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03-23-2023,
02:18 PM
Robert Martellaro
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Right, minus the mirrors and the associated increased functionality. I used this in the 70's- very few frames were glazed at the time, making it a...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-23-2023,
10:12 AM
Lensman11
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
The pd light and meter that I have is at least 60 years old. It was made by precision cosmet but if my memory holds if was patented by House of...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-23-2023,
07:02 AM
drk
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Robert, I heard about "the Grolman" in school about 1987 and it was obsolete even then! You're talking something that's probably 45 years old! In...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-23-2023,
06:41 AM
drk
replied to a thread
Help/tips needed for PX remake - particular need
in
Progressive Lens Discussion Forum
The Light D was TOO good, IMHO.
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15 replies | 704 view(s)
03-22-2023,
11:30 PM
Apar83
replied to a thread
Help/tips needed for PX remake - particular need
in
Progressive Lens Discussion Forum
Interesting. I will take that on board. It makes sense when they are choosing the Individual. But if they are on more on a budget and end up...
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15 replies | 704 view(s)
03-22-2023,
03:56 PM
Robert Martellaro
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Here's the actual light that came with it. Made by a Minneapolis Co. Precision-Cosmet. ...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
03:38 PM
Lensman11
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
The device is called a pd light and meter never widely accepted but very accurate. In the days before implants we had to make post cataract lenses...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
02:33 PM
Robert Martellaro
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
The corneal reflex and a reference point on the front of the lens. Also used for measuring IPDs. I used the device below to assist with determining...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
12:58 PM
Robert Martellaro
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Powers don't matter, although the fitting point and PRP tolerances are not as tight on a low power SV lens. A little more detail from Barry. ...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
12:33 PM
drk
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Robert, you're always coming up with something interesting! So, you are introducing a method that works on aligning the pupils' optical axis (I...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
12:28 PM
drk
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
I need an education, here. Please help an old guy out. Question #1: What is the practical difference between measuring the distance between two...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
12:19 PM
ak47
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Okay, original poster here, my concern is mainly about wraps in stronger Rx. A couple mm can make all the difference between base in and base out...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-22-2023,
10:12 AM
optical24/7
replied to a thread
Riding your OD to Canadian Optical Franchise Dominance in 10 Easy Steps
in
Canadian Discussion Forum
If all this is true, who’s the fool? The OD or the corporation?
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1 replies | 133 view(s)
03-22-2023,
01:23 AM
MichaelGuessford
started a thread
Full Time Optometrist-A busy Optometric practice in Glendale, AZ seeks an Optometrist
in
The Job Board
A busy Optometric practice in Glendale, AZ seeks an Optometrist to practice full-scope. No Saturdays! The city of Glendale is a vibrant and...
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0 replies | 73 view(s)
03-22-2023,
01:05 AM
captainnhan
replied to a thread
Santinelli LE-1200: How often do you replace your LMU tips?
in
Optical and Ophthalmic Equipment
i have a Nidek LE 1200 edger that can trace a rimless lens but it can't trace a frame . But if the tracer able to trace the frame then the tracer...
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8 replies | 1089 view(s)
03-21-2023,
06:54 PM
optio
started a thread
Riding your OD to Canadian Optical Franchise Dominance in 10 Easy Steps
in
Canadian Discussion Forum
The greenprint, correction blueprint, for Canadian optical franchise dominance. 1. Call yourself Specsthrifters. 2. Enter the Canadian market...
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1 replies | 133 view(s)
03-21-2023,
10:09 AM
Robert Martellaro
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
For all lenses, for verification, place the manufacturer's mask on the front of the lens, then on a centering/cutout chart (see below). The...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-21-2023,
09:38 AM
Uncle Fester
replied to a thread
Help/tips needed for PX remake - particular need
in
Progressive Lens Discussion Forum
I agree with lensmand but to me the issue was the "3 step" change in the add without an explanation of what to expect with that amount of change...
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15 replies | 704 view(s)
03-20-2023,
08:29 PM
lensmanmd
replied to a thread
Help/tips needed for PX remake - particular need
in
Progressive Lens Discussion Forum
Use an intermediate biased FF. IOT. Zeiss. Whatever. when in doubt, in today’s world, always go with intermediate biased FF. It’s what the...
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15 replies | 704 view(s)
03-20-2023,
06:25 AM
marySQ
replied to a thread
Old Tunes on Youtube
in
Just Conversation
One notable aspect of the performance is the interplay between Spann and Dixon. Dixon's bass playing provides a solid foundation for Spann's piano...
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1497 replies | 680000 view(s)
03-20-2023,
02:00 AM
exclbr
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Essilor Kappa CTD M15 manual needed
in
Optical and Ophthalmic Equipment
Hello ! Is it possible for someone to email me the Kappa m15 manual? My email is adsanomi@gmail.com Thanks!!!!
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23 replies | 10186 view(s)
03-20-2023,
01:28 AM
MichaelGuessford
started a thread
Full Time Optometrist- Busy Optometric practice in Boise, ID seeks a residency-traine
in
The Job Board
Busy Optometric practice in Boise, ID seeks a residency-trained Optometrist to work with pediatric patients. Tue-Fri only! This successful pediatric...
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0 replies | 143 view(s)
03-20-2023,
12:07 AM
MichaelGuessford
started a thread
Full Time Optometrist- Busy, family-owned Optometric practice seeks a full-time Optom
in
The Job Board
Busy, family-owned Optometric practice seeks a full-time Optometrist - future buy-in potential! Since 1996, this vision center has been the leader...
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0 replies | 129 view(s)
03-19-2023,
08:19 PM
Robert Martellaro
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Old Tunes on Youtube
in
Just Conversation
You are welcome. This next live performance may be of interest (wonderful camera work towards the end where the view is looking down over Dixon's...
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1497 replies | 680000 view(s)
03-19-2023,
08:08 PM
Uncle Fester
replied to a thread
Help/tips needed for PX remake - particular need
in
Progressive Lens Discussion Forum
My ball always finds the short grass! And as a self professed compulsive truthteller I would have to say that even if it was...
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15 replies | 704 view(s)
03-19-2023,
07:54 PM
Uncle Fester
replied to a thread
pd on digital lenses
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Troublemaker! I think we are talking about an etching on the outer surface (convex side) versus the inner (concave) surface where there is no...
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19 replies | 689 view(s)
03-18-2023,
11:29 PM
drk
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Case of the day
in
General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
Thank you for your interesting post!
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