PX Optometry

09/24/2022

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03/03/2022

We are looking for a dedicated optometric technician to assist the optometrist with the vision correction of patients. The optometric technician will help with eye examinations, perform clerical duties, and maintain and clean the examination equipment.
To be a successful optometric technician, you should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. You should be detail-oriented and meticulous, with excellent customer service skills.

Optometric Technician Responsibilities:
Assisting with patient care and eye examinations.
Taking patient histories.
Educating patients on the care and maintenance of lenses.
Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities.
Keeping records and inventory.
Performing contact lens insertion and removal training.

Optometric Technician Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
An Associate's degree as an optometric technician may be a benefit.
An optometric technician certification may be a benefit.
Previous experience preferred but will train a good candidate.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Self-motivation, and ability to work independently and under pressure.

Feel free to inquire at the Px optometrist's office or call 913-675-7114.

11/01/2021

NOVEMBER 2021

Keeping eyes healthy one month at a time. . .
November is:
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
WITH YOUR PATIENTS

Facts:

Current statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology report that approximately 29 million Americans 20 years of age and older have diabetes, but nearly one-third don’t know they have the disease which puts them at a higher risk for vision loss and other health problems.

In addition, 5.3 million Americans 18 and older, are affected by diabetic retinopathy, which is the most common vision complication associated with diabetes.

The Prevent Blindness website has a variety of handouts and free educational programs for Optometrists specific to Diabetes & the Eye. Click here for more information about their free Diabetes & Eye Educator Course to help you provide information to your patients.

Below are additional links to hand outs about Diabetes and Eye Health to share with your patients:

Diabetes + Your Eyes
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
This information was obtain through the Prevent Blindness website.
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12/29/2020

Closed today due to weather. Phones are being answered. Open Thursday.

11/24/2020

Optometrists office will be closed from Wednesday, November 25th, thru Sunday, November 29th. Calls will be forwarded to answering service. Happy Thanksgiving

07/19/2020

July is
UV and Fireworks
Eye Safety Month

PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
WITH YOUR PATIENTS

As we start to enjoy the summer months, please share with your patients the importance of shielding eyes from the sun's harmful rays with 100% UV-blocking sunglasses and broad-brimmed hats.

As you know, studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours.

06/03/2020

We are open 12 to 5pm Monday thru Friday for now.

04/21/2020

In accordance with CDC and Kansas Board of Optometry, our office will be closed till at least May 3, 2020. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

03/21/2020

In accordance with CDC and Kansas Board of Optometry, our office will be closed till at least April 2, 2020. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

01/17/2020

Office will be closed today, Friday January 17, 2020, due to the weather. Sorry for any inconvenience.

01/13/2020

Keeping eyes healthy one month at a time. . .
January is:
Glaucoma Awareness Month

PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
WITH YOUR PATIENTS




FACTS ABOUT GLAUCOMA:

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness

Approximately 120,000 people are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% - 12% of all cases of blindness

Glaucoma is 6 -8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians

Currently more than 3 million people in the U.S have Glaucoma.

The National Eye Institute projects that 4.2 million Americans will have Glaucoma by 2030 and 5.5 million by 2050

People over the age of 60 are more at risk for the disease

People of Asian descent are at higher risk of angle -closure Glaucoma and those of Japanese descent are more prone to low-tension Glaucoma