Opticians Association of Ohio

08/13/2025

🗣️ A Stronger Voice for Opticians

Gwen Cooper, Executive Director of the United Opticians Association, is on a mission to unite opticianry across all states and raise professional standards nationwide.

In this powerful Q&A, Gwen shares how collaboration, advocacy, and education are shaping the future of the profession.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://www.oao.org/aws/OAO/pt/sd/news_article/597171/_PARENT/layout_details/false

08/06/2025

🔍 Explore the Future of Multifocals!
We’re proud to welcome Kevin Walker as a featured speaker at our September 7, 2025 Professional Education event for Ohio opticians.

He’ll dive into True Multifocals and Natural Accommodation Lenses — a must-hear for anyone wanting to stay ahead in lens technology.

📆 Don’t miss this session or your final chance for CE credits in 2025!
✅ Register now at OAO.org

08/01/2025

🎤 Meet Our Featured Speaker!
We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Gzik to our final Professional Education event of the year on September 7, 2025!

He’ll be speaking on “Optics Enhancing Our Lives” — a session you won’t want to miss.

📍 Join us and wrap up your CE year inspired and energized.
📲 Register now at OAO.org

07/29/2025

🗣️ President’s Message: A Season of Advocacy

It’s been a powerful season of advocacy for Ohio opticians! From the Statehouse to Capitol Hill, our President has been meeting with legislators across party lines to ensure the future of opticianry remains strong.

👓 Topics included:
• Protecting licensure in Ohio
• The future of apprenticeships
• Tariffs & taxes that impact small practices
• Managed care access
• National momentum—congrats to New Hampshire on becoming a licensed state!

🙌 Advocacy works — and you can be part of it.

📖 Read the full message: https://www.oao.org/aws/OAO/pt/sd/news_article/597166/_PARENT/layout_details/false

07/23/2025

🎓 Need CE Hours? We’ve Got You Covered!
Join us on September 7, 2025 for the Opticians Association of Ohio's final professional education event of the year — and walk away with six hours of CE’s that meet Vision Professionals Board requirements.

✅ Valuable education
✅ Expert speakers
✅ All in one day

📲 Register now at OAO.org and finish the year strong!

07/19/2025

We're officially TWO months away from our last professional development event of the year for Ohio opticians! ✨

Don't miss your final chance in 2025 to earn credits, connect with peers, and wrap up the year strong.

🗓️ Save the date, get registered, and let's make it count! Register now at OAO.org

07/17/2025

🗳️ OAO Elections Announcement
Elections will be held during our Annual Business Meeting — happening at the Professional Development Education Event on:

📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025
📍 Cambria Hotel | 9100 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240

🔹 OFFICERS – One-Year Term
President: John Bruening – Northeast
Vice President: Cynthia Lohman – Northeast
Secretary-Treasurer: Melissa Sutherland – Northeast

🔹 AT-LARGE TRUSTEES – Two-Year Terms
Issy Beyer – Southwest
Edward Troy Denefield – Northeast
Melissa N**o – Northeast
Lisa Otto – Northeast
Jennifer Rhines – Northeast
Diana Walter – Northwest
Luke Cassidy - Northeast

🗂️ Make your voice heard & be part of shaping the future of the profession!
Questions? Visit https://www.oao.org/aws/OAO/pt/sd/news_article/596853/_PARENT/layout_details/false

07/11/2025

In 2018, Essilor® Stellest® lenses were introduced, a groundbreaking solution for managing myopia in children.
Designed to control myopia progression, Essilor® Stellest® lenses use unique technology to offer a non-invasive, daily-use solution that helps protect kids’ vision.
By 2020, these innovative lenses were available worldwide, offering a unique way to manage myopia and support long-term eye health.

07/04/2025

06/27/2025

Happy courtesy of one of the most stylish members of our extended family

🕶️ Kinzie

06/27/2025

HAPPY NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY!