Another way to promote a "free eye exam" is to say that you will "pay for the eye exam". One of the restrictions would be a dollar amount that the customer has to spend before the promotion is...
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Another way to promote a "free eye exam" is to say that you will "pay for the eye exam". One of the restrictions would be a dollar amount that the customer has to spend before the promotion is...
Okay. Having done my own research on progressives, I have come to this conclusion:
Most people cannot tell the difference between progressive lens designs.
I had exclusively fit Panamics...
My opinion is that we shouldn't fight it. Just let your customers know that they can either buy the cl's from you, or give them their Rx and let them get them where they want to. Make sure you are...
We are currently using the new Crizal Alize'. I have had a pair done for myself and it is the best AR I have seen thus far.
It stays clean, easier to clean (no special cleaning cloths), and is...
This is something I have struggled with today. I had a rep come in and tell me that he doesn't understand why more doctors don't recommend coatings, lenses, etc. to patients. I guess it's the same...
I would like to know some of your professional opinions on spectacle prescription changes.
Do you feel that Rx's should change every year?
I have worked with Dr.'s who change people's Rx's...
I disagree with the above comment that if you do a great job and "wow" the patient, they will come back without a coupon or other monetart incentive.
I have learned over my 12 years of opticianry...
I too agree with your observations on this situation.
I would like to add something to this thread... Is it normal for a patient's rx to change every single year they come in?
I have a patient...
Thanks for the correction, Blake.
And yes, I use mustard to test my lens. Don't you?
Is there a difference between cutting the mustard and cutting the cheese?
TD2 is definitely a legit coating. One way to prove that there is TD2 coating on the lens is to try and tint it. TD2 will not allow any tinting of the lens. If you ever want to put UV filter in a...
You are exactly right, pedseye. She is the best damn rep out there. She has taken very good care of me and knows what this thing is all about.
Essilor did a great thing by hiring her.
We just got the new Enigma line in from the joint venture of Sola and Safilo. If you are not familiar with Enigma, it is a line of glasses in which the lens are made on a 16 base curve. This is...
What determines the printed eyesize of a pair of glasses?
1. I like it
2. I like it because of the warranty, spiffs, and because my rep is good looking. The Essilor company takes very good care of me.
3. There is no best progressive out there. There...
I wear a Kata Alto in Silver with blue/ green Splitz lens. My second pair is a private line call LA Optometrique. It is the Rick model which is a black, rectangular zyl. I wear Essilor LightStyle...
My patients love the Varilux Panamic. They say it's the closest thing to single vision lenses.
Plus the warranty on it is tremendous. They have a 1 year no fault warranty. If you get the Rx...
My strategy on Rx's walking out the door is... let them go. We are not car salesman. We are opticians... eyecare professionals.
It has been my experience that you do not win chasing a patient...
Diane Drake did a class on contact lenses at SECO. By the way, she did a very good job and I know she frequents the Optiboard.
She brought up the 1800 contacts subject but didn't address. She...
Good review of SECO, Pete.
I agree on the opticians badge. Opth Professional just don't get it. Plus, I put L.D.O. beside my name on my application. Did it have it on my badge? NOOOOOO.
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I have been using Crizal for 2 years now. I absolutely find it to be the best A/R I have ever used. I personally use it and it is the easiest A/R to clean I have ever seen. I do not use anything...
I have been using the trace and transmit system for a week now with no complaints. It's very simple to use for someone who knows optics. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who is new to the optics...
Can any of you guys help me in coming up with another word for a "frame". I would like to refer to it in a more technical, pleasing term. I don't want the patient to think they are just picking out...
We also charge $40 for TD2. I have found it to be an excellent product and we do it on most of our glasses.
We don't even offer any other S/R coating.
I too will be attending SECO. Just wish they gave away more freebies. They have really gotten tight with the goodies.
Hey Pete, ever head down to St. George Island? Go there every year.
Okay, if the television, computer monitors, flourescent lights, etc. emit UV, then why isn't my face burned? I spend tons of time in front of my computer with no ill effects to my skin. I don't put...