STRENGTHENING OPTICIAN EDUCATION THROUGH REGIONAL UNITY

​The Pacific Northwest Opticians Alliance (PNWOA) is a collaborative effort among state optician associations in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon to expand access to high-quality continuing education and shared professional resources.

By working together, PNWOA provides ABO and NCLE continuing education opportunities throughout the year while promoting unity, professional growth, and shared standards across the Pacific Northwest. This alliance follows the national example of cooperation and collaboration to better serve opticians and the patients they support.

UPCOMING EVENT

PNWOA Online ABO CE Event
Sunday, November 15th • 10:00 AM PST (9:00 AM AKST) • Live on Zoom

Registration Link Coming Soon!

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Join the PNWOA for a live 2-hour CEC ABO online continuing education event featuring an expert-led presentation focused on Limitations of Progressive Lenses and Spectacle Lens Solutions For Driver's Visual Challenges. These sessions are designed to provide practical, real-world insight that supports confident dispensing and patient care.

Featured Presentations

• Limitations of Progressive Lenses, sponsored by ZEISS and taught by educator Brent McCardle​
• Spectacle Lens Solutions For Driver's Visual Challenges, sponsored by ZEISS and taught by educator Kathy Shiller

Registration Details

• Free for members of participating state associations!
• Open for visiting OD's and MD's, or any Optical supporting staff to join!
• Only $10 registration fee for non-members!
• Registration is required
• Zoom access link emailed 24 hours before the event​