INTRODUCTION & BIOGRAPHY
ANDREW S. BRUCE
Education & Credentials
Mr Bruce originally began his optical career in his home country of England, before immigrating into the United States in 1987.
He is an advanced level approved speaker for American Board of Opticianry continuing education. His educational papers in his field of expertise have been published in the USA and Europe. His Masters thesis was also translated into Arabic for publication in Kuwait's "Eyezone" publication.
Mr Bruce is also an approved speaker for both American Optometric Association CPC continuing education, and The National Contact Lens Examiners.
He serves as an adjunct instructor at Portland Community College, where he teaches their Opticianry Training Program.
His written works are used as instructional and reference materials by Highline Community College's Dispensing Optician Program.
For many years, he has been a contributing writer for Jobson Publications and 20/20 magazine, and has written continuing education courses for both The National Academy of Opticianry and The Opticians Association of Washington.
He has also served on the Washington State Dispensing Optician Examination Committee.
Mr Bruce functions as the Primary Technical Education Consultant and writer for VSP Optics.
In addition, he provides optical training for Kaiser Permanente Vision Essentials, as well as functioning as their optical consultant and academic advisor. He is also part of the Essilor Speaker Bureau.
Throughout his optical career, he has mentored many apprentice opticians who have gone on to obtain their state license in opticianry.
He is currently the Practice Manager and Licensed Master Optician for a private Optometric practice in Battle Ground, WA.
Wigan College, UK
Undergraduate Studies in Photography & Physics
National Academy of Opticianry
Ophthalmic Career Progression Program
American Board of Opticianry
Masters in
Ophthalmic Optics
American Board of Opticianry
Advanced Level Speaker
American Optometric Association
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification Approved Speaker
National Contact Lens Examiners
Certified Contact Lens Fitter
NCLE Approved Speaker
Apprenticeships
England & 3-year Washington State
Undergraduate Studies in Photography & Physics
National Academy of Opticianry
Ophthalmic Career Progression Program
American Board of Opticianry
Masters in
Ophthalmic Optics
American Board of Opticianry
Advanced Level Speaker
American Optometric Association
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification Approved Speaker
National Contact Lens Examiners
Certified Contact Lens Fitter
NCLE Approved Speaker
Apprenticeships
England & 3-year Washington State