Break Traditional PAL Rules with a Natural Accommodation Dream Lens

By Conlin, ABOC/NCLEC

Release Date: December 1, 2022

Expiration Date: November 29, 2023

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

1. Explain the limitations of traditional progressive addition lenses
2. Describe the Natural Accommodation Lens (NAL®) concept and its benefits
3. Explain the brick-and-mortar and e-commerce opportunity with a multi-focal lens that doesn't need a fitting height measurement.

Course Description:

There is a truly new concept in multifocal lenses that overcomes traditional PAL issues caused by a short and narrow intermediate corridor that causes swim, requires an adaptation period, or may result in non-adapts. The NAL® multifocal does not have an intermediate corridor, and its visual field from the top to the bottom of the lens is funnel-shaped and mimics the eye's natural accommodation for any focal length from distance to near. This course describes how the NAL® delivers the youthful visual experience that patients desire in their multifocal eyewear.

Faculty/Editorial Board:

Linda Conlin, ABOC, NCLEC is the Managing Editor for 2020 Magazine Pro to Pro. With more than 40 years' experience in the optical industry, she has held various positions as an optician and in management, is a past Chair of the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Opticians, taught opticians at the college level, and created a program for continuing education for opticians. For more than 20 years, she has authored ABO/NCLE accredited courses and lectured at national and state venues.

Credit Statement:

This course is approved for one (1) hour of CE credit the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). Course number: STWJHI036-2 Ophthalmic Level II Course

Support:

This is a product spotlight CE supported by an educational grant from QLDS Lens Design Software.

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