Indispensable Dispensing The Eyecare Professional’s Basic Dispensing Guide THE
Indispensable Dispensing The Eyecare Professional’s Basic Dispensing Guide THE GUIDE From your OLA-Member Laboratory $25 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CUSTOM COVER OPTION! This space, and a second space on the back cover, are available for your custom imprint. Three Vital Products from OLA! What is the OLA Lens Center? The OLA Lens Center is: • a professionally-designed and built lens demonstration unit • a fun and functional way eyecare professionals can demonstrate premium lenses to their patients • a way to give the consumers an interactive experience using their lifestyle to select lens features and lens treatments for their new eyewear How does the Lens Center work? As the consumer turns the wheel on the display, various lifestyle features appear in the window at the top of the wheel – “Farsighted,” “Outdoor Sports,” “Night Driving” … Another window shows the lens features and treatments that enhance that lifestyle, and refers to the appropriate sample lorgnettes by number. The left side of the display has ten sample lorgnettes of lens features and treatments – numbered to correspond to the information shown on the wheel. For example, if a patient selects the question about reducing reflections when wearing glasses and driving at night, the wheel refers them to the sample that demonstrates AR coated lenses. How is the Lens Center displayed? The Lens Center is designed for table-top display. The unit is designed with a small footprint, so that it can be placed on a counter or display shelf, and it will not occupy a great amount of space when placed on your desk. Who needs the OLA Lens Center? • Eyecare Professionals need the Lens Center for their patients • Consumers need the Lens Center to select lifestyle lenses • Every dispenser needs the Lens Center to help increase sales Where can I get more information? Contact your OLA Member Laboratory. Call OLA for a list of member labs: 800-477-5652. The 2004 edition of the Progressive Identifier, now 36 pages in length, is the most up-to-date source of lens information available for ophthalmic professionals who want to identify progressive addition lenses (PALs) currently available in the United States and Canada, including lenses that have been discontinued within the past five years. Three steps to success With the information contained in the Progressive Identifier, doctors and retailers can quickly identify any lens currently being worn (including those recently discontinued), and confidently select the best new lens for their patients’ needs. Step One: Most modern PALs are marked by laser engravings (some older lenses may have fluorescent marks) that become easily visible when viewed under an intense light against a dark background. Look for these engraved symbols and refer to the Indexes in the front of the book. Step Two: Determine the patient’s old Rx. If this is information is not in your records, read the prescription from the lens. Step Three: Compare to the new Rx and assess any changes that might suggest a change in lens design or material. Remember to consider your patient’s lifestyle, work habits, hobbies, and frame choice when choosing the appropriate lens. For fitting tips and techniques, refer to the Dispensers Guide, published by OLA. Your OLA member laboratory will be happy to provide information on this and other products published by OLA. Or contact OLA directly at 800-477-5652. The Lens Menu, OLA’s popular consumer-friendly guide, features the latest information on lens options with a special emphasis on “a lens for every lifestyle”. More than 8 million Lens Menus have been printed and distributed by OLA laboratories to their accounts — Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Opticians. Eyecare professionals who use the Lens Menu say it contains generic information presented in a professional manner that their patients understand. Retail customers using the Lens Menu see their sales of premium lenses steadily increase. The Lens Menus can be personalized with an imprint of the account’s name. This valuable patient tool is available only through OLA member laboratories. The OLA Lens Center The Progressive Identifier Lens Menu 2004 Edition • Revised, Updated, Expanded Includes 239 Lenses ® Provided by Your OLA Member Laboratory TM $30.00 Order Today from your OLA Member Laboratory! The Indispensable Dispensing Guide The Eyecare Professional’s Basic Dispensing Handbook Provided by Your Optical Laboratory - An OLA-Member Lab i The Indispensable Dispensing Guide The Indispensable Dispensing Guide The Eyecare Professional's Basic Dispensing Handbook From Your OLA Member Laboratory Prepared by Richard Wohlever Director, Educational Services Walman Optical Company Editorial and revision assistance Patricia Rouner Morris The Compleat Editor Minneapolis, MN and Tracy Ryman Desktop Design Studio Hastings, MN © Copyright 2004 – All Rights Reserved by Optical laboratories Association Published January 2004 The Indispensable Dispensing Guide iii Table of Contents The Eyecare Professional's Basic Dispensing Handbook............1 Eyecare Professionals.........................................................................................................................1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................1 The Ophthalmologist ...................................................................................................................................1 The Optometrist ............................................................................................................................................1 The Optician....................................................................................................................................................1 History of Eyewear ........................................................................................................1 Overview of an Optical Laboratory..............................................3 The Route Your Rx Travels Through the Laboratory ............................................................. 3 Customer Service .................................................................................................................................. 3 Surfacing Department ......................................................................................................................... 3 Finishing Department ...........................................................................................................................4 Rx Flow Chart........................................................................................................................................ 5 The Eye and The Prescription...........................................................6 Major Parts of the Eye ....................................................................................................................... 6 The Normal (Emmetropic) Eye........................................................................................................... 7 The Farsighted Eye ................................................................................................................................ 7 The Nearsighted Eye ............................................................................................................................. 8 Astigmatism.............................................................................................................................................. 8 Presbyopia................................................................................................................................................ 9 Review: The Plus Lens ........................................................................................................................... 9 Bifocal..............................................................................................................................................................9 Trifocal ............................................................................................................................................................9 Progressive.....................................................................................................................................................9 Review: The Minus Lens ...................................................................................................................... 10 Review: The Sphero-cylinder Lens................................................................................................. 10 Overview of Lenses ........................................................................... 11 Comparing Lens Materials..................................................................................................................11 Thickness........................................................................................................................................................11 Weight .............................................................................................................................................................11 Transmission of Radiant Energy..............................................................................................................12 Optical Performance...................................................................................................................................12 Lens Materials.......................................................................................................................................12 Plastic CR-39® ..............................................................................................................................................12 Glass................................................................................................................................................................12 Mid-index Plastics .......................................................................................................................................13 High Index Polycarbonate..........................................................................................................................13 High/Super High Index Plastics...............................................................................................................13 High Index Glass ..........................................................................................................................................14 Other Materials and Questions................................................................................................................14 iv The Indispensable Dispensing Guide Styles......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Single-vision lenses.....................................................................................................................................14 Progressive Lenses (PALS)........................................................................................................................14 Bifocals ..........................................................................................................................................................15 Trifocals .........................................................................................................................................................15 Office Environment Lens...........................................................................................................................15 Specialty Lenses ..........................................................................................................................................15 Lens Enhancements............................................................................................................................... 