TIPS ON DISPENSING

[Hollybabette]

Try using Amcon's Safety-Solv Pen (SL-1092). It works on all lens materials, yes, even polycarbonate. It removes progressive ink markings, paint, glue, grease, oils and the permanent lens marking pen ink. It is the best.

[ebony123]

Hi! I think the best way to make your lab smell fresh and clean is to place plants since it helps absorb the heat and moisture inside the lab.

[jac]

Hi Manfis,
Sorry about the late reply. In cases of either high minus or plus rx's, I am of the opinion that the single most important aspect to consider for a desirable result is to choose a frame that will require absolute minimum decentration, none if possible. This in turn would keep the requirement for more extreme measures like lenticulars, high index or aspherical surfaces etc. in either plastic or glass to a minimum. Clearly, glass should only be an option for adults as still used a lot in Europe due to hardness and reduced thickness. For example, today I had -9.00 case fitted with CR39 in a plastic frame requiring 1 mm decentration either eye. Lens thickness hardly surpassed the rim edge.

I would only consider lenticulars over say 13 Diopters because of its aperture limitations, which particularly in high plus rxs reduces field of view. In the case of higher index materials, these results in decreased Constrigence (V-Value) and consequent undesirable Chromatic aberration particularly troublesome with myopes.

By keeping it simple, not only do you increase optical performance but you also keep the price down. I Hope this proves helpful. Jac

[chip anderson]

Marvelous new product! And no I don't sell or have anything to do with them other than using one for the first time this week-end.
Inflate 'A' Booth. Product is an inflateable sand blasting booth, has holes for inserting hands, nice compact size, very light weight, has a zipable top for inseting larger things. One of the things I do is sandblast engrave glassware, some of you engrave lenses by this method (Air eraser from Harbor Freight or crafts store). This booth allows you to do this without safety eyewear on a table top. All of your aluminum oxide is retained and re-useable.
The "booth" can be deflated and stored in a 10x10x4'' box. Transpearent so you can see what you are doing. My daugther gave me mine but I think she got it at Hobby Lobby or similar crafts store.

Chip

[Chris Ryser]

Try using Amcon's Safety-Solv Pen (SL-1092). It works on all lens materials, yes, even polycarbonate. It removes progressive ink markings, paint, glue, grease, oils and the permanent lens marking pen ink. It is the best.

Also try Amcons "Markaway" works even better.

[Pralle]

I've been doing this job for 7 years, and have never had anyone definitively tell me this. I suspected, but was never sure. THANKS!!!

[jac]

Hi everyone, I have followed OPTIBOARD since 2000. I am a British Optician and Optical techinician of 23 years experience. I also qualified as an optometrist 9 years ago. I am in the process of writing a book on tips on pure 'Real World' Ophthalmic Dispensing, based on experiences shared with my colleagues and my own experience and research.

As I don't want to double guess on what other optical colleagues (Optiboarders) would be interested in. I would be grateful if you all could provide me with the single most important question you would want an answer for. Which I would endeavour to answer in my book. The book is expected to be in an innovative format and published towards the end of next year (2012). Please send your question to: jorge@jorge-contreras.com. Although this e-mail is fully functional now, my website is still under construction. I thank you in advance for your kind assistance. JAC

[B101875]

[QUOTE=JRS;8084]Message to Harry A Saake on the ‘peanut oil’ and not needing an MSDS sheet. I’d be careful with that one – people that are allergic to peanuts get deathly ill with airborne peanut molecules, particulates, or whatever there called. Why do you think airlines have (with the exception of SW) quit serving them and switched to Almonds and/or Trail Mix? I’d make real sure about using that stuff freely in an area that potential visitors/clients could be near.
PS – what do you use antifreeze for?

