Opticians Association of Ohio

The Mission of the Opticians Association of Ohio is to enhance the quality and growth of opticianry through

education, governmental affairs and professional advancement for the visual well-being of the public.

Important Information

June is Opticians Month in Ohio
    Governor Strickland has declared June as Opticians Month
    in Ohio to educate consumers about the role opticians have
    in protecting their eye health.  View ideas on how to
    promote Opticians Month and your business. Download
    a press release you can customize for your business
    or a letter to the editor you can send to publications in your
    area. View Governor Strickland's declaration.

2009 License Renewal Notice from Ohio Optical Dispensers Board
View information from Optical Dispensers Board about
duplicate renewal notices

OAO Online Continuing Education Courses
Click here to view the full offering of online courses
offering Ohio continuing education credit.

Protecting Your License to Preserve Your Future!
Click here to make an investment in your career – join the

OAO today

Click here to contribute to the Ohio Optical Council for

Political Education PAC.

Find an Optician in Your Area
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Licensing Board
Get the forms you need

Important Safety Suggestions for
Your Office and Employees

     Click here to read: Think Again: Creating a Security Plan
     to keep your Stock and Office Staff Safe*
     *Re-printed with permission from the June 2007 Edition of
        Eyecare Business

The Contact Lens Rule: A Guide for Prescribers and Sellers
     Click here to view: the guide to the Contact Lens Rule
     provided by the Federal Trade Commission

Criminal Background Checks Required for Initial Licensure
     Click here to read detailed information regarding this rule.

Become an Honored Member of OAA

Join the Opticians Association of Ohio

Upcoming Continuing Education

Cincinnati Area Seminar
     September 12-13, 2009
      Fairfield, Ohio

Cleveland Area Seminar
     September 20, 2009
      Embassy Suites Independence/Rockside
      Independence, Ohio

Central Area Seminar
    October 11, 2009
     Siegel Center at Mt. Carmel East Hospital
     Columbus, Ohio

Dayton Area Seminar
     October 18, 2009
      Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn
      Fairborn, Ohio

Northwest Area Seminar
     November 8, 2009
      Holiday Inn French Quarter
      Perrysburg, Ohio

Cleveland Area Seminar
     November 8, 2009
      Holiday Inn Boardman
      Boardman, Ohio

Please note that the November 8 programs are the LAST chance to earn your continuing education credits in 2009.

*These Continuing Education programs will be submitted for continuing education credit by the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board.

Opticians Association of Ohio
1100-H Brandywine Blvd.
Zanesville, OH 43701-7303
1-800-661-5367
www.oao.org
Email: info@oao.org