Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society

09/07/2026

OWNS Members! Join us for an exclusive, in-person 1-Hour COPE Lecture presented by Dr. Bruce Lidkea at our upcoming reception! Earn CE credit, connect with peers, and enjoy a great event.

📍 Where: OWNS Reception | Anaheim

🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Bruce Lidkea

🎓 Credit: 1-Hour COPE Approved

🎟️ How to Register:
Spots are limited! Log into your account at the link in our bio to find full registration details and lock in your spot today.

See you in Anaheim! 🙌

09/04/2026

Unlock the secrets of healthy aging and cellular longevity! Exclusive for OWNS Members, our upcoming 2-hour COPE-accredited webinar dives deep into the powerful bidirectional link between the gut microbiome and mitochondrial health.

Learn how to translate cutting-edge science on cellular energetics, microbial metabolites, and senescence into actionable, evidence-based clinical practices for your patients.

When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8pm Eastern
Duration: 2-Hour COPE-Accredited Webinar
Who Can Attend: Exclusive to OWNS Members
How to Join: Log into your OWNS account to secure your spot today!

Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of longevity science and elevate your patient care. Log in and register now!

09/03/2026

✨ Attending Academy 2026?! ✨

Join the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society (OWNS) for an exclusive reception bringing together leaders in ocular health, nutrition, and preventive eye care. Connect with colleagues, discuss the latest research, and enjoy a fantastic evening in Anaheim, CA!

📅 Event: OWNS Reception at Academy 2026
📍 Location: Anaheim, CA
👉 How to attend: Log in to your OWNS membership account today to view full event details and reserve your spot!

Not a member yet? Join us now to unlock registration and access to leading insights in ocular wellness.

08/19/2026

👁️ Attention Optometry Students!

Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (OWNS) is accepting abstract submissions on how nutrition & lifestyle medicine impact eye health!

No original research required (literature reviews welcome).
Prize: $1,000 + presentation at the OWNS Reception during Academy 2026!

All submissions recognized at the reception and in our newsletter.

📌 To Apply: Must be an OWNS Student Member (Free to join!). Sign up and submit at ocularnutritionsociety.org.

👇 Tag an optometry student who should enter!
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Submit Here:
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07/21/2026

From the genetic testing to the latest evidence-based protocols and home monitoring devices—this COPE-approved webinar covers it all.

Get the science, review the pivotal research, and learn how to implement genomic testing into your practice.

🗓 Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 | 8–10 PM ET
🔒 Members-Only Webinar (COPE Approved)

Login to register! 🎟️

05/26/2026

OWNS Members: Are you up to date on the latest treatment guidelines for metabolic syndrome? 🩺💻

Join us in two weeks (Tuesday, June 9 at 8pm Eastern) on Zoom for a high-impact, COPE-approved webinar with the incredible Dr. Carlo Pelino!

Course: Oral Medications for the Metabolic Syndrome: Updates, Options, and Issues

Metabolic diseases are complex, but managing them doesn't have to be. This course bridges the gap between theory and practice by covering:
🔹 Type 2 Diabetes & Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
🔹 Hyperlipidemia & Hypertension
🔹 The connection to Alzheimer’s disease
🔹 Latest drug updates, options, and potential side effects

🔥 Bonus: Dr. Pelino will be integrating real patient cases to walk through differential diagnoses and clinical work-ups in real-time.

Don't miss out on these essential CE credits!

🔗 Log into your OWNS account to find the link to register!

05/12/2026

Attention OWNS Members! 📢

Are you up to date on the latest pharmacological shifts in metabolic syndrome? We are thrilled to invite our member community to an exclusive, COPE-approved webinar hosted by Dr. Carlo Pelino.

This 2-hour session delves deep into "Oral Medications for the Metabolic Syndrome: Updates, Options, and Issues"—essential knowledge for modern clinical practice.

🗓 When: Tuesday, June 6
⏰ Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

Ready to join?
Log in to the OWNS site with your membership credentials to register.

05/06/2025

We're thrilled to share that Dr. Neda Gioia and Dr. Kaleb Abbott from OWNS have finished an extensive research project on burnout in U.S. optometrists, the largest of its kind so far.

Here are some key highlights: 📊

04/16/2025

02/25/2025

Among the valuable insights from OWNS and the American Nutrition Association's Mediterranean Diet Checklist is a focus on animal protein sources.

Aim to enjoy fish and seafood at least twice weekly.

Remember the acronym SMASH: Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring for your low-mercury options. 🐟