Blog: Optical Insights
Optician Training: Dispensing 101
Dispensing Eyewear is More than a Job Title The reason we are called dispensing opticians, instead of "optical salespeople," is because dispensing eyewear is at the heart of what we do. Yes, we sell frames and help patients choose lens products, but it is our role as...
Get Ready for the May NCLE Test Date!
May is barely a month away. Are you prepared for your NCLE Exam? This is a good summary of what you should know going in to your CLRE test. You need to know your eye anatomy. Parts of Eye Corneal Layers Adnexa Oculi Tear Film You need to know your pathology. Corneal...
Get Ready for the May ABO Test Date!
May is just a month away. Are you prepared for your ABO Exam? This is a good summary of what you should know going in to your NOCE test. Preparing for your NOCE Make sure you know your Math! Prentice's Law Minimum Blank Size Image Jump Slab Off Focal Length Prism...
Youth Lenses and Anti-Glare
Children's Anti-Glare Lenses: An Untapped Market How many parents today purchase non-glare, or anti-reflective lenses for their children? If you take the time to look at kids actually wearing glasses, not very many. Not many teenagers are wearing non-glare lenses...
Optician Training: School or Apprenticeship?
Optician Certification can Take Two Paths You can enroll in a college or you can learn on the job. College programs for opticians are usually two year Associates degrees that are usually offered at Community Colleges or Technical Schools. They can also be part of a...