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01/09/2025
2025 Southwest Apprentice Workshop
LIMITED SEATING, register today
Happy New Year! The OAO invites all aspiring apprentices to our exclusive Apprentice Workshop, where you can gain confidence and invaluable knowledge from our expert mentors in an intimate, personalized setting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to earn your license soon. Register soon, as seats are limited.
WHERE: Marriott Cincinnati North, 6189 MUHLHAUSER RD., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Special room rates are available at $125.00 till January 20, 2025.
The workshop is in the Monroe Room, down the corridor from the Opticians Association of Ohio's Professional Development Event. Special room rates are available at $125.00 till January 20, 2025. Book your group rate for the Opticians Association of Ohio
DATE: Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Theme for the year is "OAO Framing YOU For Success." Discover the rich history of the OAO through a showcase of frames from decades past and immerse yourself in one-off a one-off-a-kind workshop experience that celebrates the art and craft of our profession. We welcome all attendees to bring vintage frames to the event to showcase.
Time: 8:15-4:00
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Apprentices, Office staff, students, and anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and skills.
Seating is limited and subject to a first come, first serve!
The topics were chosen to increase your understanding and skill level in basic optics and boost your confidence as an apprentice optician.
This workshop includes eye anatomy, transposition (plus & minus), optical cross, basic prism, lensometer (plus/minus cal.), vertical imbalance, decentration, troubleshooting glasses, repairs, and measurements.
The workshop provides all attendees with tool kits, lensometers, and head mannequins for personalizing adjustments.
*** The Apprentice Workshop is NOT eligible for continuing education hours.
Schedule for the Interactive Apprentice Workshop (schedule is subject to change)
8:00 AM- 8:30 AM Meet & Greet AM
8:30 AM - AM Introduction, Diana Walter, ABO & NCLE
8:45 AM Eye Anatomy, Presenter Cynthia Lohman ABO & NCLE
10:00 AM Principles of Optics, Presenter Cynthia Lohman, ABO & NCLE
12:00 - Complimentary Lunch
1:15 PM Manual Lensometer, Interactive, Interactive - Plus & Minus Cylinder
2:30 PM Troubleshooting Presented by Diana Walter, ABO & NCLE
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Hands-on Fitting Presented by Diana Walter, ABO & NCLE
** Laramie-K "The Ultimate ABO Study Guide" will be given to each registered attendee.
CLICK HERE TO register - Seats are limited!
