ABO Study Guide

From OpenOptix

The goal of the Open ABO Study Project is to utilize community resources to build a complete set of free and open study materials for use in preparation for taking the American Board of Opticianry Exam and ultimately improve the state of opticianry by encouraging education and community involvement.

Upon completion, the Open ABO Study Guide will be compiled into e-book format for free distribution (free as in beer and free as in speech) as well as remain available on this and any other participating web sites.

[edit] Open ABO Study Guide Outline

Occular Anatomy

• Basic Structures of the Eye
• Refractive Errors
• Extraocular Muscles
• Occular Anatomy Review Questions

Basic Optical Principles

• Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Index of Refraction
• Lens Power
• Prism
• Prism by Decentration
• Basic Optical Principles Review Questions

Lens Form

• Lens Form: Sphere, Cylinder, and Prism
• Aspheric Lenses
• Transposing Prescriptions
• Lens Form Review Questions

Lens Options

• Lens Materials
• Anti-Reflective Coating
• Photochromic Lenses
• Polarized Lenses
• Scratch, UV, and Mirror Coatings
• Multifocal Lenses
• Progressive Addition Lenses
• Occupational Lenses
• Slab Offs
• Cataract Lenses
• Lens Options Review Questions

Frames

• Boxing system
• Frame Styles and Materials
• Frame Selection
• Frame Fitting and Adjustments
• Frames Review Questions

Tools

• Lensometer
• Hand tools
• Tools Review Questions

Regulations and Standards

• ANSI Standards
• Liability and Duty to Warn
• Regulations and Standards Review Questions