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Hello everyone. It used to be that progressive designs would be classifiied as Soft, Hard or Multi-Design. Question now is, with the advent of freeform and a more sophisticated computer software...

Hi! Our lab is using ASM 80 Freeform Generator from Optotech. This generator uses a raster ball technology as opposed to the single point technology of the Flash Generator. I know each of these...

Hey Barry, very well said! Thank your sir. Thank you very much indeed!

I'm working with an ophthalmic laboratory and we recently got a MEI 641 edger. And yes, I am an OD. The question is not getting the prescription fit into the wrap frame. Question is actually more...

Hi Barry, that's quite a motivation for us! Please do update me how the patient took it. Is this the first time the patient would wear something like this? Thanks.

Yes, I am familiar with the effect of tilt and the need for wrap compensation and effective power. But then again, I still believe that much of the study in optics are all put aside if we now talk...

Yeah, I think I'll take your advise. Actually, the intention was not to prove that I am smart or something (as others might be thinking). The shops are not our competitor. We are actually looking...

We are a lab who recently acquired an industrial grade edger that is able to do all kinds of stuff. Anyway, I walked into a few optical clinics (pretended I know not a thing about lenses) and ask if...

Hello Barry! You always provide good and clear insights. I'm really learning a lot from your thoughts and wisdom. Thank you so much!

Hello to everyone! Me and my colleague are pondering on how should you specify the P.D. whenever a patient chooses a wrapped frame? Should you just give the usual/normal P.D. measurement or should...

I've been getting inquiries on the difference between the popular imbibition photochromic (Transitions) and the spin coat photochromic (Suntech). I've read in one of the forums that imbibition may...

Hello Yousuf. Salam Alaikum. (I've worked in Al Khobar for 5 years.) Thanks for your feedback.

Hi to all! Do anyone of you guys know a good Hard Coat Varnish/Lacquer from SDC Technologies? We've heard that the company has a pretty good reputation in the field. We just want some...

The way you explained it is very practical and completes Daryl's explanation. I really appreciate it sir. Thank you so much!

Thank you for this. I've read Daryl's article back in the past. I'm wondering how did I missed this part. Thanks so much!

hello to all! could someone please help explain how to read or interpret the Power Maps of progressive lenses? More often, lens designers would give you a power map of their new lenses. What...

Thank you guys for your suggestions!

Does anyone know a good supplier of job trays? I've seen some suppliers on the internet (from china usually) but I still want to get recommendations from you guys. Thank you and good day to...

Hi! We recently acquired new machines for our ophthalmic laboratory. We know that a great deal of planning must be done to keep these machines in tip top shape. I'm wondering if any of you guys...

Thanks Need Chocolate and Striderswife for the advise. I really appreciate it. I will forward your advise to our mounting department. cheers!

Hi Folks! We are using an anti-foaming solution that is mixed with the circulating water supply of the edging machine.

Based on experience is there any problem that will arise on the edging...

Has anyone had an experience using Rx Office? It's a Laboratory Management Software from OptoTech. I would appreciate any feedback from someone not related to the company. Thank you!

Hello guys! Has anyone have an idea regarding Rx Office? Does it perform well as a Laboratory Management Software? I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has experience in using this...