Category: Opticianry

This article was originally written by W. P. Face, Reading, PA, and published in the 1908-1909 Optical Review, which is believed to now be public domain. From about the 14th to the 17th century most of the spectacles were sold by peddlers. In the early part of the 17th century optical stores were established, the first being in Germany. By the latter part of the same century, optical stores were to be found in nearly all the large cities of

This article was originally written by By John L. Moore, Atlanta, Ga., and read at Alabama Optical Society’s Convention in Montgomery, May 12, 1908, which is believed to now be public domain. THREE great divisions of optical science are geometrical, physical and physiological optics. A lifetime may be spent in the study of optics without exhausting or mastering the subject, but this does not discourage the ophthalmologist. He selects a portion of geometrical and of physical optics, and applies his

This Sunday, October 27, I will be hosting PECAA‘s next ABO-NCLE virtual CE event — join me and these four well-known opticians! Whether you need continuing education credits, or you just want to attend for your own professional development, the event is open to all eye care providers nationwide!   VIEW FULL AGENDA & REGISTER     VIEW FULL AGENDA & REGISTER

This Sunday, May 19, I will be hosting PECAA’s next ABO-NCLE virtual CE event — join me and these four well-known opticians! Whether you need continuing education credits, or you just want to attend for your own professional development, the event is open to all eye care providers nationwide!   VIEW FULL AGENDA & REGISTER   VIEW FULL AGENDA & REGISTER

This Sunday, October 29, myself and four other well-known opticians, will be presenting at PECAA’s inaugural virtual ABO CE event! Whether you need continuing education credits, or you just want to attend for your own professional development, the event is open to all eye care providers nationwide!   VIEW FULL AGENDA & REGISTER    

The James Michael Morris Family Scholarship, four $5,000 Opticianry Student Scholarships, is now live on bold.org Key points: Eligibility Requirements: Any Education Level. Major/Career of Interest: Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. Essay topic: How do you plan to make a positive impact through your career as an Ophthalmic Support Service Professional? Application deadline is May 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 29, 2023. APPLY HERE   About the James Michael Morris Family James M. Morris’ passion for

The James Michael Morris Family Scholarship, for four $5,000 Opticianry Student Scholarships, will be published on bold.org in mid-January 2023. About the process: All opticianry students interested in applying for the James Michael Morris Family Scholarship must visit www.bold.org before January 15th, 2023, to create an account. The scholarships will be published on bold.org and open for application soon after January 15th (I will send out another email when the application is open) When applying, submit a 400–600-word essay about how

The Opticians Association of America is looking to bring deserving students/apprentices to their State Leadership Conference on February 9-11, 2023 in Asheville, NC. If you want to attend the Leadership Conference, this grant can include expenses up to $800 per person for conference admission, food, hotel and airfare. Apply here by December 22, 2022.  If you were awarded a grant last year, it is ok to apply again.

What’s next in your career journey? Hosted by Professor Shan Khan of Seneca College School of Opticians and Shelley Logan, Ontario Regional Sales for WestGroupe and OWA Canadian Membership Lead, this special event will feature an expert panel of industry professionals discussing post-graduation opportunities for a career in the optical industry. Registration Deadline: Monday, April 4, 2022 Read more about the event and RSVP here by emailing the host Optician Life After Graduation – Student Virtual Event Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:00