Search:

ONE of the reasons that our profession is in the position it's in is because we stopped charging for services we provide like frame fittings and adjustments. We relied on the materials to make us the...

Was the article written and posted on your website before he applied for a patent? If so, you own the rights to it and he could be infringing on your rights.

I've heard that there are 60,000 current Opticians in the US, but as we all know, the definition of "Optician" is rather vague. I believe there are actually more than that performing some of the job...

The REAL solution is for her to buy a 2nd pair when she is using the computer for extended periods of time, it could be a computer lens, SV, FT, or whatever. No PAL will give her exactly what she...

Try contacting some of the Opticianry schools and see if they'll let you buy it from them. I know many of them use this book as part of the curriculum. You may also try and contact the NAO...

I've heard of a few community service organizations that use it (do full exams and glasses for people in need) and the OD says it's as accurate as any other auto-refractor out there. It does have a...

Oculista Carioca,

I'm guessing you work for a large optical retailer (WM) because I remember having the same issue with the computer program when I worked there. I have heard that some states have...

Florida = no tax on Rx ophthalmic products or exams
Mississippi = no tax on exams, but tax on all ophthalmic products (Rx and non-Rx)

You could contact the schools of Optometry and see if you can find a recent graduate that hasn't found a job yet. There will probably be quite a bit since you live in a state that has an Optometry...

When I worked in Alabama years ago, we took Health Spring and it was fairly easy. Basically, they covered a set dollar amount, no matter what it was, frame, lenses, Transitions, AR, etc. It was a...

Interesting analysis. I would like to see a little different path for our professions.

I see the Dispensing Optician being a 1 to 2 year program max with at least 6 months of clinical practice...

The Opticianry laws were written (in all states that I'm aware of) a long time ago in a manner so that in order to sell and dispense eyewear, there has to be at least ONE Licensed Optician on the...

You are correct, in FL, private practices (Optometry/Ophthalmology) are not required to have Licensed Opticians in order to sell/dispense eyewear. For corporate or Optician owned opticals, the...

In Florida, BEFORE you can even call yourself an "Optician", you must complete a series of steps to become an Optician. First, you have to complete a 6,240 hour apprenticeship within 5 years time...

I worked for Wal-Mart Vision Center (corporate) for 14 yrs and I can say that I would recommend it for SOME Opticians, not all though. It's not for everybody, but the job itself is fairly stable,...

May I suggest a program that would help you out practically and professionally in numerous ways? The Ophthalmic Career Progression Program by the National Academy of Opticianry. It's great for those...

There are many options available, but I will give you the two that I used to study for both my ABO and NCLE exams.

www.nao.org - they have multiple CD sets, books, manuals, etc. for ABO and NCLE...

I suggest learning everything you can about contact lenses, slit lamp, keratometry, refractometry, lab procedures and technology in general. Those things are the way of the future and are what...

I agree. The Auto III technology is far more advanced and more customizable than the Physio 360 Enhanced. If I'm not mistaken, I believe that the Auto III is a fully back surface design and the...

I have reported several places in the past, most recently, one for allowing an apprentice to dispense and adjust while the Licensed Optician was wandering around the mall or left the building and the...

I recommend getting a degree in Opticianry and supplement your degree with some management classes as well as hands-on experience. If you're looking to be a professional Optician (Master), then a...

Most people just fill the Rx (as many times as the patient wants) until it expires. The issue at hand is that prescribers should put a refill quantity (# of refills) on Rx's and when the patient...

Make sure to study the slit lamp, ocular pathology related to contact lens wear, know how to evaluate a contact lens fit using a slit lamp, know how to use a manual keratometer and take "K" readings....

Do a search for "NCSORB" on here and you will find out more than enough information. You will need to know how to use a slit lamp, a manual keratometer, how to evaluate the fit of a soft contact lens...

If I had to guess, I'd say they are updating the law to be compatible with the new electronic medical records (EMR) systems that allow a doctor to "electronically" sign an Rx. I've seen quite a few...