Welcome to the Opticians Association of Ohio!
Our mission is to enhance the quality and growth of opticianry.
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the Opticians Association of Ohio
2020 – 2021 Professional Development Education Events!
Featuring up to 12 Credit Hours of Education
Central Annual Profession Development Conference
November 7-8, 2020
Renaissance Columbus, Westerville-Polaris
409 Altair Parkway Westerville, Ohio 43082
Northeast, Annual Conference
January 22-23, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn
8971 Wilcox Drive
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Receptions, Annual Conference
February 27-28, 2021
5975 Boymel Drive
Fairfield, OH. 45014
Northwest Annual Conference
April 10-11, 2021
Holiday Inn
27355 Carronade Drive
Perrysburg, Ohio. 43551
A proud member of the Opticians Association of America.
Thank You 2020 Partners For Your Generous Support of OAO
Platinum Partners
ABO-NCLE Hoya Vision Care
Innexus Opticians Association of America
Transitions
National Academy of Opticianry
National Federation of Schools
Gold Partners
Feniel Eyewear
Silver Partners
Custom Partners
Nassau OOGP
Walman Optical
The Cult of Eyewear
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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OAA Video Contest Winner
“An Optician’s Main Focus”
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