Hello! Welcome to the Advanced ABO Study Course, which is designed to help you achieve the advanced certification given by the American Board of Opticianry.
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Advanced ABO Study Course
Lesson 1: Extraocular Structures
Lesson 2: The Tunics of the Eye
Lesson 3: Refractive Errors
Lesson 4: Abnormal Physiology
Lesson 5: Conditions and Systemic Conditions
Lesson 6: Surgical Procedures and Medications
Lesson 7: Pre-Assessment, Pre-Testing, and Supplemental Tests
Lesson 8: Testing Without a Phoropter
Lesson 9: Refraction
Lesson 10: Charting
Lesson 11: Skill Assessment Practical Exam
Lesson 12: Basic Math Skills Refresher
Lesson 13: Power Formulas
Lesson 14: Prism Formulas
Lesson 15: Decentration and Blank Size Formulas
Lesson 16: Angles and Index Formulas
Lesson 17: Sagittal Depth and Thickness Formulas
Lesson 18: Magnification Formulas
Lesson 19: Skill Assessment
Lesson 20: The Movement Of Light
Lesson 21: The Components Of A Lens
Lesson 22: Aberrations
Lesson 23: Specialty Ophthalmic Lens Designs
Lesson 24: Telescopes, Binoculars & Low-Vision Devices
Lesson 25: Pre-Sale Analysis & Presenting Options
Lesson 26: Lens Material Classifications
Lesson 27: Lens Coatings
Lesson 28: Absorptive Lenses
Lesson 29: Lens Design
Lesson 30: Patient Measurements
Lesson 31: Specialty Eyewear
Lesson 32: Skill Assessment
Lesson 33: Frame Fit and Dispensing
Lesson 34: Common Hand Tools
Lesson 35: Lens Blank Manufacturing By Material
Lesson 36: Digital Surfacing & Free-Form Lenses
Lesson 37: Lens Finishing
Lesson 38: Small Lab Equipment
Lesson 39: The Lensmeter
Lesson 40: ANSI
Lesson 41: Government Regulations and Professional Organizations
Lesson 42: Skills Assessment