Just business talk

**OdTech** · 02-04-2003, 05:29 PM

Hello there, I'll tell yah now that for all of you this is just review you know this by heart, trial & error and experience.

you got the business property and equipment all the legal stuff.
Just big dillema, where do you get Single Vision lenses for Inventory to make a 1-hour service for the customer.
There are so many companies and lots of products. I know that i shouldn't buy Progressive, High Index, Photochromatic/Transitional and may be Bifocal lenses for inventory for sure these type just for Lab to produce.

Do you get SVL from labs or manufacturers or vendors.
in which powers do I need to get the SVL?
i know that it will both in "-" and "+" but in what range?
will it depend on diversity of age population.?

Do you ask many people to find out the right company for different types of lenses?

FeedBack is appreciated.

**LENNY** · 02-04-2003, 09:10 PM

Dont tell me you openned up your own store!:hammer:

Please!

**optdsn** · 02-04-2003, 09:55 PM

I was thinking the same thing!

**Steve Machol** · 02-04-2003, 09:56 PM

Odtech, most of the lens companies will help you analyze your needs and give you a suggested inventory of stock lenses based on your current usage.

**OdTech** · 02-04-2003, 11:01 PM

With a limited usage of english vocabulary i have had you fooled to think that i bought a store, not intentionally but just the way the question was introduced. Steve thanks very much.

**LENNY** · 02-04-2003, 11:19 PM

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**LENNY** · 02-04-2003, 11:20 PM

Pishi po Russki!:bbg:

**NXTwoThou** · 02-05-2003, 10:11 AM

Over in the Optical Marketplace forum, there's a few listings of places that sell finished lenses. Looking at some of these might be a good place to start.

**OdTech** · 02-05-2003, 03:39 PM

Well Well never thought that some one would be from my 'hood like Lenny but the location was giving some doubts Well Hello there Immigrant/Citizen.
Tell me your work address Lenny and may be i'd come by and see if i get the job.
Thanks for replies will do and check out the forums.:D :cheers:

**Specs** · 02-05-2003, 08:11 PM

:hammer: :drop:
Words not needed.

**OdTech** · 02-05-2003, 10:55 PM

another great topic, which is 1 billion percent u use and do in the store.

"RECOMMENDING LENSES BY RANGE POWERS/Rx"
i know u look at the current profession, major chief complaint, and by these u service them.

Poly, Plastic/Cr-39, Hi-Index, and Prog.

i know its called prescription analyzying
Process: U look at the Rx and tell which lens material will be better off for the individuals' Rx.

Give me some examples of Rx and which one of the above suits best.

**Specs** · 02-06-2003, 10:38 AM

Best bet would be to refer the prospective client to an eyecare professional who would be able to understand their needs.

**OdTech** · 02-06-2003, 05:08 PM

Thank for the answer, but i am trying to be the "eyecare professional" who would be able to understand patients needs.
I am not a pro, just student.

**OdTech** · 02-06-2003, 05:20 PM

The teacher's method of the "Sagital Depth Formula"

Sag=(d/2)xD/2000(n-1)
d=Center thickness of the lens at __mm.
D=Power of the lens
n-1=Index of refraction

plus lens= Ct=sag+Et
minus lens= Et=sag+Ct

ET=Edge Thickness
CT=Center Thickness

"System of Ophthalmic Dispensing" pages 406-408

r=Y2/2s+s/2

r=radius of circle

Whoever has this book i want to know what is the difference between the 2 formulas and how they're used in real practice.

Feedback appreciated

**Jedi** · 02-07-2003, 01:58 AM

Od Tech,

The best part of this industry is there is no one best answer for any prescription. The most important tool we have as professionals is the ability to listen to our patients. We can use our knowledge of products in order to find the products that with benefit our patients the most. It's like a puzzle with no box to look at. The Rx, lenses, frame, and patient are the pieces and it is our job to put them together in the best possible way. I've learned more in this industry by doing, than by reading any books. Don't be scared to make mistakes, just learn from them.
Good luck.

**OdTech** · 02-08-2003, 05:14 PM

Is it true that genises come from the same river? may be

But Mr. Jedi you're right about

[I've learned more in this industry by doing, than by reading any books. Don't be scared to make mistakes, just learn from them.
Good luck.]

My teacher said the same thing, book won't make you OD the practise & expereince.

That exactly what i'll do:cheers: