Forum: Professional and Educational Organizations Discussion Forum

The SouthEastern Opticians Conference (SEOC) will be held July 23-25, 2010 at the Crown Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, Ga. The website is up and running, now. It is www.southeasternopticians.org. The old one is no longer in use. We'd love to have you. In addition, it looks like a number of folks...

I am studying optical theory from notes given to me from a friend of a friend. Due to this some concepts are unclear. I am trying to figure out how to calculate practice problems, but their notes are not complete enough to figure out how to do them and I am unable to find the info in any book or...

:hammer:My NCLE CEs are due this year, but my ABO CEs arent due for another year.... I know when you have both you have to have a certain amount of hours for each...I think 21 in total. Since they are to be renewed in 2 different years...how do I do this? Thanks!

Help!! I'm taking the ABO in May and I haven't had much luck in finding free study material. If anyone has a suggestions please let me know ASAP.. Thanks, Cece

Someone know something about the evolution of the optic machines? eyars of creations? if you don't know and know here i could find please tell me.... i need this information for a work!!!!!!! Thank you (sorry about my english but i'm portuguese)

I need help finding a review course or review book for the ABO Advanced Exam. Optician's here in the USA are not at all 'with it' when it comes to using common sense, at times. The American Board of Opticianry offers an exam which, upon passing, would certify someone as an Advanced Optician. Eager...

Anyone from Missouri or previously associated with any form of Association for Opticians in Missouri? I have not seen any listing for a formal association for Missouri on the OAA site or through google searches. A friend of mine says there at least used to be one in the state, but I find no signs...

Hi, I am an optician in training and I am about to be ready to take the state licensure exam fot ophthalmic dispensing in New York. I would like to know how do I find out how the test is and how should I prepare for it. Is there like a review / preparation class I can take or a web site I can go to...

Okay so I don't know if this is the right place to post this sort of question but Im studying for an exam and cant make sense of my notes in certain places. Does anyone know how thickness changes amongst best-form lenses, biconvex/concave lenses, plano-convex etc? Like does best from make them...

Save the date!!! April 24-25, 2010 Opticians Association of Virginia Spring Conference and Trade Show Holiday Inn Koger Center South Richmond, VA In addition to excellent continuing education, we will be offering review courses for both the written and practical portions of the State...

Guys, any chance on some homework help? What Filters or combination of filters would be suitable for the following? Target Shooting in hazy weather Skiing at high altitude Arc Welding For an extremly light senstive albino child For a dyslexic child Also,

I am strongly considering my ABOM designation. I would like to hear from those OptiBoarders who have achieved this designation if they think it is worthwhile? Has it improved your income potential, expertise, or what? I would also like to hear what topic your paper was on?

Where in Michigan can I get information about taking the test to be ABO licensed?

Does anyone have experience with a good online associates degree program for dispensing opticians? Contact information? How long? How many hours? How much tuition?

Long story made short: I wasn't planning on taking the NCLE/CLRE exam so soon, but now I have to take it November 15th, so I need to learn the most in a very short time. Has anyone used this book:...

Hey everyone! I am brand new to OptiBoard and was wondering if anyone could help. I am currently scheduled to take the SC state board exam this december and I am just a little fuzzy on a few things. I have gathered some great info from openoptix. If anyone has more info they can send that would be...

Can anyone explain why it takes so long to get results from the ABO exam? Their literature says it can take seven weeks to get your results...and 10 more weeks to get a certificate! I took it Nov 15, and still no word. I was an instructor and administrative supervisor for instructional...

;)I posted this in another forum but hopefully now this is the right place. Here's what I posted: Having worked in a Dr’s office that accepted VSP I know how much VSP “reimburses” Dr’s for transitions lenses for our State program. Knowing this and now working for an independent raises some...

........on November 15, 2009?????? I would love to put together a FREE study group. I am taking it myself so Im not expert........... If there is already something like this I would love to be a part it. I just havent heard of anything free. I live in Charleston, but I will drive where...

Which states require an Optician to use a professional designator after their names, i.e. LDO, RDO when identifying themselves at work?

Hi, I've been a COA for 15 years working in with a retinal practice. We are going to be moving to do general ophthalmology as well. I do have the understanding of refraction but have no practical experience with it. There are no courses that I can find in NYC to help with basic...

Anyone get theirs yet???

I'll be wandering the trade show at OLA on Saturday. Anyone else going?

Hello all pretty cool sight, im currently in school for ophthalmic dispensing. I need a some help on determining the thickest point and the thinnest point on a lens when just giving a prescription. My notes on this is a mess:rolleyes: So how would i go about doing this say whats thickest point on...

I have been working in an Optometry Clinic on an Army post (Arizona) for a few months and was recently promoted to technician. They sent me to Florida for a 2 day training class at the company where they recently purchased a Marco 5100 Auto Refractor. I would like to know where I can get my hands...

how do you determine what the base curve of a -13.00 lense is jeff

I'm wondering how many New Zealand qualified dispensing opticians are active members of opti-board, and if it is worth while to ask for a private forum for NZ DO's? Any answers out there? Mary Sue:nerd:

Join us at the Opticians Association of Virginia's Fall Conference, Oct 17 -18 in Fredericksburg, VA. We're dissecting eyes and learning lots of great stuff! Also a line dancing class with Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln... what more could you ask for?!? www.vaopticians.org

Next weekend? Just wanted to see...I will be there just on Friday to take a few classes. I can afford to stay for the whole thing at this point. Looking forward to meeting peeps that are going.... Sharon

I am currently an ABO certified optician, and looking to go in a slightly different direction with my career... I am confused though about the different types of ophthalmic assisting possibilities, it seems like there is 4 different types of assistants??? Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmic...

Can anyone tell what state recently switched away from online credits and back to live credits only due to people cheating.

Hi Everyone. Does anyone know where I can find information about the Board Certification 20 Hour Course? Cost? Where its held? What to expect? When another one is going to be? Thank you!!!!

Can someone point me to a list of the ABO Board of Directors? Thanks. Gary McArrell

I am scheduled to take ABO certification tests in March, and frankly, I am already stressing about it. There is so much to remember! I don't know how many work at Wal-mart, but for us, we have a manual that we study, its called the WAVE Manual. It covers everything you need to know. After you...

My first time on OptiBoard as a member! I am preparing to take my state boards in a couple months and would appreciate any study guide suggestions or specific areas I should concentrate on.

Just curious as to the qualification requirments for the ABOM exam. I am currently a licensed optician in Fl since 91. The requirments in Fl for a license is to pass ABO, NCLE, and pass the state boards...it is not required to maintain hours for ABO and NCLE to keep up the FL state license. My...