Dispensary

[omisliebling]

Ok, turning to all you optiboarders for help again :hammer:

I'm trying to make a list for everything you need to run your dipensary and a finishing lab, but I'm sure I'm fogetting something, if all of you could just tell me one thing I'll check it off my list :hammer:

Thanks guys

[CME4SPECS]

Perhaps a better approach would be that you supply the list you have and let everyone add something that you may not have thought of.
I would say you need an ink pen.

[Chris Ryser]

And dont forget Left and Right handed screwdrivers

:D

[omisliebling]

OK, here is part of my list, at least what I remeber since I don't have my list with me right now


Lensometer
Patternless Edger (which do you all recommend ???)
Blocks
Leap Pads
Set of tools like screw driver, needle nose plier ...
China Markers
Sharpies
Blocking Pads
Nylon Cord
Interliner
Tool Tray / Holder
An Assortment of Screws and Nose Pads
Temple Covers
RX Aligner
Circumference Measure
Pupillometer
PD Sticks
Trays
Frame Warmer
Glass Beads
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Mirrors
Tint unit with tints
Lens Holders
Lens Cleaner
UV
UV Meter
Hand Edger
Lens Thickness Caliper
Lens Clock
Finished Lenses
Lens Cabinet
Computer
Software (recommendations???)
Frame Displays
Dispensing Tables
Frames of course

OK, that's all I can think of right now and I'm sure I'm missing a whole bunch.

I'm very open for any recommendations on what and where to get everything I need.

Thank you all for your help

[omisliebling]

Just thought of more:

Workorder forms
Printer
Copier
Fax
Paper
Business Cards
Letter Heads
Lisences (any idea of which in Texas ???)
Telephones
Files or Folders for the Patient's charts
Pens
Stapler
Hole Puncher
Contract with Labs
Contract with Frame Manufacturers
Tissues
Towels / Diapers
Readers
Goo Gone
Something that actually works to remove PAL markings
Lens Cloths
Assecories (any tips???)

OK, I think that's it for now, if I think of more I'll let you all know.

Thanks

[CME4SPECS]

Lots of money and a business plan!

[shellrob]

we use the santinelli edger and love it and we also use maxim eyes software, it's great as well.

[Chris Ryser]

Get a microwave instead of a tinting unit and use the Micro Tint System. It is much faster to tint, no toxic fumes and will cost a lot less. The US Navy is tossing out the old tinting units.

[Spexvet]

catalogs
a subscription to FRAMES magazine
clip-ons
boxes to stores designer cases and understock frames
polarization demonstrator
transitions demonstrator
caliper
colmascope (check for cross in heat treated lenses)
drill or dremel
clip-ons (sun and magnifyers)
temple tips
envelopes
I use non-acetone nail polish remover for PAL ink lines
calculator
will you give complimentary cleaners/cloths?

[Chris Ryser]

I use non-acetone nail polish remover for PAL ink lines

Actually when you smell at them.....................you can tell.................they are full of acetone.

[Spexvet]

Actually when you smell at them.....................you can tell.................they are full of acetone.

And yet acetone is not on the ingredients list, and it doesn't crack poly.

[omisliebling]

Thank you for all the input. Please tell me more about the microwave. And which lab is everybody using ???

Thanks

[Chris Ryser]

Thank you for all the input. Please tell me more about the microwave. And which lab is everybody using ???

Right now, the US Navy is using it and has started of getting rid of its dye pots and the US Army is going to do the same thing. When the armed forces get into something, it has been fully tested (7 month) right down to its roots. They have relized that this tinting system is not only faster and better, it tints hard to dye lenses to dark in no time, but it also does not emit any toxic fumes. You can see all about it it at http://optochemicals.com, which is the most visited optical website after the Optiboard these days.