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Advancing

Arizona’s

Opticians Since 1965

Arizona

Association

of Dispensing

Opticians

Donna Van Nostrand

Executive Director

Eyewire & Website Editor

440 N. Alvernon Way

Tucson, AZ. 85711

(520) 327-6215

(520) 327-0368 Fax

E-Mail:

aado@qwestoffice.net

Website:

www.aado.info

President

Gary C. Scheer

Past President

Stacia Decker

Director: Northern AZ AADO

Colleen Davis

A Newsletter for

Arizona Opticians Summer 2015

AADO EYEWIRE

1965 –2015

So much to do and so little time left…. 2015 is a big license renewal year for the over 400 

Arizona Opticians who will need to meet all of their education requirements this year! 

Here at AADO and Yavapai Opticians we have planned two really awesome conferences 

for you to attend this year. The first is the Yavapai Opticians Summer Conference to be 

held on Sunday, June 14 in Prescott. All the registration information for the Prescott con‐

ference is in this issue so register soon at www.aado.info. Seating is limited so hurry !  

The AADO Fall Educational Conference and Exhibit Hall event 

date has been changed to Sunday, November 8, 2015.  AADO 

will present our 50th Anniversary Conference featuring 

guest speaker Sharon Carter who is returning by popular 

demand. There are many extra special surprises in the works for this event so mark your 

calendar now so you don’t miss out. This event will sell out and there will be a limited 

number of seats available for early registration beginning in September.  

Thank you for you continued membership and support of AADO. We look forward to see‐

ing everyone at this year’s events and remember you can join or renew online, register for 

conferences, post a job or post your resume  and take your rules and regulations CEC test.  

Sincerely,

Gary Scheer, President Donna Van Nostrand, Exec. Director www.aado.info

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Yavapai Opticians - Northern Chapter of AADO2015 Summer Educational Conference

Sunday, June 14th, 2015Hassayampa Inn | 122 E. Gurley Street | Prescott, AZ

Agenda7:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast8:00am to 12:00pm Classes12:00pm to 1:00pm Lunch1:00pm to 4:00pm Classes (wrapping up with Rules and Regulations)

Educational Day includes: (4) hours of ABO Credits(2) Hours of NCLE credits

(1) Hour of Rules and Regulations ABO or NCLE

Cost: $85To register please go to: www.aado.info

Registration packets will be mailed prior to the event.

Registration deadline: May 31st After May 31st an additional late fee of $25.00 will be added.

Hotel reservations are on a first come, first served basis.Mention the Yavapai Opticians for a reduced rate of $169.00

928.778.9434

Questions? Please contact Colleen Davis at 928.771.9939

Treatyourself to a

cool educational day!

Yavapai Opticians Summer Educational Conference Is Proudly Sponsored By Aspen Optical.

YAVAPAI - AADO 2015 Summer Educational Conference

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Hassayampa Inn 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. 86301

Reservations (928) 778-9434 Mention Yavapai Opticians to get a reduced rate of $169.00

Hotel reservations on a first come, first served basis.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 31, 2015

PLEASE, No On-Site Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT: www.aado.info

Please print Last Name ______________________________ First______________________________________

Home Address ________________________________City ________________ State _____ Zip____________

Phone Number (____) __________ E-Mail _____________________ Employer___________________________

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: Continental Breakfast, CEC's and Luncheon

AADO MEMBERS (Please check)

_____ Conference Registration $85.00 $__________ _____ Continuing Education Credits N/C N/C _____ Late Fee if paid after 5/31/2015 $25.00 $__________

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NON-AADO MEMBERS

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AADO MEMBERSHIP (Please check) (If you have not had the opportunity to renew your AADO membership, or wish to start your AADO membership, please check the appropriate box below and send your payment with your AADO conference registration fees.)

