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    Walmart Nikon lenses?

    I've never heard of Nikon lenses but a patient of mine was asking about walmart's top of the line lens... which is supposedly a "Nikon" lens. I called walmart and the optician there seemed to be more of a sales person than knowledgeable in optics (ie i asked if it was freeform and she was like "umm, I'm not sure what you mean but it has clarity throughout the lens and is made to the prescription"). I also asked who makes the lenses and she said she thought it was Essilor... so I thought maybe they were relabeling physio 360 lenses or something. She said that sounded right but definately was not confident in anything she answered... more than anything she was quoting me prices and what not ($359 retail for nikon high index lenses?). (quoting retail prices should be fine no?). Anyhow.. anyone have a better idea about what these lenses are about?

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    Nikon is in partnership with Essilor, but it has its own lenses. The product is very popular in Canada and Japan, but in the US has not done so well. That is probably why it is in Wal-Mart in the US (but not in Canada).

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    are they nice lenses?

    freeform?

    comparative to... ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ecliptic View Post
    are they nice lenses?

    freeform?

    comparative to... ?
    yes, they are good lenses. Every major company has a good lens as its premium lens. I would say it is comparative to the Physio and Physio 360, since I know the lens is not completely backsided designed.

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    It's an accolade freedom in 1.67. So it compares to the physio 360

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunner05 View Post
    It's an accolade freedom in 1.67. So it compares to the physio 360
    Nope, Nikon does different lenses than Essilor. Actually, in several nations, Nikon competes against Essilor.

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    search for "walmart custom progressive" and 4 pages will appear on this topic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ecliptic View Post
    I've never heard of Nikon lenses but a patient of mine was asking about walmart's top of the line lens... which is supposedly a "Nikon" lens. I called walmart and the optician there seemed to be more of a sales person than knowledgeable in optics (ie i asked if it was freeform and she was like "umm, I'm not sure what you mean but it has clarity throughout the lens and is made to the prescription"). I also asked who makes the lenses and she said she thought it was Essilor... so I thought maybe they were relabeling physio 360 lenses or something. She said that sounded right but definately was not confident in anything she answered... more than anything she was quoting me prices and what not ($359 retail for nikon high index lenses?). (quoting retail prices should be fine no?). Anyhow.. anyone have a better idea about what these lenses are about?

    Thanks :)
    I work at walmart. It is a "Nikon Customized Lens"
    They say its the best of the best. I know it isnt the best. nor do i advertise it as. I just joined the forum and still trying to learn so please be patient with me if I make any mistakes.

    It is is supposed to widen out the corridors and let people gain the periphial vision. Couple years back walmart and sam's club didnt have this(While i was going to commnity college) but now they are advertising it and pushing sales.

    The lenses cost 389 dollars. I dont know if there is a specific way to measure otu the hour glass or what not.

    It is also a 1.67 Poly

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    del, it's not just a "nikon customized." Look at your selling mat/prog identifier and you'll see that it's actually an accolade freedom. Also, 1.67 isn't poly, it's high index. Where are you located, btw?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Delgadido View Post
    It is also a 1.67 Poly

    Is it?



    Delgadido,

    Poly and 1.67 are two totally different materials. They are not the same.

    Is the lens 1.67 or is it poly, or can it be made in both materials?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunner05 View Post
    del, it's not just a "nikon customized." Look at your selling mat/prog identifier and you'll see that it's actually an accolade freedom. Also, 1.67 isn't poly, it's high index. Where are you located, btw?
    yea i am from texas, I had another thread introducing myself and what not. I am not ABO certified and the fact that in this board. I am considered a "newbie". I joined these boards to increase my knowledge. I am currently going to school but I work at a walmart(which is the reason) cause they work with my hours and they give me good pay(opticians dont get paid well in texas)
    I was taught that 1.67 is a denser grades of polycarbonate.

    Cause High index plastic does exist So i am following off what I was taught. But if you could explain to me how the material is different that


    But it is 1.67 high index

    and at walmart we dont have indentifiers
    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Is it?



    Delgadido,

    Poly and 1.67 are two totally different materials. They are not the same.

    Is the lens 1.67 or is it poly, or can it be made in both materials?
    above.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Delgadido View Post
    I was taught that 1.67 is a denser grades of polycarbonate.

    Cause High index plastic does exist So i am following off what I was taught. But if you could explain to me how the material is different that
    The two materials have many differences.They are made with different chemicals/materials. Here are a few differences:

    Poly /1.67
    Abbe value= 30/32
    Index of refraction= 1.586/1.661
    Specific Gravity= 1.20/1.37

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    The two materials have many differences.They are made with different chemicals/materials. Here are a few differences:

    Poly /1.67
    Abbe value= 30/32
    Index of refraction= 1.586/1.661
    Specific Gravity= 1.20/1.37
    interesting.

    but high index chemical makeup is based off of poly correct?

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    http://www.laramyk.com/tools/lad/index.html#

    Good link. IF you type "Accolade" or "Accolade Freedom", it'll show you the identifier. Click on the blue magnifier on the left side.
    Accolade= Nikon Poly Asph
    Accolade Freedom= Nikon 1.67 Customized

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