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12-07-2023, 11:58 PM

SBeveridge started a thread Full time Optometrist - A patient-focused optometry practice near beautiful Bangor, in The Job Board

Optometrist (OD) A patient-focused optometry practice near beautiful Bangor, Maine, is offering a unique opportunity for an Optometrist to join...

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12-07-2023, 08:14 PM

drk replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I could see it replacing an optician for about $5,300.

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12-07-2023, 01:03 PM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Michael- Read the edit- it was a double post. With positive reviews from OB I would in a heartbeat but it is late in my career!!!

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12-07-2023, 12:47 PM

Tallboy replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I still dot lenses as well because I'm obsessive and compulsive about fitting glasses. I've had enough -6.00 Cyl people tell me how the pairs I've...

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12-07-2023, 12:28 PM

Michael22 replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

So is that a no, you wouldn't buy it? :)

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12-07-2023, 11:40 AM

DanLiv replied to a thread High minus lens forms in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Those are really cool lenses. I wish more digital labs put the effort into custom lenticularization like that. I'm sure it's a PIA to do and...

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12-07-2023, 10:22 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

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12-07-2023, 10:16 AM

Michael22 replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

If you're familiar with the custom measurements that you can do with progressives, it's able to grab all the values for those measurements, as well...

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12-07-2023, 10:03 AM

Michael22 replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

about $5,300

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12-07-2023, 09:44 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

How much does it cost?

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12-07-2023, 09:44 AM

drk replied to a thread PALs Bi-Convex at Near? in Progressive Lens Discussion Forum

OK, to update this thread and cross-reference it, Essilor designs are front surface progressives. ...

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12-07-2023, 09:26 AM

drk replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

DanLiv, you always deliver the mail. How you squeeze information out of essilor's propaganda department should get you a Pulitzer in investigative...

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12-07-2023, 09:13 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Now this I can grok!!! From Dan's post above: "Essilor might have gotten the idea from Definity, I don't remember that, but if so they REALLY...

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12-07-2023, 12:00 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Full Time Optometrist -Medical Optometrist 15 minutes from Clearwater, FL $150,000 in The Job Board

Optometrist needed in Palm Harbor, FL Multi-location M.D. /O.D. practice near The Villages, FL is looking for a motivated Associate to join their...

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12-06-2023, 07:25 PM

Lensman11 replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

eEssilor did not go with the spherical front route because Zeiss and Seiko had a patent on the process and they would have had to pay Royalties to do...

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12-06-2023, 06:00 PM

Elvis Is Alive replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I freely admit my active dislike for Essilux colors my perspective but I do believe their molded design philosophy serves a dual-purpose, but I'm old...

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12-06-2023, 05:44 PM

Elvis Is Alive replied to a thread High minus lens forms in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I like that. I use the lens thickness calculator on this site quite often when a pt wants to know the thickness of a lens with a given frame &...

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12-06-2023, 05:40 PM

DanLiv replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Only the DRx are spherical front, backside design. All other Varilux, Comfort W2, Max, Physio W3, S, X, XR, even Liberty 3.0, are digitally molded...

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12-06-2023, 04:59 PM

drk started a thread High minus lens forms in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I thought this was informative https://chadwickoptical.com/high-minus-options/

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12-06-2023, 04:32 PM

Elvis Is Alive replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Personal opinion only, but I'm inclined to believe the main reason Essilor is moving to molded front/dual sided is to make it hard for independent...

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12-06-2023, 04:24 PM

Tallboy replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I use it I love it wish I could afford 3 of them. Not cheap but amazing. the Spark 4 is a HUGE improvement of the Spark Miii I had, no more dotting...

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12-06-2023, 03:47 PM

DanLiv replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

6 years ago I tried an older version (2, they are now on 4) of it for a few weeks. It's cool because it's not just a janky ipad attachment like...

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12-06-2023, 02:56 PM

drk replied to a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

What are the benefits?

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12-06-2023, 01:47 PM

Michael22 started a thread Shamir Spark device? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Have any of yall have any shamir reps coming around talking about the Spark device they have that is able to take custom measurements as well as PD...

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12-06-2023, 12:58 PM

drk replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Please help: 1. I thought all the newer Essilor/Varilux designs were all back surface designs. Am I wrong about that? Not talking about the...

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12-06-2023, 12:40 PM

NAICITPO replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Early 2023?

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12-05-2023, 10:59 PM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

An early 2002 news release from J&J: https://tinyurl.com/mr39sywt Darryl Meister chimes in with his thoughts. Who knew how great the Sola XL...

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12-05-2023, 07:27 PM

NAICITPO replied to a thread Best Antiglare? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

They have EX4 now

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12-05-2023, 05:35 PM

DanLiv replied to a thread Definity discontinued.... in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Is it? I think the progressive world is staunchly divided between spherical front and molded progressive front surfaces. Shamir and Zeiss are all...

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