16 Scratch Resistant Treatment (S/R).........................................................................................................16 Anti-Reflection Treatment (A/R).............................................................................................................16 Ultraviolet Protection (UV) Treatment...................................................................................................16 Tints................................................................................................................................................................17 Color Coatings..............................................................................................................................................17 Mirror Coatings ...........................................................................................................................................17 Photochromic Lenses..................................................................................................................................17 Polarized Sun Lenses..................................................................................................................................18 Edge Treatments..........................................................................................................................................18 Eyewear Selection.............................................................................19 Lifestyle Considerations................................................................................................................... 19 Rx Evaluation......................................................................................................................................... 20 Presentation Process......................................................................................................................... 20 Step One: Know Your Products ...............................................................................................................20 Step Two: Present Value, Not Products.................................................................................................20 Step Three: Present the Complete Lenses............................................................................................20 Facial Measurements and Frame Selection..................................21 Facial Measurements ........................................................................................................................... 21 PD Measurements........................................................................................................................................21 Vertical Height Measurements ............................................................................................................... 22 Frame Selection.....................................................................................................................................23 Frame Measurements ................................................................................................................................23 Review: Measurements..............................................................................................................................24 Decentration – Frame Size vs. Patient’s PD..................................................................................24 Frame Materials and Styles ..............................................................................................................24 Frame Materials ..........................................................................................................................................24 Plastic............................................................................................................................................................24 Propionate....................................................................................................................................................25 Nylon..............................................................................................................................................................25 Metals............................................................................................................................................................25 Titanium........................................................................................................................................................25 Stainless Steel .............................................................................................................................................25 Monel.............................................................................................................................................................25 The Indispensable Dispensing Guide v Frame Selection for Cosmetics and Fit........................................................................................26 Full Frames....................................................................................................................................................26 Drilled Rimless Frames..............................................................................................................................26 Grooved Rimless Frame.............................................................................................................................26 Combination Frame ....................................................................................................................................26 Half-Eye Frame.............................................................................................................................................26 Sports Frames..............................................................................................................................................26 Safety Frames..............................................................................................................................................26 Bridge Types ................................................................................................................................................ 27 The Temple ...................................................................................................................................................28 Library Temple.............................................................................................................................................28 Skull Temple.................................................................................................................................................28 Riding Bow Temple.....................................................................................................................................28 Comfort Cable..............................................................................................................................................28 Frame Selection.................................................................................................................................... 29 Optical Performance......................................................................................................................... 29 From Rx to Eyewear .........................................................................30 The Laboratory Order........................................................................................................................ 31 Patient Information.....................................................................................................................................31 Lens Information......................................................................................................................................... 32 Frame Information...................................................................................................................................... 32 Other Information ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Conclusion................................................................................................................................ 32 Delivery of Eyewear to the Patient .............................................33 Frame Alignment Process..................................................................................................................33 To place a frame in standard alignment................................................................................................ 33 Nosepads....................................................................................................................................................... 35 Adjustment for Alignment ...............................................................................................................36 New Delivery ................................................................................................................................................ 37 Review............................................................................................................................................................ 37 Readjustments ............................................................................................................................................ 37 Glossary of Terms............................................................................38 Common Optical Terms and Abbreviations................................................................................ 38 vi The Indispensable Dispensing Guide Notes The Indispensable Dispensing Guide 1 Eyecare Professionals Introduction The three most commonly recognized eyecare professionals (ECPs) are the ophthalmologist (of thal MOL e jist), the optometrist (op TOM i trist), and the optician (op TISH en). Though they are often confused, they are separate professions. The Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is sometimes called an “eye M.D.” because he or she is a medical doc tor who specializes in eye and vision care. “Eye M.D.s are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. Many eye M.D.’s are also involved in scientific research into the causes and cures for eye diseases and vision problems.” Source: www.aao.org/about/eyemds.cfm The Optometrist Optometrists are state-licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat eye health and vision problems. They prescribe glasses, contact lenses, low-vision rehabilitation, vision therapy and medications, as well as perform certain surgical procedures. They hold the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Source: AOA Vision Fax, Document #0002 or aoa.org/about/droptometry.asp The Optician An optician is a professional in the field of finishing and fitting eyeglass lenses, frames, and contact lenses. An optician turns a doctor’s prescription into glasses or contact lenses and may also dispense low-vision aids and artificial eyes. Source: www.oaa.org History of Eyewear The idea of eyewear was first conceived sometime near the end of the thirteenth century. At first, very few people wore eyewear. The eyewear was rather strange looking and was viewed with suspicion by many. In the Middle Ages, science was thought to be demonic, and scientific developments were largely ignored. Early in the seventeenth century (1600s) the first trade guild was formed in Germany and by the end of the century the first optical stores opened for business. Nose glasses started to ap pear as eyewear slowly became more generally accepted by the public. 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