…a great way to stay on top of the dynamic field of Opticianry and make some friends in the process.
…a great way to stay on top of the dynamic field of Opticianry and make some friends in the process.
As some of you may or may not know I passed 3 parts of the State Board Exam, but failed the neutralization. This got me thinking as to what I may be doing wrong. After reading anything I could get my hands on about neutralization, I think I may have found out what I have been doing wrong. My problem thus far were determining the adds. I would always seem to get exactly 1/8 of a diopter off. This would invariably leave me with the problem of which way do I estimate. It turns out (more…)
I have always found it curious when people guide me through the adjustment process as if I had no idea what I’m doing or claim ignorance to spectacle abuse as if I don’t know any better. I normally don’t get offended, but today was an exception. I had, what I would describe as, a know-it-all. The glasses submitted to me for adjustment were obviously abused, but I was queried inquisitorially as to the reason “they were falling apart.” This gets me a little bit angry and I usually get very direct and let the patient know that the spectacles were in fact abused which then (more…)
I don’t know if any of you have experienced bag checkers in stores. You know… the ones that ask for your receipt upon leaving the store. Some of these people are rather impolite and somewhat bossy, but you may not know that this procedure is entirely voluntary. Upon purchasing your stuff, you are (more…)
Optician n. One who is extensively trained in the interpreting of ophthalmic prescriptions and applies that knowledge to obtain the optimum visual and safety performance for the patient in a pair of spectacles or contact lenses.
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Friend n. 1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. 2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance. 3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade. 4. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement.
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