How do YOU Optician?

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How Do YOU Optician?

As opticians, we are so fortunate to have many options to pursue within our profession. In the next few months, we will meet some of you and take a look at ... How Do YOU Optician?

Meet Lanard Atkins LDO, ABOC, NCLEC

LC Atkins is a nationally certified and Georgia state licensed optician and contact lens examiner with over 10 years of ophthalmic industry experience.

He is involved in various industry organizations; he’s President of the Opticians Association of Georgia and part of the board of directors for the Opticians Association of America and the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners.

In 2017, Atkins founded Timeless EYEdentity, a full-service mobile eyeglass, props and contact lens company that specializes in bringing characters to life for the motion picture and television industry.

They specialize in utilizing custom lenses and frames to establish a character’s EYEdentity from script to screen for the production and entertainment community.

Lanard is the lead EYEdentity Specialist of Timeless EYEdentity.

Bravo Lanard!

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Cruising for Credits

Professional Opticians of Florida -In February 2023, POF held the first-ever optician continuing education cruise where Florida licensees where able to obtain all 20 of their required education hours. All credits were approved by ABO/NCLE, as well as for Florida credit.There were top national speakers, Phernell Walker, Carri Russell, Pete Hanlin, Bill Gerber, and Dr. Ryan Parker to name a few.

The February 2023 cruise was such a huge success and they received so much great feedback that POF decided to hold another cruise January 18-22, 2024.

POF believes that strengthening opticianry is a national effort. After all, when one state loses licensure or licensure is weakened, we all lose.

POF also believes in the importance of state associations, and partnering with your state association on the next CE’s on the Seas cruise, January 18-22, 2024. Check in with your state association for more information.

For more information, please visit the website with all the CE’s on the Seas information, schedule, cabin pricing and more: https://pof.org/POFCEsontheSeas

A fun and unique educational experience where they can earn their continuing education hours.
Camaraderie between states.
Your will have the opportunity to become Transitions Certified during a special Transitions course that is taking place during the cruise.
Your will be able to attend an Optical Trade Show on the cruise, where you can interact with vendors during the “Optical Trade Show at Sea Happy Hour”.
You will enjoy a vacation with your education that gets you out of the cold winter season and visiting Cozumel, Mexico during their CE cruise.
POF is working with a special travel agent who will assist you in booking their cabin at the lowest fare available. For example, Oceanview cabins are available for $790.40 total for 2 guests, this price includes taxes, port fees, meals, and entertainment for the entire cruise. That rate is our locked in group rate, however even lower rates may be available at the time of booking.
Swag, swag and more swag. You will receive a great swag bag upon embarkment!

Attention: Opticians In

Indiana and Minnesota

Your Voice Was Heard to Raise the Bar for Opticianry

Indiana Opticians Invite you to a Meet And Greet Meeting To Organize an Opticians State Association.

Your First Meeting Will Be on April 13th, 2023, Via Zoom. Email For More Info Click HERE

Minnesota Opticians Invite you to a Meet And Greet Meeting To Organize an Opticians State Association United We Stand As a Strong Voice for All Opticians.