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Downloads


Some of the following downloads are available only to Eye Talk Digital subscribers. The resources marked "All Users" can be downloaded by anyone.

The Eye Talk Reference Guide
Using Eye Talk
2nd Sept 2010
630 KB
PDF brochure to help you interpret and get the most from the information in the Eye Talk Reference Guide.
Eye Talk Late Changes
18th Jan 2012
Late changes to content in the Eye Talk Reference Guide.

Click here to view information on late changes to the January 2012 issue of the Eye Talk Reference Guide.
Eye Talk Digital
Eye Talk Digital
18th Jan 2012
5.7 MB
Eye Talk Digital is distributed as a computer file containing the latest product and price changes in the Eye Talk Reference Guide.

Able to be used in Optomate, Sunix Vision, Microsoft Excel and most general database software.
Eye Talk Digital FAQs Frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the download and use of Eye Talk Digital.
Using Eye Talk Digital
1st Sept 2008
800 KB
Copy of an article that was published in the Australian ophthalmic industry magazine MiVision (Sept 2008 issue).

"The Eye Talk Digital Evolution" describes how the digital service integrates with popular practice management software Optomate and Sunix Vision.

Eye Tools 2013
Eye Tools Software
21st Jul 2011
13.4 MB
The complete Eye Tools 2013 program is supplied by download at no cost for subscribers to the Eye Talk Digital service (normal value $230).

Click here to download the Eye Tools program for Microsoft Windows.
Eye Tools User Guide
1st Dec 2009
3.3 MB

 
Instructions for using the Eye Tools software package. Designed to help optometrists get the most from this valuable set of calculators and utilities.
Eye Tools Knowledge Base
1st Jan 2011
PDF documents covering frequently asked questions and explanations relating to the Eye Tools software package.
Eye Talk Surveys
Annual Survey Results
Aug 2011
140 KB
Results of the annual Eye Talk survey of results in Australian optometry practices for the 2010-11 financial year.

Includes a summary of the averages, as well as many useful benchmarking comparisons.

Eye Talk Resources
FAQs
14th Nov 2011
PDF documents covering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the available Eye Talk Resources.
  1. How can I calculate the refractive index of a lens?
  2. What are CPF Tints and where can I order them?
Got another question? Contact our support staff here.
Lens Wheel Instructions
17th Sept 2006
320 KB
PDF instructions on how to use the Eye Talk Lens Diameter Wheel.

This handy calculator is used to determine the minimum lens diameter so that thick lenses and expensive grind options can be minimised. (The wheel is available free to all Eye Talk subscribers).

Measure To Improve
1st Jan 2011
300 KB
"If you want to improve something – measure it!"

This spreadsheet is used by many successful optometry practices in Australia and generates graphs of 14 popular Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

These can help you measure practice results; then monitor these regularly to encourage improvements.

Contact Lens Colour Chart
1st April 2011
1.3 MB
PDF file for the Eye Talk Colour Chart. This is a useful summary of the options available in coloured soft contact lenses. (Printed laminated copies available by contacting us.)

Frame Price Calculator
N/A
Please note that this calculator has been moved into the Eye Tools 2013 software package.

From the Main Menu of Eye Tools 2013, click the calculator "Retail Pricing" under the "Other" sub-heading.
Frame Pricing Table
1st Jan 2011
45 KB
This is a PDF table that can be used to look up recommended retail spectacle frame prices based on the list wholesale costs.

This file is updated at the beginning of every year to reflect changes to the Consumer Price Index and practice operating costs. This is now the 2011 version.
Community Talks
1st Jul 2004
12.5 MB
This is the Eye Talk Slide Collection. These are Powerpoint presentation slides about various topics related to eyes. Select those that suit as you develop talks to local community groups.

Click here to download a summary of the slides that are included.

Eye Talk Policies
FAQs
14th Nov 2011
PDF documents covering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Eye Talk Policies.
  1. Why does Eye Talk abbreviate the names of some products?
  2. Can a supplier quote Eye Talk recommended prices?
  3. Can a supplier make late changes to data that they have already supplied?
Got another question? Contact our support staff here.
Miscellaneous
Frequently Asked Questions Click here to read our Resources and FAQs for the Eye Talk Digital service.
Optometry Practice Market Appraisal
9th Sept 2009
200 KB
Data collection form as an Excel file for the Optometry Practice Report & Market Appraisal.

 

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