Ten Ways to Effectively Dispense High Index Lenses
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1. What is the function of having a 10mm spherical fitting button in an aspheric high index lens:
A. The lens is more cosmetically attractive
B. It helps make the fitting the lens "goof proof"
C. It makes the lens thinner
D. It makes the lens lighter

2. The best sources for up-to-date information on high index lenses is:
A. Lab consultants or reps
B. Trade magazine articles
C. Manufacturer advertising
D. All of the above

3. Mid-index materials range from:
A. 1.59 to 1.71 index
B. 1.50 to 1.58 index
C. 1.53 to 1.58 index
D. 1.53 to 1.60 index

4. The first high index in plastic was:
A. 1.53 index
B. 1.56 index
C. 1.59 index (poly)
D. 1.60 index

5. Most high index lens materials will block 100 percent of the harmful UV:
A. True
B. False

6. In conventional aspheric lenses, the aspheric curves are found on which surface:
A. Front surface
B. Back surface
C. Both surfaces
D. Varies by manufacturer

7. Which of the following is the most effective way to influence what the patient orders:
A. The dispenser's recommendation
B. The doctor's recommendation
C. Patient brochures
D. Patient newsletters

8. What is the primary advantage in enclosing a patient newsletter or patient brochure in a recall notice:
A. There is no added postage cost
B. Brochures are provided at no cost
C. Enclosures impress patients
D. Enclosures educate and influence patients prior to
their eye examination

9. Should high index be recommended for low powers such as -0.50D:
A. No
B. Yes
C. Yes when it is polycarbonate that is recommended
D. Only if the patient asks for high index

10. Why is it important for dispenser to show enthusiasm:
A. It makes patients more friendly
B. Patients will pay more for lenses
C. Patients like you better
D. Enthusiasm lends authority to your recommendations

11. What is one of the best ways to demonstrate high index lenses:
A. Describe the advantages of high index lenses
B. Hand the patient two lenses, one in CR-39 and one
in high index
C. Show them a frame with CR 39 in one eye and
high index in the other
D. Show the patient a high index brochure

12. How do you determine what the patient can afford to spend:
A. Judge by how they are dressed
B. Judge by the price of the frame they select
C. Present what's best for them and let them decide
if they can afford it
D. Ask them if they are willing to spend more to
get the best

13. When high index lenses are recommended, their benefits should be explained:
A. Only when the patient asks about the advantages
of high index
B. Only when the patient is willing to spend the time
C. Always to make sure all the advantages of
high index are understood
D. Only when they do not order high index

14. The percentage of glass lenses used in the U.S. is:
A. 20 percent
B. 15 percent
C. 10 percent
D. Less than 5 percent

15. What is the preferred way to fit aspheric lenses:
A. Take monocular PDs
B. Measure vertical position of pupils
C. Fit them the way progressives are fit
D. All of the above