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    You might "get by" using alternative pads, and...

    You might "get by" using alternative pads, and may realize you can cut consumable inventory-BUT:
    If you apply coatings, for sure AR, any microscopic swirls left will magically pop out. Look at...
  2. Thread: Non-sequitor

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    Basic buisness: #1 define your market Business...

    Basic buisness: #1 define your market
    Business should be completed as you detail in your business plan (we all update/follow this don't we?)
    Define your market
    Define what you WANT to do
    What...
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    Poll: I side with Judy! With much, much more education...

    I side with Judy! With much, much more education than just the Opticianry School, as another unemployed soul out there, one wonders the current value of expertise to current employers, and product...
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    My favorite technical book (when I taught...

    My favorite technical book (when I taught Optincianry) was and is Clincal Optics by Fannin/Grosvenor. It is beyond the basics, but is a great resource for many years!
    Denny
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    Used the "scuba-specs" and "smoke-specs" (little...

    Used the "scuba-specs" and "smoke-specs" (little different glue on tab shape) many times in past, and loved 'em. Can change Rx easily, plus snaps in to different masks. Plus the Rx is mounted much...
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    Love 'em

    I had a chance to wear the Ideal lens for couple months now, and love it!
    With a 250 add and mild distant Rx, this is the widest periferal vision I've had yet. Plenty of reading room, my 17 hi fit...
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    Looking for Optical work in Minnesota

    Guess it's my turn to feel the economic crunch!
    I offer 35 years of experience in lab, manufacturing, and various types of dispensing, currently ABO certified.
    Requesting a position which could...
  8. Poll: Back in '73, started as apprentice out of Optical...

    Back in '73, started as apprentice out of Optical School at $1.36/hr at House of Vision Lab! Thought I was in the money then.
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    We got the "letter" too last week, repeating what...

    We got the "letter" too last week, repeating what our (former) rep had told us, "you fully buy in to our rimless, or you don't buy anything.)

    We're done permanantly with Silhouette. Going to...
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    We also provide hand sanitizers for patients and...

    We also provide hand sanitizers for patients and staff, which are frequently used. We also clean equipment and (what ever we can) as often as possible. Airbourne transmittance seems to be the number...
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    Don't hide the digitals!

    I have to say I have been stand-offish on "digital" lenses, but I am offering to patients that will notice the difference.
    I just got into the Ideal PAL (hi- cyl one eye, plano other, 250add ou),...
  12. Thread: Essilor Ideal

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    Lee, I've experienced most PALS from most...

    Lee,
    I've experienced most PALS from most companies, also with some past personal experience in design and concepts. I do not want to knock any competitive products, nor rate products, as the...
  13. Thread: Essilor Ideal

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    Best I've tried!

    I have to say, the Ideal is the best PAL i've worn, with an almost WOW factor. High cyl in OS and 250add OU, gotta say widest distance and reading with ample intermediate I have seen. Those who know...
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    Try tracing a quarter on some clear vinyl film,...

    Try tracing a quarter on some clear vinyl film, then cut in half- works great.
    Denny
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    not just here?

    We also have seen an unidentifiable increase in cracked poly, and we have been near 90% poly fitting for 5 years. As well as I know poly from manufacturing through dispensing, I also am surprised....
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    I agree with Laurie in regards to ample training...

    I agree with Laurie in regards to ample training currently available to the beginning Optician. As with any other Position of Employment, additional education exists to further our education and...
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    Without getting into the complexities of...

    Without getting into the complexities of polarization, off axis, rotational effects, simplist answer to polar axis is no more than 3 degrees off.
    Polarized efficiency will make a difference to...
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    Curriculum should change constantly

    IMHO there are several "phases of learning" for Opticians, as with any field of study.
    Year one basics, followed by specialization.
    Most of this exists today in conjunction with various college...
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    All MN programs were Acredited

    Eveleth and Anoka were both accredited for Opthalmic dispensing, Anoka offering a 2 year AA degree.
    My Program was also accredited, as a one year Opthalmic manufacturing Diploma, plus had a 2 and a...
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    Here's the Facts

    Both Anoka and Evelth had Opticianry programs, with sufficient applicants to keep the programs rolling, as was the St.Cloud program designed for Labs and Manufacturing (I designed and taught that)....
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    Best for Axis check

    A sure fire way to check lensometer axis:
    a bar magnifier that is rested on the frame table. No guessing there.
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    Lots of questions, little answers available

    I too am becoming more curious with additional research papers read. Seeing data suggesting the dilated eye in low light can actually perceive better accuity with blue light as it concentrates more...
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    Glare reduction at nite is complicated

    My 30 some years spent in lab/manufacturing/ technical training had given me a false sense of real issues with night driving. My following 6 years as Ophthalmic dispensing (80% elderly) has shown a...
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    Great Discussion, can this be broken away to new thread

    I am very interested in this conversation, as it directly involves most of my patients. I am NOT an advocate of cutting any type of transmission for nite driving, but if glasses must be worn at nite,...
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    Medicare and Eyewear

    Medicare has a set amount they pay on post IOL patients, ONLY. Contact thier office for reimbursement table and the RULES. Lots has changed this year, and I beleive all states are at same...
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