Primary Eyecare Network Offering Three Educational Events in April
ALAMEDA, Calif. (March 8, 2017) – Primary Eyecare Network (PEN), a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP, released its April schedule of educational events for eye care professionals. The schedule includes:
Title: Ransomware / Audit Update
When: April 5, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. PT
Location: Webinar
Cost: Free for PEN members; $15 for non-members
About: Led by certified professional coder Ann Bina of CS Eye, an optical billing and compliance firm, this webinar will cover how to protect optical practices from hackers and optometry-specific audits.
Title: Basic Lensometry
When: April 27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT
Location: 1750 N. Loop Road, Alameda, Calif.
Cost: $110 for PEN members; $155 for non-members
About: This hands-on workshop is designed as a beginner’s guide. Attendees will learn about lensometer use, care and principles, and acquire practical measurement skills. Approved by the American Board of Opticianry for two hours of continuing education credits, the course will be led by Mindi Lewis, an American Board of Opticianry certified optician (ABOC) and fellow of the National Academy of Opticianry (FNAO).
Title: Advanced Lensometry
When: April 27, 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: 1750 N. Loop Road, Alameda, Calif.
Cost: $110 per person for PEN members; $155 per person for non-members
About: Also led by Mindi Lewis, ABOC, FNAO, this workshop will focus on teaching more advanced lensometry skills. Participants will learn to measure prescribed and un-prescribed prisms and progressive lens powers. The course is approved by the American Board of Opticianry for two hours of continuing education credits.
To register for any of these events or for more information, visit PrimaryEye.net or e-mail [email protected].
About Primary Eyecare Network (PEN):
Founded in 1984 by a group of private optometrists, Primary Eyecare Network is a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP focused on enhancing the independent professional optometrist's ability to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. This includes providing favorable purchasing arrangements, business management and marketing support, quality educational programs for practitioners and staff, medical billing services, and other support services provided by PEN's knowledgeable and experienced staff. "Like" Primary Eyecare Network on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrimaryEyecareNetwork or follow @PrimaryEye on Twitter. For more information, visit PrimaryEye.net.