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Today’s optical industry landscape may seem like it’s changing daily with the integration of artificial intelligence technology and better products to treat eye conditions. Providing the highest level of care to patients requires that eyecare professionals (ECPs) stay current and continue to learn about the latest innovations and technological advancements. For many ECPs, this means regularly updating continuing education credits and participating in training and courses provided by their optical partners.

Many lens companies offer their own continuing education platforms and courses to provide ECPs both accredited and non-accredited education. These tools are available through a variety of mediums, with virtual and online courses that can be taken at the convenience of the participant, balanced with programs offering online and in-person options. ECPs with busy schedules can choose the option that fits their needs best and don’t have to worry about falling behind on what’s new and transformative in eyecare.

In addition, new learning platforms are emerging that are designed not only to provide ECPs with the latest information on products, but also offer business support to grow their practice and expand their treatment knowledge base. When it comes to deciding what learning platform is right for your office, it is critical to look at both your patient care and business goals to ensure that you are getting the best level of support.

It is also important to ensure that information is current and reflects the direction in which you want to move your practice from a product and innovation perspective.

For this feature, VM talks with some of the companies offering education and learning platforms to ECPs to provide a comprehensive guide to the latest available education and resources.