FLORIDA's 20 HOUR CONTACT LENS

FITTING COURSE   For Florida Board Certification

Become a Florida Board Certified Optician

Earn the required 20 hours of training for your State Board of Opticianry Certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement to enable Florida opticians to fill, fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without the supervision of the prescriber. FL Statue 484.002(6)

Education Schedule: New format with an advance live online webinar

Tuesday, September 7:     6:30 - 9:30pm Live Online Webinar*

Friday,  September 10:       Noon - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom & Hands-on

Saturday,  September 11:   9:00 - 5:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom & Hands-on

Sunday, September 12:    9:00 - 2:00pm at West Coast Better Vision, Classroom

The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:

• Optical anatomy and physiology
  
• Indications and contra-indications of contact lens fitting
  
• Identification of abnormal responses secondary to contact lens wear
  
• Basic rigid and soft lens design
  
• Fitting and follow-up care
  
• Identify fluorescein contact lens patterns
  
• Special lens designs and fittings
  
• Review of clinical fitting case examples
  
• 4 hour hands-on workshop with slit-lamps & keratometers
  

Additional Information

LOCATION: 

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

105 N. Bayshore Dr

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Phone: (727) 726-1161

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Safety Harbor is SOLD OUT!!

Due to the popularity of this event's destination, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa is sold out.  We have a limited room block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Clearwater for only $94 per night.  This price includes a delicious daily hot breakfast.  The Fairfield Inn is a short 7 minute drive (2.8 miles) from the conference. 

Last Day to Book: Friday, August 27, 2021

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

3070 Gulf to Bay Blvd

Clearwater, FL 33759

(727) 724-6223

Use Group: Professional Opticians of Florida

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