Whether it's your inaugural visit or a cherished annual tradition, the Island Eyes Conference guarantees a dynamic experience every year. Renowned educators provide invaluable perspectives and clinical insights, ensuring an enriching experience for all participants. With our distinctive half-day schedule, you'll have ample time to immerse yourself in Maui's offerings. Drawing optometrists from across the United States and Canada, this conference exemplifies excellence, offering up to 30 COPE-accredited hours.

We are excited to welcome our 2025 Island Eyes Speakers
Dr. Mari Fujimoto, Dr. Mitch Ibach, Dr. Cecelia Koetting, Dr. Nathan Lighthizer, and Dr. Roberto Saenz

IE25 Speaker group photo

 




2025 Island Eyes Conference
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, January 12, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open Lobby - Outside the Jade-Haku Ballrooms
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sunday CE Afternoon Lectures Ballrooms - Jade-Haku
5:30 PM - 7;00 PM Welcome Reception Kahoolawe Lawn
     
Monday, January 13, 2025
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM Registration Desk Open Lobby - Outside the Jade-Haku Ballrooms
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Exhibit Room Pikake 1-2
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday CE Lectures Ballrooms - Jade-Haku
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Para-Optometric CE Lectures Puakenikeni Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sponsored Lunch Puakenikeni Room
     
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM Registration Desk Open Lobby - Outside the Jade-Haku Ballrooms
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Exhibit Room Pikake 1-2
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday CE Lectures Ballrooms - Jade-Haku
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Para-Optometric CE Lectures Puakenikeni Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sponsored Lunch Puakenikeni Room
     
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM Registration Desk Open Lobby - Outside the Jade-Haku Ballrooms
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Exhibit Room Pikake 1-2
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday CE Lectures Ballrooms - Jade-Haku
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Para-Optometric CE Lectures Puakenikeni Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sponsored Lunch Puakenikeni Room
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dean's Reception Aulani Foyer
     
Thursday, January 16, 2025
ALL DAY NO CE SESSIONS
     
Friday, January 17, 2025
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM Registration Desk Open Lobby - Outside the Jade-Haku Ballrooms
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Exhibit Room Pikake 1-2
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday CE Lectures Ballrooms - Jade-Haku
     
Saturday, January 18, 2025
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Desk Open Lobby - Outside the Jade-Haku Ballrooms
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Exhibit Room Pikake 1-2
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday CE Lectures Ballrooms - Jade-Haku

Location 
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Lodging

Registration and Room Block will open up on April 1, 2024

Wailea Beach Resort
3700 Wailea Alanui
Wailea, HI  96753

Room Rates
The initial room block has been fully booked is SOLD OUT!  We do have a second room block secured.  The rates for the additional block start at $554-$774 plus a $35 resort fee per night.  Once the 2nd room block is sold out, we will not be able to add any additional rooms at they Marriott Wailea. Please click the following link to reserve your room: ROOM BLOCK LINK

Hotel room rates are for single or double occupancy and are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 17.416% percent) in effect at the time of check-in. Maximum room occupancy is four (4) persons. Charges for a third/fourth person are $40.00 per person per night, except that there is no additional charge for children (18 years old and under) when accompanied by a paying adult. Check-in is 4:00 PM, Check out is 12:00 PM

**HOTEL cancelations within (30) thirty days prior to the date of arrival will be charged two nights' room and tax.

Parking
Discounted Self-Parking is $20/per night
Parking charges at the resort are currently $30.00 per day for self-parking and $40.00 per day for valet parking, not inclusive of state tax (currently 4.166%)

Alaska Airlines Discount code:
We have a 5% discount code available on Alaska Airlines, if you wish to use this please use discount Code ECMK583 

Gratuities 
Porterage gratuities are $12.00 per person, round trip, not inclusive of state tax (currently 4.166%). These mandatory charges will be posted directly to the individual guest room.

Guaranteed Reservations 
All reservations must be accompanied by a two-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card or by Group. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.

HOTEL CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Monday, December 9, 2024,

Cancelation Policy 
Island Eyes Conference registration can be canceled up to one week before the event with a refund, less a $40 processing fee. Refunds will not be granted within one week of the event date, regardless of circumstance.

Future Island Eyes Conference Dates:

  • Wailea Beach Resort Marriott, Maui | Jan. 12-18, 2025
  • Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, HI  | Jan. 18-24, 2026
  • Hyatt Regency, Lahaina, Maui | Jan. 17-22, 2027 (No Thursday off)

Contact Us

Michelena Buckingham | Continuing Education & Events Coordinator | 503-352-2985
College of Optometry | Jefferson Hall 206A

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