WAEPS 2026 Annual Meeting
March 5 & 6, 2026
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue WA
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue WA 98004
Our 2026 conference promises to be another outstanding event and we look forward to seeing everyone on March 5 and 6, 2026 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA. Stay tuned for registration details as the meeting gets closer. Below is an overview of the program.
Thurs, March 5
Coding Program
Join the most knowledgeable coding experts in ophthalmology for professional coding education vital to your success. We'll map out the latest coding updates, review key competencies, test your knowledge and steer you towards successful solutions for preventing claim denials.
Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and presented in partnership with the Washington Academy of Eye Physician & Surgeons, Codequest provides unparalleled instruction relevant to all practice sizes, and each session includes valuable information specific to your state.
Learn from the Academy's Coding expert, Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR.
Ms. Woodke is the Academy's director of coding and reimbursement. Her 30+ years of experience in ophthalmology includes all aspects of practice management, accounting, coding and billing. She is the author of The Profitable Retina Practice series, a contributing author of the Academy coding product line and provides private consultation services. Ms. Woodke is a recipient of the Academy's Secretariat and Achievement Awards.
Thurs & Fri, March 5-6
Physician Program
The 2026 line-up of outstanding guest faculty for the physician program is as follows:
- Paul Singh, MD | Glaucoma
- Faruk H. Örge MD, MBA, FAAO, FAAP | Pediatrics
- Anita Agarwal, MD | Retina
- Beeran Meghpara, MD | Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Jeannette Domask, MPH, CPHRM & Aaron Weingeist, MD of OMIC | Malpractice Prevention
Fri, March 6
Ophthalmic Personnel Program
Want a stronger clinical team?
Improve clinical staff efficiency, competency and ultimately your bottom line by sending your team to the 2026 WAEPS Ophthalmic Personnel Program!
*NEW* for 2026!
We are pleased to introduce three specialized learning pathways tailored to the different stages of clinical expertise and proficiency within the field of ophthalmology:
Fundamentals Track
This pathway is designed for attendees with 1 year or less experience in the eye care field. Each course is taught at a beginner level and will review the fundamentals of history taking & triage, common eye diseases and the basic eye exam.
C.O.R.E. Track
The Clinical Operations, Responsibilities & Essentials track has courses tailored specifically for attendees with 1-5 years' experience in the eye care field. Each course is taught at an intermediate level and focuses on strengthening skill sets and reviewing the key components to achieving efficient and smooth day-to-day clinic operations.
Masterclass Track
The Masterclass pathway has courses for attendees with more than 5 years of experience in the eye care field. Each course has been customized to be at an advanced level and aims to transform experienced ophthalmic technicians into master practitioners.
Plus:
- Increase your clinical team's proficiency with:
- 18 cutting edge lectures from an outstanding faculty of world-class instructors
- 18 hands-on learning workshops from highly skilled industry experts
- Networking opportunities with experienced colleagues and leaders
- A chance to “win big” during our lunchtime Prize Giveaway!
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