Speaking & Education
Speaking & Education
Practical, real-world CE for modern optometry
Speaking & Education
Practical, real-world CE for modern optometry
Amie Robinson, ABOC, CPOA is an optometry consultant and educator who helps practices strengthen clinical flow, elevate optical performance, and build confident, high‑functioning teams. Her courses are designed for opticians, paraoptometrics, and full-scope optometry teams, blending clinical insight with operational clarity. As a speaker, she delivers practical, real‑world education that gives doctors and staff the tools they need to improve efficiency, enhance patient experience, and drive stronger practice performance.
Speaker Highlights
Practical, real‑world CE rooted in everyday optometry
Courses designed for opticians, paraoptometrics, and full‑scope teams
Actionable strategies that improve efficiency and patient experience
Engaging, clear teaching style that builds confidence and competence
Experience with small practices, large conferences, and virtual education
Helping practices thrive. Empowering professionals. Advancing Vision.
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Pediatric Teams
Description: Explore specialized frame and lens fitting techniques for infants and children with sensory challenges or disabilities. Includes adaptive strategies, communication approaches, and environmental adjustments that build trust and long‑term patient relationship
Current Course Offerings
What attendees are saying
Amie teaches like someone who’s
been in the trenches with us — because
she has. Her sessions feel like
talking with a coworker who just
happens to know everything.
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Managers
Description: Learn proven board management strategies to increase profitability in the optical dispensary. This course covers stock ordering techniques, inventory control, and display optimization to ensure maximum return on investment
Current Course Offerings
These are the most requested and trending courses at this time. If a subject of interest isn’t listed here, additional topics may be available upon request.
Fitting Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Disabilities*
Winning The Frame Game*
Fitting Infants, Toddlers & Children with Disabilities*
1‑hour CE for Opticians & Pediatric Teams Learn adaptive frame‑fitting strategies for children with sensory challenges, building trust and lasting patient relationships.
Winning the Frame Game*
1‑hour CE for Opticians & Managers Learn board management strategies to boost optical profitability through smarter inventory and display design.
Troubleshoot! Where’s My S.O.A.P.?*
1‑hour CE for Opticians & Team Members Master eyewear troubleshooting using the SOAP method to improve documentation, communication, and patient satisfaction.
Troubleshoot! Where’s My S.O.A.P.?*
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Entire Team
Description: Master the essentials of troubleshooting eyewear concerns using the SOAP method. Learn how to identify issues, document accurately, and communicate effectively to reduce rechecks and improve patient satisfaction. Includes optional follow‑up workshop for hands‑on practice.
A Prism Primer: Foundations in Optics*
1‑hour CE for Opticians & Technicians Demystify prism prescriptions and build confidence explaining and managing them through clear, patient‑focused communication.
A Prism Primer: Foundations in Optics*
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Technicians
Description: Demystify prism prescriptions and learn how to confidently explain and manage them. This course builds foundational understanding of prism theory, application, and patient communication.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Audience: Doctors, Managers, Optical Leads, Entire Team
Accreditation: COPE‑ready; ABO‑approved version available
Description: A physician‑centered framework for consistent growth. This course explores leadership, communication, and operational systems that align clinical and optical performance. Designed to engage both doctors and staff, it bridges the gap between patient care and profitability, helping practices build clarity, accountability, and sustainable success.
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Entire Team
Description: Discover the five essential principles behind proper frame adjustment for comfort and fit. Learn how to identify poor adjustments, select the right tools, and apply these laws to every patient interaction for consistent results.
4 Pillars of a High‑Performing Optical*
The Five Laws of a Good Frame Adjustment*
The Five Laws of a Good
Frame Adjustment*
1‑hour CE for Opticians & Team Members Learn five essential principles for precise frame adjustment, tool selection, and consistent patient comfort.
4 Pillars of a High‑
Performing Optical*
1-2 hour CE for Doctors &
Optical Teams Explore a physician‑centered
framework that aligns clinical and optical performance, bridging patient care and profitability for lasting success.
Duration: 2 hours
Audience: Optometrists, Opticians, Paraoptometrics, Technicians
Description: A comprehensive, two‑hour workshop that blends foundational prism education with real‑world application. The session begins with an expanded primer on prism theory — including why prism is prescribed, how it affects binocular comfort, and how to identify when it’s clinically indicated — before transitioning into hands‑on Fresnel application. Attendees learn how to assess prism needs, apply and trim Fresnel lenses correctly, troubleshoot common issues, and communicate confidently with both patients and doctors. Ideal for practices wanting to strengthen clinical‑optical collaboration and improve outcomes for prism‑dependent patients.
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Doctors, Managers, Optical Leads
Description: Go beyond the traditional “handoff” and master the art of seamless patient transitions. This course breaks down the components of a complete package — communication, trust, and follow‑through — to strengthen practice growth and patient loyalty.
Beyond the Handoff: Becoming the Complete Package*
Press‑On Power: A Hands‑On Fresnel Prism Workshop*
Beyond the Handoff:
Becoming the
Complete Package*
1‑hour CE for Doctors &
Optical Leads Master seamless patient transitions through communication, trust, and follow‑through to strengthen growth and loyalty.
Press‑On Power:
A Hands‑On Fresnel
Prism Workshop*
2‑hour CE for Optometrists & Optical Teams Blend prism theory with hands‑on Fresnel application to assess needs, apply lenses, and strengthen clinical‑optical collaboration.
Duration: Variable (minimum 6 months’ lead time)
Audience: Vendors, associations, or practices seeking tailored education
Description: Collaborative course creation for vendors or organizations needing a custom lecture designed around their products, services, or educational goals. Amie partners closely with sponsors to develop original, compliant content that aligns with CE standards and delivers meaningful, engaging education for attendees. (Requires a minimum of six months’ notice.)
Round Table Sessions
Custom Course Development
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Entire Team
Description: Moderated discussions on selected topics, offering insight into problem‑solving and improved patient care. These sessions encourage collaboration and idea exchange among staff and leadership. (Not for credit.)
Round Table Sessions
1‑hour discussion for the entire team Moderated conversations on selected topics that spark collaboration, problem‑solving, and improved patient care. Encourages idea exchange between staff and leadership. (Not for credit.)
Custom Course
Development*
Variable duration (6‑month lead time) Partner with Amie to design tailored CE content for vendors or practices seeking compliant, engaging education aligned with their goals.
Bring Amie to Your Event
Amie Robinson, ABOC, CPOA delivers practical, high‑impact education for optical teams and full‑scope practices. Focused, actionable, and engaging — each session strengthens communication, elevates patient care, and drives measurable results.
Credentialing & CE Information
All courses carry CPC credits. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be submitted for ABO credit with two months’ advance notice. Amie Robinson, ABOC, CPOA, is a certified ABO Speaker. Additional fee applies for ABO‑credited lectures.
Credentialing & CE Information
Heard at a recent event
She explains things in a way that finally makes sense — relatable, real, and
easy to apply.
Amie teaches like someone who’s been in the trenches with us — because she has. Her sessions feel like
talking with a coworker who just happens to know everything.
Helping practices thrive.
Empowering professionals.
Advancing vision.