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March 9, 2025
8:00AM - 3:50PM EST
NORTHEAST ABO BASIC REVIEW COURSE
Holiday Inn
6001 Rockside Rd. Independence, Ohio 44130
Registration is now open for the ABO Basic Review Course!
Seating is Limited - Fee $299.00
When: February 9, 2025
Where: Holiday Inn Cleveland South
6001 Rockside Rd
Independence, Ohio 44130
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM*
This ABO Basic Review course is designed for apprentices that are ready and preparing to take the ABO certification examination.
OAO, in conjunction with the United Opticians Association National (UOA) will offer the ABO Basic Review and Prep Courses led by Assistant Professor and Licensed Dispensing Optician at Miami Date College in Miami, Florid, Barbara Basti.
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 patient's 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, select 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
