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.
PALM BEACH CHAPTER
Invites you to an evening of fun and quality optical education!
3 Hours of Continuing Education
June 4, 2025
Quality Optical Services:
6301 Georgia Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Limited Registration Seats!
Check-in: 5:30pm-6:00pm
6:00 - 6:50 pm - Current Lens Fabrication Technology Lab Tour
1 Hour Technical
by Bill Grandy
6:50 - 7:00 pm - Dinner served to enjoy during the next hour
7:00 - 7:50 pm - Second Pair Lens Options for All Patients
by Steve Apat, LDO
8:00 - 8:50 pm - Camber Technology - The Next Generation of Digital Progressive Lenses
Seating is limited.
Member Rate - $30.00
Standard Rate - $30.00 + $20.00 per hour of education
*Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended
*No Onsite Registrations*
(CE Provider #50-1645)
TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS
6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
June 8, 2025
LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER
3840 N. MONROE ST
Tallahassee, FL 32303
*Lunch provided*
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Check In
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. - Thick or Thin: What Really Matters When it Comes to Lens Thickness
Barb Malobabich, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical
10:20 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. - Camber Technology: The Next Generation of Progressive Lenses
11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -Properly Fitting Eyewear Utilizing Bespoke Services
Jill Kielas, ABOC - One (1) Hour Technical
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. - Break for lunch service-Enjoy lunch during the next session
12:15 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. - How to Select and Guide Patients on Eyewear Color
1:05 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. - Reduction of Medical Errors
Anna Cox, LDO - Two (2) Hours Medical Errors
Members - $35.00 education included
Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour
WEST COAST CHAPTER PRESENTS
2 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
June 11, 2025
Future Optics Lab
11333 47th St
Clearwater, FL 33762
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6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Registration
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Meal Provided
7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. - Maintaining Excellence in the Dispensary
Carole Bratteig, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical
8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. - Lab and Lens Technology (Tour)
Judy Lew, LDO - One (1) Hour Technical
*Meal provided
Treasure Coast Chapter
Continuing Education
June 21, 2025 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
4 Hours of CE Available
Advanced Eyecare Center
2710 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
10:45 am - 11:00 am Registration & Check In
11:00 am - 12:40 pm
Frame Harmony: Mastering Frame Shape and Color to Complement Every Skin Tone
Stacie Hart Sidwell, LDO (2 hours) Technical
1:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Florida Laws & Rules
Samantha Gaines, LDO (2 hours) Laws & Rules
*Refreshments Provided*
*No On-Site Registrations*
POF Member Registration Rate: $35
Standard (non-member) Rate: $35 registration, plus $20 per hour of education
*Prices increase by $10 the week prior to the event
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER PRESENTS
4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
July 12, 2025
9 Sunshine Blvd
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - HIPPA Basics for Eyecare Providers
Wes Stuart, LDO - One (1) Hour Elective
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. - Current Lens Fabrication Technology - Lab Tour
Danny Marshall - One (1) Hour Technical
12:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. - Refractometry for Contact Lens Fitters
Wes Stuart, LDO- Two (2) Hours Contact Lens
*Snacks & Drinks Provided*
Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Vision Preview 2025 at a NEW Location & Time!
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.
Friday, July 25th
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens 12:00 pm CE Courses Start
10:00 am Registration Desk Opens
12:00 pm CE Courses Start
Saturday, July 26th
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens 8:00 am CE Courses Start 11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens
8:00 am CE Courses Start
11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show
Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark
7:30am Registration Desk Opens 8:00am CE Courses Start
7:30am Registration Desk Opens
8:00am CE Courses Start
For the Vision Preview Education Schedule Click Here
Resort Fee Includes:
Book Hotel
19999 W Country Club Dr
Aventura, FL 33180
305-932-6200
Please call The JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa In House Reservations at 786-279-6770 or toll free at 855-999-0493 and advise them you are with the POF - 2025 Vision Preview and ask for the POF group rate of $195 per night.
July 26 & 27, 2025
POF, in conjunction with the UOA, is pleased to offer ABO and NCLE live Basic Certification Exam Prep Courses. These live ABO/NCLE exam preps are 6 hours each and are conducted by full time Opticianry program instructors who will review the exam materials and assist you in your exam preparations. The instructor will answer your questions and help you prepare by studying appropriate materials in advance of your exam.
ABO Basic Certification Exam Prep Course
Saturday, July 26, 2025
8:15 am Attendee check-in
8:30 -12:00 pm Welcome & Instruction: Exam Review
12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 -3:25 pm Instruction: Exam Review
3:25 -3:30 pm Evaluations, Wrap up & Thank you
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Sponsored by:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: POF and all other exam review courses can only be a part of a comprehensive study program. Successful exam candidates have used these POF exam review courses to answer questions and solidify knowledge gained by studying the recommended materials in advance of the reviews and exams. Both ABO & NCLE exams cover vast areas of knowledge from years of experience. We strongly recommend that you use this review course in conjunction with adequate individual study of quality review materials. POF’s recommended study guides for both the ABO and NCLE exams are available on the POF MarketPlace of this website.
Manasota Chapter Presents:
Optician Continuing Education
August 2, 2025
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fruitville Library
100 Apex Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
Driving Directions
10:45 am Registration & Check In
11:00 am- 11:50 am
Advance Your Dispensing Expertise By Using Freeform Lenses
Carole Bratteig, LDO, (1 hour) Technical
11:50 am-12:40 pm
Maintaining Excellence in the Dispensary
12:40 pm-2:20 pm
Reduction of Medical Errors
Anna Cox, LDO (2 hours) Medical Errors
*Light snacks and drinks provided*
POF Member Rate: $35
Standard (non-member) Rate: $35 plus $20 per hour of education
(CE Provider #50-1645)
Your friends at Professional Opticians of Florida look forward to you joining us at Summer Showcase 2025 at The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort! We put together the best educational speakers in Opticianry for this weekend's event.
Friday, September 5th
Saturday, September 6th
For the Summer Showcase Education Schedule Click Here
422 N. Atlantic Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 271-7979
Please call The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort 386-271-7979 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $164 per night or click below to book online. Please book before August 25, 2025.
ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:
Professional Opticians of Florida is pleased to offer the ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series. This ABO Basic Certification Webinar Series consists of 6 - (2) hour sessions instructed by, Lisa Griffin , an Opticianry program instructor. Your instructor will help you prepare for the ABO exam by teaching appropriate materials and answering any questions in advance of your exam.
ABO Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
December 8
Webinar Hours: 7 - 9pm
Terminology Lens characteristics, powers and formulas Multifocals Lens Materials Prism
Structure of the eye and function Refractive errors
Lenses & Frames Applying produce Knowledge Verifying frame and lens parameters
Use of lens power devices Select ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment Use and maintain ophthalmic tool, instruments, and equipment
Visual needs for lifestyle and occupational activities Fitting, adjusting, measuring, and verification
Click Here
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series:
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review Webinar Series
November 5
November 12
November 19
November 26
December 3
December 9
For more information on the NCLE/ABO Exam Review
All Florida Apprentices are required to attend an approved two-hour Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation course within one year of registering for
their program. This webinar will fulfill your orientation course requirement and it includes the latest requirements, current deadlines, new exam updates and educational options for Apprentices.
A limited number of spaces are available during the webinar, and they will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Sponsors of Apprentices can participate on the space available basis, however, this webinar will NOT be available for CE credit to Florida Opticians.
This webinar is FREE to all Future Optician Members of POF and the standard rate of only $29 for Apprentices that are not members of POF. Join POF as a Future Optician Member for only $45 a year for the many benefits, including this Webinar.
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