Opticians Association New Brunswick

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

🎃👁️ Spooky Looks, Safe Eyes! 👁️🎃
Thinking of adding eerie eyes to your Halloween costume? Before you pop in those creepy contacts, make sure you're not tricking your eyes into trouble! 🧟‍♀️👻
The Opticians Association of New Brunswick (OANB) has some must-know tips to keep your vision boo-tiful and safe:
📝 1. Get a Prescription
Even if you have 20/20 vision — you STILL need a prescription! Non-prescription lenses can cause serious eye damage 👀🚫
✅ 2. Buy from Trusted Sources
Only purchase lenses from licensed eye care professionals – contact lens are considered a medical device and need to be properly fitted!🕷️
🧼 3. Practice Scary-Good Hygiene
Wash hands before handling, clean lenses properly, and never use tap water or (yuck) saliva! 🧼🫧
⏰ 4. Don’t Overwear
Your spooky stare isn’t meant to last all night — follow your optician’s wear-time guidelines ⏳🎭
🚨 5. Know the Red Flags
Redness
Stay safe and have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🎃👻

10/21/2025

Is there a student job fair happening in your community?

Sharing your knowledge & enthusiasm for opticianry with potential opticians of the future!
And earn 1 RF credit & $100 by hosting a table for OANB.

OANB Job Fair kits are available in Moncton, Fredericton & Saint John for your use.
Contact the OANB office at (506) 642-2878 or by email at: nbgdo@nbnet.nb.ca
for more information.

Votre communauté accueille-t-elle un salon de l'emploi étudiant ?
Partagez vos connaissances et votre enthousiasme pour l'optique avec les futurs opticiens potentiels !
Et gagnez 1 crédit RF et 100 $ en tenant un stand pour l'OANB.
Des trousses pour le salon de l'emploi de l'OANB sont disponibles à Moncton, Fredericton et Saint John.
Pour plus d'informations, contactez le bureau de l'OANB au (506) 642-2878 ou par courriel à l'adresse suivante : nbgdo@nbnet.nb.ca.

10/16/2025

October is Blindness Awareness Month: Bringing public awareness to those who are blind or have a visual impairment.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a non-profit organization,
designed to create inclusion for those who are blind or visually impaired.
Services offered range from: CNIB guide dogs & assistance devices to mobile services (in some communities).
The CNIB website provides the following information for the blind and visually impaired:
Support for the blind or visually impaired & their caregivers
Having fun & getting active
Employment opportunities
Education & literacy
Devices, services & training
To learn more see:

https://www.cnib.ca/en/programs-and-services

10/09/2025

Celebrate World Sight Day - October 9, 2025 !
World Sight Day is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, you are invited to and help make the case for eye
care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere!
For more information see: https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day

09/24/2025

Last Chance to Register for OAC Connect NB!

⏳ Hurry, just a few days left!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:50 PM – 9:00 PM
💸 Cost: $25 | 🏅 3 Credits

Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and celebration—with a side of fun! Enjoy:
🎁 Exciting prizes and giveaways
🍽 Delicious dinner & snacks
🤝 Valuable connections with industry peers
📍 Location:
Delta Fredericton
224 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB
🔴 Seats are limited—register before it’s too late!
Registration closes Sept. 29, 2025 (or sooner if we reach capacity).
👉 Click the link below to register now!

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

https://opticians.ca/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SEM2025NB

09/23/2025

OANB Francophone Education Event | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |6:00 – 9:30 pm | $25 |3 credits
3 live presentations delivered in French only. Prizes, giveaways & dinner included!
Restaurant Nectar
50, avenue Douglas, Bathurst, NB
To register, please complete the attached form and return to OANB at: nbgdo@nbnet.nb.ca by Sept. 24, 2025.

Événement éducatif francophone de l'AONB | Mercredi 1er octobre 2025 | 18 h – 21 h 30 | 25 $ | 3 crédits
3 présentations en direct, en français seulement. Prix, cadeaux et dîner inclus ! Restaurant Nectar !
50, avenue Douglas, Bathurst (N.-B.)
Pour vous inscrire, veuillez remplir le formulaire ci-joint et le retourner à l'AONB à l'adresse nbgdo@nbnet.nb.ca avant le 24 septembre 2025.

09/23/2025

OAC Connect NB
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
5:50 – 9:00 pm $25.00
3credits

Learn, connect, and celebrate. Prizes, giveaways, dinner & snacks included!

Delta Frederiction
224 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB

Limited seats available. Registration closes Sept. 29, 2025, unless capacity reached sooner.

Click here to Register:
https://opticians.ca/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SEM2025NB

OAC Connect NB
Mardi 30 septembre 2025
17 h 50 – 21 h 25.00 $
3 crédits
Apprenez, connectez et célébrez. Prix, cadeaux, dîner et collations inclus !
Delta Fredericton
224, chemin Woodstock, Fredericton (N.-B.)
Places limitées. Les inscriptions se terminent le 29 septembre 2025, sauf si la capacité est atteinte plus tôt.

Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire : https://opticians.ca/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SEM2025NB

09/18/2025

Two great live education events coming up. Register today!

OAC Connect NB
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
5:50 – 9:00 pm $25.00
3credits

Learn, connect, and celebrate. Prizes, giveaways, dinner & snacks included!

Delta Frederiction
224 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB

Limited seats available. Registration closes Sept. 29, 2025, unless capacity reached sooner.

Click here to Register:
https://opticians.ca/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SEM2025NB

OAC Connect NB
Mardi 30 septembre 2025
17 h 50 – 21 h 25.00 $
3 crédits
Apprenez, connectez et célébrez. Prix, cadeaux, dîner et collations inclus !
Delta Fredericton
224, chemin Woodstock, Fredericton (N.-B.)
Places limitées. Les inscriptions se terminent le 29 septembre 2025, sauf si la capacité est atteinte plus tôt.

Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire : https://opticians.ca/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SEM2025NB

09/17/2025

September is back to school season!

Learning is visual! 70% of learning is through the eyes.
Routine eye exams can begin as early as 6 months old.
Catching early signs of vision issues can help your child:
Feel more confident
Perform better academically
Participate in activities

Book routine eye exams to ensure easier learning for your child.