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    As has been stated by many of you, if a doctor...

    As has been stated by many of you, if a doctor writes something on a prescription and it is not listed as a recommendation then it should be filled as written. But, it is possible to get verbal...
  2. My main lab was an independant and they did a...

    My main lab was an independant and they did a great job. Then they were bought by the evil empire and have slowly been going down hill ever since. Not to mention that we can no longer get...
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    +1 But I am thinking of instituting a fee for...

    +1 But I am thinking of instituting a fee for taking a PD when the patient is not purchasing eyewear. How many people charge, and how much?
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    Perception is everything. You are spot on about...

    Perception is everything. You are spot on about people who feel that they have no problem. I have on numerous occasions, had patients tell me that they have no problems with their vision and then I...
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    Many opticians and eye doctors who do not need to...

    Many opticians and eye doctors who do not need to wear glasses do so anyways. I think that it is perfectly reasonable for you to get a nice fashionable frame to wear at least while at work.
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    In the States the laws vary with each state. ...

    In the States the laws vary with each state. Some states allow direct employment by an optician or a lay person, but most states only allow optometrists to be employed by other optometrists or...
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    I grew a beard when I was a student to be taken...

    I grew a beard when I was a student to be taken more seriously (have had it ever since.) Many people want to change their looks for one reason or another. I have had people that want to look...
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    We use aspheric CR-39 all the time, the plus...

    We use aspheric CR-39 all the time, the plus lenses really look sweet! (with the reduced magnification and the flatter profile) Bottom line with CR-39, you can't get any better optical clarity...
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    VSP generally is better. Reimbursement is...

    VSP generally is better. Reimbursement is better, clarity of benefits, and most important customer service. The only advantage with Eyemed is that they allow the most freedom with lab work (but,...
  10. Optyl! I hate Optyl! The first time that I...

    Optyl! I hate Optyl! The first time that I encountered Optyl was when I was a student in Mexico on a VOSH trip. I had a patient who was around +10 with -3 cyl, I found a pair of glasses that was...
  11. Thread: Superfocus

    by doctorjmjb
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    Any suggestions on how to get started, it seems...

    Any suggestions on how to get started, it seems like an expensive deal to get a representation of products for display?
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    Nothing has changed but the name. The worst...

    Nothing has changed but the name. The worst customer service of all the optical plans, for both the optical store and the patients who are getting the glasses. Their bad service and quality makes...
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    There have been times when Cr-39 is the best lens...

    There have been times when Cr-39 is the best lens choice for the patient. Your boss should not take this choice away. Remember, the most important thing is the best interests of the patient. If it...
  14. Thread: No brands

    by doctorjmjb
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    I've always liked the MODO, but they seem to have...

    I've always liked the MODO, but they seem to have a hard time keeping a rep. for our area.
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    These sound awesome! I am dying to try a pair. I...

    These sound awesome! I am dying to try a pair. I don't even know how many times that I have told a patient that transition lenses are not available in polarized.
  16. I have to take into account that the Visioffice...

    I have to take into account that the Visioffice can interface with my Mr. Blue. Has anyone had any experience with that?
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    I personally prefer the bead warmer for most...

    I personally prefer the bead warmer for most frames, but you should go with the hot air blower - less chance of your staff ruining frames.
  18. :smile: (Luv a corny line!)

    :smile: (Luv a corny line!)
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    I once had a pair of 18th century bifocals in my...

    I once had a pair of 18th century bifocals in my hands and got a real good look at how they were made. The frame was a small pewter oval with flint glass lenses. They were not bonded at all but two...
  20. Well, I guess the Optikam jumps out to a quick...

    Well, I guess the Optikam jumps out to a quick lead. Thanks for the input WFruit, Java99, and Barry Santini! You have been a lot of help.
  21. Thread: cell phones

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    Have you issued a company policy on phone use? ...

    Have you issued a company policy on phone use? Perhaps set a few rules first, like try to limit personal phone use to break time. Also prohibit social media sites during work hours.
  22. I would be interested in all of the functions...

    I would be interested in all of the functions that these machines can perform. Considering the investment, it would be good to get the most out of the equipment. I think product demos is very...
  23. Thanks, those were a great start. I still would...

    Thanks, those were a great start. I still would be interested in some more recent feedback both positive and negative for the latest versions of these if anyone cares to chime in.
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    If at all possible you would want the longest...

    If at all possible you would want the longest room available and a direct view of the chart. The mirror mode inverts the image so that it appears normal after reflecting in a mirror. It would be...
  25. Electronic measuring equipment for digital freeform lenses

    Hi, I recently joined OptiBoard but I have been visiting as a guest for years. I have to say that there is a considerable depth of knowledge and experience amongst the members, not to mention the...
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