Superfocus...GONE!

[Barry Santini]

Just had a telephone request for any superfocus chassis laying around (I do). I called and confirmed they're out of business.

(EDIT: I've concluded they are out of business because their phone message is over a week out of date. Please update me if anyone knows more.)

B

[mshimp]

The message on their phone states that they were going to be closed from Feb 24th to March 3rd for physical inventory and a change to the organizational structure. I guess there was a permanent layoff to that organizational structure.

[Fezz]

I feel bad for Penn Jillette!

[drk]

I feel bad for...

...no one!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[coupe]

Big E can now buy up the left overstock and put it up for sale.......on their new website (CC)

[kcount]

Never thought it was a great idea. I tried a demo once... once.

[Bill West]

Ugly, bad fitting and expensive. LOL

[Craig]

A number of folks lost jobs and money but those on OB find that amusing?

I love folks who never put their own time and money on the line then laugh at those who try but what you do not realize is they are the winners in the end. I have failed numerous times and even had to go bankrupt 20 years ago but would do it all over again.

I had 4 stores and am back down to one while making more money than we have ever made; if we did not fail we would never have succeeded!

There is good reason most of you are miserable in your profession and as such do such a poor job and think it is justified by your low pay or lack of education.

I am sorry and embarrassed that I am an optician right now.

The difference is I am a professional and would never consider this a career full of professionals just the opposite; most opticians are silly order takers who think a PD and set ht is the only thing that stands between the internet and them being unemployed.

I am going to call the CEO and VP to apologize for the nasty attitude of opticians and explain most are uneducated and selfish little people who like to see others fail. That is why they are opticians and do not think of themselves or act like professionals.

[CCGREEN]

Sounds like Craig is also tired.

[drk]

Power-adjusting lenses were ill-conceived, and I don't like the idea of self-adjustment, that's all.

But I was mean, Craig, you're right. Sorry Superfocus.

[Dirk]

It is always a shame when a company goes out of business and people lose their jobs. They tried and failed. I have no experience with Superfocus lenses, it looks like a neat system but not aesthetically pleasing.
Sooner or later someone will be able to get it right.

[Craig]

Power-adjusting lenses were ill-conceived, and I don't like the idea of self-adjustment, that's all.

But I was mean, Craig, you're right. Sorry Superfocus.

Sorry for being so sensitive- DRK, you are 99% a really nice guy- and I apologize for puking on you via my keyboard. I did mean most of above and that is the reason for my pent ip frustration with optical in general.

The owners lost their a-- and where trying to change way certain folks used glasses. The idea as a niche pair is great; they had some initial technical issues but can tell you that 90% of those who purchased them from us love the concept. It is a great lens for anyone monocular and/or with a hobby that required a unique focal length.
Thye where open to new ideas and where not trying to get rich but solve an issue that does exist.

Craig

[Craig]

It is always a shame when a company goes out of business and people lose their jobs. They tried and failed. I have no experience with Superfocus lenses, it looks like a neat system but not aesthetically pleasing.
Sooner or later someone will be able to get it right.

I had worked with them to solve the aesthetics and maybe this is the time to look at the possibilities of what this type of product can offer to the world?

the only mistake they made was under funding.

[Barry Santini]

Superfocus, Adlens Adjustables & Variable power (Launching soon at LC exclusive for 6 months), Opternative and Eye Netra are the first of a completely new technological wave to impact our industry.

Get with the program and start body-surfing, or be left behind.

B

[drk]

Sez the ultimate early adopter.

Mr. Late Adopter sez: better look before you leap, or end up on the ol' scrap heap.

[Dirk]

I had worked with them to solve the aesthetics and maybe this is the time to look at the possibilities of what this type of product can offer to the world?

the only mistake they made was under funding.

I believe there is a comparable system aiming to provide eyecare to third world countries, it`s called Eyejusters.

[drk]

I believe there is a comparable system aiming to provide eye care to third world countries; it's called the traditional, proven methods.

I'm tired of everyone coming up with sub-standard crap for the "third world".

Did you know the missionaries don't even pick up used glasses anymore? It's cheap enough to make them per patient. We don't need some "humanitarian entrepreneurs" (and soooooo maaaaaanyyyyyy are just doing this as a marketing gimmick to make themselves seem "green" or "global" or whatever) lowering our high standards by introducing "self refraction" or "self-adjusting" or whatever "cool, disruptive" idea they come up with.

Don't fall for that crap.

[TEdFitz]

With today being the anniversary of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and lots of high myopes losing their eyeglasses, I'm reminded of EmergenSee adjustable eyewear...

[Chris Ryser]

[coupe]

I have a whole box of Adlens that I have tried to sell and was only able to move one pair. It is never easy to introduce a new product when it is splattered all over the internet at prices below your cost. People are not stupid. Companies of this nature must do more and all that is in their power to control their product ditribution. Anybody need a box of Adlens cheap.

[drk]

Throw them on the ol' scrap heap!

[Barry Santini]

I believe there is a comparable system aiming to provide eye care to third world countries; it's called the traditional, proven methods.

I'm tired of everyone coming up with sub-standard crap for the "third world".

Did you know the missionaries don't even pick up used glasses anymore? It's cheap enough to make them per patient. We don't need some "humanitarian entrepreneurs" (and soooooo maaaaaanyyyyyy are just doing this as a marketing gimmick to make themselves seem "green" or "global" or whatever) lowering our high standards by introducing "self refraction" or "self-adjusting" or whatever "cool, disruptive" idea they come up with.

Don't fall for that crap.

I tried telling this to the local LIONS. But it didn't take.

It conflicted with their personal narrative history of "wanting to help" others to see.

But it no longer necessary to do this with sleazy old Rx eyewear discards

B

[Craig]

I believe there is a comparable system aiming to provide eye care to third world countries; it's called the traditional, proven methods.

I'm tired of everyone coming up with sub-standard crap for the "third world".

Did you know the missionaries don't even pick up used glasses anymore? It's cheap enough to make them per patient. We don't need some "humanitarian entrepreneurs" (and soooooo maaaaaanyyyyyy are just doing this as a marketing gimmick to make themselves seem "green" or "global" or whatever) lowering our high standards by introducing "self refraction" or "self-adjusting" or whatever "cool, disruptive" idea they come up with.

Don't fall for that crap.

We have donated 100's of frames for that purpose; they do not need old stinky glasses in the wrong rx when for a few dollars we can do it right. Most of these folks really appreciate getting something new.

[drk]

Wow, I thought I'd get flamed for that, instead of agreement from distinguished posters. Cool!

[optilady1]

From what I have heard, LC no longer uses the glasses for one sight. They are recycling all the donated glasses for whatever amount of money they get and are making all new glasses for the missions. we get hundreds of pounds of glasses from our local lions clubs and we send the glasses on to wherever.