A young patient’s slanted posture was noted – only when asked he admitted he was in this painful position most of the time “So I can see.” On checking the spectacles sourced overseas, no heights had been allowed for, producing 12 D of base down prism in both eyes. To neutralise this, the patient was placing himself in a head-up position to look through the optical centre of the lens. | more
Dispensing case study – Significance of MAR and thinner lenses when resolving concerns
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Dispensing case study – Navigating emotional challenges and patient preferences
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Dispensing case study – Prisms are no yoke
A nine-year-old boy who had previously worn single vision distance glasses for the past four years. His parents were aware of his complaining of tired and sore eyes, especially following prolonged use of digital devices. This case study discusses recommendations for bifocals with yoked prisms versus recommending reduced use of digital devices. | more
Dispensing case study – a bridge not close enough
A 78-year-old retiree attended for a routine eye test and presented a very specific need. She had recently taken up the card game Bridge and was very keen to play the game on a regular basis, however she had found her spectacles didn’t meet this need. | more
Dispensing case study – Mystery of the missing 2mm
Dispenser seeks advice after Virtual Dispensing Tool Box-Measurement (VDTM) and measuring gauge heights fail to tally. | more
Dispensing case study – Progressive lenses and isocylinder plots
Various lens parameters will vastly impact the progressive lens design and so this should be considered when selecting a lens for the patient. The use of isocylinder plots can assist with this –however, the plots provided by manufacturers often show a plano prescription with a +2.00 addition and so are not a true representation of the lens. This case study shows the impact of the varying lens parameters and will allow you to assess whether the use of isocylinder plots during lens selection is the most effective tool. | more
Dispensing case study – ethical decision making
After the first eye test in over ten years, a 76-year-old male Px has issues with bifocals and progressives, raising a question of ethics in managing the customer’s expectations. | more
Dispensing case study – The value of double-checking
Audrey Govender, Specsavers Takapuna explains why she has started to double-check the verting of habitual Rxs, lens identification and correct verting methods | more
Dispensing case study – Anisometropia
Solutions found for a 67 year old CEO’s problems with previous progressives, mostly working at work computer and playing golf. | more