Speaker: Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC Trendy eyewear with excessive wrap frame and lenses will mechanically change the nominal prescription and induces
unwanted prism. It’s essential for opticians and optometrists to understand and solve these adverse changes. This
course will cover how to calculate prism, and the effective power sphere, cylinder, axis of wrap lenses and explore real
world solutions to this common problem.
Speaker: Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC Ophthalmic lenses are artful arrays that provide clear vision. Designing the most optically precise and cosmetically appealing lens shouldn’t be left to common myths and optical roulette. This course explores lens design from Single Vision, Near Variable Focus Lenses, Lined Multi-focal, Progressive Lens designs, implications of refractive index, lens thinness, and secrets to designing the most optically precise work of art for your eyes.
Speaker: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO
Being able to fit and adjust eyewear may appear to be simple, and it well could be, but not every dispenser has been able to master this particular art. This course will discuss the reasons that eyeglasses fit badly and some solutions for solving these challenges. Included in the discussion will be the fitting triangle, facial anatomical differences, sensitivities, prescription challenges with frames and certain materials, as well as individual preferences. Effectively being able to communicate with the patient will also be discussed.
Speaker: Diane F. Drake, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FNAO
With one-fourth of the population in the USA being 14 and under and 25% of children requiring some form of vision correction, there is a huge market for dispensing to children. This course is designed to help increase your pediatric practice. This session will include internal as well as external marketing, in office merchandising, communicating with children and their parents, and dispensing eyewear. Identifying specific needs in fit, fashion and function for eyewear on children will be discussed.
Speaker: Jane Buckland, FNAO (Director), FCLSAH, NCLEM
This course is intended to demonstrate to the participant an overview of fitting and design techniques observed over four decades. Designed to aid the participant in achieving greater success in the selection and fitting of soft toric lenses. This presentation will explore the various types of lens designs and modalities available for the astigmatic patient. An explanation to the participant on how to gain skills to objectively address fitting as well as follow up challenges will be discussed.
