Richard L. Franklin

Optician

Mr. Richard L. Franklin is an Optician in Sunset Valley, TX with special training and skill in designing, verifying and fitting eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight by fulfilling prescriptions supplied by ophthalmologists or optometrists. As an Optician, Richard L. Franklin performs measurement of client's eyes, face, and distance between their pupils; determination of appropriate eyewear for sports needs, work environment, or style preference; preparation of work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians; adjustment or repair of broken eyeglass frames; education of client on eyewear care and cleaning. Opticianry is the professional practice of filling prescriptions for ophthalmic lenses, dispensing eyeglasses, and fitting contact lenses. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Opticians include farsightedness and nearsightedness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Opticians include measurement of client's eyes, face, and distance between their pupils, preparation of work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.

Preferred Provider Organization

A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level.