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01-23-2021, 03:34 PM

MonicaM started a thread 3 piece mount for high minus- any ideas? in Ophthalmic Optics

Hi- I have a patient who is a -7.00 with 6 base out prism. He wants a 3 piece mount and does not like a lot of hardware, like a Cartier or Gold &...

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01-22-2021, 04:35 PM

DanLiv replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

All the special bevel edging advice is correct. But to save the lens you already have Kwill is right, grind away that thickness at the offending...

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01-22-2021, 04:02 PM

Quince replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Obviously, striving for the best lens fit is ideal but as for what the optician can do, I am in the habit of showing the patient how the frame will...

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01-22-2021, 10:01 AM

John@OWDC started a thread Vision Care Plan/Insurance Specialist Wanted in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Looking for someone to review and update our course on Vision Care Plans. If you or someone you know is a true expert on dealing with vision care...

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01-22-2021, 09:34 AM

OcalaEye started a thread Optical Lab Technician in Ocala,FL in The Job Board

Ocala Eye Optical is currently seeking a Lab Technician for our finishing lab. We offer competitive wages and bonuses, excellent benifits and...

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01-22-2021, 07:15 AM

bamdoc started a thread DEA license in Professional and Educational Organizations Discussion Forum

My DEA license is up for renewal. I can't remember the last time I prescribed a controlled substance. It will cost almost $900. I'm 69 years old and...

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01-22-2021, 04:20 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Full Time Optometrist- Optometrist need for MD/OD setting in Southern MS in The Job Board

Great Opportunity For an Optometrist in Hattiesburg MS Multi-location practice located in southern and central MS is looking for a motivated...

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01-22-2021, 03:39 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Part Time Optometris- Excellent earning potential for Optometrist in The Job Board

Part-Time Optometrist working 1-5 days Optometrist needed two or three days per week to provide care to Nursing Home patients. This is a great...

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01-22-2021, 03:19 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Part Time Optometrist- Excellent earning potential for Optometrist in The Job Board

Part-Time Optometrist working 1-5 days Optometrist needed two or three days per week to provide care to Nursing Home patients. This is a great...

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01-22-2021, 03:04 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Part Time Optometrist- Excellent earning potential for Optometrist in The Job Board

Part-Time Optometrist working 1-2 days Optometrist needed one to two days per week to provide care to Nursing Home patients. This is a great...

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01-22-2021, 01:54 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Part Time Optometrist- Excellent earning potential for Optometrist in The Job Board

Part-Time Optometrist working 1-2 days Optometrist needed one to two days per week to provide care to Nursing Home patients. This is a great...

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01-22-2021, 01:37 AM

Lensman11 replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

This is a very difficult problem for a lab that receives hundreds of different frames to know all the issues each frame will encounter. If a lab is...

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01-22-2021, 12:56 AM

MarcArrington started a thread Part Time Optometrist- Excellent earning potential for Optometrist in The Job Board

Part-Time Optometrist working 1-2 days Optometrist needed one to two days per week to provide care to Nursing Home patients. This is a great...

0 replies | 35 view(s)

01-21-2021, 09:01 PM

Barry Santini replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

In a counter intuitive way, often with poor cosmetics—You coukd move the bevel apex extremely forward: This will often help avoid the splay. barry

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01-21-2021, 08:47 PM

peyes started a thread Lab Tech Needed in The Job Board

Lab tech needed in Mobile, Al. Call me 251-490-9946

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01-21-2021, 08:19 PM

Plausible replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Everyone above is spot on. A hide a bevel leaves the edge thickness of a lens behind the bevel straight out at a 90 degreen angle and that excess...

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01-21-2021, 06:03 PM

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

We have samples. Photofusion gray extra does get pretty dark, and the regular gray is pretty true gray, but a little blue-ish.

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01-21-2021, 02:09 PM

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

I find PhotoFusion Grey to be very purple compared to Transitions or SunSync.

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01-21-2021, 02:04 PM

ChrisBowers replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Some edgers have a "follow frame " feature that greatly improve this splaying but at the cost bevel protruding out the front. The rear of the bevel...

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01-21-2021, 01:20 PM

drk replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Thank you!

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01-21-2021, 12:07 PM

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

They worked! You were correct in your first response when you said to break it into 2 different problems. It's so much easier to see when you look...

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01-21-2021, 11:47 AM

Kwill212 replied to a thread High minus flat lens causing temple splay. in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

It is the backside hide-a-bevel that is usually the issue, sometimes size as well. I would take it to the handstone and change the angle on the back...

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01-21-2021, 11:42 AM

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

No problem. Hopefully I can get the pictures to work on this try.

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01-21-2021, 11:26 AM

TimSagges started a thread OD Wanted in The Job Board

Small optical boutique in Center City, Philadelphia with finishing lab and OD lane looking for a p/t OD. Competitive compensation and room to grow...

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