EYECARE: Optometry New Educational Programming Just for Opticians and Contact Lens Fitters By Staff Monday, March 12, 2018 12:24 AM RELATED CONTENT A Brand New Look, A Brand New Experience at Vision Expo East Think Outside the Frame in the Galleria Underground: For Your Eyes Only VM to Host Pop Up With 10/10 Optics’ Domber and Center Stage Optique’s Freidus Exclusive Boutique Buyers VIP Event: Eye Believe New Benefits for Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians at Vision Expo Customize Your Education Experience at Vision Expo East Your Quick Reference Guide to the Pavilions at Vision Expo East Students Win at Vision Expo East NEW YORK—The OptiCon Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from The American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners, The Contact Lens Society of America, National Academy of Opticianry, National Federation of Opticianry Schools, and the Opticians Association of America, was actively involved in the development of this year’s education meeting. The Advisory Board also selected their top education picks in three categories (business, contact lenses and spectacle lens) to help you make the most out of your time in New York this year. The OptiCon Advisory Board Members who were actively involved in the development of this year’s meeting were: • Janet Acara, ABOC, NCLEM • Tom Barracato, ABOC, NCLEC • Curt Duff, ABOM, NCLEM • Patrick Goughary, ABOM, NCLEM • Michael Gzik, ABOC, NCLEM • Beverly Harper, ABOC • Terri M. Klein, NCLEM • Tina Palumbo • Michelle Self, ABOC • Blair Wong, ABOM, NCLEC In addition to more than 75 hours of educational content developed by the OptiCon Advisory Board—and numerous other contact lens, clinical, business, allied health and retail sessions offered through the Vision Expo education program—opticians and contact lens technicians can now take ABO & NCLE review courses and sit for exams at Vision Expo. Exam review courses for the National Opticianry Competency Exam (NOCE) and the Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE) for both basic and advanced levels will be taught by current National Federation of Opticianry Schools faculty. The NOCE and the CLRE, as well as the ABO and NCLE Advanced Exams, the Online Spectacle Practical Exam, and the Online Contact Lens Practical Exam will be administered onsite at Vision Expo East on Sunday, March 18. Before the Exhibit Hall doors even open, opticians and contact lens fitters will meet over breakfast for A General Session taught by Dr. David Fleishman. In “Back To the Future: Why Our Past Matters,” Dr. Fleischman takes a look at how past and current leaders have profoundly impacted the eyecare profession. Attendees can get a look at history and a peek into the future as they were inspired to explore the possibilities of how they can make a difference and create their own memorable past. For more information on the Advisory Board top picks or to register for an education course, stop by the Education Office on Level 1, Room 1A01.