by Marlene Giardini | Oct 2, 2014 | ABO test content
On the official American Board of Opticianry website, Rx Interpretation is the second line item in the category of Opthalmic Optics that comprises 34% of NOCE questions. But what exactly does Rx interpretation mean? Rx Interpretation Means Understanding the...
by Marlene Giardini | Sep 19, 2014 | Office Documentation, Optical humor, Optical Liability, The Optical Industry
Malpractice: Do You Need To Be Concerned? Opticians today have to know about the science of vision, the design of both spectacle and contact lenses, and the various types of pathologies we may come across in our every day practice. We routinely use Prentice’s...
by Marlene Giardini | Sep 12, 2014 | ABO test content, Optical Terminology, Tips and Hints
Optical Terminology: It’s all in the Name. As I stated in an earlier post, according to the official ABO website, about 34% of the NOCE questions are concerned with Opthalmic Optics, and the first item on their list is: TERMINOLOGY. Or, specifically, names of...
by Marlene Giardini | Sep 5, 2014 | Optical humor, Optical Marketing, The Optical Industry
As an optician, what exactly is our purpose? Is it just to sell eyeglasses and contact lenses? Is it to make those patients beautiful in their eyeglasses? Is it to meet our sales goals and to make money for our employers? Or is it just to make money for ourselves?...
by Marlene Giardini | Aug 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
The American Board of Opticianry (ABO) now offers their certification exam (NOCE) four times a year. But what, exactly, should you be studying? Those of you enrolled in a college program don’t really have to worry about it. Your curriculum is based upon the...
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