National Academy of Opticianry

06/17/2026

Good morning to the most excellent eyecare group on the Internet! Congratulations to everyone who answered yesterday's trivia "Which corneal layer does NOT regenerate?" with "b. Bowman's layer." See you next week!

06/16/2026

It's Tuesday Doozy time! We're making today short and sweet. Comment with your answer, check back tomorrow to see how you did, and celebrate your victory! Have a good one!

Which corneal layer does NOT regenerate?
a. Epithelium
b. Bowman's layer
c. Descermet's membrane
d. Stroma

06/10/2026

You did it again! Everyone answered yesterday's trivia question correctly! "The denser the tint in a lens, the______b. Less the transmission." We are so impressed. We hope our members are enjoying these beautiful summer days!

06/09/2026

It's our favorite time of week - trivia time!! Let's see how you do with this one. Comment with your answer, and check back tomorrow to see how you did!

The denser the tint in a lens, the:
a. Greater the transmission
b. Less the transmission
c. Higher the Abbe value
d. Lower the index of refraction

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Tuesday trivia yesterday! You all are amazing! The answer to "A prism is best described as_____" was "b. a wedge-shaped optical medium." Please play again next week...we can't wait to see you!

06/02/2026

Good morning! Let's see who is ready for this doozy of a question today. Comment with your answer, and check back tomorrow to see how you did! In the meantime, have a wonderful day!

A prism is best described as:
a. A curved optical medium
b. a wedge-shaped optical medium
c. a flat optical medium
d. a spherical optical medium

05/22/2026

The National Academy of Opticianry (NAO) and the United Opticians Association (UOA) announced today that the NAO Fellow Members, and the UOA Board of Directors, each voted to authorize the beginning of the formal merger or asset transfer process between the two organizations. These actions follow the Letter of Intent jointly approved by both Boards in April and represent a coordinated commitment to advance the next phase of due diligence and planning.

“This vote allows the process to continue responsibly and transparently,” said Gwen Cooper, Executive Director of UOA and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee. “Both organizations remain committed to a thorough review that ensures any final decision is in the best interest of the profession, the members we serve, the students of the Ophthalmic Career Progression Program (OCPP) and the long term sustainability of opticianry education and advocacy.”

As the due diligence process continues, both NAO and UOA emphasize that all current operations, member services, and educational programs, including the Ophthalmic Career Progression Program (OCPP), will continue without interruption. Nothing in this process will disrupt ongoing work, and both organizations are committed to ensuring a seamless integration of processes, membership systems, educational offerings, and program delivery now and in the future.

During this due diligence period, the Joint Steering Committee will continue its structured evaluation of:
• Financial and legal obligations
• Programmatic integration opportunities
• Operational and staffing considerations
• Member services and educational continuity

“NAO and UOA share a long standing commitment to strengthening the opticianry profession,” said Diane Drake, NAO’s Board President. “This process is designed to ensure that our future alignment is thoughtful, well planned, and grounded in the best interests of our members and the communities we serve. Our members can be confident that their programs, benefits, and educational pathways will remain strong and uninterrupted throughout this transition.”

For questions, please reach out to [email protected].

05/20/2026

Hooray for all Tuesday Doozy participants yesterday who correctly answered: "The extra-ocular muscles are inserted into the sclera and serve to rotate the human eye in all possible directions. There are how many of these muscles in each human eye?" with the correct answer of 6! Go celebrate with a special treat, and have a great day!

05/19/2026

Good morning, NAO friends! We hope you are ready and caffeinated for today's trivia. Comment with your answer, and check back tomorrow to see how you did!

The extra-ocular muscles are inserted into the sclera and serve to rotate the human eye in all possible directions. There are how many of these muscles in each human eye?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

05/18/2026

Interesting read from NAO standout Marisol Rodriguez 🧿📚

Marisol Rodriguez, ABO-AC, NCLEC May 2026 Resources Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder By Marisol Rodriguez, ABO-AC, NCLEC “Light is a messenger. It is the medium from which we can view the cosmos, gain knowledge, and make evidence-gathering possible…” – Neil deGrasse Tyson For the longest...