SECO 2009, one of the largest optometry events in the world, was held at the Georgia Worlds Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in early March.

"Eyeway to the Future" was this year's theme for SECO 2009. This theme emphasizes SECO's commitment to preparing the profession for the future and ensuring that optometry professionals are able to provide the best possible care to their patients.

Dr. LaMar Gunnarson, Staples Eye Clinic and Lakes Area Eyecare; Kay Gunnarson, Lakes Area Eyecare; Lisa Giza, COA, Staples Eye Clinic; and Sandi Day, RN, Lakes Area Eyecare, attended this event.

SECO 2009 offered a continuing education program, with more than 80 courses led by the world's leading optometry experts; and Optometry's Marketplace, a 70,000 square feet of exhibits featuring the latest technology and products from 300 eyecare companies.