Muller Knowledge presents an article titled 'Harnessing the Power of Optometrists and Opticians.
In the current context, merely relying on salespersons to sell glasses might not suffice anymore. Many of us understand well that eyewear is not just a fashion accessory; it directly relates to health and vision, affecting human cognitive development. So, wouldn't it be better if we opt for services provided by optician-optometrist partnerships?
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Conduct high-level eye examinations according to standard optometric principles, such as for short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism, strabismus, and presbyopia. Analyze and diagnose anterior segment eye diseases in detail, such as corneal diseases, glaucoma, and cataracts. Provide consultations regarding artificial tears or other eye care products. titled as contracted professionals for vision Conduct eye measurements for prescribing corrective lenses. Design and select from a wide variety of lenses to accurately match the optometrist's prescriptions and the patient's visual needs. Assemble glasses, adjusting various parameters according to the optometrist's specifications to ensure the best visual outcome. Additionally, competent opticians should hold professional licenses.We should not only have accurate optometrists, but modern standard optical stores should also have professional opticians who help ensure that glasses match the prescriptions provided by optometrists to the fullest extent.
For example, an optometrist examines a patient's eyes and obtains the PD (Pupillary Distance) values of 32 for the right eye and 30 for the left eye, indicating that the glasses should have lenses positioned accordingly. However, if the optician provides glasses with PD values of 30 for the right eye and 29 for the left eye, it does not match the prescription. Consequently, the patient may experience difficulty wearing the glasses comfortably and may not receive the full benefits intended by the optometrist.
Similarly, even if the optometrist conducts a thorough eye examination and accurately determines the refractive errors if the optician does not consider the specific needs of the patient and provides appropriate lenses, the glasses may not meet the patient's requirements. It is essential to remember that there are various types of lenses available, especially specialized lenses (Functional lenses), designed to address different visual needs and conditions.
In summary, excellent eye care services in the modern world should adhere to international optometric standards. Salespersons should avoid conducting eye examinations, and no single individual should handle both examination and eyewear production. Instead, optometrists and professional opticians should collaborate to maximize the benefits for patients seeking eye care services.
Modern eyewear stores should prioritize professionalism over sales and emphasize eye health services directly. Have you encountered a store operating under this collaborative model? We have the freedom to choose because each of us has only one pair of eyes, and everyone's visual needs are unique.
By Krittawit Phalavaddhana OC17
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