This is a question STEVEN DARAS ponders, as he becomes increasingly concerned that his once-proud profession is straying away from its roots, diluted to become another form of retailing. Read more
How vital are qualified optical dispensers? – Steven Daras (Part 1)
Many dispensers don’t realise the value they can bring to an optical practice, stifling their career growth. In part one of his series, STEVEN DARAS explains why they’re the business’ powerhouse. Read more
Social media marketing to benefit your practice
Optical dispensers play an important role in projecting the practice’s outward image. This can extend to social media too, which has become one of the most effective marketing tools, writes APRIL PETRUSMA. Read more
Myopia lens fitting requirements by Grant Hannaford – Part 2
In the second part of his series on the dispenser’s role in myopia management, GRANT HANNAFORD covers the unique fitting demands of new and available spectacle lens options. Read more
Myopia management for dispensers by Grant Hannaford – Part 1
Myopia’s prevalence has driven the development of innovative interventions, including spectacle lens options. GRANT HANNAFORD explains how dispensers can fit into the myopia management treatment plan.
Practical frame adjustment guide – Part 2
In the second part of his series on frame adjustment, MURRAY O’BRIEN covers the most salient practical points that differ for various frame types and materials. Read more
A brief guide to frame adjustment – Part 1
The final frame adjustment is the icing on the cake in the dispensing process and can often be a defining moment in the patient journey. That’s why it is so important to get right, writes MURRAY O’BRIEN.
Importance of accurate measurements – Nicola Peaper
The decision to round key measurements to the nearest whole number can have a compounding effect. NICOLA PEAPER explains why accuracy is vital when ordering modern, high performing lens designs of today. Read more
What goes into an acetate frame?
With the everyday demands of practice life, it can be easy to lose sight of the effort put into each frame. JED CROTTEY details the design and manufacturing processes behind acetate frames. Read more
Training surge – a ray of light for optical dispensing
Australian optical dispensing is amid one of its most transformational periods thanks to a fortuitous trainee wage subsidy program. Trainer VIRGILIA READETT explains the impact it’s going to have. Read more