Linda Conlin

Linda Conlin founded OpticalCEUs in 1999 with the goal of providing inexpensive and informative courses for individuals in the optical field. Since that time, she has successfully accomplished that goal with more than ten seminars, providing continuing education credits for hundreds of opticians. In addition, she has presented training seminars for the opthalmic/opticianry chain Opticare, presented at CLES, and for state opticians' associations.

With more than 30 years experience in the optical field, Linda Conlin is an accredited speaker with the ABO and NCLE. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University and optician’s licenses in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is a Fellow Ambassador of the National Academy of Opticianry, Past President of the Connecticut Opticians Association, and was the 1992 Connecticut Optician of the Year, has consulted for the NCLE, and is presently serving on the CLSA University Curriculum Review Sub-Committee.

Jean Davidson

Jean Davidson, ABOC, NCLE, has nearly four decades of experience in all phases of the optical business. She is certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABOC) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE). In her capacity as district manager for several large retail chains, she taught opticians across the country. Jean has authored several articles on eyeglasses including “Sunglare Protection,” published in Dynamic Years, and “What Is Your Eye-Q” in Star Magazine. As an accredited ABO speaker, she has presented courses entitled AR in the 21^st Century and Maximizing Progressive Lens Performance. Jean is a Fellow of the National Academy of Opticianry, and a member of the Opticians Association of America and the Pennsylvania State Opticians Association.

Now retired from retail, Jean writes approved courses for ABO credits. HIPAA – Protecting Your Patient’s Private Parts (ABO—one credit hour), Best Light in Sight (ABO—two credit hours), Loss Prevention—Internal and External (ABO—one credit hour), and Thru a Child's Eyes (ABO—two credit hours), Body Language (ABO—one credit hour), and I Can't See (ABO—two credit hours) are currently available for presentation.

She has created a Web site: www.jmdavidsonauthor.com.

Dave Burch of Maui Jim Sunglasses

Dave Burch has been in the lens business since 1981, involved in the first innovations in polycarbonate and wafer lamination processing. ABO certified and an approved speaker with a BS from San Diego State University, Dave has extensive experience in surfacing, research and development, lab management, and consulting. Burch is Maui Jim's corporate R_x trainer working internationally to help promote its R_x program through continuing education seminars and on-site training.