View... | 4/27/2012 This course will introduce Transitions® Vantage™ lenses – the new adaptive lenses from Transitions Optical that are designed to both darken and polarize upon UV exposure to deliver noticeably crisper, sharper vision, even in the brightest outdoor glare. Through the course, the audience will learn how Transitions Vantage lenses not only adapt to changing light but also increase polarization as they darken, optimizing the angle at which light reaches the eyes to help control glare and light scatter. The course reviews traditional polarization and photochromic technology and details the new technology which enables Transitions Vantage lenses, how they work and who they are for.
Topics:Transitions Products |
View... | 9/21/2011 The 50-minute seminar – approved by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) – shares current research on spending mindsets and habits, changing media patterns, demographic shifts, the continued impact of acculturation and assimilation, and specific eyecare and eyewear perceptions for each of the three largest and fastest-growing demographic groups. Strategies for attracting and retaining culturally diverse patients are included. Topics:Multicultural |
View... | 6/14/2011 With culturally diverse populations on the rise in the United States, eyecare professionals are experiencing an increasing need to address these patients’ unique vision care and communication needs. This seminar provides strategies that eyecare professionals can use during each stage of the eye care experience – pre-visit outreach, reception, eye exam, dispensary and follow up – to enhance patient communication and comfort, and to demonstrate their commitment to culturally appropriate vision care. Topics:Multicultural;Dispensing |
View... | 5/4/2011 This Spanish-language course provides an overview of how the consumer mindset has changed as a result of today’s economy, and tips for meeting patient needs and growing your business, despite the recession. This course was presented during the Spanish-language track at the 2011 Vision Expo East Conference, sponsored by Transitions Optical, Inc. Topics: |
View... | 5/4/2011 This ABO-approved, Spanish-language course overviews a “three step process” to ensuring a patient receives quality vision care. Presents the “Total Light Control” technology package, which contains the elements for a patient to have healthy sight today and in the future. This course was presented during the Spanish-language track at the 2011 Vision Expo East Conference, sponsored by Transitions Optical, Inc. Topics: |
View... | 5/4/2011 As today’s consumers are looking for value, this Spanish-language course reviews the rationale and process they go through before making an eyewear decision. This course was presented during the Spanish-language track at the 2011 Vision Expo East Conference, sponsored by Transitions Optical, Inc. Topics: |
View... | 8/9/2010 The Transitions Virtual Practice Online module allows you to interact with patients while exploring resource materials, demonstrations and product videos to suggest the appropriate Transitions Everyday or Performance lenses for your patient. Topics: |
View... | 7/30/2010 To meet diverse patient needs, Transitions Optical offers both everyday lenses (original Transitions lenses, and Transitions XTRActive) as well as a range of performance sun lenses (under the Transitions SOLFX brand) to enhance your patients’ vision during specific outdoor activities. Learn about the full range of Transitions adaptive lenses and how they can help your patients improve their vision everyday. Basics and Beyond is an interactive training series designed to help you – or your staff – gain the knowledge necessary to succeed in the optical profession. Topics:Sports Vision;Transitions Products;UV/Glare;Dispensing;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;Basics and Beyond Training |
View... | 6/24/2010 This video featuring Vincent Young, M.D., addresses the higher prevalence of several eye diseases and vision issues among women, as well as systemic diseases that can impact eye health. Dr. Young also emphasizes the need to raise women's awareness of the need to protect their eyes and overall health with comprehensive vision care and vision wear. Topics:Healthy Sight;UV/Glare |
View... | 6/1/2010 Ethnic minorities are quickly becoming the majority. This ABO-approved course overviews the unique eye care and communication needs of the largest and fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S. – including Hispanics, Asian Americans and African Americans – and provides tips for dispensing to and communicating with these patients. (ABO Expires 2014) Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Healthy Sight;Multicultural;UV/Glare |
View... | 5/26/2010 Surviving and Thriving in the New Economy is an ABO-approved seminar designed to address the changes in the consumer mind set as a result of the worst recession in decades. A fundamental shift in behavior has resulted in creating what the experts describe as "buyers who are getting better at buying than sellers are at selling." Opticians who approach their patients as New Consumers will find themselves perfectly positioned for success in the coming years. (ABO Expires 3/2015) Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 5/1/2010 The Positioning Transitions Lenses video offers tips on how to talk about Transitions lenses and Transitions XTRActive as everyday lenses that do more. It also discusses how to recommend a second-pair of sunglasses such as Transitions SOLFX sun lenses. Explaining the products properly will help your patients understand the difference and avoid performance confusion. The In Focus video series is designed to use short video clips to give you or your staff the key information needed to reach today’s patients. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Transitions Products;UV/Glare;Sports Vision |
