1. Optical Counseling Faculty Aravind School of Optometry

2. What generally patient thinks… ► Spectacle is not a scientific device. ► Can be choose easily like others i.e., dresses. ► Spectacle not plays the important role in vision correction. ► No scientific procedures followed in

3. Is Counselling important? ► To make understand the needs of spectacle. ► To choose the appropriate lens and frame. ► To know the cost of standard lens and frame. ► To convince / motivate the patient. ► To fulfill their visual needs and expectations. ► To maintain the good relationship.

4. Lens and frame selection. ► Listen & understand the patient’s problem. ► Verify the glass if used ► See the patient’s refractive power. ► Advice the appropriate lens design depends on visual needs. ► Consider the patient’s affordability.

5. Quality and Cost. ► Explain about  Lens materials and its harmful effects.  Limitations of lens.  Frame materials and side - effects. ► Make the patient aware about scientific dispensing. ► Differentiate the cost of standard items.

6. Motivations ► Instruct the patient about  the lens optical inherence defects.  Uneasiness with Multifocal lenses.  Adaptations and duration ► Special guidelines for vocational glass users.

7. Good Relationship ► On-time delivery. ► Patient care after delivery. ► Individual attention in specific cases.

8. Personal Qualities ► Be a mediator between refraction and optical. ► Good communication skills. ► An adequate Experience in clinical refraction & optical dispensing. ► Up to date knowledge about latest designs. ► Genuine approaches. ► Neat dressing and style.

9. Thank You