MSDS sheets are a must! I once had a
Fire Marshal come in to my optical and wanted to find out how much a
pair of glasses cost-ed. I told her. She didn't like my answer so
she did a walk through and wrote me up for not having MSDS sheets.
Now of course the OD I worked for went crazy. He felt that b/c he
was an OD he didn't need them. Here is two questions. When I
started in the optical field I found a bottle of Anti Frezze in my
lab. No one could tell me what it was used for. Any ideas? And the
other Question. Do we need to carry MSDS sheets on the drugs that
out doctor's use? Someone let me know. My email is b101875@aol.com

Thanks Ed

[CME4SPECS]

[QUOTE=B101875;406619]

Message to Harry A Saake on the ‘peanut oil’ and not needing an MSDS sheet. I’d be careful with that one – people that are allergic to peanuts get deathly ill with airborne peanut molecules, particulates, or whatever there called. Why do you think airlines have (with the exception of SW) quit serving them and switched to Almonds and/or Trail Mix? I’d make real sure about using that stuff freely in an area that potential visitors/clients could be near.
PS – what do you use antifreeze for?

MSDS sheets are a must! I once had a
Fire Marshal come in to my optical and wanted to find out how much a
pair of glasses cost-ed. I told her. She didn't like my answer so
she did a walk through and wrote me up for not having MSDS sheets.
Now of course the OD I worked for went crazy. He felt that b/c he
was an OD he didn't need them. Here is two questions. When I
started in the optical field I found a bottle of Anti Frezze in my
lab. No one could tell me what it was used for. Any ideas? And the
other Question. Do we need to carry MSDS sheets on the drugs that
out doctor's use? Someone let me know. My email is b101875@aol.com

Thanks Ed

The anti-freeze was used in the dye tank as heat transfer fluid. Not a good idea!

[B101875]

Thank you OptiBoard!

Dawn detergente to take Hair Spray off lenses (w/out ARC). 1 hot cup of water w/ a little Dawn 15 ms later no Hair Spray.

Ed

PS, I tried it with lenses that had ARC on them and it worked just fine. I warm the water up for about 1 1/2 mins.

[Chris Ryser]

[QUOTE=CME4SPECS;406633]

The anti-freeze was used in the dye tank as heat transfer fluid. Not a good idea!

Many years ago I got a phone call from the Vancouver Firedepartement, about an 8 story office building the to clear everybody out because there was some fumes coming through the airconditioning system.

They traced to source to an optician on the ground floor, who claimed that is was the dyes he used , they were our dyes. So I told them noway it could be the dyes as it was a combination of dye powder and surfactants suspended it water. I suggested they check the heating media and there it was anti-freeze. Another optician who knew better and saved money.

[e-williams-2]

what a great idea! thanks

[B101875]

After reading an article in 20/20 I
decided to move my Dispensing Mirrors. My boards are behind my
tables so I moved them to the back side of our tables facing the
boards. I then laid out hand held mirrors on top of the table. I
was tired of dispensing a pair of glasses and right away the pt looks
in the mirror not allowing me to see if they are adjusted correctly.

In place of the stand up mirrors I put
some POP there. It's so funny to watch pts put on their glasses and
then try to see their reflection in the cardboard POP. Or even some
of them have past-up the hand held mirrors that are 2inchs away from
them to pull the stand up mirrors across the desk. But by moving the
mirrors I have saved so much time.

[fortheloveofframes]

Ok.... just playing dumb... But this doesn't fog up a plastic lens???

[Chris Ryser]

Ok.... just playing dumb... But this doesn't fog up a plastic lens???

Yes it would damage polycarbonate and high index if come into contact....................however you do not tint in the heat tranfer fluid.

[SeaU2020]

Another sales tip. After Someone buys their first whatever(sunglasses, a/r, polarized, wardrobe 2nd pair) finish with the same quote. "The first pair of (fill in the blank) is a luxury. The NEXT pair will be a neccesity. It always seems to make people feel comfortable with their buying decision.

[SeaU2020]

Another sales tip. When your patient's narrow it down to 2 or even 3 really good frame choices, don't be too quick to point out your personal favorite. Sometimes if you get indecisive WITH your patient and then, very casually mention your same day 2nd and 3rd pair sales discounts, you will be surprised how your multiple sales will actually MULTIPY!

[leosun]

Thanks buddy for sharing thsese tips.