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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL

Eye Tech Training Founder Sharon Alamalhodaei to Present Advanced Glaucoma Course at AAOP 2025

Eye Tech Training, a national leader in ophthalmic technician education and compliance consulting, announced today that founder Sharon Alamalhodaei, COMT, OSC, CEP, and Danissa Grosveno, COMT will present a new course “From Barbados to Your Clinic: Advanced Glaucoma Topics for the Ophthalmic Medical Technician at the American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals (AAOP) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2pm East.

The session, titled “From Barbados to Your Clinic: Advanced Glaucoma Topics for the Ophthalmic Medical Technician,” will focus on cutting-edge approaches to glaucoma management, bridging global insights with practical skills for ophthalmic technicians working in clinical settings.

“This course is designed to empower ophthalmic technicians with deeper understanding of advanced glaucoma diagnostics and patient care,” said Sharon Alamalhodaei, founder of Eye Tech Training. “By translating lessons learned from international experiences into everyday clinic workflows, attendees will leave with practical strategies that improve efficiency, compliance, and patient outcomes.”

The AAOP meeting, held in conjunction with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, is the premier educational forum for ophthalmic medical personnel. The meet is October 17-20

About Sharon Alamalhodaei

Sharon Alamalhodaei is a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), Ophthalmic Scribe-Certified (OSC), and Certified Eye Professional (CEP). She is the founder of Eye Tech Training, which provides technician bootcamps, advanced skills workshops, Train-the-Trainer programs, and compliance consulting for ophthalmology practices, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and corporate partners nationwide. She is the author of “How to Be the Tech Your Doctor Can’t Live Without,” 1”0 Steps to a Phenomenal Patient Experience “and “A Practice Approach to Extraocular Motility Assessment.”

About Eye Tech Training

Eye Tech Training is a specialized ophthalmic consulting and training firm serving ophthalmology practices, ASCs, and corporate partners. With a focus on clinical excellence and regulatory compliance, the company delivers hands-on workshops, policy development, and educational resources aligned with AAO, IJCAHPO, CMS, Joint Commission, and state-specific requirements.

Contact Information:

Sharon Alamalhodaei
Founder, Eye Tech Training
📧 Sharon@EyeTechTraining.com
📞 386-793-3067
🌐 www.EyeTechTraining.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL

Eye Tech Training Announces Brand-New IJCAHPO Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (OSA) Exam Prep Course — Pre-Orders Open Now

Eye Tech Training, a national leader in ophthalmic technician education and compliance consulting, today announced the launch of its brand-new Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (OSA) certification exam prep course, now available for pre-order. Built from the ground up for surgical teams and cross-training clinical staff, the course will be released soon on Eye Tech Training’s new learning platform at the lowest pricing to date.

“OSA certification opens doors for technicians and raises the bar for surgical safety and efficiency,” said Sharon Alamalhodaei, COMT, OSC, CEP, founder of Eye Tech Training. “We designed this course to be practical, step-by-step, and clinic-tested—so learners can walk into the OR feeling ready.”

What the OSA Prep Covers

  • Surgical instruments & setup, workflow, and sterile field etiquette

  • Instrument processing & sterilization (event-based readiness, IFUs, quality checks)

  • Patient safety, medication basics, and anesthesia considerations

  • Common ophthalmic procedures and roles of the assistant

  • OR communication, turnover efficiency, and emergency readiness

  • Full exam alignment with scenario-style practice questions, checklists, and study maps

Course Format & Features

  • Mobile-friendly interactive modules with video demonstrations

  • Practice banks and mini-quizzes with rationales

  • Printable checklists, logs, and quick-reference guides

  • Progress tracking and optional coaching support

  • Ideal for individuals or group enrollment

Availability & Pricing https://sharon-s-site-f4b5.thinkific.com/courses/Ophthalmic-surgical-asst
Pre-orders are open now at Early adopters receive introductory, lower-than-ever pricing. Release is scheduled soon; pre-order customers will receive immediate access on launch day.

Who Should Enroll
Ophthalmic technicians, cross-training clinical staff, ASC team members, and practices building OR capacity for cataract, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics.

About Eye Tech Training
Eye Tech Training provides technician bootcamps, advanced clinical workshops, Train-the-Trainer programs, and compliance/SOP development for ophthalmology practices, ASCs, and corporate partners nationwide. Programs align with AAO, IJCAHPO, CMS, Joint Commission, and state-specific requirements. Learn more at www.EyeTechTraining.com.

Media Contact
Sharon Alamalhodaei, COMT, OSC, CEP
Founder, Eye Tech Training
Sharon@EyeTechTraining.com | 386-793-3067
www.EyeTechTraining.com

Disclaimer: IJCAHPO® is the certifying body for ophthalmic medical personnel and the OSA examination. Eye Tech Training is an independent education provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by IJCAHPO.

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