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    Two other potential issues that may cause...

    Two other potential issues that may cause problems for NPD in a FT.
    1) The lens blank was blocked incorrectly prior to surfacing. As the lens is ground with the distance optical center as the...
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    Yep, that is how NPD for a FT is checked. The...

    Yep, that is how NPD for a FT is checked. The temporal corner of one seg to the nasal corner of the other. Alternatively measure from the geometric center of one seg line to the geometric center of...
  3. Getting rid of the need for licensing for Optical...

    Getting rid of the need for licensing for Optical Dispensers (Australian for optician) was a prelude to Specsavers making their debut in Australia. The case was put to our relevant government bodies...
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    The independents and non-SS aligned chains have...

    The independents and non-SS aligned chains have all taken a variety of strategies. The successful ones create a point of difference that is a value-added service that SS do not offer or are...
  5. Thread: Optyl frames

    by JGor
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    If you mean a groove insert as in a nylon cord...

    If you mean a groove insert as in a nylon cord holding the lens in then this is an exception to the "lots of heat" rule for Optyl. If you apply lots of heat you will shrink the nylon cord. Cold fit...
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    If all the parameters are the same for previous...

    If all the parameters are the same for previous progressives, you may want to check frame alignment. Yes, PD's may be the same and fitting point is correct when measured but how the lenses present to...
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    Bulk buying power and aggressive negotiating with...

    Bulk buying power and aggressive negotiating with suppliers give SS an advantage with discounting. Unless an independent competitor is willing to bet running some stock as a loss leader will get...
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    When SS announced they were coming to Australia...

    When SS announced they were coming to Australia there was much lamenting.
    "How will we compete???".
    "Should I sign up for SS before they destroy my practice?" and a bunch more what ifs.

    The...
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    I have used both Nidek and Weco in the past. Full...

    I have used both Nidek and Weco in the past. Full disclosure, I was factory trained in Japan to service Nidek products.
    Having said that I agree with one of the other comments that ease of service...
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    Try these guys Optometron, Equipamentos Técnicos...

    Try these guys Optometron, Equipamentos Técnicos e Electrónicos, LdaNidek agency which will be pretty much the same as Santtinelli.
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    If you are not getting power via the plug there...

    If you are not getting power via the plug there may be an internal cable break. If that is the case, it can be repaired by an electrician or a competent DIYer. I'd go with the electrician for safety....
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    As optical24/7 mentioned you will need to provide...

    As optical24/7 mentioned you will need to provide more info for any informed potential solutions. At the risk of sounding basic were the provided spectacle lenses checked against the provided Rx to...
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    I read that as 0.75 BI for the RE. Just by the...

    I read that as 0.75 BI for the RE.
    Just by the by you can get that amount of prism by decentering the lens with that Rx depending on PD and frame size. Decenter the lens by approximately 1.3mm OUT...
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    I have found a rather convoluted solution for...

    I have found a rather convoluted solution for what I now understand you want to do. I'm just going to confirm that it works before I pass it on.
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    14146 let me know if this helps. Had to do a...

    14146

    let me know if this helps. Had to do a screen shot of it. Couldn't get the file to attach.
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    Alrighty, I think I can help but first will need...

    Alrighty, I think I can help but first will need to know what model blocker and/or edger and the pc operating system.
    There are communication options in the technician menus but getting to them is...
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    g'day, The usual flow of data is from a pc to a...

    g'day,
    The usual flow of data is from a pc to a blocker or blocker/edger combination. If I understand your post correctly you are wanting to send data to the pc from the blocker. What are you trying...
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    Optical Dispensing was deregulated in Australia...

    Optical Dispensing was deregulated in Australia in 2009. One of the reasons given was to 'remove unnecessary costs to business'. The Government of the day also deregulated lift mechanics along with...
  19. Thread: New Shamir PAL?

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    Here is a bit of a run down from Shamir...

    Here is a bit of a run down from Shamir "downunder" about their new lens....
  20. Thread: New Shamir PAL?

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    Thanks. Yep, I got that little tidbit a bit...

    Thanks.
    Yep, I got that little tidbit a bit late to share.
  21. Table Ta-dah

    Here is an old school (2010)rundown of lens material properties that may be useful




    Lens Material Properties


    Material
    Index
  22. Thread: New Shamir PAL?

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    No mention of any new technology although it is...

    No mention of any new technology although it is to be assumed a new lens/design will be incorporating new tech. Won't it?
  23. Thread: New Shamir PAL?

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    I was talking to a Shamir rep yesterday. He...

    I was talking to a Shamir rep yesterday. He mentioned a new lens coming out with the name..........wait for it.............here it comes...............Autograph IV!
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    Yeah. Progressive lens terminology is just that....

    Yeah. Progressive lens terminology is just that. Terminology for Progressive lenses. Why is there a need to try and translate bifocal terms to a PAL? Therein lie the seeds of madness.
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    Yep,better surface quality. Less overhang during...

    Yep,better surface quality. Less overhang during surfacing means the lens is not 'flexing' as much. The amount of movement depends on the material but overall cribbing will give better surface...
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