5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Many patients leave eye exams with only a spectacle prescription, missing out on the benefits of contact lenses.

• 2

  Common barriers to fitting patients in contact lenses include assumptions about patient interest and time constraints during exams.

• 3

  Doctors should proactively introduce contact lenses to patients, using low-pressure language to gauge interest.

• 4

  Technicians can assist by inserting trial lenses to enhance patient experience and rescheduling fittings if needed.

• 5

  Emphasizing the lifestyle benefits of contact lenses can help patients see their value beyond just vision correction.