INTRODUCTION & BIOGRAPHY
ANDREW S. BRUCE
Education & Credentials
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Andrew originally began his optical career in his home country of England, before immigrating into the United States in 1987.
He is a Washington State Licensed Dispensing Optician and Contact Lens Fitting Specialist with a Masters in both Ophthalmic Optics and Contact Lens Technology. Andrew is an advanced level approved speaker for both the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE), and approved by the American Optometric Association to present continuing education for Paraoptometric Technicians. He is also a Fellow of both The Contact Lens Society of America and The National Academy of Opticianry, and his educational papers in his areas of expertise have been published throughout the world. His first Masters thesis on eyewear fitting and adjustment was also translated into Arabic for publication in Kuwait's "Eyezone" publication.
In addition, he serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Portland Community College, in Portland, Oregon, for their Optician Assistant 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 functions as a Technical Education Consultant, course author, and speaker for VSP Optics and their education portal, myUUniversity.com.
As a sponsored speaker for Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., he also serves as their Technical Education Consultant and course author.
Andrew also serves as an industry expert on several sub-committees of the ANSI Z80 Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics.
Andrew previously served on the Washington State Dispensing Optician Examination Committee, and most recently, he was named a Contact Lens Institute 2024 Visionary, returning for a second year. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Contact Lens Society of America, for which he continues to serve on their Fellow Examination Committee, and as a Technical Education Advisor for their "EyeWitness" Publication.
He developed the Apprentice Optician Training Program for Kaiser Permanente Vision Essentials, as well as functioning as their optical consultant and academic advisor. And throughout his optical career, he has mentored many apprentice opticians who have gone on to obtain their state license in opticianry.
In 2017, he established ASB Opticianry Education Services with the mission To provide consulting and learning experiences that cultivate independent growth, development, and success.
Andrew originally began his optical career in his home country of England, before immigrating into the United States in 1987.
He is a Washington State Licensed Dispensing Optician and Contact Lens Fitting Specialist with a Masters in both Ophthalmic Optics and Contact Lens Technology. Andrew is an advanced level approved speaker for both the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE), and approved by the American Optometric Association to present continuing education for Paraoptometric Technicians. He is also a Fellow of both The Contact Lens Society of America and The National Academy of Opticianry, and his educational papers in his areas of expertise have been published throughout the world. His first Masters thesis on eyewear fitting and adjustment was also translated into Arabic for publication in Kuwait's "Eyezone" publication.
In addition, he serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Portland Community College, in Portland, Oregon, for their Optician Assistant 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 functions as a Technical Education Consultant, course author, and speaker for VSP Optics and their education portal, myUUniversity.com.
As a sponsored speaker for Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., he also serves as their Technical Education Consultant and course author.
Andrew also serves as an industry expert on several sub-committees of the ANSI Z80 Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics.
Andrew previously served on the Washington State Dispensing Optician Examination Committee, and most recently, he was named a Contact Lens Institute 2024 Visionary, returning for a second year. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Contact Lens Society of America, for which he continues to serve on their Fellow Examination Committee, and as a Technical Education Advisor for their "EyeWitness" Publication.
He developed the Apprentice Optician Training Program for Kaiser Permanente Vision Essentials, as well as functioning as their optical consultant and academic advisor. And throughout his optical career, he has mentored many apprentice opticians who have gone on to obtain their state license in opticianry.
In 2017, he established ASB Opticianry Education Services with the mission To provide consulting and learning experiences that cultivate independent growth, development, and success.
Wigan College of Technology, UK
Undergrad: Photography & Physics
National Academy of Opticianry
Ophthalmic Career Progression Program
American Board of Opticianry
Master Optician
Masters in Ophthalmic Optics
Advanced Level Speaker
National Contact Lens Examiners
Master Contact Lens Practitioner
Masters in Contact Lens Technology
Advanced Level Speaker
American Optometric Association
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
Approved Speaker
Apprenticeships
England & 3-year Washington State
Undergrad: Photography & Physics
National Academy of Opticianry
Ophthalmic Career Progression Program
American Board of Opticianry
Master Optician
Masters in Ophthalmic Optics
Advanced Level Speaker
National Contact Lens Examiners
Master Contact Lens Practitioner
Masters in Contact Lens Technology
Advanced Level Speaker
American Optometric Association
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
Approved Speaker
Apprenticeships
England & 3-year Washington State