checklist for new optical

[jherman]

If you will be opening a optical in the future this is what you'll need, nothing else, or have I forgot something?


Office Supplies
pens
pencils
wax markers
sharpies
file folders
order forms
paper
business cards
letter head
stapler
tape dispenser
hole punch
tissue
cleaning cloths
lensometer ink
cash box
rolodex
storage bins
letter head stamp
deposite stamp
envelopes
calculators x3
tapes
tools/equipment
computer
copier
fax
telephone
lensometer
pupilometer
ultrasonic cleaner
dispensing tools
frames warmer/ sand
interliner
figure 8 cord
nose pads
screws
magnetic tool holders
axis pliers
pd sticks
trays
calipers
lens clock
PAL mark remover
Fixtures/Displays
frames displays
dispense table
desk
file cabinets
display cabinets
mirrors
Inventory
frames
accessories
cases
clip-ons
temples tips
cloth/cleaner

[CME4SPECS]

Business plan, lots of extra money and lots of customers!

[optical24/7]

You forgot the First Aid Kit containing....

No-Doze for those slow days....
Valium for those "headache" patients...
Morphine for the truly PIA patients...

[Now I See]

Don't forget the small eye pillow for those sleepless nights when the extra money isn't enough and ALL the customers have gone on vay-kay! :bbg:

Oh, yeah...you'll need to subscribe to optiboard!! :cheers:

[DragonLensmanWV]

And a big vat of acid for those REALLY problem patients.:D

[MarcE]

All you really need is a pen, paper, a lab account, and lots and lots of scripts. Everything else will follow.

Gotta have those scripts - preferably attached to paying clients.

[Ginster]

The two most important items are missing from your list, The Doctor and The staff. I can't believe nobody else noticed this missing from his list

Ha, I so thmart:cheers::cheers:

[GREENEYES]

List was a great help....Thank you very much.

[GREENEYES]

any advice on getting good equipment like the following?

tracer
edger
blocker
lensometer

[CME4SPECS]

The two most important items are missing from your list, The Doctor and The staff. I can't believe nobody else noticed this missing from his list

Ha, I so thmart:cheers::cheers:

I haven't had either for 15 years!

[jherman]

optilabrat is his handle, i think. He's a contributing member. Check out his blog entry.

He's the hookup for bench equipment.

any advice on getting good equipment like the following?

tracer
edger
blocker
lensometer

[GREENEYES]

thanks

[Andrew Weiss]

I'd add a dremel for drilling out those broken screws. And one of those Hilco combination punch/riveting tools (the desk-standing one, not the plier).

And, darts and a dart-board; depending on how slow you are, you can perfect your game and earn money at the local pub. :cheers:

[Jacqui]

An idea !! Why not get the above equipment and supplies and then invite a few freinds, cousins, neighbours, etc over to help you make a dry run or six through a few Rx's. This would be a good way to see if you need other equipment, supplies, liquor, etc.

[carlos83eye]

Tint Machine
Polycarb Polish, Unless ur married to trivex
Polish Machine
Digital Drill Kicks Cornea

[Fezz]

If you will be opening a optical in the future this is what you'll need, nothing else, or have I forgot something?

Your head examined!!!!

;):cheers::cheers::cheers::D

[HarryChiling]

Handle of Captain morgan and a shot glass for after hours bookkeeping.

[cocoisland58]

Handle of Captain morgan and a shot glass for after hours bookkeeping.

I was just going to say I have never worked anywhere there was not a stash of something in the lab. I know we have a bottle of scotch around here somewhere. For medicinal purposes of course. Also there has been the occasional hand gun hidden. You never know.

[Snitgirl]

captain morgan, having some now.. dark rum and coke, yum!

Handle of Captain morgan and a shot glass for after hours bookkeeping.

[Chris Ryser]

Tint Machine
Polycarb Polish, Unless ur married to trivex
Polish Machine
Digital Drill Kicks Cornea

dont be behind times and get a microwave for 6x less $ and tint 10x faster and cleaner.

[carlos83eye]

dont be behind times and get a microwave for 6x less $ and tint 10x faster and cleaner.

I perfer the two stones method, make a fire and slow roast the tint......time consuming but shows in the results :p

[jherman]

Dern it!!!

[chip anderson]

If you don't have a doctor make sure you can get Rx's out of prescriber's in the area. Concider this to be #1 Priority. If you don't have this, don't open!

Chip

[Johns]

Pretty good list James!:cheers:

The only thing I had on mine that I didn't see on yours was:



-Paper clips

-Mono filament line and ribbon or packing strapping for semi-rimless

-Push pins

-Open/Closed sign

-Cleaning supplies including glass cleaner, pail, sponge, air fresheners, and vacuum cleaner (unless you're using a cleaning service).

I love this part of setting up the office. Earlier this year, when I set up my latest office, I thought I had everything under control until the first customer walked in and I realized I didn't have a PD rule in sight!!:o:hammer:

[harry888]

A kid's corner would be helpful.

Not glasses, but toys or a lego table to keep little bored hands away from the inventory. My lego table has returned its investement a hundred fold.

Harry