Digital Lens Technology Improves Service Levels

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Lynn Bohlender, Certified Lab Technician for Northwest Optometry in Englewood, OH has successfully been operating the Q-2100 Digital Lens System with nanoCLEAR AR for nearly fifteen years. As shared on the practice website, “Lynn is the behind the scene detailed technician who produces our accurate in-house ophthalmic lenses the doctors prescribe for the patient’s prescription.”

As one of the first optometry practices to add the in-office nanoCLEAR AR unit to their business, Lynn was pleased with its purchase. “I like how easy it is to put on the AR coating or hardcoat with nanoCLEAR AR unit,” shared Lynn. When we first added the technology to Dr. Studebaker’s practice we could only process scratch coating and applied it by hand. I appreciate the additional capabilities of the newest equipment,” he added.

According to the practice, “our in-office optical laboratory has the ability to produce many of our own ophthalmic lenses, including even more complex, progressive addition lenses, photochromic and even anti-reflective lenses. Emergency service for broken or lost lenses can usually be provided the same day if necessary.” Lynn likes the fact that that this technology gives him the capability of producing a lens for a patient in the shortest amount of time.

Cast Digital Lenses In-House

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Offer your patients one-hour lenses while cutting lab costs in half with the Q-2100R Digital Lens System from Optical Dynamics.

Kenneth N. Johnson, ABOM, NCLC, LDO, Vision Care Product News

Do you want to offer patients same-day lenses cast in-house? Do you want to reduce your lab bills? If so, an in-office lens casting system might be the answer. The Q-2100R Digital Lens System from Optical Dynamics can help grow your business while driving down costs by up to 50%.

FREE-FORM TECHNOLOGY
The Optical Dynamics Q-2100R Digital Lens System incorporates free-form technology into the design and manufacture of the progressive and single vision molds it supplies with the unit. In this way, the lenses made with these digital molds benefit from the features of free-form manufacturing. One advantage is the increased surface accuracy of the lens designs, another is the increased power accuracy of the prescription created. The outcome is better surface quality and more accuracy in the curves generated through much tighter tolerances.

HOW IT WORKS
To make a lens, free-form glass molds are injected with the liquid monomer using the Q-2100R Flash Fill System. The Q-2100R is computerized and easy for staff to master. After the Rx has been entered, the appropriate molds are loaded. The machine scrubs the molds under high pressure to ensure cleanliness, and if an anti-reflective (AR) treatment is to be applied, it is done at this stage. The molds are assembled and injected with liquid polymer. The material is then cured in a light chamber, followed by a post-curing chamber, after which your AR Rx lenses are done. The whole process takes 30 to 90 minutes

LENS OPTIONS
Optical Dynamics offers a family of premium progressive, bifocal, and single vision lenses that are custom molded to a patient’s exact prescription. These are produced using a variety of progressive lens design molds, and both spherical and aspherical FT28 molds as well as aspheric single vision molds. Another option is atoric back molds for minus lenses to further control curves and distortion for myopes. The company’s proprietary liquid monomer, called clearLIGHT PLUS, is available in a clear form. It also has three photochromic options named sunSMART II grey, sunSMART II brown, and a new extra active sunglass version called ultraSUN II. All the lenses, according to Optical Dynamics, have an impact resistance that meets FDA standards even when cast to a 1.5mm center thickness, work well with drill mounts, and are tintable.

If you’re looking to increase profits, reduce turnaround time, and add in-house lens casting, the Q-2100R may be your answer.

Kenneth N. Johnson is the Optical Manager at Professional Eyecare in Waterford CT.

Offer Your Patients a Great Experience

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As shared by Dr. Pavan Avinashi in Optometric Management, offering your patients a great experience starts with having the right staff.

Foster a staff-centric culture:

  1. Happy StaffProper recruitment – Having the right players on your team starts with thorough selection process: a) start with a phone interview by staff member to assess personality and motivation b) interview in-person with the practice manager c) interview the candidate personally and define the practice’s culture and expectations d) allow the candidate to “shadow” a staff member to see how they interact with patients and employees
  2. Define working culture – Hiring the right fit doesn’t work unless you lead by example in creating a happy, comfortable and positive work environment.
  3. Motivate staff – The best way to do this is to incentivize your staff, a) daily inter-clinic challenges. This is done sporadically without notice b) monthly challenges, this changes month to month c) annual trip challenge, every month we make budget I put money into a trip fund then once a year we plan a trip where the entire team goes.
  4. Implementing touch points – Regular staff meeting are quintessential in maintaining team moral and solidarity.

