Certified Opticians have passed the American Board of Opticianry (ABOC) exam. They have committed themselves to acquiring the continuing education necessary to provide the public the highest standard of patient care.  The exam requires the Optician to have a complete competency in prescription interpretation, the recommendation of lens material, accurate measurements, adjustments, fitting and frame selection.  As an additional measure of protection for the patient many Certified Opticians elect to become Licensed and Registered with the state.

In Texas it is not a requirement to be ABO certified in order to service patients. In fact, the vast majority of Optical Associates at the retail level have had no formal optical education.  They may only have on the job training in sales techniques and rudimentary knowledge in what it takes to order a pair of glasses.  This is why we often see mistakes made with our new patient’s previous glasses.

It only takes one measurement to be off a small amount (millimeters) to impair vision to a great degree. That is why it is critical that the person you take your Prescription to be at least ABO Certified. ABOC Opticians have proven that they are professionally competent to deliver you the very best vision achievable.

Texas Department of Health- Master Opticians

Master of Ophthalmic Optics (ABOM) - A certification in the art and science of opticianry requires usually four years experience and the successful completion of a National Board Examination in Ophthalmic Optics. In order to be awarded the distinction of Master in Ophthalmic Optics (ABOM), a minimum of an additional three years as a board certified optician must be completed, along with the successful passing of the National Master in Ophthalmic Optics exam and the acceptance of an original scientific research paper.