Category Archives: Customer Stories
Pearle Vision Franchisee 18-Year Advocate!
Pearle Vision Cleveland, TN has been caring for their patients since 1961. With a dedication to providing genuine eye care with eye exams, high quality lenses, and a wide offering of brand name frames, current franchise owner Aaron Wilson has been a long time advocate of in-office lens production.
One of several Pearle franchise locations utilizing the technology, Mr. Wilson added the Q-2100 to his practice in early 2006 and the nanoCLEAR AR unit later that same year. Providing same or next day delivery of anti-reflective eyewear was a motivating factor in his decision to pursue in-office lens production. The addition of the technology was an important boon to his business and he added a second system configuration to his lab for increased production.
With eye health and wellness as their primary focus, Pearle Vision Cleveland, TN has received many 5 star customer reviews for their business and service.
In-House Lens Production Provides Freedom
Crystal Vision Optical in Saskatchewan Canada, owned by James Hollstein, licensed optician, has been using the Q-2100 Digital Lens System and nanoCLEAR AR since 2006. When asked what he likes best about the technology, he responded “freedom”. “I now have freedom from the big labs for 90% of my lens sales,” he shared. “Most orders are complete same day and my in house lab costs are low enough to compete in any market and still make a profit,” he added.
The onsite lens production also adds a level of service, not readily available at other optical locations in the area. When asked to share a success story, Hollstein detailed, “A man and his wife wanted two pairs of glasses each. They were all progressives. They each wanted sunglasses. They were amazed that all their glasses were ready the next day and they impressed with service we can provide with our Optical Dynamics system.”
Westchester Medical 16 Years & Going Strong with In-Office Lens Technology
“The Optical Dynamics progressive lens, produced with the Q-2100 Digital Lens System, provides consistent and strong optics for 99% of all patients.,” says Ken Usatch, who runs the optical shop at Westchester Medical in White Plains, NY. He is referring to the Optical Dynamics tabletop lens production system that he strongly recommended to the practice 15 years ago.
“It took me about 18 months to talk this medical clinic into taking on the Optical Dynamics system, but I had seen what it did in another practice in NY. I highly recommended it, and I can safely say that most opticians have no idea how great this is,” Usatch added.
Optical Dynamics has spent the better part of two decades assisting practices with reducing their lab bill by offering a turnkey, in-office system that saves his practice 40%, according to Usatch.
“The industry has moved to expensive free-form lenses. I have seen the casting capabilities, and even in the beginning, Optical Dynamics offered lens-making that produced digital quality lenses that had strong wearability, and did what they were supposed to do,” Usatch remembered.
He indicated that he uses a height of 17 ½ “ as a guide for the progressive lens client. He also indicated an upswing in the new product categories of sunSMART and of ultraSUN – which is good for all people. “They don’t have to go into a polarized lenses, and, it can be used as a sports lens as well,” he pointed out.
For the average optical shop, there is a perception that several thousand dollars is a lot of money to invest into a small, tabletop system which is ergonomic, clean, quiet, and self-diagnostic. “I say it is the best thing that money can buy to make money and provide patient value in this business,” Usatch added.
Locations Around the World Capitalize on New Products
Optical Dynamics recently expanded our product line with the addition of two new monomers available for use with the Q-2100. amplifyEYE color burst sun lens, a color enhancing sun lens, is like HDR for your eyes! blueVIEW defense are sunglasses for your indoor world and help block and absorb a varying level of violet and blue light.
We are pleased to share locations around the world have added these new products to their practices growing sales and profits.
United States, Antigua, South Africa, Philippines, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Guam, & Saipan
Join our expanding list of users and grow your business with amplifEYE color burst sun lens and blueVIEW defense!
Call 800-797-2743 to Request More Information
Practice Adds Equipment for Improved Delivery Time
Optical Dynamics is pleased to welcome another Q-2100 and nanoCLEAR AR owner to the user family. Proud to provide eye care services in the Miami-Dade area, with 4 locations. As a full-service eye care center, they’ve added the optimum equipment to provide complete eye exams and make prescription eyewear.
As quoted on the FB page, “This edge helps us to treat our patients in the best way possible.”
Opting to dispense multiple materials, they now produce and dispense clearLIGHT advantage, sunSMART grey and brown, and blueVIEW defense.
Producing lenses onsite means happy customers with just-in-time delivery of eyeglasses.
Optical Dynamics Celebrates 7-Years with Lombard Health
Optical Dynamics is pleased to celebrate 7-years working with Dr. Peter Lombard and the Team from Lombard Health. Located in Sinajana, Guam, Dr. Lombard personally visited our headquarters in Louisville, KY for training.
As a graduate of Annapolis, John Hopkins Medical School, and 2016 Rio Olympian, Dr. Lombard is committed to providing quality, ethical and compassionate eye care for his patients. As shared on his practice website, his philosophy is simple: Inspire trust, practice with honesty, and communicate with respect.
Dr. Lombard wanted the latest in lens processing technology for his newly opened dispensary. Providing patients with quality eye wear and just-in-time delivery was key to his decision making process. Adding the technology to the island also keeps jobs and business local, an important factor of his ongoing business plan. We look forward to hearing of Dr. Lombard’s continued success.
Digital Lens Technology Improves Service Level for Island Location
Belleville Optical located on the island of Barbados, has long been a believer in the benefits of in office lens production. In business since 1994, Belleville Optical added the Q-2100 Digital Lens System to her practice in 1999. With limited lens procurement options available on the island, Belleville wanted an in-office system that was user friendly and easy to integrate. “I added the Q-2100 technology to improve turn around time for delivering spectacles to our patients” shared the location. “It has drastically improved our delivery time thereby improving our cash flow,” the location added.
Belleville’s practice primarily caters to the forty and over demographic. For this reason, the quality of the progressive design and finished lens was very important to the decision making process. “Patients are very happy with the lightness and clarity of the lenses.” Located in a sunny warm climate, photochromics were also of key importance and Belleville’s patients love the sunSMART II photochromics.
Welcome Aruba Vision Center
Optical Dynamics is pleased to welcome Aruba Vision Center to the Optical Dynamics family.
Offering the largest designer eyewear collection, the best prices and excellent service, they have a large selection of frames to suit any budget.
With the addition of the Q-2100 Digital Lens System and nanoCLEAR AR, Aruba Vision Center is excited to offer comprehensive service, with the just-in-time delivery of prescription eyewear to their patients.
Opting to carry clearLIGHT, sunSMART grey & brown, ultraSUN, blueVIEW and amplifEYE, their patients will have access to the full array of Optical Dynamics lenses.
At Aruba Vision Center, their motto, is “Excellent optical services to the entire Aruban community.”
Digital Lens Technology Still Benefits Practice 19-Years Later
Cynthiana Vision Center located in Cynthiana Kentucky, purchased the Digital Lens Technology 19-years ago this month. Owner, Dr. Bret Hines, an innovator and pioneer was one of the first to experience the benefits of in-office lens casting . As shared on their practice website, Cynthiana Vision believes in providing patients with thorough eye health care and provides the latest in eye care technology and treatments.
Angle Miller, optician at Cynthia Vision has been working with the technology since installation and is a big advocate of the system. “I love the speed of the lens production process,” said Angel. “It allows for a quicker order turn around over traditional labs and patients like that,” she added.
When asked to share a story of how a patient benefited from the onsite production, Angel said, “Bad weather was coming and a patient needed to travel out of state. We were able to get his lenses in a day with the nanoCLEAR unit, and he was able to avoid the snowstorm in his travels.” Processing lenses on site definitely allows for a unique competitive advantage in the optical market place.