Steve. you have a good head on your shoulders. And Optiboard is your baby. I think most of us here trust you and your judgement. If the post/replies degrade and don't follow Optiboards laws and...
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Steve. you have a good head on your shoulders. And Optiboard is your baby. I think most of us here trust you and your judgement. If the post/replies degrade and don't follow Optiboards laws and...
With all the optical marketplace changes today, has there been a shift in how opticians view themselves and how others percieve opticians? Is opticianry a trade, profession, or something...
Do you practice in a rural location or a big city? What are the advantages to being a rural or city optical? What are the disadvantages of being a rural or city optical? And how do you capitalize on...
You may want to checkout Florida-based Aerogas (Aerogas.com). They can do just about anything and have procective safety eyewear for welding, splashes, etc. Jim Knapp is the optician to ask for...
What do you do when an employee (including you) goes on vacation? Who fills in, or do you just close your practice? How do you compensate the vacation fill-in? Or explain to clients when you'll be...
Rx (high minus distance with +2.25 add OU) AR grey polarized Hoya MyStyle PALs. Great vision; love the AR and polarization factors.
Wow, lots to digest here, and many good points. I'm answering with another question: If there are too many products, basically each requiring its own set of understanding, and an eyecare professional...
...or is eyecare/eyewear becoming too technical for it's own good? Sure, I grasp the new technology and am even jazzed by some of it, but in my opinion there are too many choices (spectacle lenses,...
There are now a variety of eye exams available on line. Of course they do nothing to check eye health, it's just an eye test or "screening". Patients have been getting contact lenses and plano...
Wow, interesting replies, and unexpected.
Do you particpate in your city/region/community's "Best of the Best" newspaper/magazine ratings and yearly contest? Yay, we do and it's worthwhile, or nah, don't believe in it or need to be in it?
Good approach/solution, opty4062. I've actually handed some smart alecks my pliers and said, "here ya go, it's all yours." They hold up their hands in refusal and back away. Point made.
I've heard of licking toes before, but this is a new one. Unsanitary and dare I say unearthly...
My understanding is that several cases of proven harm in the U.S. optical arena have gone to court, only to be settled out of court. Once there's a settlement, documents are sealed. Not being able to...
Don't laugh, it's the new frontier in online eye-commerce. Just google "online eye exams" and see the plethora of choices that come up.
When do you typically mention an eyewear warranty? As part of the sale? During dispensing? When the patient returns with a broken/scratched pair?
It depends on the "anger meter" of the client & how many times they've come in with (angry) problems. If they're too verbally abusive and are disturbing other clients, it may be best to simply refund...
I used to visit retirement/nursing homes to help folks with their eyewear (repair, fitting, etc.). My "favorite" was the fella who had food on his glasses. Behind his ear.
The optical community should really think seriously about charging for services now, especially measurements/adjusting/troubleshooting eyewear purchased online. My vet is doing it, for crying out...
I am sorry to hear this. I only knew Mark though Optiboard, but always enjoyed reading his posts. I'll miss "seeing" him here.
Well, I see that a lot went down on this thread while I was at Expo West. Yes, I am a Florida licensed optician, ABOC, NCLE, and former senior editor at Eyecare Business magazine, now a contributing...
For all those who currently charge for services and those that don't, here's a possible solution: Put out a tip jar. That way patients/customers can tip for services rendered like eyewear...
The walking eyeball could be from one of two sources: Three Rivers Optical Lab in Pittsburgh or the Think About Your Eyes (TAYE) organization. You could call them to find out how they got the...
I don't get on OptiBoard that much nowadays and just saw this nice BD thread from all y'all. Thanks bunches (even though I'm not having any more BD's...ha) and hope to see you down the optical road...
Q What lenses are recommended for extreme shooting tasks?
A There are two considerations when evaluating an Rx used for shooting. If the marksman is using a scope, or is not presbyopic, they need...