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.

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.

He developed the Apprentice Optician Training Program for Kaiser Permanente Vision Essentials, as well as functioning as their optical consultant and academic advisor.

Andrew previously served on the Washington State Dispensing Optician Examination Committee, and most recently, he was named a Contact Lens Institute 2023 Visionary. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Contact Lens Society of America, in addition to their Education and Eye Witness Publication Committees.

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
Advanced Certified Contact Lens Practitioner
Advanced Level Speaker

American Optometric Association
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
​Approved Speaker

Apprenticeships
England & 3-year Washington State