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ABO General    Course ID: SWVSP018 Non-Ophthalmic      Course Expires 3/21/2027

How important is it to go the extra mile for your patients? Well, providing your patients with a personalized experience and satisfying their expectations, is all about - Going The Extra Mile.

In terms of your patients’ expectations, as most of you taking this course already know, only too well, some are realistic and some, not so much. One important role that you play, as an eye care professional, is to help the patient differentiate between the two. For example, a patient’s expectation to be treated with respect and valued, is realistic. However, occasionally, through no fault of their own, a patient may have unrealistic expectations of their eyewear. The idea that one pair of glasses should satisfy every daily task and visual demand, is one such example. If such misconceptions are not cleared up, the patient’s expectations will not be met - because they are unrealistic. Accordingly, the result will be a disappointed, unhappy, and dissatisfied patient. When, in fact, the issue could have been avoided with a simple, upfront conversation.

So, to be able to not only meet, but exceed your patients’ expectations, by going the extra mile, it helps to first determine the extent of their specific expectations. This course will discuss this objective in great depth, together with ways to accomplish it, and ultimately result in a satisfied, long-term patient.

CPC    Course ID: AP-0019-24 (Intermediate)      Course Expires 2/07/2027

In addition to providing a basic introduction to ocular anatomy and physiology, this course will also explore the topic of visual acuity, in addition to some basic vision conditions. And then, to close, a selection of frequently prescribed and recommended corrective lens types and treatments will be presented.

CPC    Course ID: RS-0007-24 (Intermediate)      Course Expires 3/11/2027

This course will provide an overview of myopia and its types, and discuss what’s currently known about its etiology or cause. Corrective lens measures will be examined, together with latest findings regarding the global prevalence of myopia - both current and future projections. In addition, the long-term eye health risks associated with myopia will also be reviewed. And a section on myopia management will bring our course to a close.

NCLE    Course ID: CTWVSP003-2 Ophthalmic Level II      Course Expires 4/11/2027

This course will provide a detailed discussion of the many ways in which having both contacts and glasses can benefit your patients, and of course, your practice.

ABO General    Course ID: SWVSP016 Non-Ophthalmic      Course Expires 3/1/2027

This course will discuss ways to differentiate your practice from others as a VSP in-network provider, and how Putting VSP Benefits To Work serves both the patient and your practice.

ABO Technical    Course ID: STWVSP032-2 Ophthalmic Level II      Course Expires 12/22/2026

This course will discuss providing Eye Care for Kids and Teens. We’ll begin by examining the role vision plays in learning, together with statistics reflecting today’s eyewear market, with regards to children and adolescents. Then, we’ll discuss appropriate eyewear options for this age demographic - frames and lenses, and close by reviewing measurements and dispensing procedures.

ABO General      Course ID:SWVSP014  Non-Ophthalmic    Course Expires: 11/16/2026

This course will discuss ways to help your practice stand out from the crowd, in a good way, and succeed in today’s highly competitive eye care industry!

ABO Technical Course ID: STWVSP029-2 Ophthalmic Level II  Course Expires: 10/13/26
ALSO CPC CE (Paraoptometric OP-0046-23 Intermediate)

This course will provide detailed directions as to the use of the invaluable manual lensometer for lens verification.

ABO Technical Course ID: STWVSP026-1 Ophthalmic Level I  Course Expires: 08/15/26
ALSO CPC CE (Paraoptometric OP-0045-23 Intermediate)

During this course, we’ll begin by providing a brief overview of recommended techniques to best serve your patients' total vision needs, and then proceed to explore a selection of universal and task-specific lens designs. After which, we’ll examine a broad array of lens material options, and close with an overview of premium lens treatments designed to further enhance your patients’ visual experience.

ABO General      Course ID:SWVSP013 Non-Ophthalmic         Course Expires: 10/13/26

This course will discuss and recommend techniques for providing a personalized patient experience.