Post on 11-Jan-2016
Optical Counseling
Faculty
Aravind School of Optometry
What generally patient thinks…►Spectacle is not a scientific device.►Can be choose easily like others i.e., dresses.►Spectacle not plays the important role in vision
correction.►No scientific procedures followed in
Is Counselling important?
►To make understand the needs of spectacle.
►To choose the appropriate lens and frame.
►To know the cost of standard lens and frame.
►To convince / motivate the patient.
►To fulfill their visual needs and expectations.
►To maintain the good relationship.
Lens and frame selection.► Listen & understand the patient’s problem.► Verify the glass if used ► See the patient’s refractive power.► Advice the appropriate lens design depends on
visual needs.► Consider the patient’s affordability.
Quality and Cost.
►Explain about Lens materials and its harmful effects. Limitations of lens. Frame materials and side - effects.
►Make the patient aware about scientific dispensing.
►Differentiate the cost of standard items.
Motivations
►Instruct the patient about the lens optical inherence defects.
Uneasiness with Multifocal lenses.
Adaptations and duration
►Special guidelines for vocational glass users.
Good Relationship
►On-time delivery.►Patient care after delivery.►Individual attention in specific cases.
Personal Qualities
►Be a mediator between refraction and optical.►Good communication skills. ►An adequate Experience in clinical refraction &
optical dispensing.►Up to date knowledge about latest designs.►Genuine approaches.►Neat dressing and style.
Thank You