As you read this, a panel of expert opticians worldwide is assessing submissions by outstanding opticians from across the globe, all of whom have been shortlisted for the title “International Optician of the Year 2023”.
The innovative Silmo IOA International Optician of the Year Award, first given in 2018, recognises the importance of the optician in the optical business and their role in the choice of optimum products for their clientele. The award is presented by the International Opticians Association (IOA), an international body dedicated to the enhancement and development of the profession worldwide, in partnership with Silmo.
Over the coming week you can meet all the shortlisted candidates. It is impossible to include everything that they have done in a short paragraph, but we hope you find them to be inspiring role models for the profession.
Phernell Walker has practiced opticianry for over 30 years. Phernell is a sought after speaker and author of Pure Optics. He has a special interest in communicating what can be done with eyewear to improve the lives of patients. He serves on the Board of Directors for both the Opticians Association of America (OAA) and the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
Topic: IOA Award
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