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Hi Everyone

Its been long time since i've posted here.

I'm a UK trained optometrist working in the UK. Pardon my ignorance but are Darryl M, Chip A and other individuals based in US who use...

Thanks for replies and many thanks to JEFF for asking about examz.

How did they go? well good question jeff.6 exams in total, 1 I felt went brilliantly the others okish. The cruel thing is have to...

Hi everyone.

Its been long since my last message.

I have had 2months of stress, work, study and exams. Finally its over . Well only for another 2 months that is then the process repeats itself....

Thanks very much guys. The replies were very helpful

Ankur how did you find the PQE's.

Antireflection coatings

Why is that with with some AR coats we see a green reflection of lights if the lens is held at a certain angle, and with others we see a purplish hue. With some lenses its...

Good day UK

Phew/man/****e spring pqes coming up very soon.

Any last words of wisdom or advice guys.

The prospect of facing characterless examiners is one that I do not relish. Having said...

What type of lenses should be recommended for high plus or minus DS powers?

What are the advantages of lenticulars over non lenticulars for high powers?Are lenticulars commonly dispensed?I conform...

A wise man was approached by a poor man who begged him for money and whilst doing so was showing ingratitude towards his creator. He complained that he had not been blessed with wealth. The wise man...

Does anyone know what the transmission spectrum of a cobalt blue filter as present on most slit lamp biomicroscopes will look like. Which type of light will it cut out or absorb??. I assume its yellow

That is indeed correct Darryll. But that does not imply that I will cease visiting this site once exams are over. In fact I have firm intentions to keep in touch.

At present I am rather panicky....

Some ocular conditions benefit from the use tinted spectacles for example ARMD, Retinitis Pigmentosa. What is the logic behind this i.e. how does the tint provide benfits for the patient.:hammer:

I have posted about 5 or 6 messages on htis site AND i have to admit its the BESSSSSSSTTTTT site around for optometrists and dispensing optometrists.

YOU guys RRR GRRRRREAT. Thansks for the...

Hi people

Is/are there any method(s) by which a high index plastic lens or mid index for that matter be discriminated from a normal cr39 lens. Is the same also true for crown glass lenses. How...

Good night people of the world

I would like to be informed on how I could correctly measure the ref index of a lens using focimeter, calculator, lens measure and a BRAIN(i think i got one, hold...

The reality of the situation is these companies are business lead companies. As long as they are ECONOMICALLY well off they dont give a s***. Its sad really. I do not like thieves nor greedy and...

After conducting an eye examination the following prescription is deduced

right eye: +5.00Ds, visual acuity 6/5
left eye:+8.00DS, visual acuity 6/6

Would it be correct to issue the patient...

testing:( :o :cool: :p

For those who qualified optometrists from the UK can they work abraod say in australia, usa, germany, holland france etc. without taking additional exams.

Thanks very much guys.

It was very kind of you to reply. I much appreciate your efforts.

Fellow humans.

I hope i find you all in the best of situations.

Need some help.

1)what measurements are needed for dispensing varifocals.
2)Is it advisable to issue a px with anisometropic...

Hi people of the world

Its me again.

I've got a painful question, reply would be much appreciated

Can any lens be toughened? And which is better method of toughening lenses --chemical or...

:drop: Hello humans.

How are you?
I am a new member to this site. Yes thanks for the welcome guys--really appreciate it.
I am presently optometry student in uk. Want some help on other good...

:D Hi John

Is the optrafair a free event? I am a pre-reg student who is on the search out for freebies e.g. pentorches etc. Should I remain hopeful.