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The article offers the author's insights on the ophthalmic medical technology program for ophthalmic technicians. He mentions organizations that accredit ophthalmic technicians' training which include the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, the Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology, and the Commission on Accreditation for Ophthalmic Medical Programs. Moreover, the advancements in technicians' training will provide a trained manpower in the future.

Reports on the salary and pay raise situation of ophthalmology staff in the U.S. Effect of companies' lack of pricing power on the magnitude of pay raises; Finding that the economic factor with the longest impact on ophthalmologists' ability to give raises to their staff is Medicare reimbursement.

The article reports on the trend related to the hiring of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP) with certificates from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) because of the quality of care and productivity they provide in the U.S. The author states that ophthalmologists prefer to hire certified OMPs. Lynn D. Anderson, PhD, urges the importance of requiring OMPs to secure certification.

The article emphasizes the importance of training the staff of an optometry practice in the U.S. It traces the author's personal experiences in hiring and making his staff productive, along with how he ensures that his staff is helping his practice provide quality service and retain loyal patients. The basic aspects of employee training are explained, including setting definite training time, preparing ahead of time and training staff in sections. The author notes that proper training of staff makes them an asset to a practice.

The article offers information on dry eye disease. It states that symptoms of this disease include tearing, burning and blurry vision and also informs that the condition gets worsen while reading at the computer and television. It further states that several treatments are offered for dry eye disease which include anti-inflammatory treatments, increase tear production and outflow occlusion. INSET: Numerous treatment options.

The article discusses the required skills by ophthalmic technicians focusing on soft skills. It mentions that soft skills are vital as technical skills. It states the requirement of 3 critical characteristics by the technicians which includes dedication to the career and care of patients in the proper way. It suggests for the JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) certification. Patient care and aligning the global citizen with the career is regarded vital.

The article offers tips on how ophthalmology practice in the U.S. be impressive to patients. It stresses that the administrator of the practice must review physical appearance of its staff. It proposes that any mustaches or beards should be clean and trimmed and all hair needs to be maintained in a professionally manner. It suggests that even hairstyles, body odor and poor personal hygiene of the staff must be monitored.

The article offers information on "Technogen-EYEsis," a seminar developed by Irwin Shwon, adjunct associate professor of optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, in an effort to provide advanced training for paraoptometrics. The seminar is offered across the U.S. with the goal of teaching paraoptometrics on using and interpreting data relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of significant ocular conditions.

The article comments on the important quality an ophthalmologists look for when hiring an associate in the U.S. Some ophthalmologists have been praised for their value in integrity above all other qualities in potential practice partners. It was suggested that the same priority should apply to the selection of medical students, ophthalmology residents, and department faculty.