View... | 5/1/2010 This video provides tips for demonstrating the benefits of Transitions lenses to your patients to educate about the technology, address misconceptions or reinforce a previous purchase. The In Focus video series is designed to use short video clips to give you or your staff the key information needed to reach today’s patients. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 5/1/2010 Patients may say they’re looking to save money – but they really mean they’re looking for value. Learn how to reinforce the long-term benefits of premium lens options, like Transitions lenses. The In Focus video series is designed to use short video clips to give you or your staff the key information needed to reach today’s patients. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 5/1/2010 Are Transitions lenses right for your patients? Learn more about the family of products from Transitions Optical, and how to identify which product, or products, are right for each patient. The In Focus video series is designed to use short video clips to give you or your staff the key information needed to reach today’s patients. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Sports Vision;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 5/1/2010 This video discusses how to address behind-the-windshield photochromic performance with patients. It provides tips for recommending Transitions lenses as an everyday, clear lens alternative – and information on when to recommend a second pair of driving or sun lenses such as Transitions SOLFX sun lenses. The In Focus video series is designed to use short video clips to give you or your staff the key information needed to reach today’s patients. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 5/1/2010 This workbook is designed to accompany the COPE-approved course "Creating the Nothing Left to Chance Experience". Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 4/8/2010 This article, written by Dr. Peter Kehoe, is a summary of the Doctor Driven Dispensing COPE-approved course suggesting ways to help deliver on your patient's needs. View these techniques and look for ways to adopt or modify them to fit your own offices best practices and personal style. This piece also includes a summary of the Transitions family of products. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight |
View... | 3/12/2010 Transitions SOLFX sun lenses adapt to changing light conditions to enhance vision for ultimate performance. Play this video to get patients excited about new sunwear options from Transitions Optical. Topics:Dispensing;Sports Vision;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 2/1/2010 This ABO-approved course introduces Transitions XTRActive lenses - the newest product in the Transitions lens family. The course details the new photochromic technology behind Transitions XTRActive lenses, how it works and differs from Transitions VI and other standard photochromic technologies. It also discusses the latest photochromic sun performance lenses. Suggestions are given on how to ask the right questions to lead to proper recommendations for the right technology solution. (ABO Expires 2012) Topics:Transitions Products;Photochromic Technology;UV/Glare;Healthy Sight;Dispensing |
View... | 2/1/2010 Learn about Transitions XTRActive lenses – the darkest everyday photochromic lenses available. This video compares Transitions XTRActive lenses and Transitions VI lenses to help you and your patients decide which lens is right for them. Topics:Dispensing;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 1/31/2010 This video provides and in depth look at the dispensing process beginning with the doctor’s recommendation, and the passing of authority to the optician. Practicing opticians talk about why lenses should be selected before frames, and real-world situations illustrate the role of the optician as a lens expert, financial consultant, fashion consultant and a trusted resource. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 1/31/2010 This video looks at the eye exam and office visit from the patient’s point of view. From the greeting, paraoptometric’s preliminary data gathering to the eye exam, each step of the patient’s visit makes an impression. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 1/31/2010 To patients the eye exam is a mysterious thing. Making them feel comfortable by educating them about the eye exam, and the importance of it, is a key role the paraoptometric can play. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 1/31/2010 The eyecare market is changing; this video looks at how you can help your patients and your practice by getting your patients to understand the value of your recommendation. By involving everyone in your practice and associating your practice with well-known brands your patients will see you as a trusted resource. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 1/31/2010 Proper vision care is important, but today’s patients don’t always recognize that. This video shows the important role the doctor plays in educating patients. Making a recommendation and presenting the benefits of it will help your patients see the value of their eyewear purchase. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 1/31/2010 You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. This video looks at today’s patients, what they are looking for and how you can give them the service they expect. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 1/1/2010 Ethnic minorities are quickly becoming the majority. This COPE-approved course overviews the unique eye care and communication needs of the largest and fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S. – including Hispanics, Asian Americans and African Americans. It also establishes the need to promote cultural competency in practice and provides strategies for eyecare professionals to better serve their culturally diverse patient base. This course is complemented by the ABO-approved course “Dispensing to Your Culturally Diverse Patients.” Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Healthy Sight;Multicultural;UV/Glare |
