Introduction to optics (January 27)

Aimed at optical assistants and support staff new to optics, but also suitable for existing team members seeking to enhance their knowledge, this course is packed with content designed to equip participants with the confidence and knowledge to be able to handle any enquiries or questions that customers might have.

The four week course, run by SightCare trainer Peter Greedy, provides a comprehensive introduction to optics, and comprises four 60-minute online sessions, one per week over 4 weeks.

The perfect way to build foundational knowledge quickly and effectively.

Course schedule

Thursdays at 9.30am – 14, 21 and 28 January and 4 February

(Please note, each cohort will run subject to minimum numbers being met.)

SightCare member price
£165 plus VAT one delegate

Non-member price
£250 plus VAT one delegate

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Further info

Session 1: EYECARE
The Industry: Practices, Products, People

Vision and Correction: Myopia, Hypermetriopia, Asigmatism, Presbyopia
Primary Eyecare: The Eye Exam, Additional services and Dispensing
Optical bodies and regulations: NHS,GOC,COO, AOP, LOC

Session 2: EYEWEAR
Frames: Fashion and Function

Lenses: Shere, Cylinder, Aspheric, Bifocal, Multifocal, Prism, Refractive Index
The Extras: Coating, Tint, Photochronic, Sport, VDU, Driving, Safety

Session 3: CONTACT LENSES
Types: Hard, Rigid, Soft, Scleral, Cosmetic

Materials: Hydrogel, Silicone Hydrogel, Rigid Gas Permeable
Refractive Correction: Spherical, Toric, Multifocal
Modality: Daily, Monthly, Annually
Solutions: Multipurpose, Peroxide, RGP
The Law: Who can fit and sell contact lenses

Session 4: EYE HEALTH
The Eyelids: Dry Eye Disease and Allergies

The Eyeball:
– Anterior Chamber and IOP regulation
– The Lens – Cataract. What it is and how it’s treated
– Vitreous, Retina, Macula and Disc

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