You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Polycarbonate Lenses This course consists of a series of articles which were originally published by the Polycarbonate Council in the Polycarbonate Handbook and on their World Wide Web site. The topics covered include: A historical overview of polycarbonate Identifying … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. This course is designed with both the experienced and new eye care professional (ECP) in mind. One goal is for the ECP to understand why a child might need eyeglasses, as well as the types of ocular and practical conditions that influence … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Rx Sunwear Rimless Eyewear This course starts with a presentation of the potentially adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV) on the eyes and then identifies ways to protect the visual system from over exposure to UV. It goes on … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Contact Lens Patient Selection The following subjects are covered in this course. Applying them in practice will increase the likelihood of a successful fit and a happy patient. The first contact person sets the tone for the examination and … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Working With Premium Lenses Premium lens materials have made their way into mainstream use, requiring that optical personnel be familiar with their properties and the best ways to work with them effectively. Considerations in handling these materials go beyond … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Troubleshooting the Demanding Patient Troubleshooting the demanding patient is like troubleshooting any other patient. The demanding patient requires more patience and often a more creative approach to your usual routine. At the conclusion of this program, you should be … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Contact Lenses for Baby Boomers Aging can cause subtle and dramatic changes to the body, particularly to the eyes. Some of the challenges we need to keep in mind when fi tting aging patients with contact lenses include presbyopia, … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Aspheric Lenses Eyeglass wearers prefer to have their lenses made as thin, light weight, and distortion free as possible. A thinner lens may be achieved by simply making the front curve of the lens flatter. For example, an Rx … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Pediatric Vision Disorders This course covers pediatric vision disorders which may be encountered by professional opticians in the course of their day to day activities. This information can help them understand the needs and communicate more effectively with their … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Advanced Techniques This course covers contact lenses which are fit for the correction of presbyopia, astigmatism, aphakia, and keratoconus. These, indeed, are advanced techniques and require the skill and experience of the seasoned contact lens fitter. While the study … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Introduction to Low Vision With age, most people experience normal changes in vision which can typically be corrected with standard prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Age-related eye diseases, however, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes or glaucoma, can result … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Color Vision The color we perceive when we view an object is influenced by several factors. These include the characteristics of the light source under which it is viewed, the way the object absorbs, transmits, or reflects the … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Basic Optical Principles Begins with a discussion of the metric system of measurement followed by a review of basic mathematical principles. The electromagnetic spectrum, the nature and propagation of visible light, and index of refraction is presented. This section … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Polarized Lenses Polarized lenses have become one of the fastest growing lens categories in recent years. In fact, many ophthalmic professionals and their patients feel that polarized lenses are the best sunglasses available due to their ability to dramatically … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Progressive Lens Design This course provides certified and state licensed opticians with information on the latest developments in progressive and variable focus lens technology. It presents new technology and describes how it differs from conventional PAL designs enabling the … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Fitting Soft Contact Lenses To best understand the art of fitting soft contact lenses is to first understand the criteria of an optimal fitting scenario. Many techniques for lens evaluation have remained unchanged since the inception of hydrogel lenses. … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Contact Lens Handling & Care If the patient is well educated on the proper techniques, it is less likely that he or she will have serious problems. A videotape or pamphlet is quite helpful in explaining the proper procedures. … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Computer Vision Syndrome—Presbyopia & Dry Eye Prescribing for presbyopia is second nature to any refractionist, but the presbyopic computer user requires special prescribing considerations. This usually requires a different prescription and lens design from that which meets the other … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Visual Acuity Exam This course provides an overview of the visual acuity examination. The visual acuity exam is comprised of two main components: refractometry, a multifaceted measurement of refractive errors with a variety of specific instruments and techniques, and … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Anatomical Considerations Although this course is entitled Anatomical Considerations, it might just as easily be called Potentially Adverse Effects of Contact Lens Wear. In effect, this course catalogues many of the potentially negative aspects of contact lens wear. However, … Continued