OptiBoard Discussion Forums http://www.optiboard.com/forums/ OptiBoard is the Premier Online Comminity for Eyecare Professionals. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:24 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.optiboard.com/forums/images/misc-az/rss.jpg OptiBoard Discussion Forums http://www.optiboard.com/forums/ Books, books, and more books!!! http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38057&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:02 GMT I got your optical books........RIGHT HERE!!!! 1.) System of Ophthalmology, Vol. III, part 1-embryology; Duke, Elder 2.) Contact Lens Practice and Patient Management; Felderman and White 3.) Biomicroscopy for Contact Lens Practice; Goldberg {2 copies!} 4.) Problems in Optometry, Special... I got your optical books........RIGHT HERE!!!!

1.) System of Ophthalmology, Vol. III, part 1-embryology; Duke, Elder
2.) Contact Lens Practice and Patient Management; Felderman and White
3.) Biomicroscopy for Contact Lens Practice; Goldberg {2 copies!}
4.) Problems in Optometry, Special Contact Lens Procedure; Harris & London
5.) Visual Perception; Cornsweet
6.) Physiology of the Eye; Davson
7.) Corneal Contact Lenses; Girard, Soper, Sampson
8.) Light and Vision; Life Science Library
9.) Subnormal Vision, A Clinical Guide to Care for the Partially-Sighted; Maier
10.) Handbook of Ocular Therapeutics and Pharmacology; Ellis & Smith
11.) Current Concepts in Dyslexia; Hartenstein
12.) Modern Sales Techniques for Ophthalmic Dispensing; Alofs
13.) The Wills Eye Manual, 2nd edition; Cullom & Chang
14.) Marchon Eyeglassery, 2nd edition; Weber {2 copies!)
15.) An Optometrist's Guide to Clinical Ethics; Bailey & Heitman
16.) Handbook of Ocular Pharmacology; Smith {2 copies!}
17.) Marchon 101 Dispensing Tips; Weber {2 copies!}
18.) Automated Visual Field Testin, techniques of examination and interpetation; Silverstone & Hirsch
19.) Ocular Pharmacology, 3rd edition; Havener
20.) The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 4th edition; Goodman & Gilman
21.) Atlas of External Diseases of the Eye, volume II, Orbit, Lacrimal Apparatus, Eyelids, and Conjuctiva; Donaldson
22.) Stereoscopic Atlas of Slit-Lamp Biomicroscopy, vol I & II; Braley, Watzke, Allen, & Frazier
23.) Atlas of Strabismus, 2nd edition; Noorden & Maumenee
24.) Ophthalmology Principles and Concepts, 2nd edition; Newell
25.) Handbook of Optics; Optical Society of America
26.) Spectacle Frame Dispensing; Clayton
27.) Scope Monograph on the Fundamentals of Ophthalmoscopy; Gordon
28.) Ophthalmic Lenses-Their History, Theory and Application; B&L
29.) Analysis of Prismatic Effects in Bifocal Lenses; Boeder & American Optical
30.) 20/20 is Not Enough; Seiderman & Marcus
31.) System for Ophthalmic Dispensing; Brooks & Borish
32.) Exam Review for Ophthalmic Dispensing; National Academy of Opticianry
33.) The Masters Review; National Academy of Opticianry
34.) TOPS Manual(1993 edition); DiSanto

These books are used. They may have notes in margins, highlighter marks, dog-eared corners, tatterred bookmarks, scrap paper notes, be sort dirty and smelly, may be warped, might have coffe cup stains, and some may have actually been read! You are buying them as is-no complaining!

I didn't list prices because the prices wil vary depending on how many that you want. I prefer to sell these off in batches. I am not selling them as onsies and twosies, so don't ask.

Come on foks, these will not last long!

