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UOA represents spectacle and contact lens professionals, advancing the field through membership, education, credentialing, and advocacy for over 30,000 members and over 140,000 ABO-NCLE certificants.
10/27/2025
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10/09/2025
Today is World Sight Day
The United Opticians Association joins the global community in focusing attention on eye health as a vital public issue.
This year’s campaign, coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), highlights “The Value of Vision: The Case for Investing in Eye Health”, a powerful research report created in collaboration with the Seva Foundation and The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Mark your calendar:
Friday, 9/19/25: 12:30 PM - Main Stage at Vision Expo West
"Exploring What’s Next: A Main Stage Panel on the Future of Opticianry"
One of our core themes is New Experiences – Explore how opticians are crafting elevated, personalized patient journeys by blending technology, design, and service.
Panelist Dr. Albert Pogorschelske is the VP of Horizons Optical of America, blends his experience as an optometrist with global leadership to drive innovation in eyecare. He’s committed to advancing technology, partnerships, and patient experiences across the Americas.
United Opticians Association is proud to support our member states. Michigan opticians can sign up for this Zoom event with Karen Michaelson here https://forms.gle/NPuqoiuivnotPUkV9
09/10/2025
Mark your calendar:
Friday, 9/19/25: 12:30 PM - Main Stage at Vision Expo West
"Exploring What’s Next: A Main Stage Panel on the Future of Opticianry"
One of our core themes is New Science – Dive into developing fields like neuro-opticianry and learn how the science of vision is becoming more interconnected with brain health and function.
Panelist Zachary Moebius is the Lead Neuro-Optician at Riverview Family Eyecare and Fellow of the National Academy of Opticianry, specializes in binocular vision and vision therapy. An ABO Certified Speaker, he is known for advancing patient care through expertise, education and advocacy.
Mark your calendar:
Friday, 9/19/25: 12:30 PM - Main Stage at Vision Expo West
"Exploring What’s Next: A Main Stage Panel on the Future of Opticianry"
One of our core themes is New Business Horizons – See how opticians are reimagining practice models, incorporating wellness, and tapping into fresh markets and revenue streams.
Panelist Helen Whitaker is the President of the International Opticians Association and an award-winning optician and founder of Secure Vision, a mobile optical business and academy. She Champions global collaboration and access to quality eyewear, leading missions and mentoring opticians world-wide.
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The OAA is the collective voice of the opticianry industry. The ongoing mission of the OAA is to work with members, partners and other professionals—both inside and outside of our industry—to assure that opticians receive the recognition, respect, opportunity and protection you deserve.
Likewise, we work tirelessly to further a positive and informed brand image for opticianry, in both local and national markets.
Our History:
Opticianry is a longstanding and noble field of practice—one, in fact, that dates back as far as the mid-1300s.
The Opticians Association of America is a well-established and integral part of that legacy. Established in 1926 as the Guild of Prescription Opticians, the OAA holds the distinguished honor of being the only national organization representing the professional, business, educational, legislative and regulatory interests of opticianry.
For over 90 years, the OAA has been dedicated to the advancement of the American optician.
OAA Executive Committee:
Bob Reynolds, HFOAA - President
Dibby Bartlett, HFOAA - 1st Vice President
Johnna Dukes, HFOAA, OGA Member - 2nd Vice President
Russ Fritz, Jr., HFOAA, OGA Member - Secretary/Treasure
Sandy Brown, HFOAA - Immediate Past President
OAA Board of Directors
Tom Barracato, HFOAA, Guild Member - Guild Council Chair.
George Bourque, Jr., HFOAA, OGA - Representing Firm Membership
Sue Shire, HFOAA, Member - Director Representing States
Ron Harbert, HFOAA, Guild Member - Representing Firm Membership
