nearby Seattle Marriott Bellevue, 200 110th Avenue N., Bellevue, WA. The rate is $220 per night. Space is limited. Rooms can be booked until February 14, 2026, or until all rooms in the block are filled.
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Venue
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
Continental breakfast will be held in the exhibit hall in Center Hall A on the entrance level of the building and the tech lunch will be held in the ballroom next to it, Center Hall B. The tech program lectures and most of the workshops will be held in classrooms on the 4th floor of the facility. A few of the workshops will be in a meeting room in the administrative suite on the 3rd floor.
Parking
Underground parking is available at Meydenbauer Center. For other parking options in the area, click here: Area Public Parking Map
Transportation
Our conference venue is less than a block away from the Bellevue Transit Center where many bus routes stop. It is across the street from the For more information, visit the Metro Transit and Sound Transit websites to plan your trip by public transportation.
Questions regarding registration?
Please contact the WAEPS office at 206-956-3646 or email [email protected].
2026 Schedule
Session Descriptions
Register Online
Special Thanks to our Corporate sponsors and Equipment Companies:
- Northwest Eye Surgeons
- Sight Partners
- Vision Technologies
- Virginia Mason
- Carl Zeiss Meditec
- Oculus
- Heidelberg Engineering
For more information or questions
Please contact the WAEPS office at 206-956-3648 or email [email protected]
For Information about each of the other components of our annual meeting click below: