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opticians professional development training,” says Dalton. “We want to OAC was able to take part in providing

opportunities and program accreditation. continually expand and find new subject opticians’ services to Opening Eyes events
They are mandated to look out for the matter experts to develop new content.” at the Special Olympics. “The pandemic
public’s interests and safety, and are New delivery methods have been certainly slowed that kind of participation
responsible for investigating consumer implemented allowing opticians to so it pivoted and provided financial
complaints. participate in continuing education on support for a guide dog named
The Association also plays a consumer- demand through the OAC Connect MYO. “We’re very proud to cover this
facing role in emphasizing to the public app via Ventla and the OAC’s monthly dog’s training and expenses for his entire
the importance of eye health. “We webcasts. life cycle - even after his service has been
provide education to cover all facets of Community engagement is a key part completed,” states Dalton. “This year will
our complex industry. Opticians will find of the OAC’s continuing education see the return of in-person activities and
education topics that share knowledge mission. Prior to the COVID outbreak, the OAC will be out and about to support

about new technologies, both in practice the Association held vision clinics at vision care events and projects.”
management and health assistance various venues to deliver vision care to The OAC will be playing its video
devices, and improving customer/patient students. Through partnerships with before their webcasts and in-person events.
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