Is this a: Renewal Membership __________ New Membership __________

____ Regular Membership (licensed)$70.00 ______ Associate Membership (non-licensed) $50.00 ____ Guest Lunch $25.00

METHOD OF PAYMENT Personal check (written to AADO), money order or credit cards are accepted. (Please do not send cash.)

CREDIT CARD: VISA MASTERCARD Please circle one

Email Address (Required to use credit card) __________________________________________

Card Number ____________________________ Exp Date _______ 3 or 4 digit security code @ back of card __________

Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________

Mail Registration to: Yavapai AADO c/o Colleen Davis 9460 East Serpentine Lane Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314

Phone (928) 771-9939

AADO Wishes to Congratulate those who passed the Arizona State Licensing Exam

March 2015

Christina Acuna Tempe, AZ Brenda Campagna Phoenix, AZ

Nichole Center Surprise, AZ William Nevels III Phoenix, AZ

Gary Pesek Scottsdale, AZ Zachary Schlueter Peoria, AZ

Tad Ball Phoenix, AZ Destiny Graves Chandler, AZ

Ivan Jimenez Tucson,, AZ

All new licensees are invited to join AADO and get their first year’s membership for FREE!

Practical Examinations are administered in March and September of each year. Deadlines to submit the application for the examination are 45 days prior to the examination date. The practical examination is given at 1400 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ, in Room B-1. Examination dates for 2015: March 4th, and September 4nd Deadlines for submission of applications are 45 days prior to the examination date.

Requirements to become a licensed Dispensing Optician in the State of Arizona: h p://www.do.az.gov/licensing.asp

for complete instructions and requirements

Three (3) of the past six (6) years experience working as an optician

successful completion of ABO & NCLE exams

high school graduate or equivalent

picture of yourself taken within the past 6 months

completed application and $100* fee

2 letters verifying employment (in the field of opticianry) over the past six years

3 letters attesting to good moral character

Submit applica on and required documenta on to sign up to take state prac cal exam A er successful comple on of prac cal exam, $100 fee for license. ($200.00 total)

RETHINKING VISION IN THE WORKPLACE

Ed De Gennaro, MEd, ABOM

Despite all the efforts being made within the op cal community, millions of Americans—even those who have vision‐care ben‐

efits—don’t seek rou ne eye examina ons. While the individual is the biggest loser in this Russian roule e scenario, there are

many costs associated with poor vision in the workplace. A recent study has brought these issues to light.

The 2015 annual Employee Percep ons of Vision Benefits survey conducted by an independent research company surveyed

1,000 U.S. residents 18 and older who were employed full or part me and have vision care benefits. The results of the study

are illumina ng, and every eyecare office should take me to understand the report and use its data in promo ng eyecare to

the public.

While 92% of workers felt that the quality of their work was impacted by visual disturbances on‐the‐job, only 13% reported this

fact to their employer, even though 99% of them felt that seeing well was somewhat important, important or very im‐

portant. Employers can’t fix what they don’t know about, right? More than half of those surveyed said they were bothered by

light issues at work. The top five visual disturbances were red eyes; light reflec ng off a computer screen; bright, glaring light;

dry eyes; and headaches that were caused by‐ visual disturbances. Nearly half of those surveyed took breaks to rest their eyes

because they felt hurt or uncomfortable. This is a 45% increase over the last me this study was done in 2011.

Poor vision and a compromised working environment reduces employees’ produc vity, which translates into profit loss for

employers. What’s the answer to this dilemma? Rou ne eyecare and a dialogue between the employee and an experienced

ECP who can make recommenda ons to improve visual comfort and effec veness. Eye doctors and their staff need to ask

ques ons that unearth workplace vision difficul es such as glary computer screens and numbers of hours looking at screens,

intense overhead ligh ng, and blue light. Workers need to be informed about the poten al situa ons that may occur in the

workplace. Another good resource on eye problems in the workplace is The Vision Council’s report on digital eyestrain.

(thevisioncouncil.org/digital‐eye‐strain‐report‐2015

"It has been my philosophy of life that difficul es vanish when

faced boldly."

