Opticianry
Why Opticianry?
Does a career that merges the fields of science, health, and fashion sound exciting to you? The Opticianry program at Ogeechee Tech prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s opticianry field. Students learn how to fabricate prescription lenses, fit contact lenses, adjust and fit eyewear, and the art of frame selection.
Top Careers
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Licensed Optician or Optician’s Assistant
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Eyeglass Consultant
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Laboratory Technician
- Associate Degree
- Diploma
- Certificate
- In-Person
- Online
- Day Class
Program Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Opticianry program is to provide entry-level technical skills to students. These basic skills will give students the ability to pass the two national certification tests as well as the state board test for licensure. The program provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical training for students, qualifying them for employment with the following: retail optical stores, wholesale laboratories in addition to optical dispensaries of doctors of Optometry and medical doctors of Ophthalmology.
Program outcomes (degree students only)
Graduates | |||
Grad Year | Cohort Count | Graduated | Grad Rate |
2020 | 13 (Fall 2018) | 10 | 77% |
2021 | 3 (Fall 2019) | 2 | 67% |
2022 | 1 (Fall 2020) | 1 | 100% |
American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Pass Rates | |||
Class | Sitting for Exam | Passing | Percent Passing |
2020 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
2022 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
National Contact Lens Registry Examination (NCLE) Pass Rates | |||
Class | Sitting for Exam | Passing | Percent Passing |
2020 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
2022 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Georgia State Licensing Examination Pass Rates | |||
Class | Sitting for Exam | Passing | Percent Passing |
2020 | -* | - | - |
2021 | -* | - | - |
2022 | -* | - | - |
Graduates Employed in the Opticianry Profession | |||
Class | Graduated | Employed | Percent Employed |
2020 | 10 | 9 | 90% |
2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
*No student data available at time of annual report.