North Carolina Opticians Assoc.

05/28/2026

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05/19/2026

The North Carolina Opticians Association proudly congratulates Kai on earning the ABO Master Designation — a significant professional achievement that reflects an exceptional commitment to education, excellence, and the advancement of opticianry.

We are honored to have Kai serve as a valued member of our Board, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment alongside them. Their dedication to both the profession and the optical community continues to inspire those around them.

Linda Conlin, Pro to Pro Managing Editor May 2026 Resources Congratulations Kai Rands! By Linda Conlin, Pro to Pro Managing Editor Congratulations to Kai Rands on achieving ABO Master in Ophthalmic Optics designation! Kai has contributed interesting, educational articles and continuing education cou...

05/17/2026

We had a wonderful turnout this weekend in Durham, NC, for our continuing education event. It was great to see such strong engagement from attendees, speakers, and fellow opticians throughout the program.

The discussions and shared passion for advancing our profession made for an incredibly rewarding experience. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such an energetic and collaborative atmosphere.

Extended gratitude and thanks from the NCOA to both Tommy Neff and Sam Winnegrad!

05/14/2026

Due to the overwhelming response and high demand for our Raleigh/Durham Continuing Education seminar, we have added 10 additional seats that are now available for purchase.

Join us for an engaging and hands-on educational experience featuring industry speakers Thomas Neff and Sam Winnegrad.

📍 Location:
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC 27707

These additional seats are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Register here:

https://www.ncopticians.org/2026-ce-purchase/p/2022-ce-credits-yzw9m-8fs2w-j3ext-9cmpa

04/20/2026

Continuing Education registration for our Raleigh/Durham seminar is now open.

Join us at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, NC for an engaging learning experience led by industry experts Tommy Neff and Sam Winnegrad.

📍 Location:
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC 27707

Seats are limited, with fewer than 90 spots remaining.

Secure your place today:

https://www.ncopticians.org/2026-ce-purchase/p/2022-ce-credits-yzw9m-8fs2w-j3ext-9cmpa

03/27/2026

The NCOA, and our speakers Mike Robinson and Sam Winnegrad are looking forward to seeing you all there! 🤓

Sunday March 29, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro NC
204 centreport Dr Greensboro 27409

02/12/2026

The Greensboro meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 29th.

The location remains the same:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro NC
204 centreport Dr Greensboro 27409

Link to purchase seats below 👇🏼

For $130 you gain access to as many NCOA Continuing Education credits as you would like to attend but we do ask that you RSVP if you plan to attend in a city other than the one you registered to attend. After purchase, you will receive a receipt by email, which will serve as your proof of purchase

01/26/2026

North Carolina Opticians Association Weather Advisory

The North Carolina Opticians Association hopes that everyone is safe and able to remain at home during the current inclement weather.

Due to the severity of the storm, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the continuing education meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 1st, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The safety of our speakers, attendees, and board members remains our highest priority.

We will provide an update regarding the rescheduled date in the coming weeks. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.