1. 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

2. 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

3. About Kelly Clinic coordinator for our office for 20+ years
ABO certified optician
Office Super Hero / Renaissance Woman / Jack of All Trades

4. Housekeeping
I have no financial interests in any of the products I may mention during this presentation.
If you have questions please me….

5. 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

6. Dispensing Presentation Initial Adjustment Vision
Combatting Complaints

7. Basic Adjustments Getting back to Universal Alignment Crooked Frame
Loose Frame
Tight Frame
Raising Frame
Lowering Frame

8. Basic Repairs
Replacing screws in the temple
Replacing nosepads

9. Basic Frame Selection
Knowing lens type first
Face Shapes
Color

10. Contact Lens Teaching Basic contact lens care/cleaning Basic insertion
Basic removal

11. Questions