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02-23-2019, 06:47 AM

Lab Insight replied to a thread Tintable high index lenses in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Correct.

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02-23-2019, 06:35 AM

Chris Ryser replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

....................actually I am not researching anything or anybody, it is all there and available. The WP got my interest through their...

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02-23-2019, 12:24 AM

lensmanmd replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Only if you put your eggs in the Essilux basket. Many of us do most of our business elsewhere. That is how we strengthen our umbrella. Just so you...

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02-23-2019, 12:10 AM

lensmanmd replied to a thread Tintable high index lenses in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

So, 1.67 comes in two flavors. MR7 and MR10. MR7 is softer and is tintable, but still needs a backside coat applied. These can only be tinted...

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02-23-2019, 12:01 AM

Chris Ryser replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

If You believe that by letting the WP thread die, the problem is solved, is like dreaming in colors .............................. Nobody...

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02-23-2019, 12:00 AM

Chris Ryser replied to a thread Wisdom to start the Day .................................. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Liberty is being free from the things we don't like in order to be slaves of the things we do like. -Ernest Benn

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02-22-2019, 04:23 PM

Robert_S replied to a thread Tintable high index lenses in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I almost never sell tints, polarised or photochromic are generally where it's at

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02-22-2019, 04:22 PM

Don Gilman replied to a thread former Warby Parker optician- ask me anything in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I'm done......sorry.

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02-22-2019, 04:19 PM

Don Gilman replied to a thread Tintable high index lenses in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

And, As i understand, it in most cases, it still depends on the tintability or lack thereof of the HC applied regardless of the the index.

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02-22-2019, 03:26 PM

Lab Insight replied to a thread Tintable high index lenses in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

See above.

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02-22-2019, 02:57 PM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Figure 8 top eyewire dimensions / colors in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I used up the half spool I inherited when I started here 33 years ago and ran out of it recently. I bought the new spool thinking I'll never be...

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02-22-2019, 01:47 PM

drk started a thread Tintable high index lenses in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

OK, here's what I think I know: 1. Some substrates aren't inherently tintable, like polycarbonate, and only the scratch coat tints. 2. Therefore,...

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02-22-2019, 11:03 AM

Kwill212 replied to a thread Figure 8 top eyewire dimensions / colors in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I've never seen colored figure 8 liner. There are multiple clear figure 8 liner and t liner, separate or in kits, from Hilco. Just do a search for...

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02-22-2019, 10:43 AM

lensmanmd replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Let us all take a long step backwards in time.............. LensCrafters came to town. OMG, we can't compete with their one hour service. What...

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02-22-2019, 09:44 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I see Warby losing its status in the not too distant future. But I don't think their long view plans needs a brand name as they elbow their way...

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02-22-2019, 09:14 AM

Quig replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Excellent points. The same is true for me. Recently, I had a long term customer who came in for his yearly glasses update. Keep in mind we don't...

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02-22-2019, 07:05 AM

optimensch replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Great points. At some point, at least as far as optical goes, I wonder whether online purchases will soon reach terminal velocity - after all these...

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02-22-2019, 01:10 AM

Chris Ryser replied to a thread Wisdom to start the Day .................................. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it. -Jim Rohn

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02-21-2019, 10:51 PM

lensmanmd replied to a thread Figure 8 top eyewire dimensions / colors in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

FYI. Save money and dye your own. Easy peasy. Nylon sucks up tint.

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02-21-2019, 08:50 PM

Quig replied to a thread Bridge shrinking in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

What he^ said. Really impressive work. So cool to log on here, check things out and learn something. Thanks.

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02-21-2019, 07:41 PM

drk replied to a thread Bridge shrinking in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Absolutely brilliant!

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02-21-2019, 07:02 PM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Figure 8 top eyewire dimensions / colors in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

They make fig. 8 liners in colors? We use Hilco 072 & 073 fig 8 but I've only used the clear ones. I think they have colored strings as well but I...

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02-21-2019, 06:41 PM

Tallula replied to a thread Wisdom to start the Day .................................. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts,...

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02-21-2019, 05:27 PM

icare started a thread Figure 8 top eyewire dimensions / colors in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I'm trying to supply my bench with the best variety of semi-rimless cords, standard round as well as figure-8. Seems like the colors are all the...

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02-21-2019, 04:47 PM

Golfnorth replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Chris; Your formula of pricing will reduce the volume of stores that implement it IMHO. Please note that there is nobody that has publicly stated...

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02-21-2019, 03:07 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread Bridge shrinking in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Optical24/7 explained it correctly. Here is what it looks like in 3 pictures. Original, one lens edged, then both lenses edged. You can see how much...

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02-21-2019, 02:30 PM

Steve Machol replied to a thread former Warby Parker optician- ask me anything in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Can everyone please stop with the personal attacks and snide comments? Thank you.

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02-21-2019, 01:52 PM

chepetech replied to a thread VSP Non-IDC lab in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Hello, I am on the IOF program now. I just recently purchase a pretty new surfacing lab and would like to surface progressives in house. can I use...

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02-21-2019, 01:24 PM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread 3d printed opthalmic lens in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I imagine economy of scale would make this impossible to realistically produce. Let alone the need for resin purity and scratch resistance. ...

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02-21-2019, 01:09 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread Why are glasses so expensive? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Not a chance that customer ever comes back. I would guess that 90% of the people that came in to a store like Chris is proposing would immediately...

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