Optical Training Institute Expands Its Impact with Strategic Acquisition of OptiQuick
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — The Optical Training Institute (OTI) is…
Amblyopia
Amblyopia (often referred to as “lazy eye”)…
Corneal Cross Linking: Halting Keratoconus Progression
Keratoconus is a bilateral, progressive disorder of the cornea…
Cycloplegic Refraction – What the Optician Needs to Know
The cycloplegic refraction is a cornerstone of the eye exam…
Myopia Control – The Latest Research
Myopia (nearsightedness) is the ability to see well without…
Systemic Conditions Seen During an Eye Exam
Systemic Conditions Seen During an Eye Exam Too often…
Ideas For Your Kid’s Next Science Fair Project
Ideas For Your Kid’s Next Science Fair Project It’s…
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Prosthetics Do you know someone with an artificial…
Lens Tinting Tips and Tricks
Different lens materials will absorb tints and coating with…
Eyeglass History – Seeing Through The Ages
Eyeglasses have a fascinating, yet rather poorly recorded history.…
Patient Education
Patient Education Script Creating an educated patient…
Eye color surgical options
Eye Color A person’s eye color can be as varied as the…
Adding Low Vision Services To Your Optical
Adding low vision services to your optical is a huge untapped…
Diabetes Advances Update
There have been exciting advances in the management and treatment…
The Aging Eye – What Opticians Should Know
Age is never a diagnosis. Although certain eye conditions…
Trivex
A competitor to Polycarbonate is making strong inroads into…
Anisometropia – A Three Pronged Approach
Anisometropia (a difference between the eyes of 2 Diopters…
Goal Setting Your Way to Optical Greatness
Goal setting will be your single greatest work before all others…
Increasing year-supply contact lens package sales
Does your marketing plan for selling contact packages need attention?…
Top 10 Nutrients For Healthy Eyes
We all inevitably will be asked by patients what we can do…
A Frame and Lens Combination to Avoid – Photochromatic Polycarbonate Flat-Top Bifocals in a semi-rimless frame
Try to steer clear of photochromatic polycarbonate flat-top…
Sports Safety Glasses For Eye Protection
The importance of sports safety glasses for eye protection…
5 Myths About Contact Lenses
1. There is one “best” contact lens Do not think that…
Does Your Staff Know The Importance of Compassion?
Great staff training video on compassion. Too often we may label…
7 Tips on Relieving Computer Eye Strain
If you see patients complaining about difficulty with their vision…
Optometrists, Ophthalmologists & Opticians
Most people don’t realize the difference between an ophthalmologist,…
Customer service – Just Give Them the Pickle!
This timeless and entertaining customer service training…
Drill Mount Frames – What You Need to Know
High Index materials will crack or chip around the drill…
Antireflective coatings – Things to Consider
Antireflective coatings have their own index of refraction,…
Digital Lenses 101 – 10 Things to Know
There has a rapid rise in the number of digital, or “freeform”,…
New Product Alert – Tribrid
We dont get excited about new lenses very often, but this…
The Psychology of Frame Demostrations
For insight on how we should be maximizing frame…
How To Become An Optician
Our "How to become An Optician" has moved to our homepage.…