Welcome to the official website for our professional state association - Opticians Association of Vermont!
The OAV is proud to offer educational opportunities for our members. We are dedicated to elevating and improving the services that we, as opticians, provide to the residents of the great state of Vermont.
Opticianry is part of the healthcare field that works to improve and assist in the provision of sight.
We are vision care professionals.
We help people see.
Our goals include increased awareness of our profession and continued improvement in the quality of the services that we provide. We support and help direct the professionals within our organization to better help our communities.
Remember that we not only affect how people see, but also how people ARE seen.
We have the opportunity and ability to positively impact the lives of our patients every single day! It starts with genuinely caring for our patients. We are eyecare professionals; it all revolves around "CARE"!
Opticianry is part of the healthcare field that works to improve and assist in the provision of sight.
We are vision care professionals.
We help people see.
Our goals include increased awareness of our profession and continued improvement in the quality of the services that we provide. We support and help direct the professionals within our organization to better help our communities.
Remember that we not only affect how people see, but also how people ARE seen.
We have the opportunity and ability to positively impact the lives of our patients every single day! It starts with genuinely caring for our patients. We are eyecare professionals; it all revolves around "CARE"!
Below is the first in a series of videos that were created to increase the awareness of the profession of Opticianry.
Immediate Past President, Eric Williams, collaborated with filmmaker Michael Dubois and the Opticians Association of America to create this video to demonstrate the impact Opticians have in our lives every single day!
Opticians Association of Vermont Spring 2026 Conference:
May 17, 2026
Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa
1746 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
ROOM BOOKING LINK: IBE - Dates of stay | Booking - Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa (If you wish to stay a night or two). This Deadline is to book by Wednesday, May 6th, 2026.
We will have 4 ABO Continuing Education Credits offered by the following Speaker:
Mike Robinson, ABO-AC, NCLEC
BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:15AM
9:00AM - 10:00AM: Optical Toolbox 1: Optical Cross and How to Use It (1 Hour CE, Basic level)
10:15AM - 11:15AM: Breaking Out Of Prism (1 Hour CE, Intermediate level)
11:15AM - 12:45PM Vendor Experience (11:15 - 11:45am), Lunch (11:45am) and
Business Meeting (meeting to start at 12:15pm)
1:00PM - 2:00PM: Art of Opticianry (1 Hour CE, Basic level)
2:15PM - 3:15PM: Beyond the Eyes: An Optician’s Intro to Neuro Vision (1 Hour CE, Intermediate)
********* SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW THIS YEAR PAPERLESS CEC's: PLEASE BE PREPARED AND BRING YOUR ABO CERTIFICATION NUMBER TO THE MEETING FOR REGISTRATION! *********
RATES:
Members - $50/CE Hour or Non-Members - $75/CE Hour
If attending the whole day: Members: $200 and Non-Members - $300
***Annual Dues for Membership are $120 and are only payable/collected ONLY in the Fall***
Please include your name and Member or Non-Member in the memo field of your check or money order.
Please RSVP by May 14th to: oav.sec.vt@gmail.com and/or Cannonoavpres@gmail.com in order to give the venue an accurate count for food and beverages!!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on MAY 17TH!!
**Please forward this to all your OPTI-friends so we can make sure ALL Opticians, students and apprentices have the opportunity to attend!**
(And also to PLEASE help us keep our email list up-to-date)
50/50 Raffle - Tickets will be on sale for $5 each or 5 for $20!
Meals are included at no additional charge for registered attendees.
MENU:
Continental Breakfast:
Assorted Juices (GF)
Fruit Salad (GF)
Assortment of Flavored Yogurts (GF)
Chef’s Selection of Breakfast Pastries
Assortment of Bagels and Cream Cheeses
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea Selections
LUNCH:
Southwest Fiesta
Tortilla Soup (GF)
Fresh Garden Salad, Cilantro and Lime Dressing (GF)
Warm Flour Tortillas and Taco Shells (GF)
Ground Turkey Seasoned with Chili and Cumin (GF)
Julienne Chicken with Sautéed Peppers, Onions and Cilantro (GF)
Toppings to include: Shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses, Diced Tomatoes, Black Olives, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Guacamole and Salsa (All GF)
Mexican Rice (GF), Refried Beans (GF)
Key Lime Pie (GF)
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea Selections
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
AND……Enjoy a Virgin and Traditional Margarita!
(one drink per person)
Generously Donated by an anonymous contributor!
Reminder: Annual Membership Dues are $120, providing the member rate for CECs for both our Spring and Fall conventions and are ONLY collected only in the fall!
Please RSVP by MAY 14th to: oav.sec.vt@gmail.com and/or Cannonoavpres@gmail.com
We have FANTASTIC SPEAKERS, a BEAUTIFUL LOCATION and DELICIOUS FOOD!
We hope to see you all there!!!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VENDOR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS!!!
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
"The Mission of The Opticians Association of Vermont is to enhance the quality and growth of opticianry through education, representation and legislation for the visual well-being of the public."
