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    Current optician salary

    Just wondering what the current optician salary range is in the Greater Toronto Area right now? Thanks in advance
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    shipping to canada?

    shipping to canada?
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    Best Multifocal Soft contact lens?

    Hello

    I have been using mostly CooperVision Multifocals (Biofinity MF, Clarity MF, Proclear MF) for the past few years. I have been having marginal to adequate results. I was wondering if anyone...
  4. Thread: Christmas Bonus?

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    Christmas Bonus?

    Hi,

    It's that time of year again! I always wonder if I'm giving the proper amount for Xmas bonus. I've tried searching for a guide, but it seems to vary enormously depending on the industry.
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    Prada sunglasses wanted please!

    Hello,

    We have a pt who really wants a Prada 541 in Black. Is there anyone who carries Prada and is willing to sell it to me? I am located in the Greater Toronto Area.

    Thanks!
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    lol! I always make that joke to patients! But...

    lol! I always make that joke to patients!

    But a lot of great responses, will keep everyone posted.
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    Eyelash rubbing on lenses??

    We have a patient who just purchased a plastic 8 base sunglass frame that we Rx'd. With the Rx lenses, his eyelashes now touch the left lens with each blink. What are the options to solve this? We...
  8. Thread: Kids sunglasses?

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    Kids sunglasses?

    Does anyone know of any other lines besides Venus and Bolle that make children't sunglasses?

    Thanks!
  9. Thread: ski goggles?

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    ski goggles?

    I was wondering if there is a company that sells good quality ski goggles that are rxable (with an insert). We just called Hilco and apparently they don't carry them right now.

    Thanks!
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    crazy nosepad question

    sorry to bother everyone with such a trivial question, but i have a pt who purchased a frame and the nosepads have broken off several times. the nosepads are the screw-in type. the screw is still...
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    patient eyeglass warranty?

    i'm revamping my written warranty for eyeglasses. what are the key things that should be stated?

    previously, i've never had anything about caring for the frame or for the lenses but i'm thinking...
  12. Thread: warranty?

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    warranty?

    what criteria do you use to warranty a frame that a patient or a customer has purchased from you?

    do you warranty just manufacturer's defects?

    what about breakage (patient's fault)?
  13. Thread: shamir lenses?

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    shamir lenses?

    are they available in toronto?
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    i always thought that computer lenses didn't...

    i always thought that computer lenses didn't really have any good distance vision. but i recently received a varilux computer pamphlet that specifically touts it as having usable distance vision. ...
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    Varilux computer vs Nikon On line

    Which one of these computer lenses has the better distance vision? I haven't found much info here on the Varilux computer lens. I was wondering if there was any feedback on it?
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    Hi index photochromics

    what PAL's are available in 1.74 photochromic?

    thanks!
  17. Thread: refractive indices

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    Thanks for all the responses. Very insightful...

    Thanks for all the responses. Very insightful viewpoints!
  18. Thread: refractive indices

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    refractive indices

    There was a previous post about what refractive index should be used for different power ranges. I can't seem to find it. Could someone be kind enough to give an approximate guide (assuming...
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    i was wondering if someone could give me a...

    i was wondering if someone could give me a gudeline of approximate powers that should be used for plastic of different refractive indices?

    ie,

    1.5 ... power range +3 to -4
    1.56
    1.6
    1.67...
  20. Thread: rims eyeglasses?

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    rims eyeglasses?

    does anyone know who distributes these eyeglasses?

    thanks!
  21. Thread: volume?

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    thanks for the feedback. i'm concerned more...

    thanks for the feedback. i'm concerned more about job #'s vs actual dollar gross or net. i just want to have a goal for # of eyeglasses sold per day. i've recently stared dispensing eyeglasses and...
  22. Thread: volume?

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    this is a big range. can anyone narrow this...

    this is a big range. can anyone narrow this range down a bit?
  23. Thread: volume?

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    how true. ok, lets say a small store/ office...

    how true. ok, lets say a small store/ office that's only around 1000 square feet.

    i just want to know some benchmarks.

    thanks!
  24. Thread: Refunds?

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    Refunds?

    I have a patient who purchased eyeglasses with Transition PAL's. About 3 weeks later, she doesn't like the style of the frame and is requesting a refund. She says that the vision is fine but that...
  25. Thread: Faxing Rx's

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    this is true for most optical stores. however,...

    this is true for most optical stores. however, there are a number of stores in my area that will not redo lenses for a Dr error. the redo cost is passed onto the patient. and then guess who the...
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