An opticians point of view

[Opticianjw]

[Quig]

Preach it brother!!! lol...

[Lelarep]

I say that once there is enough peer reviewed evidence, one should use the best available technology, if it is a reasonable investment for the business. Before that, it would be a foolish choice.

[idispense]

I’ve never used the Optikam system, however I’ve used other Position of Wear systems. Knowing everything you can about POW lenses and measuring systems will add value to your business.

However, you must also learn how to present the benefits of these lenses, and the benefits of the measuring system. You must also learn how to present yourself. The presentation of yourself, your business and your products is an all encompassing part of POW .

I have never regretted this learning process. I have seen the success of POW in practise. I wouldn’t dream of opening a practise without POW equipment and positive attitude staff who know the value of presentation.

I have also seen the effect of negativity and skepticism, those and yourself are your worst enemies.

[bta89]

Great post Opticianjw. While I agree with you 100%, sadly I'm limitted to what our doctors will provide us with. I still can't get more memory for out computers to make them a little faster. I have a few friends who are still running Windows 7 even though it's not HIPPA compliant becuase the doctors they work for don't want to upgrade. Wierd world we live in.

[Opticianjw]

That’s an unfortunate situation you are in. Some doctors or opticians are not the best businessman/business women but for your sake I hope they are at least compassionate and care about your and their patients wellbeing. They need to at least invest in proper protection for you and the patients they serve.

[idispense]

Great post Opticianjw. While I agree with you 100%, sadly I'm limitted to what our doctors will provide us with. I still can't get more memory for out computers to make them a little faster. I have a few friends who are still running Windows 7 even though it's not HIPPA compliant becuase the doctors they work for don't want to upgrade. Wierd world we live in.

In reality, you are not limited by the Drs. You are only limited by yourself and your decision to stay with those Drs . That is the sad part.

[Lelarep]

In reality, you are not limited by the Drs. You are only limited by yourself and your decision to stay with those Drs . That is the sad part.

I couldn't disagree more strongly. One is limited by many things, including finances, opportunities, needs of ones family, etc... to make it sound like one can just up and leave a job and find one that is better is exceedingly arrogant, short sighted, and misguided, especially in the context of our current economic climate.

[idispense]

I couldn't disagree more strongly. One is limited by many things, including finances, opportunities, needs of ones family, etc... to make it sound like one can just up and leave a job and find one that is better is exceedingly arrogant, short sighted, and misguided, especially in the context of our current economic climate.

[wmcdonald]

And there are other places to work, a described above. It is time for Opticians to use "I can."

[bta89]

Oh I mean I'm not complaining. The fact they let me take off whatever time I need for school is what attracts me here. It's hard to find a job where I can basically switch shifts every four months. When I graduate school next semester, hopefully I'll already be accept to optometry school. Got to have those letters of recommedations. Once that is decided it will be time to move on

[idispense]

Oh I mean I'm not complaining. The fact they let me take off whatever time I need for school is what attracts me here. It's hard to find a job where I can basically switch shifts every four months. When I graduate school next semester, hopefully I'll already be accept to optometry school. Got to have those letters of recommedations. Once that is decided it will be time to move on

That flexibility is important for now then.

I hope you will have the opportunity to work in other practises before graduating where you can experience the benefits of Optikam and POW dispensing at its best.
Properly presented these systems are worth while and worth their weight in gold.

Good Luck