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I've been trying out Trivex for a while now. (I always like to "practice" with new stuff!) I'm not into this ABBE value thing since I don't really hear many complaints that point to it. Most...

Al, I share your pain! This one has always been one to get on my nerves too. I have actually asked several doctors why they say such things to their patients. (In a respectful tone of course!) The...

The Expo was great! Pretty much like last year...wayyy more than you can take in! I checked out a company called Optical Dynamics. For about $50,000 you can get your own lens casting system. The...

Marchon Sointu 1705. The design looks like plastic but it's titanium. As for lenses, drag 'em through the garden! Comfort Ormex Transitions Quantum Gray with Crizal and edge polish. Did I miss...

oops! I see I made a typo...the correct model number is 1182 and the color is 807! Sorry!

Gucci is distributed by Safilo. Their number is 800-631-1188
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It's a Gucci 182/ Black. I happened to read about it in a trade magazine last month and ordered it in. All I had to do was tell a few patients that it was Downey's frame and it sold that week. ...

I just saw Mike at some CE hours. He's with Essilor now, due to some kind of merger.

Crizal is teriffic! So is Reflection Free NP and Zeiss (Super ET and Gold). If I feel that the wearer is going to be tough on their lenses, I default to Crizal, mainly because of what I've read. ...

Hi Jeff,
I'm a patient advocate and will always bow to experience. If you've slabbed a sv with success, that's great! Maybe I'm missing something. What happens when the person looks away from the...

As for the availability of single vision slab off lenses, I can only think of two reasons...First, if someone is incapable of lowering their chin...as in serious neck problems...then he would be...

Slab off is used to correct double vision caused by an image that is separated by unequal prism effects. That effect is a function of looking down into the near segment and away from the optical...

I agree Bill! Frames create an "image" and an "attitude" and so do the words we use to describe them. The word "frame" is a term that describes what the product does to the lenses, not to the face...

Twice in the last month I've had someone ask me if we can do "Air Titanium" mountings. I called my lab and they said that they do not have the equipment.
I'm not really familiar with AT's. What is...

Wow. I am absolutely amazed to see that some of you agree with deregulation. Over time, deregulation an only erode the quality of care and open the profession (if you'd still call it that) to...

Thanks for the tip! I'm sure there's truth to it. I'll stick to my goal, but personalize it more. Would photos of people with their eyes falling out get their attention? :D

Matthew is right! Politicians love a precedent! I just set a goal for myself...100 signed letters to the governor from co-workers, customers, family and friends. I just made 100 copies of the...

Mind if I jump in? I'm not a POF member and have not been involved in any politics since I entered this field. One thing is for sure, I will be now! I really can't afford any extra expenses right...

Kevin,
A wonderful definition! Might I add...
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Empathetically communicates changes in vision due to aging or heath related issues. Skillfully enhances self esteem recognizing the...

Below is a list of professions in Florida that are regulated by the Deptartment of Health. How can anyone say that opticians do not belong on this list?
While taking a PD last month, I noticed...

Hi Steve,
I agree with Jo, great job on this board! I'm not a big poster, but I read just about every day. Thanks! Just curious, what does "sponsored by Transitions" really mean? What,if...

Hi Muirae,
The National Academy of Opticianry will be able to give you lots of options. The NAO is dedicated solely to our education. Look them up at www.nao.org.
cj

I got my first look at Xtra-Active Green today. It looked pretty good! Pretty much a G-15 color. I'll give it a try once we figure out what's available.

Well, I'm wearing quantum on Panamics right now and I definitely see a difference in the darkening from my previous pair of Comfort grays. Not sure if it's darker than xtra-active , but it sure is...

I'll second that Al! I have yet to replace a pair with Crizal or Super ET for scratches. My own lenses with Crizal endure children, dogs, pool water and easily hold up to paper towels! (I have...