OptiBoard Discussion Forums http://www.optiboard.com/forums/ OptiBoard is the Premier Online Comminity for Eyecare Professionals. en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:59:25 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.optiboard.com/forums/images/misc-az/rss.jpg OptiBoard Discussion Forums http://www.optiboard.com/forums/ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrggggg http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39165&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:53:50 GMT :( I don't want any more snow.... plleeeeeasssseee make the snow STOP!!!!!!



(Also, I hate people who dump the snow from in front of their car and put it in front my car.) ]]> Just Conversation opticianbart http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39165 Clear indoors, polarized when exposed to sunlight? http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39163&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:46:54 GMT Interesting "gossip" on EyeOverheard.com ... how about a lens that performs like a clear lens indoors and at night, but changes into a polarized lens under the conditions when polarization is needed--as in bright sunlight?

According to EyeOverheard.com, Transitions is planning to launch such an "animal" in 2011.

I wonder how it would work behind the windshield of a car in bright sunlight?

Let the baseless speculation begin!

http://eyeoverheard.wordpress.com/20...zon/#more-7489 ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum rinselberg http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39163 Essilor and Lux................... http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39162&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:38:42 GMT February 7, 2010 SmartMoney *Dow Jones Newswire* *Luxottica and Essilor In JV For Australia, New Zealand* *Markets* MILAN -(Dow Jones)- Italian eyewear maker Luxottica SpA (LIX.MI) and lens maker Essilor International (ESLOY) said Monday they have signed a joint venture for the Australian...
February 7, 2010
SmartMoney
Dow Jones Newswire

Luxottica and Essilor In JV For Australia, New Zealand
Markets


MILAN -(Dow Jones)- Italian eyewear maker Luxottica SpA (LIX.MI) and lens maker Essilor International (ESLOY) said Monday they have signed a joint venture for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Under the terms of the agreement, the joint venture will manage Eyebiz Pty Ltd., Luxottica's Syndney-based optical lens finishinglaboratory, which as a result of this alliance will be majority-controlled by Essilor.


The partners provided no financial details about the tie-up.
 ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum Chris Ryser http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39162 Digital Visual Acuity AND Patient Education TOGETHER! http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39161&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:29:24 GMT *After a ton of research on all of the different VA programs, I decided on Sharp VA...* *I LOVE IT!* After I purchased it I found out that they were having a promotion; so I called, and they gladly honored the promotion...*I got over $580 back and a free copy of the Ocuport patient education... After a ton of research on all of the different VA programs, I decided on Sharp VA...

I LOVE IT! After I purchased it I found out that they were having a promotion; so I called, and they gladly honored the promotion...I got over $580 back and a free copy of the Ocuport patient education software ($1065 retail), and a free update to version 4!!!

Their current promotion is $999 (regularly $1585) for the Sharp VA digital acuity software (version 3), the Ocuport patient education software system, and a free update to version 4 (when it gets released in a few months).

Their software package also includes free customer service and tech support.

http://www.sharpva.com ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum dr.cmcpherson http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39161 Progressives mounted crooked. http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39158&goto=newpost Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:45:41 GMT Hello, all! This is my first post on the boards, and I apologise if it's a dumb question.

I've been having an issue lately with our in-office lab in our main office, sending me sets of progressives that are mounted on a VERY noticeable slant (I've tried rotating the lenses but can't get them to sit straight--which wouldn't help anyhow, with jobs that have CYL). When I question it, I am told that since the prescription is correct (in cases where there is CYL, the axis has been correct, as well) that the lenses are passable.

I'm possibly not well versed on tolerance standards(though I'd like to think I know a thing or two), but this is the first time I've worked at an office where the lab was giving me crooked progressives and telling me that they are "within tolerance" in regards to them being crooked. The other labs I've worked with wouldn't pass the lenses if the progressive mark ups weren't straight. I use to finalize jobs at these other offices and it was a standard to have them be straight.

I've avoided dispensing the glasses when they come back to me like that, by asking the ODs/MDs their opinions on the lenses and they've always told me to send them back, and have our lab remake them.

Won't progressives mounted crooked, have an effect on the patient's vision? Or am I simply being terribly nit-picky? ]]> Progressive Lens Discussion Forum JessiMagnolia http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39158 I felt like a real optician today http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39157&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:58:00 GMT Our pupilometer crapped out, so I whipped out my trusty Hilco PD stick (thanks, Opticianworks.com!) and carried on. Dog knows I didn't get training for that from Lux, so it's thanks to you folks here that I had the knowledge and confidence to continue taking care of patients.

Thanks, guys! :cheers: ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum tigerlilly http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39157 Independent Sales Reps Wanted http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39156&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:56:01 GMT
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]]> The Job Board sbaach http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39156 Autorefractor http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39155&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:30:04 GMT I am in the market for an autorefractor/ auto K's. What do you use that is accurate and reliable? ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum obxeyeguy http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39155 <![CDATA[Valentine's Day Equipment Blowout!]]> http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39154&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:21:32 GMT


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]]> Optical Marketplace precisionequipment http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39154 ABO certified optician moving to NYC http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39153&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:55 GMT I'll be moving to NYC soon, probably into Brooklyn, and I'm looking for a full time optician position. I've got 6 years in the field and have management experience as well. Please PM me for more information. Thanks! ]]> The Job Board catherine.nolte http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39153 Essilor and Luxottica Partners! http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39152&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:09 GMT I just figured that optiboard.com would have the news before any other site, but it seems like eyeoverheard.com has a story about Essilor and Luxottica in a joint venture in Australia and New Zeland. Why isn't this press release in teh industry news section and why isn't there a thread here discussing this. The implications are huge. ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum YrahG http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39152 Does anyone buy clear glass and photogray lenses? http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39151&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:16:57 GMT We no longer edge glass lenses but heave a hefty supply of semi-finished lenses. This includes 414 clear glass lenses in a range of common powers (+ and -) and 301 photogrey lenses in common powers. Do any labs or anyone else buy lenses like this? We no longer edge glass lenses but heave a hefty supply of semi-finished lenses. This includes 414 clear glass lenses in a range of common powers (+ and -) and 301 photogrey lenses in common powers.

Do any labs or anyone else buy lenses like this? ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum IndianaOD http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39151 Best Superbowl Commercial http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39150&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:58:55 GMT OK, Lets hear it, which one did you like the best?

For me it was the dorrito's commercial with the child giving the Moms date the ground rules.

Rule number one, No touchin' my momma
Rule number two, No touching my Dorito's ]]> Just Conversation kcount http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39150 <![CDATA[Body found in plane's landing gear bay in Japan]]> http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39149&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:45:15 GMT http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/02/08/japan.plane.body/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn There are times when Darwinism shows its face.:hammer: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapc...ef=igoogle_cnn

There are times when Darwinism shows its face.:hammer: ]]> Just Conversation kcount http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39149 franklin segs http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39146&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:13:42 GMT Can these be made in any material? If so, who should we look into to make it? I've got a pt with a +6.50 that wants an exec but I REALLY don't want order that lens in CR39. He's never worn an exec before and doesn't understand the difference between that lens and the 1.67 ft28 that he's in now. ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum gunner05 http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39146