 

Opthalmic Technicians Enthusiastic about nanoCLEAR AR

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The team from Advanced EyeCare are avid users of the Q-2100 echnology. With two locations the doctor purchased the Q-2100 Digital Lens System and nanoCLEAR AR unit for his business in 2005.

The primary operator of the equipment proudly wears the lenses she made with the system. She has been running the system for a few years and in her words, “it’s the bomb!” When asked about the nanoCLEAR AR, the team shared their success rate with the product. “We have used some of the biggest AR names on the market and this is just as good if not better than the competition.”

As mentioned on the company website, they have a full in-house lab and full dispensary to provide control over quality of products and quick turn around time. The team at Advanced EyeCare is happy to have the technology on-site for improved optics, lens quality and delivery speed.

Eric Lindquist, National Sales Manager

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Vision Dynamics Laboratory National Account Manager Eric Lindquist, introduces Vision Dynamics’ lab services to retail and laboratory locations across the US.

Eric began his optical career as an optician in Rochester New York, deciphering the ins and outs of dispensing and fitting eyewear to patients. During his time in retail, Eric learned first hand the importance of finding a dependable lab with premium products and reliable delivery times. He understands that patient satisfaction and practice profitability are directly related to the quality and cost of the lens products dispensed.

From dispensing optician, Eric took his love of sales to a major frame manufacturer where he worked as a territory manager covering a four sate region. Interacting with Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, he grew sales in his territory significantly developing long lasting relationships for repeat business.  Through his years dealing one on one with decision makers, Eric appreciates the value of listening to the client and developing programs to meet their specific needs.

Eric then took his growing abilities to a sales and marketing position for a specialty lens manufacturer managing and implementing new products and sales programs. By monitoring the needs of the industry, he also helped to introduce and brand revolutionary new lens products to the US optical market.

Eric’s comprehensive optical background is an advantage to any retail or laboratory location looking to improve their product offering and bottom line. Let Eric introduce you to Vision Dynamics’ lab services today. 866-837-2020 ext: 383 or elindquist@visdynlab.com

Q-2100 Customers Launch New Advertising Material

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Eye Center Boutique, a franchise optical chain with locations in San Juan, Caguas, Bayamon, Montehiedra, Ponce, Humacao and Maguayo capitalize on just-in-time delivery of eyewear with their Q-2100 Digital Lens System.

New advertising material and store signage highlights their use of this in-store technology. Combining high end frames with fashion handbags and shoes, Eye Center Boutique is a unique shopping experience. Boutiques carry, clearLIGH, sunSMART, ultraSUN and nanoCLEAR for a full array of lens products.

Optical Dynamics is proud to be a key part of the ECB business model.

Keep Costs Down with Vision Dynamics Lab

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Are you utilizing Vision Dynamics Lab for out of range and expanded product offerings? Vision Dynamics Lab carries a complete array of Optical Dynamics lens products, including clearLIGHT PLUS, sunSMART II grey & brown and ultraSUN II. As a Q-2100 owner you receive discounted pricing on all Vision Dynamics Lab products and services.

VDL Home PageWith Vision Dynamics Lab you can expand your power range to +6.50 to -10.00 with cylinders out to a -4.00. Keep as many patients as possible in the same great Optical Dynamics products you dispense in house or put them in the newest photochromic products you may not have yet added to your system.

Vision Dynamics Lab carries progressive lens designs with fitting heights to 16mm. Expand your progressive offering to meet the needs of the majority of your patients.

To obtain a 2019 product guide send your request to labservices@opticaldynamics.com

Vision Dynamics LLC to Attend VCA Summit

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Vision Dynamics LLC is please to attend and support the Vision Council at their Executive Summit next week in Orlando.

An annual event, the Executive summit is filled with opportunities for executive-level networking, leadership development, economic trend updates, and hot-topic panel discussions. This powerful resource is designed to keep members aware of the optical industry’s changing landscape in charting a course for the future.

This years speakers include former executive at  at Tesla Motors, Apple Computer and GAP Inc. George Blankenship.  With three decades of experience in international strategy, retail and real estate, Blankenship is best known for his growth strategies focused on customer experience, implemented in his work with such notable and impactful companies. As the greater vision and vision care industry continues to evolve and expand, Blankenship will offer a unique perspective on how organizations within the industry can adapt to an ever-changing marketplace. The event will also feature Jeff Cherry, an expert on the topic of Conscious Capitalism and Liz Wiseman who will share ideas from her top 20 business leadership book, Multipliers. Closing the Summit once again is our favorite economist, Brian Beaulieu.

Our executive team looks forward to spending time with industry friends at this informative event.