Student Resources

The OAC is dedicated to augmenting the education experience for optical program students across Canada. Part of a successful education experience is the ability to find additional resources that will prove helpful during your academic studies.

The OAC endeavors to continuously guide students towards additional resources. Please find a list of helpful resources below, including website links and video tutorials.

Do you have a resource you believe would be helpful for students? Please email us at education@opticians.ca

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NACOR EXAMINATION PREP RESOURCES 

The Opticians Association of Canada hosted fifteen (15) NACOR Examination Prep Sessions via ZOOM in the Spring of 2021 for individuals preparing for their NACOR Eyeglass and/or Contact Lens examinations. These sessions were a valuable resource and study tool and were available for FREE to anyone participating in an upcoming NACOR exam.

To ensure these sessions continue to be utilized by students and aid in their study and preparation for future NACOR exams, THESE SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND via the OAC App. In addition to the recorded NACOR Examination Prep sessions (Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses - Pathology, Contact Lenses - Case Studies/Troubleshooting), the App includes sample questions, video tutorials and more!

The OAC will continue to add more and more useable content, so be sure to download the OAC App or flag the Web platform as a favourite! Click on the button below for access.

Video Resources:

• Back Vertex Power - How to Calculate (Janice Schmidt, LO, Georgian College faculty)
  
  
• OAC Continuing Education Library - The OAC has an extensive online continuing education library geared towards the professional development of Opticians. The online library consist of modules in text format as well as courses offered in video format. Optical Program students (not licensed) receive FREE membership in the OAC and can access the entire continuing education library. Login to the OAC Member Portal to access the OAC library.

Website Resources:

• Scleral Lens Troubleshooting ( GP Lens Institute – Scleral Lens Education Society) - answers to commonly asked questions pertaining to scleral lens applications, fitting, problem-solving, and lens care
  
  
• GP Lens Institute Student Resources - (GP Lens Institute - Educational Resource for Custom Contact Lenses) - student-oriented webinars and reading material 

• Cow's Eye Dissection - See photos and watch videos of the dissection of a cow's eye.

• Eye Movement Simulator - This application simulates eye motion and demonstrates the effects of disabling one or more of the 12 eyes muscles and one or more of the 6 cranial nerves that control eye motion. (Western University of Health Sciences)