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01-18-2021, 12:01 PM

Jaketull replied to a thread Zeiss Precision Plus. Is this lens still available? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Do you still work for Zeiss? How do you deal with all of the complaints? Zeiss is is literally one of my least favorite companies and I deal with...

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01-18-2021, 11:37 AM

lensgrinder replied to a thread Zeiss Precision Plus. Is this lens still available? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

The SmartLife Single Vision compensates for default PoW only where the SmartLife Individual Single Vision allows you to choose the PoW if you can and...

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01-18-2021, 11:04 AM

Don Gilman replied to a thread Pattern maker - Takubomatic PM-7 replacement? in Optical and Ophthalmic Equipment

I have a PM 7 in good condition and a Chinese knock off. $150.00 for either. Shipping will be expensive??

1 replies | 61 view(s)

01-18-2021, 08:59 AM

mervinek replied to a thread Eye Balm in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

That's pretty cool! Yet... all I can think of when I look at this is when I worked in AZ and the Indians from the reservations all had super high...

1 replies | 78 view(s)

01-18-2021, 08:27 AM

EdSheridan replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

Thank you to everyone who has helped with this. At least I was able to use the math provided by Kwill212 to replicate for myself what I get from the...

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01-18-2021, 05:46 AM

Mauro.Airoldi replied to a thread Looking for partner (optical shop owner) in UK in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

UK is no longer an EU country as of January 1st. Now they cannot even be the country of entry for CE marking

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01-18-2021, 05:05 AM

OcuSky replied to a thread Looking for partner (optical shop owner) in UK in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

hi, juno, Actually what I am thinking of is NOT to explore EU VIA UK, we will just explore UK as the first country in EU. We will do other countries...

4 replies | 173 view(s)

01-18-2021, 02:01 AM

SBeveridge started a thread Full time Optometrist- Excellent medically focused opportunity for Optometrist in The Job Board

Optometrist (OD) Great opportunity for Optometrist with this medically focused private practice near Peoria, IL. Medically focused private...

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01-18-2021, 02:00 AM

surfer96815 replied to a thread Opinions on Comfort Max by Essilor? in Progressive Lens Discussion Forum

So what would be an alternative to the Comfort Max? My patient is a presbyope with amblyopia was fine in the DS for 9 years but reacted instantly...

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01-17-2021, 04:37 PM

rbaker started a thread Eye Balm in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

1 replies | 78 view(s)

01-17-2021, 04:00 PM

PRECISIONLAB replied to a thread OSHA stamp for my lab in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

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01-17-2021, 03:49 PM

mshimp replied to a thread OSHA stamp for my lab in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Hi Diane. Welcome to optiboard! Check with https://precisiontooltech.com/optical-catalog/#page=117

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01-17-2021, 01:42 PM

Robert Martellaro replied to a thread Old Tunes on Youtube in Just Conversation

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01-17-2021, 01:17 PM

Robert Martellaro replied to a thread Define High Powered positive lens in Ophthalmic Optics

I would draw the dividing line at about 8 D, where best form theory collapses above that power with plus power lenses. Best regards, Robert...

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01-17-2021, 12:50 PM

Robert Martellaro replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

Hi Ed, Lenses with cylinder power also produce a separate prismatic effect through the meridian of the lens containing the cylinder power, 90°...

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01-17-2021, 11:12 AM

PRECISIONLAB replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

My perspective on this discussion. Is Opticampus applying the 10 mm decentration to the power in total listed as sphere (+5.00) and not +2.50 @ the...

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01-17-2021, 10:36 AM

MartinC replied to a thread Rodenstock's White Label PAL 2 M Organic in Progressive Lens Discussion Forum

hi, that means its a progressive generation 2 , length m and material 1.60

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01-17-2021, 09:54 AM

DianeMCaster started a thread OSHA stamp for my lab in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

How do I go about getting a stamp for marking the lenses in our office lab to make them safety glasses? Thanks in advance

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01-17-2021, 08:20 AM

Jaketull replied to a thread WTF is going on with Zeiss? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I needed to get a single pair for a patient. I can literally get anything else, but these are unavailable.

2 replies | 122 view(s)

01-17-2021, 05:33 AM

Junses replied to a thread Possible cause of Autism, Asthma and other diseases... in Just Conversation

Thanks! Good articles to observe. Also you should take a look at medicine https://www.liondrugs.com/asthma/proventil-online/ which called...

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01-17-2021, 01:48 AM

Lensman11 replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

Not to be repetitive the cylinder is the value of the difference of the two Primary powers if you want to say it has power that is fine. If it has a...

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01-16-2021, 09:36 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

You seem to have answered you own question? I'm not sure what else I can add. The cylinder power is the difference between the principal meridians, 5...

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01-16-2021, 09:20 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread WTF is going on with Zeiss? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I'm pretty sure this happened Jan 1 of 2019. Zeiss moved all freeform lenses and coatings in house. Why would you even bother trying to get Zeiss...

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01-16-2021, 08:00 PM

Jaketull started a thread WTF is going on with Zeiss? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I’ve talked to three labs that used to be able to get Zeiss and had a fine relationship with them. Now they can’t get any of their products. I’ve...

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01-16-2021, 07:54 PM

Lensman11 replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

The cylinder represents the difference in power between the two principal meridians. When neutralizing the lens in a vertometer you will not find a...

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01-16-2021, 06:03 PM

Lelarep replied to a thread Maui Jim Polarized picture in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Seems like these are the guys you'd want to work with: ...

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01-16-2021, 04:52 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

You've lost me. How does the power go from +5.00 to 0.00 is the cylinder doesn't have any power? A more detailed response can be found here, in...

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01-16-2021, 04:01 PM

bta89 started a thread Maui Jim Polarized picture in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I know Maui Jim makes a polarized picture with a parrot to show the effects of polarized lens. Are there any other companies out there that do a...

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01-16-2021, 03:34 PM

Lensman11 replied to a thread Induced Prism in a direction I would not expect? in Ophthalmic Optics

Kwill212 please give a more detailed explanation of your solution. The cylinder on a lens has no power it only represents the difference between the...

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