by Marlene Giardini | Apr 11, 2015 | ABO/NCLE exam prep, Uncategorized
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...
by Marlene Giardini | Mar 28, 2015 | Anti-glare Coating, Uncategorized
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...
by Marlene Giardini | Mar 21, 2015 | ABO/NCLE exam prep, Optician Training, The Optical Industry, Uncategorized
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...
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...
by Marlene Giardini | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
The NOCE and the CLRE exams, given by the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact lens Examiners were once only offered twice a year: in May and November. Starting this year, however, these important tests will be offered FOUR times each year: August,...
by Marlene Giardini | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
American opticians can earn certification by taking the National Board exams given twice a year (in the months of November and May) by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE.) These exams require a commitment of time and...
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