Opticians Association of Ohio

11/13/2025

🔍 Exciting news for Ohio’s eye care community!

The OAO is proud to unveil Midwest Spec Fest — a brand-new regional trade show designed to bring the best in eyewear, technology, and education right to our backyard. Here’s what makes it standout:

✨ Free exhibit hall access for attendees
🎓 Free CE credits for OAO members
📍 Rotating venues across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo
👓 A showcase of the latest frames, lenses, equipment & more
🎭 Fashion show + “Taste of Italy” experience
✈️ Prizes including trips to Milan’s MIDO show and Vision Expo Vegas

Whether you’re an optician, OD, lab tech, stylist, or office staff — Midwest Spec Fest is built for you.

👉 Read the full President’s Message to learn more & stay tuned for dates and registration info: https://shorturl.at/t1C6C

Let’s make this a signature event for our industry — hope to see you there!

11/12/2025

👓 Ohio Opticians — Time to Renew! 👓

All optician licenses expire December 31, 2025 — don’t wait until the last minute!

✅ CE Requirements:

Spectacle License: 12 hours (8 spectacle + 4 contact lens)

Dual License: 24 hours (8 spectacle + 16 contact lens)

First renewal? Only 2 hours of SCL training needed.

🖥️ Renew Online:
1️⃣ Complete your CE
2️⃣ Log in to elicense.ohio.gov
3️⃣ Select “Renew License” and pay your renewal fee

Stay compliant and ready for 2026 — renew before Dec 31!

10/01/2025

Welcome one of our new Trustee's Troy Denefield.

10/01/2025

Welcome one of our newest Trustee's Issy Beyer's.

10/01/2025

Welcome one of our new OAO Trustee, Keenan Anderson.

10/01/2025

Welcome our newly sworn in OAO Leadership.

10/01/2025

Welcome to Luke Cassidy, one of our newest OAO Trustees.

10/01/2025

Congratulations

09/20/2025

09/10/2025

Thank you Jennifer Rhines and Europa for your support.

09/07/2025

L’amy sporting our colors. Go Browns.

09/07/2025

Thank you to our Partners.