Hello all
SpecSavers entered the Cdn market (I guess I should say BC market as I'm not sure about Eastern Canada) by purchasing Image Optometry. Image was an OD owned "chain" with 15 locations in...
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Hello all
SpecSavers entered the Cdn market (I guess I should say BC market as I'm not sure about Eastern Canada) by purchasing Image Optometry. Image was an OD owned "chain" with 15 locations in...
Thanks folks...I havent been on here in a long time and forgot I asked this question.
Steve
Hello from BC
An associate and I were talking occupational bifocals and I seem to recall reading about a PAL that had the progression vertically? Essilor Overview?? Was that the name? Tried an...
Hello out there
Anyone have a Radiuscope and/or RGP fitting for sale.
Thanks
Steve
Duncan , BC
Hello from Canada
I picked up this old CR6 with a Sony DXC 970MD camera attached.
Is there anyone out there that can convert this to digital for me?? It's an older Cr6 serial # 201021 so I was...
Hi Is this NW6 still available? Where in Canada is it located?
Thanks
AA
Parksville BC
Hello from Canada
Does anyone have one of these with software
(ie fully functional) for sale ???
ive seen one on eBay but didn't pull the trigger
I should have but ......
Thanks
Steve Ahmed...
Hello
Anyone out there with an old synoptophore/major amblyoscope gathering dust? I'll take it off your hands. Preferably with slides. Not for clinical use. For fun !? I need help eh.
I know I...
Wait and see what the big E does with this money losing, but market-share-gaining biz. Do they stop the free pair giveaways. Do they shift production to Asia (I'm assuming all the free form...
Ok I guess I havent been following this thread closely...sorry
Breaking News
My Optinews email says E has acquired CC!?
bump
Just thought I would move this post up in case there's someone out there that wants to part with one. Not the Chinese or Indian ones on Ebay.
Yes they've spent so much on building their brand that the consumer uses their pricing as their benchmark for what CL's should cost. Most don't look for other online CL vendors to find that they...
Maybe deep pockets of E & L sustain them, so they can gradually reduce competition from independent B & M's (OD's an Opticians). Meanwhile trying to sell their wares to us at the same time! Of course...
Eye exam volume is not a problem.
Distrust of dispensers is! CC and internet has consumer thinking we are overcharging. Plus real economy in recession/depression. Makes for lower rx capture rate....
[QUOTE=rbaker;475769]Cerium oxide ...
Thanks for this. I also recall seeing a product called barkeep's friend. Perhaps its CeO2.
Gibby
Hello Optiboarders
I was wondering what are the compounds used to polish glass lenses during the lens making process?
And where do I get them?
I want to experiment on an old windshield to see...
My wife (also an ECP) has asked this question a few times: Why not give away your 1st pair of shoes free?? Why have online shoe retailers not resorted to this, but eyewear sellers have?
Both...
Anyone out there with one of these kicking around......?
My unit has a crack on the cover that goes over the placido rings...shipping damage :(
Don't want to invest in new topographer for the amt...
Here's a quick update on my "study" of Clariti vs Sally's( you know all about her) Lens.
I concede defeat...you win Sally...
7 times out of ten fitting Clariti to one eye and Sally's lens to...
'boarders
How do online Cl vendors operate? Do they have warehouses with tons of boxes of the various brands? Do they buy 1000 +boxes from J&J, Alcon etc and get a hefty discount. Or do they enter...
I'll be procuring a set of the Clariti monthly Multifocal to give 'em a good try and report back.
Hey I'm excited about CL's again...for a little while.
Gib
Mensch
I havent done much Biomedics as the previous owner was switching over clients to Av Oasys.
I regularly check my cost prices and adjust my retail ,after comparing myself to the various...
Good to get some info on Sauflon as they are relatively new to the North American market (afaik). So far they are being distributed by Centennial only. Centennial is promoting the fact they are UK...
Any optiboarders tried these in their practices?? Made in the UK distributed by Centennial.
We've been using them in new fits along with Av Oasys. So far px preference is the AV's for initial...