Who needs a tech?
I polish RGPs and do modifications. It is a tremendous practice builder, as Alan Saks will testify to. I believe there are only two practices in Wellington offering this service.
Patients really appreciate efforts to save them some money. In NZ we do not have the "insurance" that seems to be the norm in the USA. So people do like to get 'value from their c/ls, especially at this time of year.
Also the "while you wait" aspect is terrific. It gives me something to do waiting for the mydriatic to kick in. Although RGP wearers really moan about flare post-dilation.
Alan- Have you also had this experience? I am considering suggesting RGP wearers bring thier tinted Rx specs along with them ("What? RGP wearers with no Rx sunnies? sounds like a possible sale...).
Anyway if you fit c/ls, then you should be able to provide back-up service and that doesn't just mean managing the microbial keratitises!
It would be like a golf pro-shop not offering club repairs or regripping! "I'm sorry sir, your club grips are wearing out. I cannot regrip them, so here is my range of new clubs that we can fit for you."....