Summer's Winding Down...What's Next?

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August 2021

Summer's Winding Down... What's Next?

Check Your ABO-NCLE Certification, is it due? check here

Licensed? Check your expiration date? here

Belong To Your State Association? Get your CE's there!

Want to Support Your Profession? Join OAA here.

Going to Vision Expo West? Register here.

OPTICIANS

"'On The Street'"

Britt Higgins Reports!

Question: Are You ABO Certified?

How do you feel this decision to get certified has impacted your profession ?

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Lisa Bourque, Massachusetts

"I am ABO certified!

I had to get certified to progress in my state towards licensure! I believe the more educated you are, the stronger and more knowledgeable you become as an optician."

Mustafa Asif, Texas

"Hi my name is Mustafa Asif, and I’m an ABO certified optician.

I passed my ABO certification test in 2006. I believe every optician should be certified, because it’s a sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s an honor that one achieves. It has also helped me gain the confidence when I am helping patients with their eye care needs.

When they see my certification on the wall they know that they have chosen the right optical.

Another reason for getting certified was to continue a family tradition since my father and older brother are both ABO Certified.

I’m also the President of the Opticians Association of Texas and I feel that I should lead by example. As a leader in my field, I think that I can help opticians achieve higher goals so we can become stronger professionals."

Kayte Doggett, North Carolina

"Yes, I’ve been an ABO Certified Optician since 2011.

I believe that having an ABO certification is an excellent way to stay educated and aware of changes in our Industry. Having to complete CE courses to maintain my certification keeps me fresh and also helps change my perspective on occasion. Never stop learning!! "

Adam Estapa, Massachusetts

"Yes I am ABO certified. And being certified allowed me to show to others, especially patients, my qualifications in opticianry, helping them to better understand what we can do to help them with their vision needs. "

Congratulations Johnna Dukes !!

Vice President

Opticians Association of America

Chosen as one of the Most Influential Women in Optical 2021 by Vision Monday in the Executive Suite category. We are so proud of all you do and will do in your upcoming presidency.

“Opticianry is a wonderful alchemy that beautifully blends math, optical physics, the ability to work with your hands, and fashion. I truly believe that I have the coolest job in the world.”

Find Out What These Committees Are Doing for YOU!

'Bringing The O's Together' Committee

(official name to come...)

Chair: Sue Shire

Members: Shirley Earley, Aarlan Aceto, Michele Self, Michelle Hoff, John Bruening, Mike Gzik, Ashley Mills

Mission: Our goal is to raise awareness with optometrists about the profession of Opticianry. Helping them understand that a qualified, experienced, certified optician brings tremendous value to their practice. Success cannot be overstated!

Projects: We are working on communication paths with optometrists to to introduce our committee and explain our goals.

And we are also working on an official name and logo for the committee, any suggestions??

Why Is This Important?: When the O's fully understand the importance of a fully qualified optician, such as:

increased optical sales
higher profitability
increased patient satisfaction
fewer remakes
saving the doctor's chair time,

Our value and importance to them will increase. This will help to elevate the profession and increase the demand for certified opticians!

Renew your membership by simply clicking here!

Leadership 2022 ORLANDO

February 10-12!

September 22-25, 2021

Sands Expo Las Vegas | NV

Free Registration Exhibit Hall Only Thru 8/19

AUGUST

SUN. 15

Opticians Association of Washington

Optical Happy Hour

ZOOM

5:00 P

MORE INFO

SUN.22

Nevada Opticians - Back In The Saddle

Zoom Educational Seminar

50% Proceeds go to help establish Nevada State Association

MORE INFO

SEPTEMBER

THU. 9

Opticians Alliance of New York

Speaker Barry Santini Sponsored by Smilen Optical

INFO & REGISTRATION

FRI. 10—SUN. 12

Professional Opticians of Florida

2021 West Coast Better Vision Conference

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

30+ Different CE Topics, Workshops, etc.

INFO & REGISTRATION

FRI. 10

Professional Opticians of Florida

Contact Lens Fitting Course

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

INFO & REGISTRATION

FRI. 10

Professional Opticians of Florida

Florida Apprentice Contact Lens Certificate Program

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

INFO & REGISTRATION

SAT. 11—SUN. 12

New York State Society of Opticians (NYSSO)

Annual Conference

Turning Stone Resort/Casino, Verona

INFO & REGISTRATION

TUE. 14

Professional Opticians of Florida

Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar

7:00 - 9:00P INFO & REGISTRATION

FRI. 17—SAT. 18

Opticians Association of Michigan

Fall Education & 50th Anniversary Celebration

MORE INFORMATION TO COME…

SAT. 18

Opticians Association of Washington

CE Event- OAW Chapter Meeting

ZOOM

10:00 A

1 ABO CE Credit

Pres. by Robin Brush, Safilo

MORE INFO

SAT.18-SUN.19

Opticians Association of Ohio

Annual Professional Development Event

ABO Review Course - September 19, 2021

NCLE Review Course - September 18, 2021

Polaris, Ohio

SUN. 19

Opticians Association of Washington

Optical Happy Hour

ZOOM

5:00 PM

MORE INFO

WED. 22—SAT. 2

Vision Expo West 2021

Sands Expo Las Vegas

INFO & REGISTRATION

OCTOBER

THU. 21

Opticians Alliance of New York

In-Person Event | Speaker: Herb Fletcher

Special Guest: Dibby Bartlett, President OAA

Sponsor: Younger Optics

1 OD CE

MORE INFO

SAT. 23—SUN. 24

Opticians Association of Washington

Fall Education Weekend Online Event

ZOOM

8 CEs in Two Days, All Earned Online!

INFO & REGISTRATION

SUN. 24

Opticians Association of Rhode Island

2021 West Coast Better Vision Conference

Education Seminar

Crown Plaza, Warwick

See Full Calendar Here