by Keith Benjamin | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog, Finishing, Surfacing
What is an Optical Wholesale Lab? An optical wholesale lab is a specialized facility where prescription eyeglass lenses are produced and processed. These labs play a crucial role in the eyewear industry, bridging the gap between lens manufacturers and eyewear...
by Keith Benjamin | Dec 5, 2023 | Finishing
In just minutes a day, you too can slip-free edge super-hydrophobic lenses flawlessly! Editors note: If you are working with our own ICE, UVARity, TKO Plus, or TKO Ultra, you need not read any further, since each comes with a powder coat that virtually...
by Keith Benjamin | Nov 29, 2023 | Dispensing
Understanding Eyeglass Measurements: The Boxing System In 1962 the Optical Manufacturers Association adopted the boxing system to provide a standard for eyeglass frame and lens measurement that greatly improved upon the accuracy of previous systems. The boxing...
by Keith Benjamin | Nov 28, 2023 | Dispensing
Visit OpticianWorks.com for the more content like this and the best comprehensive optician, ABO, and NCLE study programs available online. What does it mean to transpose an eyeglass prescription? Depending on the equipment used by the doctor, a prescription may be in...
by Keith Benjamin | Nov 28, 2023 | Lens Options and Materials
Poly and Trivex Lenses: Facts and Fiction Even though Trivex has been available for years and polycarbonate for decades, there is still much debate, confusion and even long-held myths about how Trivex and polycarbonate stack up against one another in the world...
by Keith Benjamin | Nov 4, 2023 | Occular Anatomy
Layers of The Eye: Overview The human eye is a complex organ composed of several layers, each with a specific function. Here's a brief overview of these layers, starting from the outermost to the innermost: 1. Cornea and Sclera (Fibrous Tunic): Cornea: The transparent...
