- Paraoptometric Certification Exams
- CPC Approved Continuing Education
- Finding and Reporting Continuing Education
- EyeLearn: Professional Development Hub
- Paraoptometrics & Staff Membership
- Paraoptometric Volunteer Opportunities
- Paraoptometric Awards
- Paraoptometric Newsletters
- Paraoptometric Recruitment and Retention
Paraoptometric Resources
Paraoptometrics are allied health professionals who assist doctors of optometry in providing their highest level of eye and vision care to the public. There is a great distinction between ophthalmic technicians or assistants and paraoptometrics. Paraoptometrics are exclusively trained to assist doctors of optometry which includes opticians, contact lens professions and optical assistants. The American Optometric Association and its Education Center prioritize serving the needs of all paraoptometrics.
Mission statement
The American Optometric Association Education Center seeks to ensure that the education and training for all paraoptometrics are consistent with and reflects the growth of the paraoptometric profession. Front office procedures, chair-side assisting, pre-testing, contact lens instruction, frame styling, and fitting, billing/coding, office manager and vision therapy are just a few of the many duties paraoptometrics perform while working directly with a doctor of optometry.
Contact information
- Email: Education Center
- Phone: 800.365.2219
- Fax: 314.991.4101
Surveys say patient and doctor concerns about health industry middlemen on the rise
Insurers, vision benefit managers and their abuses represent “what’s wrong” with health care, fresh indicators show.
Optometry’s Meeting® gives students, recent grads a leg up in the field
At Optometry’s Meeting® in Minneapolis, June 25-28, attendees can tackle the job market by leveraging cutting-edge educational and networking opportunities with other students and colleagues from around the world.
Inspiring optometry’s next generation
Tessa Sokol, O.D., explains why recruiting the best and brightest into our profession isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for the future of optometry.