Hello everyone..
I am fairly new to this forum, I have recently opened up a solo practice office (I am OD) and considering setting up a finishing lab.
Unfortunately, I have NO idea where to begin. I have a room that is spacious enough for a finishing lab. I have a personnel that can help me with finishing process
My question is:
what are the basic instruments that I need to finish some basic lenses (except drill mounts, I will send those out)
What I have gathered from speaking to other opticians is,
1. patternless edger (most important). Can you recommend any particular brand to this novice (easy to use), preferably reconditioned. (limited funds)
2. blocker and tracer, right?
3. Good lensometer (i have a crappy one at the moment)
4. hand stone/edger and lens polisher
5. dye pots
Anything else I am missing? How much would all this cost and is it possible to lease all these equipments?
I am sorry for posting so many questions but I needed some expert advice since OD schools do not prepare you for the real world :)
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