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03-05-2021, 12:35 PM

CCGREEN replied to a thread Manual vs. Digital Measurements for Vertex, Panto, & Wrap in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I am ok with digital, it has its place in time and truly makes a great pair of glasses. I am also old school and do exercise the skills I have...

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03-05-2021, 12:30 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread Lenses For Professional Pilot in Progressive Lens Discussion Forum

Spell my name again wrong and my wrath you shall have!! I kid. If you mean how does that previous picture posted fix the problem for the...

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03-05-2021, 12:08 PM

drk replied to a thread Shaw Lenses best for this patient??? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

wow. good job.

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03-05-2021, 11:25 AM

DanLiv replied to a thread New Spectera Formulary in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

We did get an email with contract and reimbursement rates all together in one 7-page PDF. Now, I can't find the existing reimbursement rates to...

3 replies | 85 view(s)

03-05-2021, 11:06 AM

IIxIPariahIxII replied to a thread Hoya identifier in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Safe bet is on Array VL. Honestly, if you have access to them, I would upgrade them into the idLifestyle 3s. But the Array VL was usually solid for us

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03-05-2021, 11:04 AM

IIxIPariahIxII replied to a thread New Spectera Formulary in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

:giggle: You're not wrong there Fester. My practice back in NC dropped Spectera first of the year because of this change. And we dropped Superior...

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03-05-2021, 10:57 AM

mervinek replied to a thread Manual vs. Digital Measurements for Vertex, Panto, & Wrap in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

+1

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03-05-2021, 10:49 AM

DanLiv replied to a thread Manual vs. Digital Measurements for Vertex, Panto, & Wrap in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Wow, YES!

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03-05-2021, 10:43 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread New Spectera Formulary in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Most of us left "Specterrible" years ago and never looked back. Your post reinforces what a great decision that was- for our office anyway!!!

3 replies | 85 view(s)

03-05-2021, 10:38 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Shaw Lenses best for this patient??? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Update: I made a pair of sv distance only glasses which proved the rx as written works well after wearing them for the last several weeks. She...

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03-05-2021, 09:15 AM

Jason H replied to a thread Lenses For Professional Pilot in Progressive Lens Discussion Forum

At the risk of Quill's wrath, and whoever wants to take credit for them - that looks like a mightily complicated solution. If it so pleases the Board...

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03-05-2021, 05:41 AM

Barry Santini replied to a thread Interested In FFSV Options For Anisometropic Amblyopic Patient With a High Cyl in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Best approach is reduce binocular rivalry by: 1. Frame Choice: Size and pupil placement 2. Definitely Shaw lenses 3. If some rivalry /binocular...

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03-05-2021, 04:00 AM

Lelarep replied to a thread Interested In FFSV Options For Anisometropic Amblyopic Patient With a High Cyl in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

The original patient mentioned? Apparently neurovascular issue that led to ocular complications, from what the file said. From what was written it...

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03-04-2021, 08:52 PM

drk replied to a thread Interested In FFSV Options For Anisometropic Amblyopic Patient With a High Cyl in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I wonder why he'd see an ophthalmologist and a neurologist? I wonder how we can ever judge what atoric lens design is the best? We have no way to...

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03-04-2021, 06:06 PM

NAICITPO replied to a thread Transitions Xtractive Polarised in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Ok, that's what I thought, won't be polarized in the car. Seems like I can sell this to people who like to fish but most of the people I help won't...

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03-04-2021, 05:46 PM

NAICITPO replied to a thread Hoya identifier in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

https://epic.thevisioncouncil.org/progressive-identifier-search?general_search=&company=1647&symbol=All&combine=All Looks like an Array of some...

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03-04-2021, 05:37 PM

IIxIPariahIxII replied to a thread Hoya identifier in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Sounds like either an Array or an Amplitude. The 7 would be anything higher than 1.67. Possibly a 15, but the V makes me think it's Array VL.

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03-04-2021, 05:15 PM

ak47 started a thread Hoya identifier in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Trying to identify a Hoya lens with "Y75" on nasal side and "25W" with upside-down "v" on temporal side? Perhaps a 1.7 Array 15 ? Thanks!

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03-04-2021, 04:39 PM

IIxIPariahIxII started a thread New Spectera Formulary in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone's gotten the email from Spectera about their new formulary for antiglare and progressives. Does anyone know...

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03-04-2021, 04:12 PM

lensmanmd replied to a thread Ezfit MEI edger. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

My experience is no. Z is disabled by default, at least on the LT1200 and the Dimensions tracers.

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03-04-2021, 04:08 PM

kristiekyle started a thread 8 x 35 1.67 in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Is this lens available by any of our lens manufacturers any longer? Help! I am having a hard time getting this answer from our lab. Thank you for...

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03-04-2021, 04:06 PM

Lelarep replied to a thread IOT Endless Plus in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I'll be quite interested to hear the feedback you get, Kwill. I've always felt you are one of our better people here, so I have no doubt what you...

6 replies | 190 view(s)

03-04-2021, 04:04 PM

Lelarep replied to a thread Interested In FFSV Options For Anisometropic Amblyopic Patient With a High Cyl in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Following up on this one. We just recently gained access to IOT when we added another lab with whom we work. General consensus is that they are still...

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03-04-2021, 03:59 PM

Lensman11 replied to a thread Ezfit MEI edger. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

My experience is that the scanner works correctly every time. The only thing required of the operator is to make sure the lenses that were in the...

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03-04-2021, 03:51 PM

Lawman Nick replied to a thread Transitions Xtractive Polarised in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Always thought a clear polarized was impossible, got my hopes up. Thanks gang!

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03-04-2021, 03:48 PM

Canche replied to a thread Ezfit MEI edger. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

So the scanners are better than the tracers or you recommend we have both?

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03-04-2021, 03:48 PM

Lelarep replied to a thread Transitions Xtractive Polarised in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Absolutely true, for a lens that is inherently polarized. An inherently polarized lens, by its very nature, will appear darker than a clear lens to...

23 replies | 496 view(s)

03-04-2021, 03:33 PM

dima replied to a thread Ezfit MEI edger. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Maybe am I wrong but Z tilt value is not "ON" by default with all modern 3d tracers? or at least if we trace the frame and not demo/pattern lenses.

8 replies | 625 view(s)