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Our mission is to enhance the quality and growth of opticianry.
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2021 – 2022 Professional Development Education Events!
Central Annual Professional Development Conference
September 18-19, 2021
Hilton, Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240
(614) 885-1600 Reservations
NCLE Review
September 18, 2021
Hilton, Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240
(614) 885-1600
ABO Review
September 19, 2021
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240
(614) 885-1600
Northeast Annual Professional Development Conference
March 18-19, 2022
Hilton Garden Inn
8971 Wilcox Dr
Twinsburg, Ohio. 44087
(330) 405-4488
Southwest Annual Professional Development Conference
February 26-27, 2022
Receptions
5978 Boymel Dr.
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
A proud member of the Opticians Association of America.
Thank You 2021 Partners For Your Generous Support of OAO
Platinum Partners
Luxottica Eye Care
National Federation of Schools
Gold Partners
Faniel Eyewear
Silver Partners
Westgroupe USA
Carl Zeiss
Custom Partners
A & A Optical
Bonvasita
Dowton Abbey
Crooked Rivers
Europa Eyewear
R & D Optical Lab
Ultra Palm Optical
Online Continuing Education Courses
OAO members receive a 20% discount on more than 100 online courses offering Ohio continuing education credit through Quantum Optical.
What is an optician?
Learn more about what an optician is, as well as the difference between an Optician, Optometrist, and Ophthalmologist.
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