View... | 8/10/2009 Childhood is a crucial time in the development of the eyes. This ABO-approved course provides tips for improving the vision of young patients – including information on potential risks to children’s health and sight, and how to customize an eyeglass prescription. (ABO Expires 7/2014) Topics:Business/Practice Management;Children;Dispensing;Healthy Sight;Sports Vision;UV/Glare |
View... | 7/21/2009 The new economy has changed the way consumers purchase eyewear. This two-page document provides tips on how to overcome the challenges of the new consumer so you can help your patients understand the value of premium eyewear. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 7/1/2009 The Transitions and AR course provides and in-depth look at the technology behind Transitions® lenses and the benefits of AR. Tips and tools on how to present Transitions lenses to patients and other resources will help to simplify the lens recommendation process. Basics and Beyond is an interactive training series designed to help you – or your staff – gain the knowledge necessary to succeed in the optical profession. Topics:UV/Glare;Transitions Products;Photochromic Technology;Healthy Sight;Dispensing;Basics and Beyond Training |
View... | 3/18/2009 You’re not static, you’re dynamic – and your sunwear should be too. This ABO-approved course will define dynamic sunwear and the new products now available under the Transitions SOLFX sunwear brand. By learning how color, light filtration and polarization can enhance vision, professionals will be able to recommend the right sun lens to improve the visual performance of their patients and meet their specific needs. (ABO Expires 5/2011) Topics:Transitions Products;Sports Vision;UV/Glare;Photochromic Technology;Dispensing |
View... | 3/1/2009 The Fundamental Optical Knowledge ABO-approved course includes an introduction to the optical profession and the basic information that will be required on the job including optical terminology, ocular anatomy, common vision disorders, spectacle prescriptions, and lens styles, designs, materials and treatments. This course can help provide a consistent baseline of common optical knowledge to your team while providing the information necessary to successfully recommend products. Basics and Beyond is an interactive training series designed to help you – or your staff – gain the knowledge necessary to succeed in the optical profession. (Approved for 2 hours technical training; ABO Expires 12/2013) Topics:UV/Glare;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;Dispensing;Basics and Beyond Training |
View... | 12/1/2008 This COPE-approved course discusses the ocular complications associated with diabetes and provides strategies for improving the quality of vision for patients with diabetes. Topics:Children;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;UV/Glare |
View... | 9/18/2008 Learn how to grow your profits by closing the gap between patients who “intend to purchase” and those who actually purchase premium products (ABO Expires 2013). Topics:Transitions Products;Business/Practice Management |
View... | 8/20/2008 Did you every wonder why some practices flourish more than others? Or why some athletes seem to win more consistently than those who seem to possess as much or similar talent? This ABO-approved seminar explores success and the common denominators and principles that are found in successful practices and athletes. Healthy sight is par for this course, and this course provides tips on how to stay on top of your game and use healthy sight counseling to build your practice, even in a difficult economy. (ABO Expires 11/2013) Topics:UV/Glare;Healthy Sight;Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 5/2/2008 In this ABO-approved course, you’ll learn how healthy sight is more than 20/20 vision, and find out how recommending premium eyewear solutions can boost your business. The course teaches the professional how to utilize a proved three step process to provide the patient with intelligent vision correction. The end result will be a package of technology presented as "True Light Control." It contains the elements that provide Healthy Sight now and in the future. (ABO Expires 1/2013) Topics:UV/Glare;Healthy Sight;Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 5/1/2008 This COPE-approved seminar takes a look at the field of Optometry and strategies for avoiding erosion of market share though an enhanced spectacle prescription. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;UV/Glare |
View... | 4/21/2008 This two-page document summarizes how to talk to your patients about the "True Light Control" solution which includes a primary pair of Transitions lenses with AR and a secondary pair of sunwear with polarized lenses. Topics:UV/Glare;Transitions Products;Healthy Sight;Business/Practice Management;Dispensing |
View... | 12/5/2007 Guarantee patient satisfaction by providing vision wear that your customers need, while creating visual solutions that they want. (ABO Expires 2012) Topics:Business/Practice Management;Dispensing;Healthy Sight;UV/Glare |
