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How to measure the usable corridor width with progressive spectacle lenses

Progressive spectacle lenses are an attractive option over the older bifocal lens designs. However, progressive lenses have their own challenges and they demand greater accuracy in lens positioning and optical dispensing.

One of the biggest problems is when progressive lens performance is not as expected, such that the patient experiences problems with a small or narrow field of view for reading. The download on this website is an explanation of how to use the ‘Usable Corridor Width Scale’.

TIP: Print the notes and use these for staff training. The results will help staff to understand whether the horizontal lens positioning is too wide or too narrow; and which lens (R or L) has the error.

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What are the basics of service for an optometrist

We know that service standards are a useful way to achieve a consistent high standard with the delivery of any service. To help achieve this for optometry practices, the website linked below has a download for a list of ‘Basics’ to work towards. The author prepared these standards after seeing the training in a world-leading 5 star hotel.

TIP: Give a copy to each staff member in the practice and discuss the ‘Basics’ at staff meetings. You could also enlarge another copy on a photocopier to A3 size. Then display the A3 version on the wall of your staff room so that everyone is reminded. In other words, adopt the ‘Basics’ and make them important.

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