Let the sales frenzy begin!!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers: ]]> Optical Marketplace Fezz http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38057 Essilor Truclear HD http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38055&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:32 GMT A patient is wearing Truclear HD lenses. They are (from here (http://truclearlenses.com/Professional/TruClear/FAQs.htm)) ---Quote--- Truclear™ is a private label progressive addition lens (PAL) exclusive to VisionSource® with product and fabrication exclusive to Essilor Laboratories of... A patient is wearing Truclear HD lenses. They are (from here)

Quote:
Truclear™ is a private label progressive addition lens (PAL) exclusive to VisionSource® with product and fabrication exclusive to Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc. (ELOA)
Does anyone know what the closest PAL is to these lenses? ;) ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum Spexvet http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38055 NC license looking for position http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38054&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:18 GMT Licensed in 1976. Been in biz ever since. Have owned franchise stores, owned private practice, and worked for big box stores. I am looking for private optical, OD or MD practice(s) that are in need of a motivated, thorough, RELIABLE optician. The last time I looked for work was in 1981...and things... Licensed in 1976. Been in biz ever since. Have owned franchise stores, owned private practice, and worked for big box stores. I am looking for private optical, OD or MD practice(s) that are in need of a motivated, thorough, RELIABLE optician. The last time I looked for work was in 1981...and things have changed a lot. Am in Charlotte NC area and need employment within a 25 mile radius of same. Please contact me at 704-910-2562 (h)...704-460-2974(c)...or at my email eyeguystone@att.net ]]> The Job Board eyeguystone http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38054 Wanted : Frame buffer and Hand edger http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38053&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:02 GMT Please let me know if someone is selling these, doesn't have to be new, used will consider or if someone knows a suppiler with good prices please help out a fellow Optician with the info :cheers: ]]> Optical Marketplace charan http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38053 Convergence Prism and Accommodation. http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38052&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:54:03 GMT 34 year old male, never been able to read for a long period of time as far as he can remember. old rx -1.25 -1.25 new Rx -1.25 2BI -1.25 2BI 34 year old male, never been able to read for a long period of time as far as he can remember.

old rx
-1.25
-1.25

new Rx
-1.25 2BI
-1.25 2BI

My question, is it possible the convergence required to align his eyes was making him for a lack of a better word a latent hyperope and inducing plus in his vision?

Is it possible he may need less minus once he adapts to the prism? ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum braheem24 http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38052 Two things that bug me about polarized lenses http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38051&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:59 GMT The first thing is that they often are minus .12 off power. If they're not within tolerance, I send them back, of course. But why is it that they are always off in the minus direction? This has been something I've noticed from every lab I've ever used.

The second thing is the light "halo" that shows around the front of the bevel. A few years ago I bought Stormin' Norman's edge color pens for polarized lenses, and found that they were a lot harder to use than when Norman demonstrated them. But why do manufacturers make polarized lenses that aren't consistent in color from front to back? ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum VHB http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38051 Silhouette Partnership Program http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38050&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:08 GMT I just got a letter from Silhouette talking about a Partnership program. Anybody have any real details.

A few lines really in the letter make look like they are about to try and Screw me over royally, but I'm not positive.

I've been selling Silhouette for 7 years. I'm a small shop and only carry one collection of theirs. The 7799 collection and before that we carried the 7395 collection. We keep a full display of the 7799 collection and sell between 40-50 complete chassis a year.( This doesn't include parts) I don't carry more of their products because I don't have a need for alot of high dollar product around. Silhouette makes up most of my upper end sales along with a few other brands.

Below are some lines verbatum from the letter.

"For the benefit of our partners business development, it is our intention to focus distribution of Silhouette brand soley within the parameters of our partnership program."


"In order to implement this selective distribution strategy, we must begin to redefine our business relationship with those who elect not to participate in our " Seeing without Boundaries" partnership program."

I've heard alot of different wispers in the last year about Silhouette making some financial mistakes and to keep an eye out for the downward spiral they may be headed in.

Wonder if this has anything to do with it?? ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum Tpopticians http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38050 Iridectomy and PD http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38049&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:55 GMT I have a patient that came in last night who has recently had a laser iridectomy OU. His PD before the surgery (2007) was 30.5/29.5 as measured by me and the technician. His PD last night was 32.0/32.0 measured by our other optician and the technician. Can this procedure affect the corneal... I have a patient that came in last night who has recently had a laser iridectomy OU. His PD before the surgery (2007) was 30.5/29.5 as measured by me and the technician. His PD last night was 32.0/32.0 measured by our other optician and the technician.

