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01-26-2021, 08:27 PM

knitsteel replied to a thread Ncle in Ophthalmic Optics

I found that info as well. The NCLE study materials seemed much less expensive than other options. Has anyone use them to study for and pass the...

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01-26-2021, 06:54 PM

ak47 replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Well done Dr. K ! Is that you in the picture above? :)

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01-26-2021, 06:46 PM

ak47 started a thread Glass Polar G-15 ? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Anyone know of a lab that can currently supply single vision glass in polar G-15 ?

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01-26-2021, 03:00 PM

drk replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Boom! Daaarrree itttt essss: AOA Files Complaint Against NAOO For Misrepresenting Themselves Arthur B. Epstein, OD, the Chief Medical...

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01-26-2021, 01:59 PM

drk replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

But I gotta say, if you don't fight, you'll never win, and you'll be forever steamrolled. At least put up the resistance. RESIST!

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01-26-2021, 01:35 PM

John@OWDC replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

That's IT! Thanks.

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01-26-2021, 01:34 PM

Quince replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

John, you've sent me down a rabbit hole, and I'm very grateful.

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01-26-2021, 01:32 PM

Quince replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

https://www.amazon.com/Lens-Surfacing-Handbook-Clifford-Brooks/dp/0750691867/ref=pd_sim_2?pd_rd_w=R5EUi&pf_rd_p=dde9b612-c71c-4550-8f12-758d90eade9e&p...

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01-26-2021, 01:32 PM

Kwill212 replied to a thread 3 piece mount for high minus- any ideas? in Ophthalmic Optics

It's probably not something you can easily get, but Lindberg rimless mount through the back of the lens with no compression fittings so edge...

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01-26-2021, 01:21 PM

JH replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Also available here: ...

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01-26-2021, 01:20 PM

JH replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Is this what you are looking for: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780750691772/understanding-lens-surfacing

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01-26-2021, 01:00 PM

mervinek replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Yes, that's politics for you. It's all about who gets the bribe. Sad.

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01-26-2021, 12:44 PM

John@OWDC replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

;-) This would have been in school. In 1993 you had to drive your horse and buggy downtown to an old building 4 days a week for 8 hours + and...

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01-26-2021, 12:35 PM

Quince replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Mythical surfacing text?? I'm listening...

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01-26-2021, 12:33 PM

drk replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Let me tell you a story about Luxottica in Ohio. Luxottica wanted to soften the CL dispensing laws such that no CL license was needed to dispense...

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01-26-2021, 12:29 PM

John@OWDC replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I don't think so - I think I have one of those floating around here someplace. This was sort of a companion piece to the yellow covered finishing...

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01-26-2021, 12:16 PM

Lensman11 replied to a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Are you referring to the B&L Job Coach

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01-26-2021, 12:04 PM

drk replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Listen, here's how it works. 1. Warby pays someone in Connecticut's general assembly or whatever with "campaign donations". 2. If you don't come...

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01-26-2021, 10:26 AM

waynegilpin replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I receive two job ads in the mail yesterday. One from National Vision/America's Best, and the second from Cohens. Apparently there is a bit of a...

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01-26-2021, 10:20 AM

Tallboy replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Poor Warby, so dififcult to find good help these days.

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01-26-2021, 10:17 AM

waynegilpin replied to a thread Most time spent choosing frame in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Had a woman come in with her teenage daughter on a Sat. There had been nothing satisfactory at the Dr.'s office. Tried on EVERY frame on the...

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01-26-2021, 10:01 AM

John@OWDC started a thread OLD GUYS! Surfacing Textbooks Source? in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Anyone remember the red surfacing bible from 30+ years ago? I think there was also a blue one maybe? Anyone know where someone might get their...

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01-26-2021, 09:52 AM

mervinek replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Hmm. I wonder why they are having a difficult time finding licensed opticians to work for them.

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01-26-2021, 09:35 AM

waynegilpin replied to a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Sorry folks. I didn't realize that all these blank areas would post. I've cleaned it up as best I can. You should have seen it before.

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01-26-2021, 09:29 AM

waynegilpin started a thread Warby Parker attempting to change Connecticut statutes in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Received the following yesterday from the Connecticut Opticians Association:

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01-26-2021, 09:20 AM

mervinek replied to a thread 3 piece mount for high minus- any ideas? in Ophthalmic Optics

Sometimes you can't talk them out of it. My -12.00 lady with the silhouettes LOVED hers. I hated them. Secretly didn't want her to tell anyone...

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