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The Essential Guide to Rigid Lens Verification: Part 1
In part one of this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the essential equipment needed to verify rigid contact lenses. The parameters to verify are discussed, along with their ANSI standard tolerances for each. Whether you’re new to fitting RGP lenses or looking to refine your verification process, you’ll find practical tips to ensure your patients receive … <a href="https://opticaltraining.com/blog/the-essential-guide-to-rigid-lens-verification-part-1/">Continued</a>
Brianna Cuenca
The Essential Guide to Rigid Lens Verification: Part 2
The Essential Guide to Rigid Lens Verification: Part 2 In part two of this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the key steps for verifying RGP lenses, from measuring base curves to inspecting edge designs. We’ll cover the proper techniques and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re new to fitting RGP lenses or looking to … <a href="https://opticaltraining.com/blog/the-essential-guide-to-rigid-lens-verification-part-2/">Continued</a>
Brianna Cuenca
OTI Expands Optician Education with Spanish-Language Optician Development Program
Optical Training Institute Expands Access to Optician Education with Spanish-Language Optician Development Program ATLANTA, GEORGIA, March 7, 2025 – Optical Training Institute (OTI) is excited to announce that its flagship Optician Development Program (ODP) is now available in Spanish, expanding access to high-quality optician education for Spanish-speaking learners. This initiative reflects OTI’s commitment to fostering … <a href="https://opticaltraining.com/blog/oti-expands-access-to-optician-education-with-spanish-language-optician-development-program/">Continued</a>
Brianna Cuenca
OTI Introduces the Optician Simulator for Virtual Hands-On Training
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, February 13, 2025 – Optical Training Institute (OTI) is proud to announce the launch of the Optician Simulator, an innovative virtual training platform designed to help aspiring opticians master essential optical instrumentation skills in a cost-effective and immersive environment. About the Optician Simulator The Optician Simulator is a state-of-the-art virtual training tool that … <a href="https://opticaltraining.com/blog/oti-introduces-the-optician-simulator-for-virtual-hands-on-training/">Continued</a>
Brianna Cuenca
ANSI Standards for Contact Lenses
Regulating agencies such as the ANSI set specific standards for the performance of eyewear products, and each feature is allowed a tolerable range that must be adhered to in order to be approved. The following table lists the various tolerances for a sampling of contact lens parameters, established by ANSI, to ensure consistency in contact … <a href="https://opticaltraining.com/blog/ansi-standards-for-contact-lenses/">Continued</a>
Brianna Cuenca
Components and Design of the Slit Lamp
Components and Design of the Slit Lamp The slit lamp’s design integrates several key components that work in harmony to facilitate detailed ocular examination. The slit lamp or biomicroscope is an instrument designed primarily to observe the transparent structures of the human eye under a magnification of between 10 to 50 times. Its two principal … <a href="https://opticaltraining.com/blog/components-and-design-of-the-slit-lamp/">Continued</a>
Brianna Cuenca