I saw a really interesting post on Santinelli International's Facebook page where Barry Santini of Long Island Opticians shares a link from www.optiboard.com to show what the Santinelli Me1200 edger and free form lenses can do for high RX sunglasses. The Rx details from Barry are as follows: Rx: OD -11.25; OS -11.75; add +2.25 O.U. … [Read more...]
OptiCote, a leader in eyewear lens coatings sent us their top mirror coating for 2011 and 2010 Michael Bellomo says 'I am often asked what are the top selling mirror colorations. The answer rarely varies. For those of you who would like to know here is a list of the top twelve selling mirrors for the last two years.' Here they are top … [Read more...]
We recently received this email from a consumer: "I am unable to find anyone advertising Free-Form optometry services. Has anyone been trained to deliver this new technology? If, so can you recommend a provider near Gardena, California 90249. Please advise, thanks." We have blogged on this subject before: "Optical Lens Technology is Not Reaching … [Read more...]
K-Mars, a leader in package frame and lens programs has launched what they call the most affordable FREE Form Lens in the market. Called the Explorer II, it comes with a premium Anti-Reflective Coating that’s super hydrophobic and oileophobic. In case you don't know what that means: All basic AR will have a hydrophobic coating which is a … [Read more...]
This incredible infographic comes via mashable . Computer Vision Syndrome is a huge issue, Shirley can't live without them and I have finally succumbed. Todays Eyefographic is sponsored by Trivex … [Read more...]
It may just be the ugly eyeglasses and coke bottle lenses but don't these two look alike? Thank you to K-Mars Optical for sponsoring today's opti-fun! They have 50 different types of lenses and 600 frame styles so could make these two look a lot more handsome! You could make this idea into a fun " Pet-owner look alike eyeglass" … [Read more...]
Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States and most injuries occurring in school-aged children are sports-related. These injuries account for an estimated 100,000 physician visits per year at a cost of more than $175 million. Ninety percent of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided with the use of … [Read more...]
The winter months can prove to be especially frustrating for people with low vision problems due to the reduced light both indoors and outdoors. Low Vision aids like Low Vision UV filters can help! Lemon is an especially good filter color in low winter light as it: Maximizes brightness Enhances contrast in low light Improves … [Read more...]
We have often blogged about how to compete with online retailers and one of the top ways and a strong consumer trend is to promote 'Buy Local'. A couple of years ago, when we launched Optical Vision Resources, we put in a Surfacing Lab locator with city and state. One of the reasons we did that is so optical retailers can support their local lab(s) … [Read more...]
I am an alumni of Signet Armorlite and so was very pleased and honored to be invited to attend Jan Kubiak's retirement luncheon. Jan made a short but poignant speech! She has been a Signet Armorlite employee for decades. Therefore, she has worked with many different owners and been through many changes which she spoke about. She likened the … [Read more...]
Here are some comments from our readers who are excited to be attending Vision Expo East 2012: Lori from MG Eye Clinic says: "I have been to many Vision Expos, AOA meetings and local MOA meetings. I thrive on new information and VEE has by far the best speakers and is the most beneficial for my business. I like to bring back what's happening … [Read more...]
This article by Nallibe Mehfoud, LDO was originally published by Vision Care Product News and shows a measurement kit provided by Shamir Lens on how to take position of wear measurements . We love optical tools (as you may know from our current FREE Tool competition post) and really like the kit that this article shows how to use so we thought we … [Read more...]
Lately, there has been a lot of enthusiasm in the ophthalmic industry about coatings and topical applications that prevent lenses from fogging up. We asked one our favorite coating experts, Michael Bellomo of Opticote to write a guest post for us on the subject of fog free lenses and why does fog free matter? Eye Want to Know....Here it is, we … [Read more...]
Attention Eyecare Professionals: Would you like to win a highly coveted pair of emPower!®™ electronic focusing eyewear * or two free hotel nights at Vision Expo East 2012? You can, check out the Vision Expo East Highlights below and “TELL US REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO GO TO Vision Expo East 2012”. The best comment* received before December … [Read more...]
There is an old saying: "Safety begins at home". I remember hearing as a child! But didn't realize how true it is until we did a post last month "Who Says Eye Injuries Can’t Happen at Home?" I realized my own husband was at that very moment crawling around on scaffolding, 3 stories high, using power tools and wearing regular prescription rather … [Read more...]
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