Opticians Association of Pennsylvania

06/12/2026

The Opticians Association of Pennsylvania proudly supports Senate Bill 720 (SB 720), legislation designed to improve children's vision health across the Commonwealth. This important bill would strengthen vision care requirements for students by ensuring children receive comprehensive eye examinations at critical stages of their education, helping to identify vision problems early and improve academic success. SB 720 was introduced to increase the effectiveness of student vision examinations and has received bipartisan support in the Pennsylvania Senate.

Too many children struggle in the classroom because of undiagnosed vision issues. Vision screenings are valuable, but they are not a substitute for a comprehensive eye examination. Early detection and treatment of vision problems can have a profound impact on a child's ability to learn, participate in activities, and reach their full potential. Pennsylvania's own Department of Health has recognized the importance of comprehensive eye exams as a critical tool for identifying vision problems in school-aged children.

As advocates for quality eye care, we encourage Pennsylvania legislators to support SB 720 and invest in the vision health of our children. When children can see clearly, they are better equipped to succeed in school and in life.

ACT NOW
Support SB 720 (the children's vision bill) in a few easy steps: https://buff.ly/21d5eq5

06/04/2026

Last night’s meeting is now available on our new Advocacy page. You can catch up on the latest updates regarding the certification process, as well as ongoing efforts from the Legislative Committee.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. These conversations continue to be productive, and we are working together to create a bill we can all be proud of—one written by opticians of Pennsylvania, for opticians of Pennsylvania.

Opticianry in Pennsylvania is shaped by decisions made in committee rooms and on the House floor. The OAP Legislative Committee is how our community speaks up, together, in one voice to protect the work we love.

06/03/2026

Join us tonight for an open forum to discuss the latest revisions to the PA Opticians Act. This is an opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping our profession.

The meeting link is available on our website: www.opticiansofpa.org

Can’t make it live? No problem — the session will be recorded and shared so everyone has the chance to stay up to date.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Peter Precht and Emily Hignett!

Peter has stepped up to fill a vacancy and will now serve as Vice President, while Emily has been appointed as Secretary. We congratulate them both on their appointments.

Both Peter and Emily have been prominent figures in the optical industry, and we are excited to see the leadership, experience, and passion they will bring to the Opticians Association of Pennsylvania (OAP).

06/01/2026

Just a friendly reminder of our meeting on Wednesday June 3rd regarding the PA Opticians Act.

You can register right online on our website www.opticiansofpa.org

05/26/2026

📢 Update on the PA Certification Bill

A new version of the PA Certification Bill is now available. We’ve shared it with all OAP members and ABOC-certified opticians in Pennsylvania, and we also want to make sure our broader community has access.

We apologize for not sharing it with everyone sooner—transparency and inclusion are important to us.

You can review the updated bill on our website at the link below.

🗓 Join us for an informational meeting
Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30 PM
We’ll be discussing the bill and answering any questions, comments, or concerns.

We encourage all opticians to stay informed and be part of the conversation.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor and remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

This Memorial Day, the Opticians Association of Pennsylvania reflects on the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day—including the ability to serve our communities and our profession with pride.

As we spend time with family and loved ones, let us never forget those who made it possible.

❤️🤍💙 We remember. We honor. We are forever grateful.

05/11/2026

We have over 300 followers, are you a member of OAP yet? We offer 2 tracks for membership.

www.opticiansofpa.org

There are people who paid in 2025 before membership was free for the year, we are working to convert you over to a professional membership from what you paid for previously, if you do not see that change in a few weeks, please reach out so we can fix it.

05/08/2026

Save the Date! 🍂✨

We’re heading to Pittsburgh this fall for our next OAP Convention—and trust us, you won’t want to miss it!

We’re putting the final touches on an incredible lineup, and while top-notch education is always a given… we’ve got some extra surprises in store this year 👀

Think fun. Think connection. Think experiences you didn’t see coming.

Any guesses what we’ve got planned? Drop them below ⬇️

05/05/2026

Yesterday our president John Shaw, and board member Michelle Cereo went to Harrisburg to meet with Pennsylvania Optometric Association and representative Guzman to discuss house bill 2386. We had a great discussion and look forward to continuing discussions and working towards certification for opticians in PA. If you have any questions about the bill or would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to reach out. We will also be holding another public meeting soon to talk about additional changes and next steps.