Dr. Anthrayos C V Kakkanatt [A02620] – Trichur
Refractive errors contribute a major part in our ophthalmic OPD. Proper refraction and correct spectacle prescription are the bread and butter of general ophthalmologists. Many a times patients are not satisfied with the spectacles prescribed and the cause turns out to be faulty dispensing and improper fitting. This IC give practical tips to demonstrate the pitfalls in perfect refraction, correct prescription, fitting and dispensing of spectacles, setting up an optical unit, inventory and ethical aspect, various selection criteria for the professional selection of spectacle frames & lenses from the wide range available in the competitive market for the
occupation and paying capacity. The course gives guidelines for enriching your practice by modern smart refraction clinic, paediatric refraction, spectacle intolerance, professional comfort and customer satisfaction with emphasis on computer vision syndrome and how to manage it for a successful practice, optical dispensing
and marketing.
| 1 | Smart refraction clinic & enriching refraction (15 mins) | Dr. Rajasekar K |
| 2 | Selection of Spectacle Frames and Lenses (25 mins) | Dr. Anthrayos C V Kakkanatt |
| 3 | Spectacle Intolerance (15 mins) | Dr. Radha Ramanan B |
| 4 | Setting up an optical unit, its inventory, management and ethical aspects (15 mins) | Dr. Nirmal Fredrick T |
| Panel Discussion:(5 mins.) |