The "AtLast" Lens

[SailorEd]

This lens was just launched by PixelOptics http://www.atlastlens.com/pages/howitsmade.html

It is being marketed as an "enhanced" Multifocal. It is only going to be available at a few wholesale labs to start out with. When I first read about it, I thought it was like the old "smart seg" but upon further reading, it looks like it might just fill a much needed "niche".

Well, there are a lot of you out there with much more experience than myself (15 years) so take a look and tell me what your initial impressions are about this lens.

[Judy Canty]

We're waiting for inventory and I've got a training seminar on the 25th. I'll keep you all posted!

[Happylady]

It sounds interesting. I don't understand how it is a blend of 1.67 and Trivex, though.

[Barry Santini]

It sounds interesting. I don't understand how it is a blend of 1.67 and Trivex, though.

The index differential (I think trivex is on the front, 1.53 vs. 1.67) is partially responsible for some of the unique, refractive capabilities of the lens

Barry

[chip anderson]

If they can make bi-material plastic lenses then how far can lenses that correct chromatic abberattion in plastic be?

Chip

[Framebender]

from the company and the blurb in Vision Monday. It sounds like an interesting lens. I'm interested in how the lens is bonded and how do you fit it if there is a far intermediate, regular intermediate and close in addition to distance? Also wondering how wide these zones are?

It will be interesting to see how well it works!

:cheers:

[Happylady]

:) I would be willing to be a guinea pig and try a pair.

[obxeyeguy]

:) I would be willing to be a guinea pig and try a pair.

I'm in also, at least until they sell out to essil..:bbg:

[treysdad]

I'm in also, at least until they sell out to essil..:bbg:

Such a cynic.

[melthemadhatter]

Very nice! I look forward to hearing reports about this lens..

[karen]

We are bringing it in too, I get trained this Friday. Had a pair on in Vegas and was pretty impressed.....

[Happylady]

Had a pair on in Vegas and was pretty impressed.....

Did you wear a pair or just see a pair? How visible was the reading area from the front?

[MarcE]

We are bringing it in too, I get trained this Friday. Had a pair on in Vegas and was pretty impressed.....

Same here, but I was UNimpressed. I didn't see any intermediate. Just looked like a blended seg to me.

A laminated lens could tend to DE-laminate.

[chip anderson]

Don't know but would suspect the lens if fused not lanimated. Makes for rather absolute junction between the two. Besides the lanimation need not hold up longer than the AR.

Chip

[karen]

Did you wear a pair or just see a pair? How visible was the reading area from the front?

pretty much invisible.....had it on for a bit. It was a +50 sphere with a +1.50 add and I could not believe the width of the reading area

[Chris Ryser]

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A laminated lens could tend to DE-laminate.

They could...................but todays adhesive industry produces products that make this very unlkely.

How about all the polaroid lenses that are nothing else than laminates.

[HarryChiling]

Of course I'll wait till they fix all the delamination problems before we start to offer it. :D

[Andrew Weiss]

I'm willing to try a pair and see if it splits apart. :bbg:

Actually, the lens does sound really interesting, and I'll be glad to hear Judy's and Karen's impressions.

[TLG]

I'm reviving this thread because our local lab just sent out a flyer promoting it. I would like to try one - has anyone tried it yet? Judy? Karen?

[Judy Canty]

Don't have my pair as yet. I'll let you all know when I do.

[DR.P]

This lens was just launched by PixelOptics http://www.atlastlens.com/pages/howitsmade.html

It is being marketed as an "enhanced" Multifocal. It is only going to be available at a few wholesale labs to start out with. When I first read about it, I thought it was like the old "smart seg" but upon further reading, it looks like it might just fill a much needed "niche".

Well, there are a lot of you out there with much more experience than myself (15 years) so take a look and tell me what your initial impressions are about this lens.

The sales rep was by the other day. He told me that they were going to have a multifocal that depended on electrical current to change power. Does that sound cool or what?????

Then he pulled out this "round thing". He had it made up in a plano with a +2.00 add. Now, truthfully, I don't wear an add. Guess at 53 I just haven't lost my accomodation. Anyhow, I put them on and looked through them.

As you go down through the top of the seg, you see about six changes in image. I couldn't believe anyone would actually like this thing.
So, I handed it to my Optician who is 65. She is wearing contact lenses that I fit her in (Proclear Multifocal) and she said..."this is terrible!"

I thought maybe it was just me. Seeing as I don't need an add. I hope the electrical one is better than the 'round' one..I can't imagine this thing being accepted. There was no gradation except to get into the seg, and that almost made me throw up. So, I pondered and asked the cost. It was a bunch.
Well, I look forward to hearing what the rest of you say.
For now, call me unimpressed.

While posting......
Does anyone out there in Optical land remember a "FRAME" that moved up and down to raise a flat top up to look at computers?
I have been racking my brain, or what there is of it. It was something "focus". I think it is discontinued, but the other day I came across it on the web but thought...ahhhh who cares?
Please let me know if you know of the frame. The bridge slides up and down on two silicone sleeves.

[karen]

Dr P, did not have that same experience, it was a smooth transition for me but we all are different. I don't wear a multifocal yet but I am 40 and it's not like a small add wouldn't be useful....
Basically this is a lens to compete in the FT market, not to replace PALs. You have distance, a far intermediate, a near intermediate and a near area in the lens. This would give a FT or tri wearer more flexibility as well as more width in the near (and intermediate). Right now it is only available in the composite 67 which is why they cost what they do. New materials to follow shortly. I liked it and the reps in my area have done a great job of getting the word out and getting people interested.

[Fezz]

While posting......
Does anyone out there in Optical land remember a "FRAME" that moved up and down to raise a flat top up to look at computers?
I have been racking my brain, or what there is of it. It was something "focus". I think it is discontinued, but the other day I came across it on the web but thought...ahhhh who cares?
Please let me know if you know of the frame. The bridge slides up and down on two silicone sleeves.

The *Focal Change* frame line!

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Barry Santini]

Seen it

Used it

Cool!

Barry

[HarryChiling]

I think their "Super Vision" they're working on for the military and the electronic frame lens combo is more promising. This may just be a product to help the manufacturer get the network in place for their future products, keep an eye on these guys.