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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...

0 replies | 31 view(s)

01-21-2021, 10:48 AM

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

I have an undispensed sunglass job that's on a flat base (~+2.00) in a Wayfarer-style frame (was made for plano sunlenses). The front itself isn't...

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01-21-2021, 10:47 AM

ChrisBowers replied to a thread Center thickness fomulae with base curve into account OR chart in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

will this help

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01-21-2021, 09:38 AM

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

Fester's Rule; "The success of changing a happy Comfort patient to a more advanced design Comfort is directly proportional to the pressure the...

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01-21-2021, 08:36 AM

John@OWDC started a thread This Weeks Video: The Optician Qualification Standard in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

This week we added a practical component to the OpticianWorks optician training program. Free to download. ...

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01-21-2021, 06:42 AM

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

Wow...Thank you for taking the time to do that for me Kwill! I am only able to see the first picture (the Optiboard says the rest are an invalid...

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01-21-2021, 05:28 AM

Mila440 started a thread Optometrist needed NYC Inwood in The Job Board

Established optical in NYC Washington heights/Inwood is looking for OD 2-3 times a week. Flexible schedule and hours.Please contact (646)915-4735 for...

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01-20-2021, 07:20 PM

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

Here are some pictures that might help you visualize it better. 2 are 3d renderings to help with the visualization of what is happening, and 2 are...

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01-20-2021, 07:07 PM

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

One of my main complaints is that they no longer offer transitions as an option for their progressives and they have not come up with a comparable...

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01-20-2021, 02:05 PM

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

That's infuriating.

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01-20-2021, 12:40 PM

RealOptics replied to a thread For Sale National Optronics 7EX/ 3BX/ 4TX Edger, Blocker, Tracer Combo in Optical Marketplace

Is this edger still available?

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01-20-2021, 12:34 PM

drk replied to a thread Vestibular dysfunction and presbyopia in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Glasses are swimmy for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are progressive power changes. I'm sure there are people who, for whatever...

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01-20-2021, 12:04 PM

Dely replied to a thread Rxoffice lms in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

I am a developer of RxOffice. It is appreciated that you consult our LMS. We have more than 15 years experience on the Rx Lab. This is my E-mail...

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01-20-2021, 10:55 AM

thewall replied to a thread LE 9000 vs. Huvitz Excelon in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Time does fly!! I thought it would be fair to follow up with my initial review on the Huvitz edger. It has been good 8 years since I purchased...

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01-20-2021, 10:09 AM

Uncle Fester replied to a thread Vestibular dysfunction and presbyopia in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

Welcome to Optiboard rkkonrad! Some help for those of us who had to look it up: ...

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01-20-2021, 09:56 AM

mervinek replied to a thread Vestibular dysfunction and presbyopia in General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum

As someone who has had vestibular issues, I ALWAYS warn someone of the issues they may have. I myself did ok, but started in progressives with a low...

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