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• ABO & NCLE Exam Reviews (Online)

  • Start
    January 01, 2025
  • End
    December 31, 2025
  • Location
    Online

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  Professional Opticians of Florida have partnered with WINK Productions to offer a new on-line program developed to review the fundamentals needed to help you prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Certification Examinations required for licensure in Florida.
  

  Each virtual interactive lesson consists of slides, audio, speaker notes and a quiz, allowing you to review and complete the training independently. Online testing can make sure the most important information is understood. And, interactive education is more fun and more likely to be retained.

  Your email confirmation will include information on accessing the review courses.

  
  

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

  
  

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• Manasota Chapter Education

  • When
    December 13, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Manasota Chapter Presents:

  Optical Continuing Education

  December 13, 2025

  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  3 Hours of  CE Available

  Shannon Staub Library 

  4675 Career Lane

  North Port, FL 34289

  
  

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  12:45 am
  Registration & Check In

  
  

  1:00 pm- 1:50 pm

  Properly Fitting Eyewear Utilizing Bespoke Services

  Jill Kielas, ABOC, (1 hour) Technical

  
  

  2:00 pm-2:50 pm

  How to Select and Guide Patients on Eyewear Color

  Jill Kielas, ABOC, (1 hour) Technical

  
  

  3:00 pm-3:50 pm

  Retaining Your Team - How to Avoid Turnover

  Jill Kielas, ABOCC, (1 hour) Elective

  
  

  *Light drinks and snacks provided*

  
  

  POF Member Rate:  $30               
  

  Standard (non-member) Rate: $30 plus $20 per hour of education

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

  (CE Provider #50-1645)​​​​​​

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• Tallahassee Chapter Education

  • When
    February 15, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Challenger Learning Center, 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Spaces left
    45

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  TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  February 15, 2026

  
  

  Challenger Leaning Center

  200 S. Duval St. Tallahassee, FL 32301

  
  9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.  -  Contact Lenses from A to Z
  

  Amy Ruzicka, OD - Two (2) Hours Contact Lens

  
  

  12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.  -  Red Flags to Watch for in the Optical
  

  Amy Ruzicka, OD - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. -Practice Management & Doctor Communication: Optimizing Your Role as an Optician

  Amy Ruzicka, OD - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

  *Coffee Provided, Challenger Learning Center will have the snack bar open beginning at 11am.

  Kleman Parking Garage is the closest parking and $1 all day on Saturday and Sunday.

  Street parking is available and metered using the ParkMobile app.

  
  

  Members - $35.00 education included

   

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

  (CE Provider #50-1645)

  
  

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• 2026 Spring Spectacle Conference

  • Start
    February 27, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    March 01, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Island Resort at Ft. Walton Beach , 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Phone: (850) 337-9194

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  Spring Spectacle 2026
  Hosted at the Beautiful Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

  Join us on the Emerald Coast for an unforgettable weekend of top-tier optical education, professional networking, and beachside fun—all at The Island Resort, one of Florida’s premier oceanfront destinations.

   

  ️ Incredible Hotel Rates at The Island Resort

  POF has negotiated exclusive discounts for our attendees:

  • $145 – Pool View, Double Queen

  • $160 – Gulf View, Double Queen

  • $240 – Junior Suite, Gulf View (Double Queen or King)
    King beds available upon request and subject to availability

  ✔️ No Resort Fee
  ✔️ Free Parking
  ✔️ Free Wi-Fi

  Special group rates expire January 25, 2026—or sooner if the room block fills up. Don’t wait—book early!

  Call 850-337-9194 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM CDT)
  Or click below to reserve your room now:

  BOOK HOTEL

  Why You Should Attend

  • Fulfill all 20 CE hours needed for Florida license renewal

  • Learn from the nation’s top optical educators

  • Hands-on Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation & Frame Fitting Workshop

  • Network with international optical vendors & suppliers

  • Support and celebrate your profession in a relaxing, fun atmosphere

  Full Details on Spring Spectacle 2026

  Member Pricing & CE Value

  ️ POF Member Rate: Just $127 for all three days
  Standard Rate: $237 for non-members
  Includes up to 22 hours of continuing education

  ✅ What Your Registration Includes

  ☕ Morning coffee service on Saturday & Sunday
  ️ A hot, delicious plated lunch on Saturday
  Access to our Optical Trade Show & Happy Hour on Saturday after CE
  Admission to our legendary “Opticians After Dark” 80s Throwback Party – dress to impress in your best retro gear!

  Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and relax in paradise.
  Spring Spectacle 2026 — Where Education Meets the Emerald Coast!

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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