Opticianry Program Guide

American Board of Opticianry (ABO)/National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)
Provides voluntary certification of ophthalmic dispensers.

American Optometric Association (AOA)
Provides information on eye conditions, career  & job information, lobbying information, regular meetings & conferences, and an optometrist directory.

Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Inc. (CLAO)
Provides a contact lens doctor locater, regular meetings & conferences, and continuing education opportunities.

Miami Dade Optometric Physicians Association (MDOPA)
Provides an eye doctor directory, community service opportunities, and regular meetings with continuing education opportunities.

Florida Optometric Association (FOA)
Provides scholarship opportunities and an annual convention with continuing education opportunities.

National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS)
Promotes formal opticianry education by identifying educational programs and providing career information.

Professional Opticians of Florida
Provides continuing education opportunities, information about how to become a board certified optician, licensure exam information, a listing of career opportunities, and information on legislative issues.

Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity
Provides vision care worldwide for people who cannot afford or obtain such care.