Member Benefits

Special Conference Participation and Discounts
When you attend any AADO conference, you are invited to participate in special events that are available only to AADO members. Check the conference registration program for details.

NEW - AADO Welcome Center
At each conference, AADO will host a special Welcome Center in the exhibit hall. Members are encouraged to stop at the Center to discuss their dispensing needs. Check the individual conference program for the location.

NEW - Personal Dispensing Consultations.
At the AADO Welcome Center, scheduled for each conference. Members can sign up for opportunities to discuss their personal dispensing situations with members of the AADO faculty and other industry experts. Click "AADO Conference Welcome Center" for the schedule and sign-up instructions for the next conference.

Dispensing Ophthalmology Handbook - Updated for every conference.
Attend any of the AADO Dispensing Ophthalmology Conferences and you will receive the Dispensing Ophthalmology Handbook. The book contains the following:

Handouts from all the AADO education sessions
Dispensing Tools and Resources - information on resources which are essential for a smooth running dispensary Members who cannot attend AADO Conferences will receive the updated handbooks after each Conference.

"Pure Optics" for Your Dispensary
"Pure Optics" is the most up-to-date resource for mastering the skills in opticianry. Packed with illustrations and step-by-step learning instructions in an easy to comprehend format, this is a must manual for everyone with a dispensary.

Written by master optician, Phernell Walker, "Pure Optics" encompasses all aspects of ophthalmic optics including: physical optics, ocular anatomy refractive errors, geometric optics, prescription analysis, the latest in lens options and materials, frame materials, theory of dispensing, prism applications, ophthalmic standards and much more. Each chapter concludes with study quizzes and answers are provided in the glossary.

"Pure Optics" is the perfect resource for anyone studying for the American Board of Opticianry exam, state licensing board exams or just wanting to master the skills of modern day opticianry.

Retail Value: $125;
Member Price: $99 - Free with 2 Year Membership.

Dispensing Questions
For any dispensing questions or questions about the AADO courses in the Dispensing Ophthalmology Handbook, write, call, or e-mail the AADO office and we will help you. Email: contact@aado.net


P.O. Box 655, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 - Toll Free 800-705-AADO (2236) - Fax 410-692-0334