General questions
If your question isn't answered below, please contact the IDOC Events Team.
Q: Where is the conference located?
A: The conference will take place at Rosen Shingle Creek.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Events are offered free as a benefit for IDOC Members and their staff. Not an IDOC Member? Cost to attend is valued over $1,000, however we are offering a discounted rate of $350 to give you a chance to experience IDOC in person.
Q: What airport should I fly into?
A: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Q: Is there transportation from the airport?
A: There is not dedicated transportation from the airport to our event hotel. We recommend using a taxi, Uber, or Lyft. Please note that the hotel is about 15 minutes north of the airport.
Q: I'm driving. How much is parking?
A: Self parking over conference dates is $17.04 per day. Valet parking is $47.93 per day. In and Out privileges are included in these rates.
Q. What is the hotel room rate?
A: IDOC has an exclusive room rate of $259 per night, excluding taxes. Click here to book your room now.
Q: Can I bring a guest to the conference?
A: If your guest is an OD or staff member, please have them register for the meeting. If they are a staff member of an IDOC practice, they should register as an IDOC member. Any other guests not associated with an optometric office are not allowed to attend the conference but are welcome to attend any after-hours events or receptions. Some edits do have an additional cost.
Q. Do I need to pre-select the courses I want to attend?
A: Advance registration for courses is encouraged but not mandatory. However, there are certain options that must be selected in advance including limited capacity courses, roundtables, and childcare.
Q: Is there childcare provided?
A: At IDOC, family matters. As a part of our ongoing commitment to our members, we're offering free daily childcare while you're attending The Connection. Space is limited, so be sure to register today. You will be able to select this as an option within your registration.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Most attendees dress in business casual. The meeting rooms can get cold, so bring a jacket.
Q: Why is there a fee for Roundtables?
A: We are requiring a $100 fee for roundtables that will be refunded at the close of the conference. This fee is required to help discourage no shows. We custom build these groups to set all attendees up for success and want to ensure each group is full.
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| Full Name | Practice Name | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus McLean | Abilene Advanced EyeCare Inc. | Practice Owner OD |
| Clint McLean | Vision Center ltd | Practice Owner OD |
| Mariah McQueen | Mills Optometric Associates | Optician |
| NICOLE MEADOR | Franklin Family Eye Care | Optician |
| Brittany Merritt | Professional Eye Care Associates | Office Manager |
| Stephanie Minter | Forsight Vision | Optician |
| Chuck Monson | Vision Center of Lake Norman OD PA | Practice Owner OD |
| Michelle Moore | Moore Eye Care, LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Ana Moreno | Manatee Optometry | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Barbara Morrow | Bloomingdale Eyecare | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Stephen Mullins | Mullins Vision Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Brittan Mullins | Mullins Vision Associates | Social Media Coordinator |
| Megan Murray | Advanced Eyecare | Office Manager |
| Michelle Myrant | Forsight Vision, LTD | Optician |
| Amanda Nanasy | FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SPORTS VISION | Practice Owner OD |
| James Nanasy | FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SPORTS VISION | Non OD Owner |
| Brandy Neal | Southern Eye Care Associates | Optician |
| Morgan Nilson | Barnett Vision Center LLP | Optician |
| Sinu Nutakki | Bayhead Eye Centre | Non OD Owner |
| Dakota Nutter | Southern Eye Care Associates | Optometric Technician |
| Lisa Oliveri | Bloomingdale Eyecare | Optician |
| Elise Olszanowski | Mt. Airy Eye Care | Optician |
| Erin O'Malley | ErinOConsulting, LLC | (not set) |
| Jaclyn Ortiz Lane | Socialite Vision | Office Manager |
| Jenelle Paige | Forsight Vision | Optometric Technician |
| Shane Parrish | Family Eyecare Center | Optician |
| Monica Parson | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Office Manager |
| Ankit Patel | My Business Care Team | (not set) |
| Mona Patel | Bayhead Eye Centre | Practice Owner OD |
| Sohini Patel | See You Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Patricia Pelletier | Greene and Greene Optometry | Office Manager |
| Sam Perkins | Valley Optometry | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Lisa Perrotti | Clear Horizon Eyecare, LLC | Office Manager |
| William Perry | Nova Vision Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Susan Persall | Hartselle Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Lisa Peterson | Plainfield Eye Care | Billing Specialist |
| Monica Phillips | Mills Optometric Associates | Office Manager |
| Michael Phillips | Professional Eye Care Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Kimberly Phillips-Stewart | Stewart Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Laura Pickhardt | Plainfield Eye Care | Optician |
| Zaccary Pincock | Clear Vision Optometry | Practice Owner OD |
| Jessica Potter | Concord Family Vision | Practice Owner OD |
| Karen Potter | Concord Family Vision | Office Manager |
| Christy Pratt | Hartselle Eye Care | Optician |
| Carissa Preston | Eagleville Eye Clinic | Optician |
| Samantha Price | St. Johns Eye Associates | Associate OD |
| Kristen Pumphrey | Jonesborough Eye Clinic | Practice Owner OD |
| Zach Pumphrey | Mills Optometric Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Haley Rambo | Precision EyeCare | Associate OD |
| Adam Ramsey | Socialite Vision | Practice Owner OD |