Satisfying Your Patients

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Satisfying your patients is a full time job. If you don’t treat them right someone else will. Treat them well and they will help you sell!

clearLIGHT advantage and sunSMART lenses are the some of the best lenses they have ever purchased. Make sure to educate them during the sales process. Consumers are sharper than ever. They want information and knowledge. Help them understand, in simple terms why their lenses are better. Remember, they need to be able to explain it to their friends when bragging about their new lenses.

clearLIGHT advantage digital  lenses are clearer, sharper and provide enhanced comfort over traditional lenses. This is because each Rx is custom processed to the patient’s prescription using digital free-form molds. There is no grinding and polishing as with traditional lenses.

Digital Lens                                 Traditional Lens

sunSMART II grey or brown digital lenses are a lighter, faster photochromic lens and are longer lasting and more comfortable than other photochromics options. This is because the photochromic dyes are throughout the entire lens and not just a coating. Combined with the same processing attributes as clearLIGHT , the sunSMART II lens provides an optimum photochromic experience.

Understanding the Service Help Screen on your Q-2100: Codes 04, 05, 06

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Each line in the menu is designed to display problems for specific machine functions. When the machine cannot accomplish a function it will indicate SERVICE on that particular line.

04 Filament Heat Power

Cause: At lease one of the lamp filaments is not receiving continuous power. The filaments help the bulbs to light up.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics Technical Support for further information 800-587-2743.

05 Lamp On Time

Cause: The effective life of a set of lamps has been exceeded.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics Technical Support 800-587-2743.

06 Post Cure Heaters

Cause: At lease one of the Post Cure heaters is not receiving power.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics 800-587-2743.

Eye Center Boutique Opens Impressive 13th Location!

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With a business model centered around in-office lens production, the Eye Center Boutique franchise continues to flourish on the island of Puerto Rico.

Opening their 13th location, Optical Dynamics welcomes Eye Center Boutique Fajardo to the Q-2100 user family! Located in the Plaza Fajardo in the east region boarding the Atlantic Ocean they are the newest ECB franchisee.

Offering eye exams, contact lenses and eyeglasses made in an hour, they have the best selection of designer sunglasses, boutique bags and a collection of accessories from several designers at affordable prices.

Optical Dynamics is proud to have our technology as an integral  part of their successful business plan and looks forward to working with their newest location.

4 Key Online Optical Trends:

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Eyecare Business September 2019

  1. Online Sales: Just under 5% of eyeglass frames sold in the 12 months ending September 2018 were bought online, according to research done by the Vision Council. That is, however, an 11% year-to-year increase in unit sales. That growth rate has pretty much stayed the same since 2014.
  2. Online Dollar Volume: As for revenue, sales of optical products online rang in at $2.13 billion for the 12 months ending December 2018. That’s up 9.2% from a year earlier.
  3. Plano Sales: This is an entirely different story. “During the 12ME period September 2018…up to 9.3 million American adults purchased plano sunglasses directly over the internet,” reports the Vision Council.
  4. Internet Users: Among American adults who indicated in 2018 research they used the Internet to purchase eyewear over a six-month period, 24% bought Rx eyewear and 31% plano sunwear.

Flash Fill Unit Troubleshooting

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My flash fill stand will not turn on? First double check to make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is on. Next, double check the fuses in the back of the unit. If neither are the cause, please give the technical support department a call.

My flash fill stand seems to be leaking from the valve? First, make sure the valve is completely closed. Next remove the valve knob by twisting counter clockwise and pulling. Look to make sure that the two red rubber gaskets are seated inside the valve needle opening. Finish by cleaning the valve knob with IPA and a lint free cloth. If additional help is needed, please call technical support.

Louisville Hosts Thousands of Athletes

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Louisville, Kentucky, the home of Optical Dynamics, will host thousands of athletes for the annual IRONMAN Louisville event October 13th. Situated on the Ohio River in north-central Kentucky, the race takes athletes through a variety of Louisville’s scenic areas, including Waterfront Park, Oldham and Henry Counties, and the city of LaGrange. Athletes will end their journey with a finish line celebration at Fourth Street Live.

The 140.6-mile triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run on a course that features the Louisville waterfront and urban and rural settings.

“With its downtown finish line, considered among the most exciting in the sport, Louisville is one of the most vibrant Ironman venues on the circuit,” Philip LaHaye, vice president of North American operations for Ironman, said in a news release.”

Several Optical Dynamics employees will be cheering on the athletes as they participate in this endurance event. Special words of encouragement to Optical Dynamics friend Jennifer Williamson. Go Jenn!!!

Understanding the Service Help Screen on your Q-2100: Codes 01, 02, 03

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Each line in the menu is designed to display problems for specific machine functions. When the machine cannot accomplish a function it will indicate SERVICE on that particular line.

01 Post Cure Temperature

Cause: This message can be caused by leaving the Post Cure Drawer open for extended periods of time or the drawer being opened to frequently.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) If the message comes back, please call Technical Support for further information 800-587-2743.

02 Light Intensity

Cause: The top Actinic, bottom Actinic and Post Cure bulbs all have photo detectors that monitor the intensity of the light coming from the bulbs. If this message occurs it means that one of the aforementioned sections is not producing an acceptable amount of light.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) If the problem continues, check to see if all the bulbs in that section are working. If you have a bulb that is not working, check to see if the bulb has become loose in the lamp holders. (3) If the bulb feel tight in the lamp holders, witch the bulb with a different bulb in that section that you know is working. This will determine if it is just the bulb that has blown out of if it is the machine that has a malfunction. (4) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics 800-587-2743.

03 Lamp Power

Cause: At lease one of the lamps in the top Atinic, bottom Actinic or Post Cure sets is not receiving power.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) If the problem continues, check to see if all the bulbs in that section are working. If you have a bulb that is not working, check to see if the bulb has become loose in the lamp holders. (3) If the bulb feels tight in the lamp holders, switch the bulb with a different bulb in that section that you know is working. This will determine if it is just the bulb that has blown or if it is the machine that has a malfunction. (4) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics 800-587-2743.

Need Retraining?

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Have you lost an operator, hired additional team members or just want a refresher course? Call Optical Dynamics to arrange a recare visit for your staff.

Retraining can help your practice soar. Call Sales Support and have them quote a recare visit for your practice today. 800-587-2743