Happy AOA Paraoptometric Recognition Week!

In an effort to recognize the dedication and commitment of Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) professionals in the optometric field, The American Optometric Association (AOA) has designated September 18 to 24 as Paraoptometric Recognition Week. People with CPO letters listed after their name have achieved national recognition via certification, demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and vocabulary used in optometric care.

Achieving certification is not an easy task, which is exactly why Eyefinity has challenged our employees to make the grade. Here’s the break down of what the certification tests: basic science (29%), clinical principles and procedures (37%), ophthalmic optics and dispensing (18%), and professional issues (16%).

Why is CPO certification so important to Eyefinity employees?

“The more we understand the industry, the more we know about a day in the life of our customers,” says Rebecca Johnson, Director of Education. “We need to understand their business the best we can to ensure we provide the best solution we can.”

Rebecca adds, “We want to go beyond providing software to help manage a practice, we need to understand ‘the why.'” Why providing the appropriate code for an eye examination is important; why cycloplegic drugs are used to dilate eyes; and why anti-reflective coating makes a difference for the patient. By studying for and receiving certification, we gain an understanding beyond that of just software. We understand the terminology, process, and workflow, which makes us better equipped to develop and support intuitive software solutions for you, our customers.

“We’ve seen a growth in the comfort level of our employees,” says Jeff Lombardi, Director of Customer Care. “They’re proud to have ‘CPO’ attached to their signature lines because they feel a better connection with our community and have a better understanding of the industry topics.”

So to join the celebration of Paraoptometric Recognition week, Eyefinity would like to recognize the following employees who have achieved Paraoptometric certification:

If you are a certified Paraoptometric give a shout out using the comment function below so we can highlight you also!