PHOENIX - Proprietary Precision and Protection for Peace of Mind!

Release Date: June 19 , 2019

Expiration Date: July 1, 2020

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the unique features of Phoenix lens material
2. Explain the benefits of using Phoenix over Polycarbonate
3. Be able to discuss combining lens style and enhancement options with Phoenix material to provide the best vision solution
4. Define target patients with an emphasis on children and how to start the conversation to uncover needs and offer solutions

Course Description

This course is a new technology product spotlight about the HOYA Phoenix lens material, a proprietary Trivex lens material from PPG that is formulated exclusively for HOYA. Phoenix is specifically designed to provide a better visual experience through better lens optics, in an impact resistant lens material. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to explain the properties of the Phoenix lens material and how it compares to other lens materials in the high impact lens category. Participants will be able to identify target patients for Phoenix lens material and will learn conversation starters to help uncover the patient's vision needs based on their working distances, activities, and tasks. The combining of this unique lens material with lens designs and lens enhancements that make all activities and vision tasks more clear and more comfortable with impact protection built in for peace of mind is a Win, Win for the practice and the patient.

Faculty/Editorial Board:

Deborah Kotob, ABOM, is currently director of education for Jobson Medical Information LLC, has more than 20 years of experience as an optician. With over 10 years in lens manufacturing as a Sales Consultant, Trainer and LMS content developer. She lectures, trains and conducts webinars on a variety of optical and practice development topics.

Credit Statement:

This course is approved for one (1) hour of CE credit the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). 1 hour, Technical, Level 2 Course STWJHI007-2

Support:

This is a product spotlight CE supported by an educational grant from HOYA Vision Care.

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This course has multiple parts.

Please download and read the PDF version, watch the video presentation, download and review any of the resources that are part of the resources tab. For the final steps review the questions for the test and take the test.

NARRATIVE (pdf)

PRESENTATION (video)