Opticians Association of Massachusetts (OAM)

The Opticians Association of Massachusetts seeks to advance the knowledge, skills and expertise of the licensed Optician through education:

• The OAM offers two major continuing education conferences annually. The events are usually located in central MA in the spring (April or May) and fall (October & November). Opticians have the opportunity to attend both ABO and NCLE accredited courses offer

ed by the most recognized experts in our profession.

• Since its inception in 2008, the OAM is a partner with the Associate Degree Opticianry program at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. The OAM provides the college with mentoring opticians for the students, as well as scholarships and academic and clinical resources. The Opticians Association of Massachusetts seeks to advance the knowledge, skills and expertise of the licensed Optician through leadership:

Leadership By Association

The OAM supports and believes in having close ties to our national leaders in Opticianry. The OAM is an affiliate member of the Opticians Association of America. $25 of each member’s dues goes towards the OAA affiliate membership and an OAA Individual Membership for each of our members. It has been through this relationship over the years that the OAM has prospered and grown in all areas due to the sharing of ideas and resources with the OAA and other OAA affiliated states throughout the country. In 2001, the OAM worked with other New England state opticians associations to form a group called ONE, Opticians of New England. The state associations from New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont, met with OAM and share resources and ideas. Member rates at one another’s meetings and possible joint meetings and sharing of revenue have been discussed. Leadership By Learning

The OAM sponsors three of its executive officers to attend course sessions at the annual OAA Leadership Conference. This leadership conference focuses on the development of leaders within each of the state associations, as well as integral training in the areas of membership development, strategic planning, member communication and conference planning. The OAM Board of Directors maintains two seats for associate and student directors allowing future MA Licensed Opticians the opportunity as an apprentice or student, to participate in and share a voice in the directing of the OAM and its future. The Opticians Association of Massachusetts seeks to advance the knowledge, skills and expertise of the licensed Optician through Legislative Representation

• In an effort to protect the legal rights regulating our profession, the OAM receives daily reviews of all bills and legislation related to the optical profession through Cap Wiz and Leg Alert.

• The OAM, as for over 25 years retains the services of legislative representation at the State House.

• The OAM maintains a legislative directory on their website to allow members easy access to their state Senators and Representatives.

• The OAM prepares membership for engaging in a “grassroots” campaign and united front when faces with legislative challenges and adversity.

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04/07/2024

This afternoon we’ve had some fun with KB eyes weird science guys! Our own Kevin Silva and Blair Wong making optics and science fun! Followed by some riveting optical Math POW measurements by George Bourque!

04/07/2024

We just finished up a class on CL innovations for low vision patients lead by Rachel Ayers of Altius. She provided a sample of lenses that are being prescribed for migraines, post traumatic brain injury and concussion syndrome! If you’re curious about them reach out and we can connect you with her! One is an amber lens and the other grey green!

04/07/2024

Great start this morning for our spring education at the Carroll Center for the Blind!

Bob McGillivray from the Carrol Center & Jim Leahy from Eschenbach presenting on Impairment Immersion!

Big thank you to our partner and friend Michelle Peppin from Cherry Optical Lab for providing our participants with pens and notepads!

04/02/2024

Hi everyone!! Dont forget about our meeting this weekend, visit www.opticiansma.org if you still need to register.

03/29/2024

There's still time to register virtually for our Spring Conference!
https://www.opticiansma.org/courseSelectionJR.asp?EID=171

03/22/2024

Register today!
Space is limited, if you can't come in person join us virtually!
Click below to register now!
https://www.opticiansma.org/courseSelectionJR.asp?EID=171

03/13/2024

03/09/2024

The OAM Board of Directors would love to invite you to join us virtually or in person for our Spring Education Conference. On April 7th 2024. We are excited to have our meeting at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton MA! If you can't join us in person no problem log on from the convenience of home!

Register now on our website!
https://www.opticiansma.org

03/08/2024

Registration is live for our Spring Education Meeting April 7th!

Join us in person or virtual!

https://www.opticiansma.org/courseSelectionJR.asp?EID=171

02/26/2024

We are excited for our Spring Conference location! We will have registration announcements soon!

11/27/2023

11/03/2023

Come join us this weekend, on November 4th and 5th for our annual Fall Education Conference at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center!

We have lots of fun events this year listed below!

Click here or scan the QR code for registration link.
https://www.opticiansma.org/courseselectionjr.asp

11/02/2023

Come join us this Saturday, November 4th at 8:15 for our Moon Glow Optical Show! (Our first ever in-house trade show!)

Click here or scan the QR code for registration link.
https://www.opticiansma.org/courseselectionjr.asp

10/21/2023

Come join us on Saturday, November 4th at 8:15 for our Moon Glow Optical Show! (Our first ever in-house trade show!)

Click here or scan the QR code for registration link.
https://www.opticiansma.org/courseselectionjr.asp

10/19/2023

The OAM has a Newsletter!

Every month the OAM sends out a newsletter containing news and information about upcoming events, fun trivia and did you knows, and features our corporate partners!

If you would like to recieve these newsletters every month please click this link or scan the QR code below to be added to our emailing list!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoHTCtdfZMyTTSCKBriM4y5ZIM1-rRpRau3_hDjiCbqWb1Zg/viewform?usp=sf_link

10/19/2023

Come join us on November 4th and 5th for our annual Fall Education Conference at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center!

we have lots of fun events this year listed below!

Click here or scan the QR code for registration link.
https://www.opticiansma.org/courseselectionjr.asp

10/02/2023

Registration is now live on our website click the link below to register for the Fall meeting!

https://www.opticiansma.org/courseselectionjr.asp

09/27/2023

If you are an OAM member or Massachusett Optician looking to attend our Fall Conference our registration should be live this weekend! Look for a post from us to let you know!

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday November 4th & Sunday November 5th
Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center
Fall 2023 Opticians of New England (ONE) Education Conference
Sneak Peak of Saturday: OAM University courses, exam review courses, Optical Heritage Museum Tour, Dining In the Dark, Moon Glow Optical Show
Sneak Peak for Sunday: Join us virtually or in person for 6 hours of CE credits. In person attendees have the option of signing up for hands-on workshops.

Registration on our website is not open yet! We will update when it is live!

09/25/2023

06/15/2023

The ABO-NCLE website will be undergoing maintenance & will be down for about 10 days starting June 16th.

06/08/2023

This week we were fortunate to partner with FC Tech to host the annual EYE BALL! This event honors the achievements of the current, past, and future Opticianry Students, We celebrate our profession, the industry partners that help us thrive, and the relationship between the OAM and the college!

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