I'd like to applaud the very slim victory of continuing the moretorium on silicone breast implants being available in the states. The FDA has known for over 40years that exposure to silicone gel...
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I'd like to applaud the very slim victory of continuing the moretorium on silicone breast implants being available in the states. The FDA has known for over 40years that exposure to silicone gel...
Intercast has successfully combined its NXT Polar with its photochromic NXT Varia. The company offers the first sunlens that is photochromic, polarized and guaranteed unbreakable for life. The...
Shamir Insight offers the Piccolo lens recommmended fitting ht minimum is 16mm and it is available in standard CR39 plastic, 1.50 transitions gray, 1.60 high index plastic and polycarbonate as well. ...
Most lens indexs are based on the speed of light in air 186k per second and when the light goes from a less dense medium such as air ( n=1) to a more dense medium such as glass (n=1.530) and the...
You could also use dual segs (occupational lenses), maybe a quadrafocal which would be a flat top bifocal at the top and and flat top trifocal at the bottom. This way the patient could have the top...
Some lens manufacturers use "Eyepoint Technology" namely Shamir Insight. The office lens is a great occupational lens for up to 13ft. Some of the lenses have variable insets based upon the add...
I've noticed that OC ht placement can even affect whether or not a lens will cut out properly. For an example we had a surgeon with -900ou and after calculating decentration based on monocular pds...
Hi! I agree with you that the ABO was really very easy. It was just a matter of reading the questions carefully. If you know lens therory and dispensing theory it's a piece of cake. Its funny how...
Hi Sarah! Glad to see your posting to get some professional advice as to whether or not you need glasses. It is very confusing to the layman as to what these numbers mean and the terms used to...
i admire your determination to learn something new. I currently am studying to be a licensed Optician in the state of Florida and work in retail eyeglass sales with a Dr who comes in 2x a week plus...
Recently I toured the Transistions facility in St. Petersburg, FL and it was quite a place! And personally, i wear a brown transistion in an Image progressive lens design. My lenses are almost 2...
Hi! I'd like to know if you'd be interested in a second year HCC Opticianry student who has great references as well as training and sales experience? If so, i would love to talk to you in person...
Hi Chris! I wondered if you'd cut down the guys lenses to save him money if they were of aspheric design??? I don't think you'd be doing the guy much visual justice in doing that. I'd visualize...
Hi! You fail to mention what kind of lenses you want to cut down. If you are able to keep the OC in front of the pupil (so as not to induce unwanted prism) and adhere to ansi standards for edge...
How many apprenticeships may a sponsor (a licensed optician) provide training for?? I've been looking in laws and rules and just can't seem to find the answer. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Grace...
i live in an area of alot of elder population and once in awhile i'll encounter someone who loves their glass and doesn't want plastic. last week i sold two pairs of glass bifocals to a gentleman...
Regarding the poly on the 4 points cracking: a common problem i believe comes with the inherent traits of poly. I would suggest Trivex material like the Trilogy lens. Not only is the material...
I anxiously wait for next summer when i'll begin learning to refract. POF president recently visited our school and spoke of this topic going to Tallahassee. There needs to be more members of POF...
REMEMBER Toot your own horn because someone else may use it as a spittoon!!
Hi again Dr. Mac. Thanks for the feed back on corrected curve theory and Vogels rule. Like you stated, the numbers will not be exact but close. Doesn't the index of the material have something to...
Hi Warren. Upon reading your reply regarding base curve theory I had to share my knowledge. You were correct regarding getting the spherical equivalent (SE) which equals the sphere power of the Rx...
Glad to hear that your HCC Alumni Jeff!! Laurie was there at the OLA on Sat. I will tell her and Bill you send a hello. The show was small but nice. There was time to actually stop and talk to...
Hi EdKenDance! I just wanted to agree with you regarding some Opticians not wanting to help others learn. I honestly believe its an insecurity problem they have. I've always believed that by...
Hi Jeff. Just wanted to say that i will be attending the OLA on Sat. It's a very nice place to have such an event. I am currently a student of Opticianry at HCC and I must brag about the teachers...
I think this is a great thread full of info that i really appreciate reading. I am currently learning alot in school and need these tips to succeed academically as well as in the workplace. Thanks...