John C. Soper, is one of the countryís best known ophthalmic professionals. Mr. Soper has been involved in the optical industry for over 20 years. He has specialized in the area of ophthalmic optics, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
He has assisted with the introduction of a N.A.S.A. related optical breakthrough to the ophthalmic industry as well as giving continuing education credits nationwide on diverse topics which include the effects of colored lenses on the human eye and brain.
Johnn Soper is both ABO and NCLE certified. He holds opticianry and contact licenses in both the states of Virginia and Kentucky and is certified in the state of Texas. Mr. Soper passed the Masters of Ophthalmic Optics exam in 1990. He is a Fellow in the National Academy of Opticianry. He has served as the president of the Harris County Chapter of the Certified Opticians Association of Texas as well as the State Board of the Texas Ophthalmic Professionals Society as Education Chairman. He has served as president of the Texas Ophthalmic Professionals Society.
Mr. Soper comes for a family of prominent opticians, technicians and ophthalmic instructors. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated with honors from J. Sergeant Reynolds College in Richmond, Virginia, holding a degree in opticianry. He was awarded ìTexas Optician of the Yearî in 1995 and graduated first in the state of Texas first refractometry class. He is an inspector for the National Association of Trade Schools and was an instructor for the National Education Center's Bryman Campus Opticianry Program. He is currently on the faculty of Vision Expo, the nations largest optical education meeting. He has been an instructor at the annual Baylor Contact Lens Course in Houston, Texas. He is also a regular lecturer at the Contact Lens Society of Texas conventions and The Certified Opticians Association of Texas "College of Knowledge." Along with being an ABO/NCLE approved lecturer, he has assisted in the training of many students with limited optical background. His method of teaching is to explaining difficult optical theories in easy to understand terms with retention of terms and examples through association. His ABO preparatory course is the only one of its kind in the country to offer a money back guarantee if the student does not pass.
Mr. Soper is president of Soper Enterprises, Houston, Texas, provider of ophthalmic consultant and management services. He has served as a consultant to Soper International Ophthalmics, Vista Optical, Museum District Opticians, the Houston Rockets, Astros, Comets and Aeros, EyeCare Express Labs and San Jacinto College