Can this procedure affect the corneal reflex we use for our PD measurement? This seems like a big jump on a 48 year old man.

Next question, should we fit his new PALs to the PD he is used to or to the new PD measurement.

New Rx OD -.75 -.75 X145
OS -.50 -.75 X045
+1.75

Old Rx OD -1.25 -.25 X097
OS -1.00 -.50 X085
+1.75

I can't figure this one out. ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum bob_f_aboc http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38049 Help with the Practical exam in Albany, NY http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38048&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:02 GMT Hi, I am an optician in training and I am about to be ready to take the state licensure exam fot ophthalmic dispensing in New York. I would like to know how do I find out how the test is and how should I prepare for it. Is there like a review / preparation class I can take or a web site I can go to... Hi, I am an optician in training and I am about to be ready to take the state licensure exam fot ophthalmic dispensing in New York. I would like to know how do I find out how the test is and how should I prepare for it. Is there like a review / preparation class I can take or a web site I can go to that will tell me what to expect from the test in Albany, NY? I went to school with the progression career program home course but they don't tell you anything about the practical licensure exam. They basically prepare you for the ABO which I just took last week, still waiting for the results...:rolleyes:

I will appreciatte any help.
Thank You

Bruna ]]> Professional and Educational Organizations Discussion Forum bruninha http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38048 looking for sag charts http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38047&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:37 GMT Anyone know where I can find some sag charts. Anyone know where I can find some sag charts. ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum chrisf1958 http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38047 Wanted: Lens designer http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38046&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:17 GMT Hi All I am looking for someone who can design for me some simple lens elements for use in the consumer electronic market. Basically someone who can design the lens elements that i need in Zemax or whatever software you professionals use and be able to analyse the data to eliminate most common... Hi All
I am looking for someone who can design for me some simple lens elements for use in the consumer electronic market. Basically someone who can design the lens elements that i need in Zemax or whatever software you professionals use and be able to analyse the data to eliminate most common optical defects.
I am are just after optical and mechanical manufacturing drawings and have a good idea of what i need and how i want it done.

Its a fairly simple lens consisting of only 4 elements to achieve a desired objective.

If someone is able to help in this task please send me a private message through this forum so we can talk further. It doesnt matter where you are in the world as long as you can communicate in english and can do the job.
Of course i am willing to pay for this service and will most likely have other small optical design work for you in the future.

If you think you can help please contact me

thanks ]]> The Job Board pete1 http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38046 Bio-fuel from corn waste--maybe not a good idea http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38045&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:39:22 GMT Hey, I know, it's an arcane sounding title for an OptiBoard thread, but it ties into both global warming and limited oil supplies--two topics that have already garnered much discussion on OptiBoard.

Here's what Salon has to say about the evolving technology of turning corn stover (waste from growing corn as a food crop, including corn husks and corn cobs) into bio-fuel--and why it may not be such a good idea:

http://www.salon.com/news/env/energy..._to_the_rescue ]]> Just Conversation rinselberg http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38045 Billing Question http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38044&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:52 GMT I am having a problem with getting paid on post cataract glasses using the code V43.1 (so far, the rejection of claims is limited to just one insurance company ... crossing my fingers it stays that way).

It seems only since around October 1, 2009 that we've been having problems.

The reason given is that they need a "more specific diagnosis" and something that specificies that this is for "glasses following cataract surgery".


Anyone else having problems out there with this type of thing?



:hammer: ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum GOS_Queen http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38044 Vintage Frames... http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38043&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:18 GMT We're considering reserving a small space out front to offer some old style vintage/classics frames. Can I get some links/advise on where we can get some of the "Real Mcoys" still made or some quality reproductions?? What would you like to see in that space if you had one? Tx chris.:cheers: ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum FVCCHRIS http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38043 I need TRAYS!! http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38042&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:29:15 GMT What's your source?

:) ]]> General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum Jana Lewis http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38042