The Hythe
vail colorado

Winter Ophthalmic Summit

March 21 - 22, 2025

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The 2025 Winter Ophthalmic Summit takes place Friday March 21 – Saturday March 22 2025, at The Hythe in Vail, Colorado.  This meeting features relevant topics in neuro, dry eye, glaucoma, ocular disease, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, contact lens, emerging technologies and practice management.

*Earn up to 12 Hours COPE CE

Collaborate with colleagues

Join our annual gathering of old and new friendships. The meetings interactive format allows for ample discussion, networking, and time to unwind.  Bring the whole family and make memories in this charming destination.  

Not just a place to ski

The skiing is world-class, but that’s not all!  Fly fishing in the Vail Area offers year around opportunities for anglers to reel in some of Colorado’s finest fish.  Including Gore Creek which is GOLD MEDAL WATER!  There are large numbers of Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, and Rainbow Trout that call Gore Creek their home.  Be on the lookout for wildlife, as this is a popular area for fox, deer, beaver, and elk.  Experience something new: Snowmobile and Snowcat Tours,  Snowshoeing, Tubing, Ice Skating, Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides, Cross Country Skiing, and Ice Climbing.

Relax and have some fun

The luxurious spas, famous Vail Village shops, hotel guest suites, and European hospitality make this a getaway that is refreshingly different. Vail has it all with its delectable food and night life. It’s a wonderful place to unwind.

Elevated Eye Education

Learn from nationally recognized speakers delivering updates on the latest advances in eye care and practice management.  Up to 12 hours of COPE CE relating clinical trials, emerging pharmaceuticals, procedures, and evidence based technologies to optimal outcomes in the busy optometric clinic.  Dry Eye, Glaucoma, External Disease, Retina, Myopia Management, and Emerging Technologies including Artificial Intelligence.   

Keynote
Speakers

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mile brujic, OD, FAAO

Dr. Brujic is a 2002 graduate of the New England College of Optometry.  He is a partner of Premier Vision Group, a successful four location optometric practice in Northwest Ohio.  He practices full scope optometry with an emphasis on ocular disease management of the anterior segment and specialty contact lenses.  He is active at all levels of organized optometry.  

Dr. Brujic is on the editorial board for a number of optometric publications.  He has published over 400 articles and has given over 1800 lectures, both nationally and internationally on contemporary topics in eye care.

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Cecelia koetting, OD, FAAO

Dr. Koetting practices at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology in Denver, CO. Her primary focus is in anterior segment and ocular surface disease, neuro-optometry, and peri-operative care. She partakes in clinical research and has served Externship Director and adjunct faculty for severalschools and colleges of optometry.

Dr. Koetting is a member of Intrepid, a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, a diplomate of theAmerican Board of Optometry, an active member of AOA and has served as both local and state officers within ADA. She was named young Optometrist of the year by the state of Virginia. Dr. Koetting lectures locally, nationally and internationally at conferences, continually contributes articles to and serves on editorial board for multiple publications.

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peter kalina, mD, mba, facr

Dr. Peter Kalina is a Professor of Radiology at Mayo Clinic. He received a medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine, and completed a Neuroradiology Fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in Radiology and Neuroradiology.

Dr. Kalina is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Neuroimaging;  official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging  and lectures both nationally and internationally.

Register
for event

$399

Single Day Event Pricing

*Pricing for single day either Friday or Saturday

$499

Early Bird Price

*Regular Event Pricing is $699

$699

Regular 2 Day Pricing

*March 21 – 22, 2025

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Schedule

Day 1

Friday
March 21

Session 1 / 6am - 7:40Am

2 hours CE Pending – Cecelia Koetting

exhibit hall / breakfast

Session 2 / 8:40AM - 9:30am

1 hour CE Pending – Peter Kalina

exhibit hall / break

Session 3 / 4pM - 5:40pm

2 hours CE Pending – Mile Brujic 

exhibit hall / break

Session 4 / 5:40pM - 6:30pm

2 hours CE Pending – Mile Brujic

Day 2

Saturday
March 22

Session 5 / 6am - 7:40am

2 hours CE Pending – Cecelia Koetting

exhibit hall /breakfast

Session 6 / 8:20am - 9:10am

1 hours CE Pending – Cecelia Koetting

exhibit hall / break

Session 7 / 4pm - 4:50pm

1 hour CE Pending – Cecelia Koetting

exhibit hall / raffle

Session 8 / 5:10pm - 6:50pm

2 hour CE Pending – Mile Brujic

Industry sponsors - Thank you!

Thank you to these amazing organizations who are supporting the eye care community and are on the forefront of innovation.

Lodging

The Hythe

Room block is $449/night

(970)476-4444

WHEN RESERVING YOUR ROOM, BE SURE TO MENTION YOU ARE WITH THE TARR TREK

WINTER OPHTHALMIC SUMMIT.

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Contact Us

Email: tarrtrek2020@gmail.com

Phone: (865) 321-9338

The Hythe

715 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, Colorado 81657
tel:970-476-4444

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