Vision Expo West
September 17-20, 2025
The Venetian Expo | Las Vegas, NV

OptiCon @ Vision Expo

Unlock a world of knowledge and growth with the OptiCon @ Vision Expo education package. Dive into six key areas of education, including optical technology, allied health, contact lens, practice management and business solutions, and ABO and NCLE basic, advanced, and practical exam review courses. Designed to empower Opticians, Contact Lens Professionals, Allied Ophthalmic Professionals, Optical Assistants and Office Managers, Frame Buyers, and Lab Technicians, this comprehensive education package is your gateway to professional advancement and success.

  • Unlimited Continuing Education Courses, including ABO & NCLE approved education and OptiCon General Session
  • Free Exhibit Hall access, including the OptiCon @ Vision Expo Hub
  • Tailored special events including a welcome event and peer networking
  • Access to ABO & NCLE exam review courses
  • Access to discounted rates at a dedicated OptiCon @ Vision Expo hotel

OptiCon Advisory Board

Phernell Walker, MBA, ABOM, NCLEC
OptiCon Advisory Board Co-Chair
Pure Optics, LLC

Lanard C. Atkins, ABOC, NCLEC
OptiCon Advisory Board Co-Chair
Owner, Timeless EYEdentity

Janet Acara, ABOC, NCLEM
Erie Community College

Tom Barracato, ABOC, NCLEC
Owner, Adolph Optical

Sandra K. Brown, ABOM, NCLEC
                    NCLE Board Chair                   VisionWorks

Ledonna Buckner, ABOC, NCLEM
CooperVision Specialty EyeCare

Curt Duff, ABOM, NCLEM
Owner, Tinder-Krauss-Tinder
ABO Immediate Past Chair

Dianna L. Finisecy, ABOM
Wagner Opticians

Tina Palumbo
ABO-NCLE Board Public Member
Foerster & Hayes LTD

Carri L. Russell, ABOC, NCLEM
NCLE Immediate Past Chair
Bausch Health Specialty Vision Products


OptiCon General Session:

A Conversation with Scott Shapiro, CEO at Europa Eyewear/State Optical Co./AO Eyewear and Chairman of The Vision Council Board
Thursday, September 19 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM at The Innovation Stage

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