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    How to bill DMERC for a progressive

    Ladies and Gentlemen,

    I have a very specific question regarding billing a progressive following cataract surgery.

    As many of us know, a progressive lens is billed on two lines. A "bifocal...
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    Does she happen to have a Grade 1+ or 2 cataract...

    Does she happen to have a Grade 1+ or 2 cataract in the OD?

    I have seen this too. It's always a 52-57 yo female. I can't explain it. We have approx one of these per year.
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    I might point out a couple of things Research...

    I might point out a couple of things

    Research indicates (I can't quote a source) that approx 2% of the population is trying to get something for nothing. They don't pay their bill and they don't...
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    We have trouble edging many of the slick coated...

    We have trouble edging many of the slick coated lenses - but NOT any of the Crizal family including Avance.

    The Essilor ARs have the "pad control system" which is the blue hue you see on a uncut...
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    This is a quote from the Nikon website link...

    This is a quote from the Nikon website link posted above:

    Nikon lenses are also available with Transitions which provide visual comfort by automatically adjusting to changing light conditions....
  6. Chris R, I understand what you are saying,...

    Chris R,

    I understand what you are saying, and I don't really disagree.
    But I'm not sure you understood what I was saying.

    Reasearch shows that being the low-price leader is a terrible...
  7. Thread: Excelite Lenses

    by MarcE
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    Interstate Optical (OH) sells the progressives. ...

    Interstate Optical (OH) sells the progressives. As far as SV, I think Phoenix (HOYA) is a better material.
  8. Low price leader is the loser

    In fact, I read in a book (It may have been "In Search of Excellence", but I might be wrong) that research found the that low-price leader in every industry that the authors could think of to...
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    My input is to read all the posts on optiboard. ...

    My input is to read all the posts on optiboard.

    I would also ask, if you are using Precepta and Image, why upgrade to a Freeform? Using Ovation and Outlook would be major upgrades.
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    And just to add about the AR - I think I recall...

    And just to add about the AR - I think I recall that Jim has posted in the past that AR will NOT allow the Trans to get any darker. I guess the theory is that more light arrives to the magic...
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    They are LYING! No wonder a high-index lens...

    They are LYING!

    No wonder a high-index lens is only $50 online. Because it's NOT!

    Your welcome:)
  12. And then someone had to throw out an F-bomb.:eek:

    And then someone had to throw out an F-bomb.:eek:
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    Books?? I looked up the word "books" online...

    Books??

    I looked up the word "books" online and found out what they are used for. Apparently that's where old folks used to keep images and pictures and even words before computers were...
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    Maybe Congress should just sell sponsorships to...

    Maybe Congress should just sell sponsorships to all the bills. Like the CE e get is "Sponsored by Transitions" or "Thanks to Luxottica for supporting this training". Now that is proper disclosure....
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    Bevelrite Hand Edger - First reasonable offer

    I have a Bevelrite hand edger by Nu-Tec for sale. The unit is about 5 years old. Great shape, except for the wheel. Strong motor, good belt, rusty wheel. With a new wheel, I should give you many...
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    I get Hoya Phoenix Trans from Lenstock.com...

    I get Hoya Phoenix Trans from Lenstock.com
    Recently they started offering x-cel for a bit cheaper.
    No AR, though.
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    You wasted so much damn time and consternation...

    You wasted so much damn time and consternation worrying about the poly/CR39 issue.

    It doesn't matter what they order. Just GIVE them the poly. You wasted $74 worth of time and wages. The...
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    Almost all the same descriptors apply to the VA...

    Almost all the same descriptors apply to the VA health system and the military health system. Except these systems limit access.

    They are even required by law to bill insurance if a patient has...
  19. Finally an update

    Sorry it took so long for an update.

    Here is what we did:

    As you recall, we ordered an Indo Expert, but the total power was out of range, so the lab substituted the Auto II.

    The distance...
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    It's a freeform. Auto II is a good guess. The...

    It's a freeform. Auto II is a good guess. The add is not in eights, but hundreths.

    Yes, the add is actually 2.12 and 2.13. It's compensated for tilt, wrap, and vertex. The actually Rx...
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    Optichick to pt who asks for a refund: "I'd love...

    Optichick to pt who asks for a refund: "I'd love to give you a refund, but there is no money left to refund. We made you three pairs of lenses and checked your eyes twice. I can't resell the...
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    Can I post even though I'm not Canadian? I...

    Can I post even though I'm not Canadian?

    I think Wes is very correct. And so is Fezz and so is Heather and Chip.

    At some point we have to start charging for adjustments and fits that weren't...
  23. I don't know the exact formulation, but the pre...

    I don't know the exact formulation, but the pre 2006 version of 1.60 that Essilor and Shamir used were not suitable for drills in my opinion. THey were too brittle. However they switched...
  24. Thread: Six Little Words

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    red beans and rice didn't miss . . . O crap. I...

    red beans and rice didn't miss . . .

    O crap. I ran out of words.
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    Oops. You just gave away all your secrets...

    Oops. You just gave away all your secrets (except Super Abrasives). McMaster Carr is the ****. All online too. www.mcmastercarr.com.
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