Any optician who is currently certified by the American Board of Opticianry and has passed the ABO Advanced Exam is eligible to enroll in the program. Candidates are required to write a technical thesis of at least 2,000 words, which must then be reviewed and approved by the Masters Committee.
Candidates have three years to complete the program.
Earning your Master certificate is an excellent way to promote professionalism in opticianry. ABO encourages all qualified opticians to become a part of this program of ophthalmic dispensing distinction. Each candidate for the prestigious Master Optician status must have been ABO certified for three years, then have attained ABO Advanced Certification status denoting advanced level knowledge and skill. Additionally, each must prepare an original research paper on a topic related to the practice of opticianry. All the papers submitted in a calendar year are reviewed by the Masters Committee.