Celebrating National Optician Month in Your Practice

Each January, your practice has the opportunity to recognize the contributions of opticians and their essential role in eye care through National Optician Month.

What Is National Opticians Month?

National Opticians Month celebrates the vital role of opticians in vision care. Optometry practices throughout America honor their opticians during the month of January.

The Role of Opticians in Eye Care

Opticians are responsible for many tasks in an optometry organization, such as:

• Fitting glasses and contacts
• Assisting with lens choices
• Providing patient education on leading causes of vision impairment and treatments for cataracts, diabetes, glaucoma, and more

They help patients manage eye health and contribute to patient satisfaction overall.

Ways To Celebrate National Optician Month

Your practice can celebrate opticians either through in-practice celebrations, — like office parties and personal gifts — or by recognizing opticians throughout the month.

Personalized Gifts for Opticians

Consider giving personalized gifts like a new pair of engraved glasses, gift cards, or relaxation packages to show your support for opticians. For budget-friendlier options, write thoughtful notes or gift small tokens of gratitude instead.

Community Engagement

Your practice can publicly recognize your opticians through social media shoutouts, blog posts, or newsletter mentions. Patients can even get involved by leaving positive reviews or sending messages of thanks.

The Connection Between National Optician Month and National Eye Care Month

Did you know that National Eye Care Month also occurs in January? Consider organizing events or campaigns that highlight both occasions.

Leveraging Weave’s Solutions To Enhance Optician Roles

Weave can help you lighten the load for your opticians. Features include:

• Communication tools, such as phone and reminder systems that streamline communications with patients
• Online scheduling and billing features that enhance optician efficiency
• Digital forms and marketing that support opticians in their daily tasks

Express your appreciation for opticians by celebrating National Optician Month and exploring Weave’s features. Get a demo of Weave’s solutions today.