Hi All,
Did anyone else catch OptiBoarder Karlen's article in Vision Monday (I've since misplaced the edition) on the recommendation the ASTM has received concerning lens materials? It seems an OD on the board has submitted a proposal requiring polycarbonate lenses for most dress eyewear (e.g., for people who drive cars with airbags, etc.).
Now, mind you I'm a huge fan of polycarbonate- but wouldn't this dramatically effect the fortunes of lens suppliers (and Opticians) who sell specialty materials? Also, I'm the first to admit that poly just isn't practical for all prescriptions- would there be a clause exempting certain Rxs?
I'm looking forward to developments on this topic (I imagine someone will slap some sense into this proposal somewhere along the way)...
Pete "poly, poly..." Hanlin
Did anyone else catch OptiBoarder Karlen's article in Vision Monday (I've since misplaced the edition) on the recommendation the ASTM has received concerning lens materials? It seems an OD on the board has submitted a proposal requiring polycarbonate lenses for most dress eyewear (e.g., for people who drive cars with airbags, etc.).
Now, mind you I'm a huge fan of polycarbonate- but wouldn't this dramatically effect the fortunes of lens suppliers (and Opticians) who sell specialty materials? Also, I'm the first to admit that poly just isn't practical for all prescriptions- would there be a clause exempting certain Rxs?
I'm looking forward to developments on this topic (I imagine someone will slap some sense into this proposal somewhere along the way)...
Pete "poly, poly..." Hanlin
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