— Isaac Asimov

Arizona State Board Of Dispensing Opticians

NEW STATUTE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 7/3/15

Note: Arizona currently has one of the lowest continuing education requirements in the country.

SB 1010 signed by the governor on March 23, 2015 amends A.R.S. §32-1687 B to read: The board shall prescribe by rule the form and content of continuing education for dispensing opticians licensed under this chapter that is designed to educate the licensee in current developments, skills and procedures. Opticians may satisfy this continuing education requirement by home study courses or attending seminars and are not required to join a professional association of dispensing opticians in this state in order to fulfill the requirement. The rules shall establish the number of hours of continuing education required within a three year period in an amount not to exceed twenty-one hours. What this means for opticians is the Board will seek to change A.A.C. R4-20-120 to increase the number of continuing education hours required from 12 hours every three years to 18 hours every three years. To change the Rule, the Board will go through the rule change process by opening a docket with the Governor’s Regulatory Review Counsel (GRRC). A list of proposed rule changes will be published by the Secretary of State. Following a comment period a Final Rule change will be published. Opticians can expect this process to take approximately 7 months. Starting with the 2018 renewals 18 credits will likely be required to renew your optician license.

Bureau of Labor Statistics; Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2014

29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification.

Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure

customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription.

Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify

exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames.

Includes contact lens opticians.

Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:

Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:

Percentile 10% 25% 50%

(Median) 75% 90%

Hourly Wage $10.34 $12.71 $16.48 $21.38 $26.52

Annual Wage (2) $21,510 $26,440 $34,280 $44,470 $55,160

Employment (1) Employment

RSE (3)

Mean hourly

wage

Mean annual

wage (2) Wage RSE (3)

73,110 1.9 % $17.43 $36,260 0.7 %

NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY

In an effort to increase the use of UV protective eyewear, The Vision Council has utilized National Sunglasses Day as a launching point for its UV campaign. Through media briefings, social media, and a petition asking consumers pledge to wear sunglasses on June 27th – and encourage others to do the same – The Vision Council garnered over 40 million impressions in one 24-hour period alone, turning National Sunglass Day into a major nation-wide initiative.

AADO receives numerous calls from members and non members alike asking for clarification

on Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians Continuing Education requirements. We

are happy to pass on this reminder: Post this at your desk, on your fridge or keep it with your

CEC’s.

Each licensee shall submit documentation to the Board verifying that the licensee has com-

pleted 12 hours or more of continuing education, within each three year period. Of the twelve

hours of education, each licensee shall obtain at least:

1. Four hours in eyeglass fitting and dispensing; (ABO)

2. Three hours in contact lens fitting and dispensing; (NCLE)

3. One hour in state or national opticianry standards.

* (plus four other hours for a total of 12 hours)

Only ABO, NCLE or Board approved courses are acceptable.

It’s the law……. 

Don’t risk disciplinary action.

Rule 4‐20‐114 states that an op cal establishment and dispensing op cians licensee shall no fy the Arizona 

State Board of any change in the informa on provided to the board...including any change in name, address, 

work loca on or home telephone. This no ce shall be made in wri ng within 30 days of the change. Mail to : 

ASBDO @ 1400 W. Washington, Room 230, Phoenix, AZ. 85007. Please comply with the rule and help cut down 

on the expense and waste of returned postage costs.  

Be Sure To Let AADO & The Arizona State Board of Dispensing Op cians Know When You Move 

                Mark your calendars now!

                Sunday, November 8, 2015 

                  Phoenix Airport Marrio   

AADO 50th Anniversary Fall Educa onal Conference and Exhibit Hall 

          Plan to join your fellow Op cians  as Hoya and AADO welcome back to Arizona,  

“Sharon Carter” for an exci ng, engaging and fun day of educa on!  

           We will have limited sea ng for this 50th anniversary event. 

