Course Description
Designed to offer students advanced, technical contact lens instruction, the Specialty Contact Lens Training Seminar from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. covers the proper approach for prescribing and fitting patients who have presbyopia, astigmatism and other conditions. Utilizing the latest equipment and products from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., students will work with expert eye care professionals on decision making and problem solving. Students receive personal assistance and advice from faculty on positive patient relationships and post-examination practices, plus patient feedback on their communication style and effectiveness.
Who Should Attend
Third or fourth year optometry students.
Travel
Your travel costs, including round-trip coach airfare, lodging and meals, are covered by The Vision Care Institute™, LLC. You will be notified via e-mail regarding your travel arrangements.
Program Agenda
Orientation
Online personality assessment (pre-arrival); welcome and seminar overview; faculty introductions.
Communication
Personality assessment review; communication coaching; cultural diversity training.
Immersion
Specialty contact lens training; fitting tips and troubleshooting; live patient interaction and feedback.
Experience
Exam room of the future; manufacturing tour.
