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Ocular Complications Associated with Contact Lens Wear
                                                This course teaches optometric staff, opticians and
                                                optometrist three common ocular health problems associated
                                                with contact lens wear. Case studies help the attendee learn
                                                the signs, symptom and treatment of the ocular adnexa. The
                                                staff will have a better understanding when talking with
                                                patients on the phone or in person as to the severity of the
                                                common conditions.

         SCOTT KEATING
                                                Manager’s To Do List

         Dr. Keating graduated from The Ohio    Successful sales strategies are the key to a healthy vibrant
         State University College of Optometry   small business. Running an optical is risky business but the
         in 1989. He worked with Lens           biggest risk is not taking a risk. Build a sales culture that dares
         Crafters until 1991 and earned the     to be different. In this course, attendees will learn how to set
         doctor’s office of the year award in
         the United States (#1 of 420           themselves apart and increase sales by offering unique
         optometry offices). He has been in     eyewear based on local demographics and knowing your
         private practice since in east-central   competition. I will share my simple but effective optical formula
         Ohio. He has been featured in          for success that works in any size town or economic area.
         Invision Magazine and Vision Trends
         “Best of the Best” in the nation. Dr.   Additionally, I will show how to use a medical model to
         Keating has been a guest lecturer at   increase sales by relating how specific coatings can protect
         The Ohio State University College of   the health of the patient’s eyes. With this knowledge, one can
         Optometry 1995-2005 and was the        sell "healthy eyes" protection and the consumer will feel you
         National Speaker at the ECP Network
         National Convention in 2016 as well    are looking out for the well-being of their eyes and thank you.
         as the National Speaker at Vision
         Expo East in 2017. He also writes a
         column for GO/OD by Invision
         magazine.










        VSP How To
        Bring your questions - VSP How to...will be an
        interactive class taught by Kendall Hatley and
        Tam Morino to help anyone dealing with VSP
        understand the difference between Signature,
        Choice, Advantage, Exam Plus and other
        plans.  Are calculators available to help make
        accurate pricing quotes? What lab can I use?
        How can I tell what profit I'm making? What is a           KENDALL HATLEY
        charge back? We will also discuss the
        differences between a Premier Practice and a               Kendall Hatley, LDO, is the optical manager for
        standard VSP provider.                                     Valley Vision Clinic,a six-physician optometric
                                                                   practice in Walla Walla, WA. He is also active in the
                                                                   Opticians Association of Washington currently
                                                                   serving as treasurer.
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