FLORIDA's 20 HOUR CONTACT LENS

FITTING COURSE   For Florida Board Certification

A 20 hour course covering state-of-the-art contact lens technologies and fitting techniques presented by the Professional Opticians of Florida.

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 2:     6:30 - 9:30pm Mandatory Live Online Webinar*

Friday,  September 5:       Noon - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase

Saturday,  September 6:  9:00 - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase

Sunday, September 7:    9:00 - 2:00pm at Summer Showcase  

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
  

• Reduced daily resort fee of $10 
• Self-Parking $10
• Valet Parking $25
• Book Room

POF Cancellation Policy:

• You can cancel for any reason and receive 100% credit toward a future event—no explanation required.
• If canceled at least 2 weeks before the event: you'll get a credit on your POF account.
• If canceled within 2 weeks of the event: registration fees are not refundable or credited.

Special Accommodations: In accordance with ADA, if you have any special requirements that we need to accommodate? Please call 850-201-2622. Pre-registration and 7 days advance written notice is required.