Alameda and Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society

05/08/2026

Join us to celebrate the 2026 graduating class of UC Berkeley School of Optometry!

This is an amazing opportunity to welcome our new colleagues into the profession, connect with and share your wisdom with the next generation, expand your professional network, and strengthen our optometry community!

Complimentary drink tickets will be provided to graduating students and residents. Society member optometrists are welcome to purchase beverages at the event.

Registration closes May 14! Seats for society member optometrists are limited to 6 participants, so we encourage early registration.

https://forms.gle/HrU2BLUz37FA86Ne9

04/22/2026

Join us for a special reception in support of Scott Wiener for Congress!

Dr. Page Yarwood and the American Optometric Association invite you to connect, engage, and support a vision for the future.

🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Location shared upon RSVP

Support levels start at just $10, with a range of contribution options available.

RSVP here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/yarwoodsw

For questions, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Let’s come together to make an impact!

03/22/2026

Clear out your drawers and make a difference 👓✨

We’re hosting an eyeglasses drive at our May GMM! Donate your old glasses (even broken ones!) and help give the gift of sight.

We’re collecting:
• Eyeglasses (no cases)
• Sunglasses (prescription & non-prescription)
• Broken eyeglass parts
• Clip-on sunglasses

All donations will go to Lions in Sight.

💛 Bonus: you’ll get a drink ticket as a thank you!

03/22/2026

Join us for the ACCCOS May 2026 General Membership Meeting 🥂

With Eyeglasses Drive for Lions in Sight👓🕶️Donate a pair of glasses and receive a free drink ticket!

🗓 Wednesday, May 13 | 6–9pm
📍 Trader Vic’s, Emeryville
🎤 Speakers: Tanya Mahaphon OD & Emily Charleston MD, PhD
💡 Topics: Oculoplastic Comanagement + Thyroid Eye Disease
⏳ 2 hours TPA
💌 RSVP on acccos.org by Sunday, April 26

Don’t miss the insights and the vibes. See you there! 🍹👀

03/14/2026

Join us for the ACCCOS May 2026 General Membership Meeting 🥂👓
🗓 Wednesday, May 13 | 6–9pm
📍 Trader Vic’s, Emeryville
🎤 Speakers: Tanya Mahaphon OD & Emily Charleston MD, PhD
💡 Topics: Oculoplastic Comanagement + Thyroid Eye Disease
⏳ 2 hours TPA
💌 RSVP on acccos.org by Sunday, April 26

Don’t miss the insights and the vibes—see you there! 🍹👀

02/13/2026

The Las Gallinas Lions Club is holding a vision clinic in Novato on Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and they’re looking for volunteers to help out!

If interested, please contact:
Graham Forder
[email protected]
(415) 827-4748

02/09/2026

Join us for our 2026 Installation Meeting! 🌸 3 hours of TPA CE and installation of our 2026 board members. RSVP via Eventbrite: ACCCOS 2026 Installation Meeting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acccos-2026-installation-meeting-tickets-1976760163863?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

01/14/2026

See the Lord (STL) is a nonprofit that provides vision screenings to underserved communities and is hosting a mission trip in San Jose on Sunday, March 1 as well as in Cikarang, Indonesia from June 10-19.

Airfare, transportation, meals, and lodging are covered for optometrists who volunteer for the Indonesia mission trip. There will be 4 clinic days total.

Please sign up by February 9 for the San Jose mission trip and by March 3 for the Indonesia mission trip.

https://bit.ly/STLregistration

12/05/2025

Join us for our January GMM! ❄️ See you virtually!

RSVP via Eventbrite by 1/9/26: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acccos-january-general-membership-meeting-tickets-1976687435330?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

11/21/2025

Last call for delegates!

We are looking for delegates to represent ACCCOS at the 2026 COA House of Delegates (HOD) on February 20–21, 2026 at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley.

The House of Delegates is where California optometrists come together to help shape the future of our profession through policymaking, resolutions, and important discussions that impact optometry statewide.

ACCCOS members who attend will receive a stipend:

$350 for one day
$600 for both days

If you are interested in volunteering as a delegate, please fill out this short form:

Thank you for representing ACCCOS at COA HOD 2026 in San Diego. Please complete the survey below with your availability. House of Delegate Dates: Friday, February 20, 2026 - 9:00am-1:00pm Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 9:00am-1:00pm Breakfast will be provided starting at 7:30am each day with credenti...