ABO 2 Credits / Florida 0 Credit

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This article is intended to expand the optician’s knowledge and improve his/her ability to provide superior eye care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

  1. Understand the SOAP method of medical record documentation, break it down into its four categories, and know how to use it to help problem solve patient vision complaints
  2. Know the steps to take and in what order, to get to the root of the patient’s problems
  3. Have a better understanding of ocular and medical issues that can affect visual acuity
  4. Determine the possible cause of the problem the patient is having with their glasses through having an in-depth knowledge of how to interpret the patient’s complaints
  5. Understand the concept of accommodation and add power determination, to calculate lens powers for specific working distances
  6. Have the knowledge and confidence to face patient complaints head-on, and often resolve the patient’s problems without the need for a return visit with the doctor.