You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Silicone Hydrogel (SiHy) was introduced in 1999 as the first contact lens material approved for continuous wear. It is also a popular daily wear lens; plus, SiHy is the material of choice for new wearers and re-fitted patients. The SiHy lens material … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. In‐house edging and surfacing labs can increase business and patient satisfaction due to speed and cost‐saving procedures. This course is designed to increase the eye care professional�s (ECP) overall knowledge of lab equipment and procedures, with an emphasis on systems designed for … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. In order to provide the best vision for patients, the eye care professional (ECP) can offer materials and coatings that match lifestyle needs. In choosing lens substrates, coatings and other features, the ECP can create a lens package this is suited to … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. This course will assist both the experienced and new eye care professional (ECP) to better understand when industrial safety eyewear is mandated by OSHA requirements, and what types of protective devices are available. The course first covers OSHA recommendations and the Personal … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Ophthalmology is the specialized field of medicine focusing on the eye which encompasses the anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatments that affect the eye. This course gives information regarding classifications in ophthalmology, as well as the many optical conditions and tests related to … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. While frames and lenses are the major source of income for the average dispensary, a nice profit can be realized by providing small items that benefit the patient. This makes such purchases convenient for the patient, allows further dialogue between the optician … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Most people experience normal changes in vision as they age, which can usually be corrected with standard prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, age‐related eye diseases, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes or glaucoma, can result in vision impairment. This loss of … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Part 2 – Most people experience normal changes in vision as they age, which can usually be corrected with standard prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, age‐related eye diseases, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes or glaucoma, can result in vision impairment. … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Eyewear has been used since ancient times, beginning with simple protective goggles and advancing through the ages to become various forms of spectacles. Many advancements and changes to eye wear have come about from the necessity for a specific function or need. … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. As an NCLE certified optician you already understand what it takes to fit and advise patients about contact lenses. However, there are changes occurring in the industry that understandably follow population changes happening today. New innovative designs and lens materials are now … Continued