02/10/2025

2025 Northeast - Ready to Pass Your ABO Certificate?

LIMITED SEATING, register today

Registration is open for the ABO Basic Review and Prep Course!

Dear $$First Name$$,

Seating is limited and subject to first-come-first-served.

DATE: Sunday, March 9, 2025

LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN, 6001 ROCKSIDE, INDEPENDENCE, OHIO 44131

TIME: 8:00 - 3:30 PM TIME MAY VARY

The Opticians Association of Ohio (OAO), in conjunction with the United Opticians Association (UOA), will be offering the ABO Basic Review and Prep Course. Assistant Professor Barbara Basi will conduct the exam materials and assist you in preparing for your exam. Barbara Basi will answer questions and give you directions on appropriate study materials. Study handout material will be provided.

This all-day learning experience is designed to help you prepare for the ABO Basic Exam with confidence!

This ABO Basic Review and Prep course is designed for apprentices/students that are ready and preparing to take the ABO certification exam.

This course will review and prepare the candidate for the ABO basic examination.

Topics will include:
Domain I - Ophthalmic Optics; topics will include terminology, prescriptions, lens characteristics, lens powers and formulas, multifocal lens materials, and prism.

Domain II - Ocular Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye. Topics will include the structure of the eye and function and refractive errors.

Domain III - Ophthalmic Products: Topics will include frames lenses, applying product knowledge, recognizing specific product applicability to patients' needs and wants, verifying frame and lens parameters, and other physical characteristics.

Domain IV - Instrumentation: Topics to be covered include - the use of lens power measuring devices, selecting ophthalmic tools, instruments, and equipment, and maintaining ophthalmic tools, instruments, and equipment.

Domain V - Dispensing Procedures: Topics will include - visual needs for lifestyle and occupational activities; fitting, adjusting, measuring, and verification; and patient interaction.

Domain VI - Laws, Regulations, and Standards

WHERE: Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, Ohio 44131

Special room rates are available at $128.00 till February 20, 2025.

Reservation links: Opticians Association of Ohio

Fee: FOR THE ABO REVIEW COURSE - $299.00 plus $4.50 processing fee.

MEET ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Barbara Basi

Biography

Barbara is an Assistant Professor and Licensed Dispensing Optician at Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida. She is dedicated to creating an effective learning environment for students and eye care professionals. With a master's degree in healthcare administration, she is experienced in healthcare management, education, patient care, customer service, and sales. Possessing strong leadership and organizational skills. She is dedicated to maintaining high standards for performance outcomes, patient care, and best practices. As a United Opticians Association (UOA) member, Barbara loves to cultivate knowledge and inspire opticians and eyecare professionals to expand their skills and abilities to serve their clients. You can be sure to find her representing the UOA and Miami Dade College at Opticon. Barbara loves to cultivate Knowledge and inspire opticians and eyecare professionals to expand their skills and abilities to serve their clients.

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