View... | 11/21/2007 Learn about the technology behind Transitions VI lenses – the most advanced photochromic technology in today’s market place available across all major lens materials and designs. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 10/5/2007 Make your story memorable and establish your practice as a “best practice” with dispensing and business tips. Topics:Dispensing;Business/Practice Management;Transitions Products;Healthy Sight |
View... | 8/29/2007 While Healthy Sight Counseling is a concept for all ages, children have unique visual needs that must be addressed. Learn how to improve vision for younger patients by addressing these topics: visual acuity, quality of vision, trauma and UV protection, and self- and peer-acceptance of spectacle wear. Topics:Children;Healthy Sight;Sports Vision;UV/Glare |
View... | 8/29/2007 While Healthy Sight Counseling is a concept for all ages, children have unique visual needs that must be addressed. Learn how to improve vision for younger patients by addressing these topics: visual acuity, quality of vision, trauma and UV protection, and self- and peer-acceptance of spectacle wear. Topics:Children;Healthy Sight;Sports Vision;UV/Glare;Multicultural |
View... | 5/1/2007 In the business world, your brand is the story of who you are. Your best story is the story of what you do better than the competition. In this ABO- and COPE- approved course, you’ll learn how to tell your best story and use business management tools to grow your practice (ABO Expires 2011). Topics:Business/Practice Management;UV/Glare;Dispensing;Transitions Products |
View... | 3/23/2007 What would you miss seeing? Play this video in your waiting area to educate patients about the importance of protecting and preserving their healthy sight for a lifetime. Topics:Healthy Sight |
View... | 3/23/2007 What would you miss seeing? Play this video in your waiting area to educate patients about the importance of protecting and preserving their healthy sight for a lifetime. Topics:Healthy Sight;Multicultural |
View... | 2/28/2007 Hispanics represent the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S. This ABO-approved course, geared toward dispensers, offers practical advice on how to successfully communicate with Hispanic patients – with and without a potential language barrier. This course includes a segment to learn eyewear terms and basic greetings in Spanish. Also available in Spanish. (ABO Expires 4/2014) Topics:Multicultural;Dispensing;Healthy Sight;Business/Practice Management;UV/Glare |
View... | 2/28/2007 Hispanics represent the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S. This ABO-approved course, geared toward dispensers, offers practical advice on how to successfully communicate with Hispanic patients – with and without a potential language barrier. Also available in English. (ABO Expires 6/9/2014) Topics:Business/Practice Management;Children;Healthy Sight;Multicultural;UV/Glare;Dispensing |
View... | 12/30/2006 Part of the concept of Healthy Sight Counseling is the adoption of the medical/primary care model for eye care. Therefore the vision examination should take into account any special considerations that may adversely affect ocular health or sight – including medications. This COPE-approved course explores potential ocular side effects of common medications and potential resources and tools that may help discuss this topic with patients and improve overall care. The course is supported by the clinical paper “Ocular Effects Associated With Medications.” Topics:Children;Healthy Sight;Multicultural;UV/Glare |
View... | 12/1/2006 Research shows many patients are interested in premium lens options – but fewer follow through with the purchase. This ABO-approved course identifies key areas of presentation breakdowns and provides tips on how to effectively discuss lens options and improve overall patient satisfaction. (ABO Expires 2012) Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;Transitions Products;UV/Glare |
View... | 12/12/2005 This course outlines trends in the optical industry, focusing on the opportunity presented by the aging baby boomer population as well as advancing technology and growing education. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;UV/Glare |
View... | 10/12/2005 Healthy sight is the enhancement of the overall everyday quality of vision and the preservation of long-term ocular health— or simply put, seeing well now and in the future. This course presents a 3-pronged approach to helping your patients achieve healthy sight. Topics:Healthy Sight;UV/Glare;Business/Practice Management |
View... | 10/12/2005 Use this report card to help determine your patients’ visual history – including visual acuity, eye conditions, eyewear recommendations and current medications. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;UV/Glare |
View... | 10/12/2005 This 10-point checklist will help you easily integrate the components of Healthy Sight Counseling into the eye exam and your entire practice. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;UV/Glare |
View... | 10/12/2005 Learn the basics of Healthy Sight Counseling and tips for improving the overall quality of vision for your patients with this four-page article. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Children;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;UV/Glare |
View... | 10/12/2005 An extension of the Healthy Sight Counseling education module, this interactive workshop is designed to provide a more in-depth understanding of the Healthy Sight Counseling model and how this approach can be fully incorporated into practice. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Children;Healthy Sight;Photochromic Technology;UV/Glare |
View... | 10/12/2005 This two-page summary will help you make Healthy Sight a priority among your patients. Topics:Business/Practice Management;Healthy Sight;UV/Glare |
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