Heather is an ABO Certified Optician with 18 years of experience. She has spent 11 years in Neuro Optometry, working with unique patients who have complex, prismatic prescriptions. This has given her the opportunity to continually come up with creative solutions, when a patient’s needs would not have otherwise been met.
Welcome to Optical Made Easy, where clarity meets compassion in the world of eye care. Founded by Michael Robinson and Bryan Gary, our mission is simple: to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of opticianry.
At Optical Made Easy, we invite you to embark on a journey of learning and growth, where expertise meets empathy, and every interaction is a testament to our dedication to your well-being.
Discover the difference and join us in shaping a brighter future for eye care.
Mike has worked in the opticianry field for over 13 years. In that time, he has obtained his American Board of Opticianry Certification (ABO), his ABO Advanced Certification (ABO-AC),
National Contact Lens Examiners Certification (NCLEC), as well as being a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO). He is 1 of 6 ABO Advanced level opticians in the state of Texas, and 1 of approximately 420 in the country that holds the prestigious ABO Advanced Certification.
“I feel as though every patient should know just as much about their own glasses as the optician who is helping them.”
Mike has also earned himself a spot as a certified ABO speaker and has a passion for teaching fellow opticians to educate their patients about their prescription and their glasses. In his spare time, he runs a weekly ABO Advanced Study Group where he holds weekly classes that help to usher in the next generation of top tier, Advanced Certified opticians.
Mike hails from Atlanta, GA where he started his optical career as an Apprentice in a Licensed state, where he underwent intensive training on his craft. He has a passion for karate, having earned a black belt in an American Mixed Martial Arts style when he was younger. Mike now studies an Okinawan original style called Matsumura Seito Shörin-ry.
He also enjoys long walks on the beach, cuddling up with a good book, and is an absolute Sci-Fi geek, with an emphasis on Dystopian stories.
With over three years of hands-on experience in the eye care industry, Bryan Gary brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to our practice. While not bound by certification requirements in Texas, we are staunch advocates for professional development and continuous education. We champion certifications such as ABOC, ABOAC, NCLE, and NCLEAC, recognizing their significance in ensuring the highest standards of care for our clients.
Beyond our professional pursuits, Bryan draws from a rich background in education, boasting fifteen years of experience in one-on-one instruction. While previously rooted in the world of music, this tenure has instilled a deep appreciation for personalized communication and creative encouragement—values that drive our commitment to each individual we serve.
We couldn’t do this alone, it takes all of us to put together a rock solid premium offering. Here are some of the speakers, advisors, and experts we have consulted with along the way to get us here. If you see them in a course or out and about please give them a thanks on behalf of all of us, they’re the backbone of Optical Made Easy and alone we can’t thank them enough but together we’re one step closer to the praise they deserve.
Heather is an ABO Certified Optician with 18 years of experience. She has spent 11 years in Neuro Optometry, working with unique patients who have complex, prismatic prescriptions. This has given her the opportunity to continually come up with creative solutions, when a patient’s needs would not have otherwise been met. Heather‘s passion is teaching opticians how to be excellent opticians and promoting a mindset that we should treat every patient as though they are our own mother. Heather has years of experience training newly hired employees and doctors in the Neuro Vision setting. She is the Co-Founder of Calibrate Optics, the Neuro Visual Specialist for Artisan Lab Network and Brand Ambassador for Laibach & York. Heather is also the President of the Opticians Association of Oregon, working to bring education and licensure to the State of Oregon. Additionally, she serves on several committees for both the Optician’s and the Optometry Associations. Heather‘s greatest passion is teaching the AIC’s in the Eyeglass program at Coffee Creek Women’s Correctional Facility, where she is a resource for the women; both incarceration and helping them get placed in offices once they are released. A shaker and a mover, Heather uses her platform in this industry to promote change and bridge the gap between Opticianry and Optometry. so that Opticianry is valued, respected and sought after as a career.
Hello, my name is Chelsia. I am a graduate from the Hillsborough Community College Opticianry program. I am a licensed FL state optician, holding both the ABO and NCLE certifications. I am currently working towards passing the ABO-AC certification. Upon seeing Phernell Walker at a continuing education engagement, it clicked my professors and peers telling me I should pursue speaking made sense. My first year in the industry I was named an “Elite Sales Associate”, with $385K in sales at Eyeglass World. My goal is to revive the optical landscape, and my passion is to become a speaker in pursuit of that goal. I look for mentorship and guidance in my career seeking opportunities as they come and am looking for that right job to effectively put my wealth of knowledge to use. In the present moment I enjoy teaching and learning with my cohorts come join me in this great journey!
My name is Harry Chilinguerian, I go by Harry Chiling for convenience. I am an accomplished Optician who graduated from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology with a diploma in ophthalmic sciences. I enjoy pushing the technology boundaries in ophthalmic optics through programming and process engineering.
In my 30 years in the industry, I have worked in many modalities and for various companies. I currently work for myself in a company I founded Optscureal Limited, my mission is to help opticians realize the value in obscure optical knowledge, through training and consultation.
Wes is a military veteran, has been in the eyecare industry for over thirty years, and is currently the director of the Fort Jackson Optical Lab and a board member of the CLSA. He’s a licensed optician in Georgia and South Carolina and has earned both advanced certifications from ABO and NCLE as well as the ABO Master in Ophthalmic Optics designation. He’s previously served on the boards of the South Carolina Association of Opticians, the Society to Advance Opticianry, and the Opticianry Summit Foundation. He’s been a member of the Vision Council’s Data Communication Standard and Lens Description Standard committees, and currently serves on several ANSI Z80 subcommittees. Wes is a graduate of the military’s Tri-Service Opticians School, holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education, a Master of Information Systems, and an MBA.
As we grow our site, we will have a library of information to help you learn whatever it is you may need help with. We will have videos with in depth explanations as well as practice problems.
Our team here are all certified opticians, and have an absolute passion for our industry. We want to help others achieve their goals, be it your ABO, NCLE, ABO-AC and soon NCLE-AC.
We assure nothing but the most comprehensive center for optical knowledge available. With our library of videos, practice tests, study sessions and teaching styles that help all types, you should be able to achieve your goals!
Constantly evolving and adding new resources and courses. Optical Made Easy has a few tricks up our sleeves. Here are some future courses and projects we are diligently working on creating for our optical hero’s out there.
Look through our comprehensive library of videos and library of information to help you learn what you need for a successful testing for your National Opticianry Competency Exam commonly referred to as the ABO. The ABO exam is quickly becoming the standard test nationwide for licensing in sates across the United States.
Coming Soon: We will soon be offering instructional videos, practice tests and classes to help you pass your Contact Lens Registry Examination or more commonly referred to as the NCLE. The NCLE has become the standard test used across the United States to license contact lens fitters and is required in many states to attain licensure as a contact lens fitter.
Join our weekly study groups, and filter through our videos that cover all the topics that you should know before attempting the more advanced tests. Advanced testing is the path towards showing collegues and industry professionals your knowledge and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge in the profession. Unlock career potential and your higher calling.
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