New Photochromic Lens Technology - Expanding Material Casting and Coating Options

Co-authored by: Mark Mattison-Shupnick, ABOM and Deborah Kotob, ABOM

Release Date: April 1st, 2020

Expiration Date: December 31, 2022

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course you should understand:

  1. Learn about photochromic lens improvements.in both dip coat and in-1 mass technologies
  2. Learn about how photochromic material choices, as well as casting and coating options, have expanded with new Mitsui photochromic developments
  3. Learn the essentials for communicating the patient benefits of photochromic lens convenience and comfort

Faculty/Editorial Board:

Mark Mattison-ShupnickMark Mattison-Shupnick is VP, Business Development for Enchroma, an eyewear company providing glasses for the color blind. Mattison- Shupnick previously directed the education group at 20/20 Magazine on behalf of opticians and para-optometrics for Continuing Education courses and programs across the U.S. He has over five decades of experience in the optical business.

Credit Statement:

This course is approved for one (1) hour of CE credit by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). Course number: STWJHI014-2-NYSSO Ophthalmic Level II Course

This course is approved for one 1 hour Dual CE credit by NYSSO


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. Results are automatically sent to the ABO and your ABO account will be updated.

Click here for the PDF.

PDF NARRATIVE (pdf)
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Video PRESENTATION (video)