Where's Chris?

[tmorse]

Chris kept a pulse on the optical industry, both in the USA and Canada. His many predications and industry forecasts about future optical developments ultimately proved to be true, despite many naysayers. I too will miss him.

[CME4SPECS]

That is sad news. I always enjoyed what he had to say.

[Steve Machol]

I am sad to announce that Chris died on April 18th, 2019.

I spoke with a relative who gave me permission to post this.

I conveyed condolences on behalf of Optiboard, and I was sure to let her know that Chris was a giant in the optical field, and friend to many, and that his absence will be felt.

Here's to you, Chris!

How very sad. I'm really at a loss for words. But thanks drk for letting us know.

[drk]

I'd like to recognize Fabian who somehow found Chris' actual phone number. I only placed the call. Thank you Fabian.

[lensmanmd]

Deeply saddened.

May you sail into the eternal sunset, Chris. You have been, and will be missed.

[Uncle Fester]

I choose to celebrate a long life well lived.

From a post I made many years ago:

Ryser's Rule...

Originally Posted by EyeFitWell
{What's Ryser's Rule?}





It's my attempt at immortalizing Chris Ryser's name in the optical world!

If you get to know him and his view on progressives you'll come to see he is not a big fan of progressives when compared to bi's or tri's. Over time many of us on the Optiboard have come to see the wisdom in his teachings so I coined the term with the following definition:

Ryser's Rule- The success of wearing a progressive is directly proportional to the motivation of the person to wear a progressive.

[AngeHamm]

Ryser's Rule- The success of fitting a progressive is directly proportional to the motivation of the person to wear a progressive.

I can think of no more fitting tribute. Codifying Ryser's Rule both honors him and gently pokes fun at the same time.

[drk]

Don't forget that Chris would only wear his progressives after the cocktail hour, so the swimming sensations he got were quite welcomed.

[mervinek]

I
Ryser's Rule- The success of fitting a progressive is directly proportional to the motivation of the person to wear a progressive.

Yes, he was right on that one! While I didn't agree with a lot of what he had to say, I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.

[idispense]

I enjoyed the way he was steadfast and did not step to the lowness of hecklers.

[Uncle Fester]

Yes, he was right on that one! While I didn't agree with a lot of what he had to say, I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.

For the record I made up the "rule" and Chris never objected to it. Actually, I think he kind of got a kick out of it.

[Lelarep]

Oh, my, this is quite a shock. I don't know what to say, other than he will be greatly missed here.

[Fabian Corio]

I am sad to announce that Chris died on April 18th, 2019.

I spoke with a relative who gave me permission to post this.

I conveyed condolences on behalf of Optiboard, and I was sure to let her know that Chris was a giant in the optical field, and friend to many, and that his absence will be felt.

Here's to you, Chris!

How sad news.. I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. Thanks drk for placing the call.

[Fabian Corio]

While we've had our disagreements in the past and all - it may not be wise posting this much of his personal information on a publicly viewed forum?

Sorry for this, I didn't mean to upset anyone but the information I posted is free and public and came from Canada White Pages.

I'd like to recognize Fabian who somehow found Chris' actual phone number. I only placed the call. Thank you Fabian.

Thank you drk, I appreciate your kind words. I'd also like to recognize rbaker who posted the Naples numbers. I took the idea from him.

[rbaker]

Sorry for this, I didn't mean to upset anyone but the information I posted is free and public and came from Canada White Pages.



Thank you drk, I appreciate your kind words. I'd also like to recognize rbaker who posted the Naples numbers. I took the idea from him.

I lived in Naples Florida before moving back to Oregon and enjoyed spending some time with Chris on his winter hiatus down in the swamp. He was a "real" Optician, formally trained, and a good businessman. Of greatest importance, he was a good friend.

He is no longer among us, his work here being done.