Florida 20-Hour Contact Lens Fitting Course
For Florida Board Certification
A comprehensive 20-hour program covering state-of-the-art contact lens technologies and fitting techniques, presented by the Professional Opticians of Florida (POF).
Become a Florida Board-Certified Optician
Earn the required 20 hours of training needed for Florida State Board of Opticianry certification. This course fulfills the educational requirement allowing Florida opticians to fit, adapt, and dispense contact lenses without prescriber supervision, in accordance with Florida Statute 484.002(6).
Course Format & Schedule
Education Schedule- Includes a Mandatory Live Online Webinar
- Tuesday, September 8
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Mandatory Live Online Webinar
- Friday, September 11
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Summer Showcase
- Saturday, September 12
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Summer Showcase
- Sunday, September 13
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Summer Showcase
Course Topics
This program includes lecture, case review, and hands-on instruction covering:
- Ocular anatomy and physiology
- Indications and contraindications for contact lens wear
- Recognition of abnormal responses to contact lenses
- Soft and rigid contact lens design fundamentals
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up care
- Fluorescein pattern identification
- Specialty contact lens designs and fittings
- Clinical fitting case reviews
- 4-hour hands-on workshop using slit lamps and keratometers
Location
Hosted at:
14651 Chelonia Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 390-2300
Please call The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek 407-390-2300 and ask for the Professional Opticians of Florida group rate of $165 per night or click below to book online. Please book before August 19, 2026.
Driving Directions to Hotel
- Resort fee waived
- Self-Parking $15
- Valet Parking $38
To ensure your stay is both convenient and cost-effective, POF secures a limited number of rooms at an exclusive group rate. The deadline to secure your special group rate is listed under each event, and availability if first-come, first-served. Once the block is sold out, this discounted rate will no longer be available.
Act promptly and reserve your room today!
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel for any reason and receive 100% credit toward a future POF event.
- Cancellations at least 2 weeks prior: credit applied to your POF account.
- Cancellations within 2 weeks: registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Special Accommodations
In accordance with the ADA, accommodations are available upon request.
Please call 850-201-2622.
Pre-registration and 7 days’ written notice are required.
