Help! I’m Not an Optician Basic Optical Skills for the Pre-Tester Things to bring: frames, tools, contact lens trials, nosepads, screws Ashley S. Reddell, OD, FCOVD HOACLS 2015
About Me From Haysville, KS Graduated from KU…..Rock Chalk! Graduated from Southern College of Optometry Completed pediatric residency at SCO Joined a private practice in Leavenworth in 2010 Now have 3 locations, 5 ODs, and ~28 staff
About Kelly Clinic coordinator for our office for 20+ years ABO certified optician Office Super Hero / Renaissance Woman / Jack of All Trades
Housekeeping I have no financial interests in any of the products I may mention during this presentation. If you have questions please email me…. areddell@FamilyEyeCareCenterLV.com
Reason for this Course When optical is swamped… Helping the team The more you can know about the field, the better you can be at your own job Chance to practice hands-on and ask questions
Dispensing Presentation Initial Adjustment Vision Combatting Complaints
Basic Adjustments Getting back to Universal Alignment Crooked Frame Loose Frame Tight Frame Raising Frame Lowering Frame
Basic Repairs Replacing screws in the temple Replacing nosepads
Basic Frame Selection Knowing lens type first Face Shapes Color
Contact Lens Teaching Basic contact lens care/cleaning Basic insertion Basic removal
Questions Email….areddell@FamilyEyeCareCenterLV.com