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    The abbreviation stands for “Columbia Resin #39,”...

    The abbreviation stands for “Columbia Resin #39,” because it was the 39th formula of a thermosetting plastic developed by the Columbia Resins project in 1940. Signet Armorlite Lens Company in...
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    Neutralization has nothing to do with a Lens...

    Neutralization has nothing to do with a Lens Clock. You are referring to Nominal Power.
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    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for most optometry programs...

    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for most optometry programs include at least one year of Biology or Zoology, General Chemistry, General Physics, English and College Math. Contact the schools or colleges...
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    Do you have an undergraduate degree with the...

    Do you have an undergraduate degree with the Sciences courses needed in mandatory science courses? You can go to the following link for complete requirements:...
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    http://static.projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/styles...

    http://static.projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/styles/os_files_large/public/chsi/files/chsi_logo_horizontal_silhouette_sm.jpg?m=1425675941&itok=AfvFe2_S


    For those who did not know Mr. Davis, he was...
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    But the public does want to know the individual...

    But the public does want to know the individual they are dealing with has some credentials! You are exactly right, however. The problem lies in something similar to Master Commandant Perry said to...
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    If it was easy enough to replace with online,...

    If it was easy enough to replace with online, then you may be correct. But what killed or is attempting to kill licensure is us. It takes the lofty requirement of a pulse to be an Optician in most...
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    There is no mandatory qualification in most...

    There is no mandatory qualification in most states in the US. Usually a pulse, or fogging a mirror!
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    I'm impressed. I would hope any "professional"...

    I'm impressed. I would hope any "professional" Optician would, but in that room blank stares!
  10. I see regularly posts like this seeking a medical...

    I see regularly posts like this seeking a medical Optometrist. Is there a non-medical? Or are some offering fries with their services! These folks worked too long and hard.
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    The exhausting requirement to be an Optician in...

    The exhausting requirement to be an Optician in the US was described this past weekend in Dallas, as fogging a mirror! Another used often is having a pulse! Both accurate. We are the only developed...
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    It's been tried regularly and funded by large...

    It's been tried regularly and funded by large corporate interests. I am not sure what harm can occur, but licensure is limited to about 20 states now. If one falls, others will follow. Coming to NC-...
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    Barry, licensure does guarantee at least...

    Barry, licensure does guarantee at least something. In the majority of states in this country this country to use the title Optician set the bar for all of us! A PULSE. There is strong evidence here...
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    Congratulations!

    Congratulations!
  15. A Plus lens is like a prism base to base, the...

    A Plus lens is like a prism base to base, the thicker portion of the lens in the center! Opposite for a minus lens, Apex to Alex, thinner in the center.

    To answer the OPs original question, you...
  16. When a ray of light encounters a prism, it...

    When a ray of light encounters a prism, it deviates towards the base, and the image towards the Apex. The wavelength and frequency of these deviated colors is different, they deviate differently at...
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    Important: There are people available on Pa to help. Pa...

    There are people available on Pa to help. Pa Opticians. I'm no sure about VSP stuff, but if you have those other resources, you should do well! Several formula to remember. Prentice's Rule, Focal...
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    Young man sounds great! Well done! I often time...

    Young man sounds great! Well done!
    I often time hear things like real related to music. We recently did a show with the 4 Tops, and Otis Williams Temptations, the real Temps. 32-piece orchestra on...
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    If you meet the qualifications, you may be...

    If you meet the qualifications, you may be successful. Review the requirements on the State Board site. They usually require some time with another. It is likely the most stringent in the nation, but...
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    Too many choices will do nothing but confuse. Select the appropriate FF and price it accordingly. It will be much simpler to have a single FF upcharge.
  21. drk, if you begin to price each item separately...

    drk, if you begin to price each item separately it can get confusing. Most establish a price for SV in Rx ranges, and freeform would be an additional price. You would need to consider your local...
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    Trainee? Who's doing the training? A book Systems...

    Trainee? Who's doing the training? A book Systems for Ophthalmic Dispensing is available, and is the best text to learn, and has illustrations. Another example of valuable Apprenticeships! Let us...
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    If you saw this, you witnessed true greatness!

    If you saw this, you witnessed true greatness!
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    Many factors involved, but there is some...

    Many factors involved, but there is some information available, for example: https://www.visionassociatesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inventory-Benchmarking-Dec-Eyecare-Biz.pdf
    A general...
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    Sir, I don't believe I have met you, but I'd like...

    Sir, I don't believe I have met you, but I'd like to offer a bit of advice! From my limited time on Optiboard, I notice few others who contribute more or better. I've spent my life and career trying...
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