4: Lens Options & Multiple Pairs

The primary role of the optician is to bring money into a store. We do this by selling optical products. Optical products can be thought of as anything above-and-beyond the frame and the most basic CR-39 lens. This includes all lens add-ons and accessories.

Lens treatments are like cars.

I may drive a basic Toyota Yaris, but would prefer a loaded Nissan Altima, yet really want a Ferrari!

You can sell a very basic pair of glasses which will work well and be reliable (a Yaris). You can also sell a basic pair of glasses and begin to add on features to make it a better pair (an Altima). Finally, you can sell the highest end products with every possible add-on (a Ferrari).

Course Information

Estimated Time: 6 - 12 Hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Course Instructor

John Seegers John Seegers Author

1: Lens Treatments

1: Introduction & AR (Non-Glare)

So much to know!
2: Photochromic

Changeable tint lenses.
3: Scratch – Mirror – Fog Free

Add-ons
4: Blue Light Control & Therapeutic

Blue Light – Death Ray or Healthy?
5: All About Tinting

Tinting – more than meets the eye
6: Polarization

All about polarization.
7: Polish

Making the lens edge look great.

2: Specialty Eyewear

1: Goggles

Goggles can incorporate an Rx
2: OTC Readers

To sell, or not to sell, that is the question…
3: Swim Goggles & Dive Masks

Rx swim goggles and dive masks
4: Activity Specific & Lens Systems

Lens color and frame design for specific tasks
5: Clip Ons – Fit Overs – Dry Eye

To sell, or not to sell, that is the question…
6: Facial Structure

Frames for special situations
7: Safety Eyewear

All about safety eyewear

3: Low Vision

1: Introduction to Low Vision

Low vision is a entire field of its own
2: Causes

You will want to know this stuff even if you never touch low vision
3: Optical Solutions Near & Distance

Low Vision Within Arms Length
4: Non-Optical Solutions

Non-optical ways of helping low vision
QUIZ: Lens Options & Multiple Pairs