FLORIDA's 20 HOUR CONTACT LENS

FITTING COURSE   For Florida Board Certification

A 20 hour course covering state-of-the-art contact lens technologies and fitting techniques presented by the Professional Opticians of Florida.

Become a Florida Board Certified Optician

Earn the required 20 hours of training for your State Board of Opticianry Certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement to enable Florida opticians to fill, fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without the supervision of the prescriber. FL Statue 484.002(6)

Education Schedule: New format with an advance live online webinar

Tuesday, September 2:     6:30 - 9:30pm Mandatory Live Online Webinar*

Friday,  September 5:       Noon - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase

Saturday,  September 6:  9:00 - 5:00pm at Summer Showcase

Sunday, September 7:    9:00 - 2:00pm at Summer Showcase  

The course will include discussion and review of the following topics:

• Optical anatomy and physiology
  
• Indications and contra-indications of contact lens fitting
  
• Identification of abnormal responses secondary to contact lens wear
  
• Basic rigid and soft lens design
  
• Fitting and follow-up care
  
• Identify fluorescein contact lens patterns
  
• Special lens designs and fittings
  
• Review of clinical fitting case examples
  
• 4 hour hands-on workshop with slit-lamps & keratometers
  

• Reduced daily resort fee of $10 
• Self-Parking $10
• Valet Parking $25
• Book Room

POF’s goal is to provide you with the friendliest service possible and to treat you as the professional that you are. We accept all major credit cards & personal/company checks in advance & on-site.

Due to the nature of this event cancellations up to 2 weeks prior will be issued a credit on their POF account to use for membership or a future education event. Cancellations after 2 weeks education registration fees will not be credited or refunded.

Special Accommodations: In accordance with ADA, if you have any special requirements that we need to accommodate? Please call 850-201-2622. Pre-registration and 7 days advance written notice is required.