07/16/2026
New Perspectives with Hani Sadic
I had the opportunity to talk with Hani Sadic, an optician and practice owner from Parma, Ohio. - John Bruening
Hi Hanni, it’s great to see you again, as our careers have crossed paths quite a few times since we’ve been opticians.
How did you get involved in the optical profession?
Thank you for having me. I have always wanted to work with my hands. I picked dental lab or opticianry programs in college and after talking to professionals from both professions, I decided to join the Opticianry Program at Cuyahoga Community College and graduated in 1984. I have been dual license ever since. I have a degree in Mechanical Optics, Dispensing Optician and took and studied Refraction.
How long have you been a member of the OAO?
I have been a member with the OAO for the last 4 years to support and be of help for Opticians if and when needed.
As you look back on your career, Is there one experience or patient that sticks out from others?
There are two incidences that happened in the same day about 30 minutes apart. One patient came in for an eye exam and glasses (driving without glasses for over 2 months) with a -6.50D /-2.00 cyl and when I asked her if she wants me to rush the glasses, she said “no, I can see OK and will wait till I get the glasses”. Two patients later we had a gentleman that had a fit because he wanted the glasses made while he waited because he could not see to function at work or drive. I assumed he has a heavy Rx. After his exam, his Rx was -0.5 in one eye and -0.25D /-0.25 cyl in the other eye.