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An in-depth course on all you need to be proficient as an optician.
Eye diseases are the one of the most common reasons for office visits to the practice. Outside of having the eyes examined, many OD’s and MD’s see patients for foreign bodies in the eye as well as eye conditions that can be bacterial, fungal, or caused by genetics or sun damage. Learn what these conditions are, how they typically are identified and what we do to treat them.
Ocular anatomy will cover all parts of the eye as well as the muscles around the eye. You will gain a better understanding of common afflictions as they relate to the cornea, retina and muscles of the eye and what we can do to correct some of these conditions.
Prescriptions we cover are in the form of visual corrections. Whether a person has myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism we can usually correct our patients to perfect vision with the use of ophthalmic lenses. Understand the different parts of the prescription, what will happen to lenses in each scenario as well as how to transpose and Rx or how to use prism and specialty measurements.
Boxing systems allow us to work with frames on hand and our patients own unique facial composition. Frame fit is more than “looking good”. This section will bring to light boxing systems and how frame fit will play a role in decentration of lenses and a patient’s visual acuity. We can make anything at our labs, but how the patient see’s is greatly impacted.
We are familiar with our common lens types such as single vision, flat tops and progressives, but there are many lens style options that still have a place in today’s market. Get a better understanding of aspheric lenses, digital, occupational as well as the seldom prescribed myopic discs and carrier lenses.
What is Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)? What are symptoms of CVS? How CVS can be corrected. In the past the only blue light we had to deal with came from the sun. Since the advent of the digital age and the removal of incandescent light bulbs we have invited blue light into our homes, workplaces and schools. Today if our eyes are open and we can see, it is highly likely we are being exposed to blue light. This session explores blue light and the potential impact on our health, wellbeing.
How is non-glare made? What is the benefit of non-glare? What are the different layers with the non-glare and what are the benefits of the different layers? How to tell if a non-glare is premium or not?
Light is the root source of all sight and without light we cannot see. Understand the different theories of light; how light is reflected and refracted to create vision is imperative to understanding prescriptions, ophthalmic lenses and base curves needed.
What are the different options within the sunglass market? What different colors of tint are specifically good for. How do you sell a second pair of sunglasses? We also discuss skin cancer stats that help when discussing why a patient needs a good pair of sunglasses.
How to style a patient in a pair of glasses that goes well with their face shape as well as coloring. We wil also talk about lens decentration and what effect that can have on the glasses.
What are the different progressive options on the market and are they all created equal? What makes one progressive different from another in the major manufacturer portfolios. Join us for a discussion on all of the major manufacturer's portfolios and what makes them unique.
Join Kelli Koenigsberg to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of premium lens materials.