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CET Details
CET Summary
| CET Name : |
- Attracting New Contact Lens Wearers ." Comfort Technology in Daily Disposable Materials. |
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| Target Group : |
Optometrists
Dispensing Opticians
Contact Lens Specialists |
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| Standard of CET : |
Not Set |
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| Short CET Abstract : |
Daily disposable lenses are the fastest growing modality. Much of this growth has come from new wearers being recommended this type of contact lens by their Eye Care Practitioner. This course demonstrates how both the practitioner and their practice can benefit from this growth, providing the practitioner with new, innovative techniques in introducing lenses to non-wearers. These innovative techniques can enhance the customer journey, help to grow the value of contact lenses within your business and build patient loyalty, and have been shown to assist in the purchase of higher value spectacles. In addition this course offers education in modern contact lens material technology, covering the latest innovations available to improve wearer comfort throughout the day and achieve biomimesis ." the ultimate aim in contact lens development. |
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| CET Duration / Length : |
1 Learning Hour |
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| Number Of Points : |
1.00 |
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| Points Type : |
contact_lens |
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| CET Cost : |
N/A |
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Further Details
| Learning Objectives : |
1.To understand the barriers of both Patient and Practitioner to recommending contact lens wear 2. To understand the causes of contact lens discomfort, which causes can be affected by changes to lens materials, and how practitioner and patient concerns influence soft lens developments. 3.To gain knowledge of the latest moisture technologies including the search for true biomimesis. 4. Gain an understanding of innovative techniques for introducing contact lenses to non-wearers and thereby meeting the needs of the patient. |
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| Author Short CV(s) : |
Nick P Atkins FBDO (Hons) CL FBCLA
Nick Atkins is a Contact Lens Optician who has gained commercial expertise in sales and marketing working for Bausch & Lomb and as General Manager of Advance VisionCare, a successful refractive surgery clinic, he established in Harley Street. During the past 6 years Nick has established his own specialist ophthalmic marketing and professional services consultancy, PTR Consultants Ltd. within the eye care industry. Most recently Nick has set-up a specialist optical contract sales company Positive Impact.
PTR Consultants is the sister company to Proven Track Record Ltd. the training company Nick established in 2002 with remit to provide both clinical and commercial training to a multi-disciplinary audience. Nick has lectured extensively on clinical and business related subjects throughout the UK and Ireland. Additionally, has coordinated a number of clinical trials, co-authored posters and written clinical papers and numerous articles.
He is a long-standing contact lens practical examiner for the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) and is an inaugural Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA). Finally Nick is currently Immediate Past President of the BCLA, a Director on the Board of ABDO and still finds time to do a regular contact lens clinic in independent practice.
Keith Cavaye FBDO(Hons)CL, SMC(Disp), FBCLA
Keith is an experienced contact lens optician currently working as an independent locum, industry consultant and CIBA VISION Practice Academy Consultant. For nine years he taught contact lens practice as sessional lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. Keith has completed a rigorous selection process and additional training to be a deliverer of CET as part of the CIBA Vision Practice Academy.
Relevant History
• Professional Services Manager, Indigolighthouse Group
• Contact Lens Product Manager, Dollond & Aitchison
• Contact Lens Services Manager, Boots Opticians
• ABDO contact lens practical examiner
• Council member a British Contact Lens Association
• ABDO Board member
• Past GOC council member, still serving on GOC committees.
• Chairman of ABDO CET committee and member of the contact lens committee
• Published various articles on contact lens related subjects
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Assessment Methods and Facilities
| Modality : |
Lecture |
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| Closing Date (if applicable) : |
4-Sep-2010 |
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| Self-Assessment Method : |
Submission Of Short Answers |
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| Evidence of Completion : |
Simple Signed And Dated Certificate |
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| Feedback Collection Method : |
Interview |
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| Special Facilities / Equipment : |
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Other Information
| Internal CET Reference : |
PA3 – ANCLW |
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| Competencies Covered : |
Communication Skills for Optometrists
Contact Lenses for Optometrists
Communication Skills for Dispensing Opticians
Contact Lenses for Dispensing Opticians
Contact Lens Practice |
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