New Opticians' Handbook Offers Practical Basics and Education

NEW YORK--In a joint project with Safilo USA and Essilor Lenses, Jobson LLC has published the new Opticians' Handbook, an instructional guide to frame and lens dispensing basics, fitting and education.
Distributed via the February 2005 issue of 20/20 Magazine, the Handbook, a collaboration with Jobson's Opticianry Study Center, is designed "to provide how-to's for opticians in any setting, independent, chain, optometric office or ophthalmologic practice," according to Mark Mattison-Shupnick, director, continuing education, Jobson Publishing. "Dispensers can use the Handbook as a training piece for themselves or their staff and consider using the material when setting learning and performance goals to measure staff competence and provide reward at review time," he added.
The Handbook provides clear and concise descriptions, illustrations and definitions of the Rx, measuring techniques, and the latest technologies in frames, spectacle lenses and treatments, as well as a guide to resources and CE requirements in the U.S.
Future updates to the Handbook are planned on a periodic basis. Further inquiries about the book and suggestions for additional topics for future editions can be directed to [email protected].