Are You Good at Herding Cats? Anne Miller

If you could follow around a group of outstanding salespeople and presenters with a camera over a long period of time, you would discover practices common to them all. These skills would likely range from small behaviors, like how they greet someone to broader skills, like how they link fea-tures to value in presentations. But, what would their “herding cats” behaviors be?

This “herding cats” phrase comes from an article by NY Times columnist David Brooks, writing about Doug Lemov, managing director of “Teach Like a Champion.”

“In part," writes Brooks, "Lemov is talking about the skill of ‘herding cats.’ The master of cat herd-ing senses when attention is about to wander, knows how fast to move a diverse group, senses the rhythm between lecturing and class participation, varies the emotional tone. This is a perfor-mance skill that surely is relevant beyond education.”

In Sales, Demos, & Presentations Brooks is right. These sensitivity and situational skills extend way beyond the classroom. They are critical in selling, presenting, marriage, parenting, negotiating, consulting, managing, leading---any interaction where influence and persuasion are involved.

In sales, “herding cats” includes:

• Being really present with, and responsive to, prospects and clients: listening, focus, attention

• Having the courage to ask questions for clarity, understanding, and inconsistencies

• Being sufficiently mindful and flexible to respond to both listener interest and fatigue

• Reading and responding to another person’s time and information preferences, and

• Using the best language that resonates with listeners: specific words, phrases, metaphors, &analogies

Technology makes us more efficient and productive and that is certainly good. It would be hard to find too many people who would want to go back to electric typewriters and white-out . But tech-nology will never replace those invisible “herding cats” skills that build relationships and smooth the way to long-term agreement and business.

Anne Miller, author, “Metaphorically Selling” 

The Way I See It...

Can I Get My OD Measurement?

By Mindi Lewis, MA, ABOC, FNAO

Can I get my OD measurement?

A patient enters the optical area and asks, "Can I get a copy of my OD measurement?" I look at them with a confused face and say, "I'm not sure what you are asking for."

Often the conversation begins something like that and boils down to a request for their PD measurement to use for online eyewear ordering. This is obviously a controversial topic among ECPs today. I've read several online blogs among the three O's discussing this hot topic.

I have a theory that many, if not most, intelligent and computer savvy patients are going to try ordering glasses online—at least once. My theory is that it may not be an easy experience or satisfying experience and they will return to working with a professional.

Then the conversation goes, "The PD, or pupiliary distance measurement, is not a part of the routine eye examination. The PD measurement is taken when our licensed Opticians are measuring and fitting you for your new eyewear." This is said as I point to the wall in the office where two or three ABOC certificates are proudly displayed.

As I politely agree to give the patient their PD measurement, which I always write monocular measurements and in .5mm increments. While I'm doing this I take the opportunity to educate them that there are many different parame-ters or aspects of making a pair of glasses and they should make sure they are checked for quality and correctness. I write the PD measurement on a business card and invite them back into our office for their next pair. Often I'll even show them a new frame line or a new piece of equipment or measuring device on their way out the door.

Preparing for the ABO or NCLE Exam?

Have Staff Members That Need More Training?

AADO is now offering the complete ABO/NCLE training program materials from Optical Training Institute for rent to those studying for ABO/NCLE certification and / or Arizona licensing.

You could purchase this program for almost $500 or you can rent for 30 days from AADO. Members pay only a low fee of $30.00. Non AADO members will be billed $60.00 for 30 day rentals. Materials are available to pick up at the AADO office or can be shipped within Arizona for a postage and handling fee of $12.00. Return postage and handling is the responsibility of renter. Check the AADO website or call Donna 520-327-6215 for more information or to start your rental now.

The AADO website job board is a great place to post your job opening or your

resume. You can post and pay for your job ad or resume posting right on line.

Join AADO and receive an email every time a new job is posted. Maybe a friend

is looking for a job and you can forward the listing to them as well.

The cost is only $25.00 for a whole month!

Sign on to www.aado.info or contact Donna at (520) 327‐6215

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