Advanced ABO Review

**johnnyoptical** · 02-13-2003, 03:31 PM

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 to show my increased proficiency and knowledge gained over nine years, I traveled to Las Vegas, got up early, failed the test and went home. Funny thing is, I believed I hade done quite well. When I finally got the results, I had failed all but one category, the one for which I had never studied. The ABO, the body offering the test and certification, offers no review course. Neither does any other group or organization that I can find. Having not done well on my first attempt, I hoped the ABO would inform me of the questions I missed. No can do.
So here I am. No one can help me. A few hundred dollars, countless hours studying, a bruised ego and a failed test later, I have nothing to show for my efforts. Please help me. I need a review course or a fantastic book that will help me. The ABO's broad study categories are worthless.

Thanks in advance. :shiner:

**Diane** · 02-13-2003, 05:01 PM

johnnyoptical,,

Honey works better. Let me see if I can help. Contact the National Academy of Opticianry and get their ABO Master's Review book and test review. It is designed as a CEC and is useful for study purposes. Contact NAO at 800-229-4828.

Even though this book was written prior to dispensing with the "Master's TEST", it works well for study of the advanced ABO.

Here's the information that you need.

Master's Review CEC (#MASTCEC)
12 Credits ABO
Level: Advanced
Author: Frank Ervin, O.D.

The Masters Review book is a five-section, intensive overview of advanced level topics. The book covers: Analysis and Interpretation of Prescriptions; Fitting and Dispensing Spectacles and Accessories; Utilization of Geometric and Applied Optics; Professional and Ethical Conduct; and Mathematics.

Roy Ferguson also used to give a course that was super. If you could get several people together for the course, it may make it affordable for Roy to come into your area and give it. (Any input Roy?)

Hope this helps.

Diane
:bbg:

**johnnyoptical** · 02-13-2003, 05:12 PM

Thanks Diane for the extremely rapid reply. When I spoke to the NAO I was given no indication that such an item existed. I was simply told, 'No, we don't offer a review course for the Advanced ABO". I am so glad you knew about this. I will conact them right away. It's a beautiful thing when opticians get together and help one another.

Thanks again.:D

**Diane** · 02-13-2003, 06:03 PM

johnnyoptical

You're welcome. I checked with the academy and they can't really endorse it, particularly because of the title. Still, get the book to study. I still think there's lots of good material in it.

Diane

**CuriousCat** · 02-14-2003, 08:44 AM

Several years ago there was an ABO Masters Review course offered at VEE. I haven't checked their schedule as yet, but you might look for that also.

**johnnyoptical** · 02-14-2003, 04:06 PM

Thank you Diane, once again, and thank you to everyone who replied. I have ordered the book from the NAO (they are no longer stocking the book and selling what they have on hand for $10 apeice) as well as ordering other books mentioned that should contain useful info. I am now prepared to put my nose to the grindstone and pass the test.
I have been on the Optiboard for one week, and it is by far the most useful optical source I have ever encountered. Thanks again.

John:D

**Steve Machol** · 02-14-2003, 06:51 PM

johnnyoptical said:
I have been on the Optiboard for one week, and it is by far the most useful optical source I have ever encountered. Thanks again.

John:D

Can we quote you on that? :D

**Foureyedmo** · 04-07-2010, 10:49 PM

Can you pass that book on to me? I am looking to take my Advanced ABO Test. Thanks for your help!

**Diane** · 04-08-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Foureyedmo

Can you pass that book on to me? I am looking to take my Advanced ABO Test. Thanks for your help!

I replied on your other thread, but will pass on the information here. Advanced Opticians Tutorial. Call NAO at 800-229-4828.

Diane

**musicvirtuoso** · 07-05-2010, 11:59 AM

Is there anything else outside of NAO's $250 "Advanced Opticians Tutorial" that would help? I've scoured the interenet and it seems this is the ONLY review guide in existence for advanced certification. There are a number of books for standard certification, which helps when you're looking for a cost effective way to study; but it seems a little ridiculous that only one book would be out there for this and it's only offered by one organization.

**wmcdonald** · 07-05-2010, 12:04 PM

The cost for this book is not excessive in any way. Consider the cost of the average college text today, and you will see what I mean. The number of people taking the exam is not large enough to warrant an additional text, so this is it, but I can tell you it will be worth it!

**GAgal** · 07-05-2010, 11:20 PM

I paid it...took the classes...passed. You get what you pay for and $250 is nothing compared to all the educational costs you will accrue throughout your career. Pay it, its worth it

**gmc** · 07-06-2010, 08:47 AM

If you are a member of the NAO or get a member to order it for you it's only $150.00.

**braheem24** · 07-07-2010, 03:49 PM

It's cheaper to become a member $75 + book $150; Whereas non-member price is $250.

**teresa crawford** · 08-03-2011, 06:09 PM

John:D[/QUOTE]

Hi I am Teresa Crawford and looking for the master's review books and can not find them . I called nao,ABO,and clsa. If you can help I would be very grateful. I am moving from a non-licence state to a licence state. Tough after 21 years as an optical and now having to study and take test again.

**Diopterman** · 08-03-2011, 09:21 PM

What are you looking for, exactly?

**Wes** · 08-03-2011, 09:34 PM

What did you want? I'm not sure I understand.

**teresa crawford** · 08-03-2011, 10:10 PM

I want to take the Florida licence test. I am looking for a good study guide.I heard the 5 booklet by frank ervin really helped its called the master's review. If you know where I can find it I will be grateful.if you know of any other study guides I will looked into getting them . Thanks for your help

**Diopterman** · 08-03-2011, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by teresa crawford

I want to take the Florida licence test. I am looking for a good study guide.I heard the 5 booklet by frank ervin really helped its called the master's review. If you know where I can find it I will be grateful.if you know of any other study guides I will looked into getting them . Thanks for your help

1.) Marchon Eyeglassery, 2nd edition; Weber
2.) Ophthalmic Dispensing; Stimson
3.) Modern Sales Techniques for Ophthalmic Dispensing; Alofs
4.) Advanced Opticians Tutorial
https://www.nao.org/catalog/iteminfo...d=293&compid=1
5.) The Search Function is Your Buddy!; Diopterman