Title: Identify progressive addition lenses (PAL).
Course: Vision Care Technician II (14057-II) > Section: Exploring Eyeglass Dispensing

Identification should include

- identifying basic PAL characteristics
- explaining the advantages and disadvantages of PAL
- differentiating between basic PAL and near variable focus lenses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What makes a PAL different from other types of multi-focals?
- When would a patient benefit from near variable focus lenses?
- How can you determine the manufacturer of a PAL?