Study Materials

Select a category to review comprehensive study material for the ABO certification exam.

Ocular Anatomy & Physiology

Structure and function of the eye and visual system.

Lens types, materials, designs, and optical properties.

Frame styles, materials, measurements, and standards.

Reading and interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions.

Prism types, effects, calculations, and applications.

PD, seg heights, vertex distance, frame fitting, and adjustments.

ANSI Z80.1 tolerances and quality standards for ophthalmic lenses.

Key terms, definitions, and concepts in opticianry.

Lensometers, keratometers, pupillometers, and dispensing equipment.

Frame fitting, verification, troubleshooting, and patient communication.

ANSI Z87.1 standards, safety frames, occupational lenses, and sports eyewear.