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    designer closeouts

    I am looking for designer optical closeouts. Any leads would be very much apprciated.Thanks
  2. Thread: Regressive lenses

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    Regressive lenses

    What is a regressive lens?Does something like the Essilor interview come under this umbrella?
  3. Thread: Fresnel Prism

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    Fresnel Prism

    Does anybody know the technique for sticking on fresnel prisms?
    Do you wet the prism?
    many thanks
  4. Thread: oval uncut

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    oval uncut

    its a wonder nobody has come up with an oval uncut? Is this possible?It would be particularly useful for high plus
    Many thanks
  5. Thread: Decentration

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    Do you have to be qualified to dispenses...

    Do you have to be qualified to dispenses spectacles in the US?
    If not that would explain the poor jobs i see with your tourists, ft bifocals not straight,temples too long, poor frame...
  6. Thread: Decentration

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    The fact of the matter is that horizontal...

    The fact of the matter is that horizontal centration is less important than vertical centration and truthfully how many of you take that measurement.
    What about amblyopic eyes? what are you doing...
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    not a very helpful answer,probably why you are in...

    not a very helpful answer,probably why you are in the job you are in.
  8. Thread: Decentration

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    Decentration

    I was wondering if any of you would consider not decentering high plus lenses to get a better cosmetic effect.
    I realise the prismatic effect introduced is a factor but consider the horizontal...
  9. Thread: Grolman Device

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    Reading this reminded me of the greatness of...

    Reading this reminded me of the greatness of Bernie Grolman.He invented the non-contact tonometer.Bernie was killed as he crossed the road from the Reichert Headquarters in December 02
    May he rest...
  10. Thread: Conjunctivitis

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    Recurrent conjunctivitis can be a symptom of a...

    Recurrent conjunctivitis can be a symptom of a deeper underlying ocular problem eg Reiter's syndrome and needs careful assesment by an ophthalmologist
  11. Thread: anti-fog sprays

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    anti-fog sprays

    Do fog busters work?How do they work
    many thanks
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    springe hinge allignment kit

    I see Hilco has introduced a springe hinge allignment tool which looks brilliant. Has anybody any experience of it? and if so does anybody know of anybody else that does one as Hilco are quoting...
  13. Thread: rimless frames

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    rimless frames

    Does anybody have any thoughts on patients noticing the nasal screw hole in a rimless.I have a lady who has worn pals happily for years who has recently moved to rimless. She says the nasal screw...
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    Sorry trying to get a euro currency sign

    Sorry trying to get a euro currency sign
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    opt-shift-2 &euro:

    opt-shift-2
    &euro:
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    Transitions and hi-index

    Will transitions react exactly the same ie reaction time etc irrespective of material eg 1.67transitions vs cr39 transitions?

    many thanks
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    I caught a picture of Donald Brumsfeld in...

    I caught a picture of Donald Brumsfeld in silhouette.He looked as if he was wearing trifocals in a beautiful three piece mount. Did anybody else notice this?
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    reactions

    These brown reactions are the ng transitions lens!
    You talk about SS paying transitions a licence fee.Nonsence,transitions are paying SS,walmart,lenscrafters retainer fees.This has been common in...
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    Why won't transitions reply?

    Silence is golden.The reactions lens is definitely the ng transitions,that is a fact. No reply from tranitions speaks volumes.
    They are perfectly entitled to do business with whomever as i am and...
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    Transitions renamed as Reactions

    I see specsavers are selling ng transitions repackaged as their own brand name reactions at a price that i can hardly buy transitions for.I am surprised at transitions a company so protective of...
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    Transitions renamed reactions

    I see Specsavers are selling NG transitions under the name of reactions at a very low price.Is this a common company policy to sell to the big companies your product (which you are very protective...
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    optical franchises

    What are peoples experiences with optical franchises? some of them would tell you that a store has never closed and every franchisee was making a handsome profit. all advice appreciated.
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    online marketing tools for Europe

    Dear Jim
    I am a big fan of transitions.Can i get access to these marketing tools in UK
    many thanks
    pete
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    question for John R

    Dear John
    Where in the UK would i get one of those polarised demonstration boxes .i have seen one before that had a scene and then you put up the polarised lorgnettes and everything appeared much...
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    marketing a practice

    I have just bought my first optical practice and would be grateful for your collective wisdom
    1 Is marketing absolutely essential aside from natural growth
    2 for each of you owners has the benefit...
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