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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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5 replies | 166 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
02-23-2019,
12:10 AM
lensmanmd
replied to a thread
Tintable high index lenses
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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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5 replies | 166 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
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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399 replies | 50145 view(s)
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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5 replies | 166 view(s)
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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78 replies | 6337 view(s)
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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5 replies | 166 view(s)
02-22-2019,
03:26 PM
Lab Insight
replied to a thread
Tintable high index lenses
in
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See above.
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5 replies | 166 view(s)
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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4 replies | 299 view(s)
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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5 replies | 166 view(s)
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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4 replies | 299 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
02-22-2019,
09:14 AM
Quig
replied to a thread
Why are glasses so expensive?
in
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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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
02-22-2019,
07:05 AM
optimensch
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Why are glasses so expensive?
in
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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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
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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399 replies | 50145 view(s)
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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4 replies | 299 view(s)
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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11 replies | 706 view(s)
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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11 replies | 706 view(s)
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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4 replies | 299 view(s)
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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399 replies | 50145 view(s)
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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4 replies | 299 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
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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11 replies | 706 view(s)
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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78 replies | 6337 view(s)
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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7 replies | 843 view(s)
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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5 replies | 618 view(s)
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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38 replies | 2872 view(s)
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