INTRODUCTION & BIOGRAPHY


​ANDREW S. BRUCE

Education & Credentials


Andrew 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 both the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE. His educational papers in his field of expertise have been published in the USA and Europe. His Masters thesis on eyewear fitting and adjustment was also translated into Arabic for publication in Kuwait's "Eyezone" publication.
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Andrew is also approved by the American Optometric Association to present continuing education for paraoptometric technicians.

He serves as an adjunct instructor at Portland Community College, where he teaches their Optician Assistant Training Program.

For many years, he has been a contributing writer for Jobson Publications, and has written continuing education courses for both The National Academy of Opticianry and The Opticians Association of Washington.

He is also proud to serve as a board director and technical education advisor for the Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA), and is a contributing writer for their educational journal, "EyeWitness".

Andrew functions as a Technical Education Consultant, course author, and speaker for VSP Optics and their education portal.

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 and previously served on the Washington State Dispensing Optician Examination Committee.

Throughout his optical career, he has mentored many apprentice opticians who have gone on to obtain their state license ​in opticianry.​

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
Advanced Certified Contact Lens Practitioner
NCLE Approved Speaker

Apprenticeships
England & 3-year Washington State