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Fall Convention
October 24th - 26th, 2025
Red Lion in Yakima, WA
As Well As Online
Class Schedule

 

Friday 10/24:

5pm Registration

6pm Breaking Out of Prism- Michael Robinson - 1 ABO Level I

7pm Art of Opticianry- Michael Robinson - 1 ABO Level I

8pm Welcome Reception with Vendors

 

Saturday 10/25:

7am-9am Registration

 

Credit LDO Track

9am Abbe Value & Refractive Index: The Ongoing Battle - Andrew Bruce - 1 ABO Level II

10am These Don't Work! - Andrew Bruce - 1 ABO Level II

11am Index Matching for Optical Excellence - Andrew Bruce - 1 ABO Level II

12pm-3pm Vendor Hall (Buffet Lunch 12pm-1pm)

3pm Fit + Fashion + Function - Janet Sheldon - 1 DOH Credit

4pm Prism Adaptation - Heather Branderhorst - 1 ABO Level I

5pm Beyond the Eyes: An Optician’s Introduction to Neuro Vision -

Heather Branderhorst - 1 ABO Level II

6pm Dinner & Drinks & Costume Party!!!

 

Apprentice Workshop

9am-12pm Opticianry Workshop with Michael Robinson

12pm-3pm Vendor Hall

2pm-5pm Lensometry Workshop with Andrew Bruce

5pm-6pm Intro to Anatomy with Harry Chilinguerian

6pm Dinner & Drinks & Costume Party!!!

 

 

Sunday 10/26:

8am-9am Registration

 

Credit LDO Track

9am Fungus, Protozoa, Bacteria, Oh My! - Cira Collins - NCLE LEVEL I

10am Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! - Cira Collins - ABO Level 1

11am Dry Eye Treatments for Contact Lens Patients - Cira Collins - NCLE Level II

12pm-2pm Round Table and Lunch

 

Apprentice Workshop

8am-9am Registration

9am-12pm Contact Lens Workshop with Harry Chilinguerian

12pm-2pm Round Table

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The OAW hosts opportunities throughout the year to earn continuing education credits. Visit our events page for updates!

The OAW consists of optical professionals from every corner of Washington state and beyond.

The OAW is proud to support many organizations that provide free or low-cost eyecare to our communities.

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