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The Skinny on PAL Technology |
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External progressive addition lens technology dates back to 1907, the year the first external PAL was patented. In 1959, the first externally created PAL was commercialized. Seiko pioneered the development of the first internal PAL in 1996, and Seiko Epson received the U.S. patent for this technology in 2000 |
Understanding Succeed Internal Free-Form |
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Seiko Succeed Internal Free-Form, the newly introduced general-use internal or backside progressive addition lens (PAL), utilizes unique features that answer in-depth lens performance problems by challenging conventional PAL designs. Succeed Internal Free-Form lenses incorporate a patented, advanced design that moves the progressive surface from the front to the back of the lens. This separates the design from conventional external PAL designs and other backside design PALs. |
Meeting Lens Technology Challenges |
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One thing is for certain about the spectacle lens marketplace: It continues to grow at a rapid pace. Advances in anti-reflective lenses, the rollout and advance of freeform produced lenses, and the evolving high-index lens segment mean that eyecare professionals and their patients have options in premium lenses that they've never had before. |
Making Adjustments |
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Current frame materials and styles can require special handling. But any frame for any face needs TLC when adjusting. This CE is a primer and guideline for properly adjusting today's top frames and working with premium lenses on adjustments. |
Reducing Redos and Remakes |
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Time and money are two precious commodities today. Redos and remakes (R&R) hit eyecare professionals, laboratories, both wholesale and in-house, and manufacturers where it hurts most by negatively impacting time and money. Time is lost at the ECP level in corrective appointments, doctor chair time, re-ordering and re-dispensing, causing additional stress on staff, the processing system, and with the patient. The patient may be lost due to error, apparent unprofessionalism, and time wasted in the correction process. Potential patients to whom patients speak may be lost, too. |
Today's Titanium Frames |
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Products made using titanium are commonplace today. Consumers can now purchase titanium bicycle frames, camping equipment, boating items, cups and mugs, lighters, tools, watches, and jewelry, to name a few. In the optical industry, titanium frames are recognized for high quality and durability, and now that color and style applications are highly developed, as a fashion accessory that also delivers wearing comfort. |
Taking the High Road: High End Dispensing |
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How to set up and succeed in high-end dispensing, from A(spheric) to Z(yl). ECPs considering adding or opening a high-end retail component into their practices have many questions. What defines a premium pair of eyewear? What defines a high-end dispensary? How can you create a top-notch experience? And what makes a successful high-end practice truly successful? |
The Best Employees |
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Hiring, training, and retaining good employees in today's marketplace is a key business challenge. The economy and available job pool, the quirks of the professions, and the nature of optical fashion and function, medical and retail--require diverse personal and professional skills. Developing a useful hiring, training, and retention program is essential to any optical business that wants to do good business with good people in place. |
Whole Optical Dispensing |
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A uniform image or all-for-one, one-for-all operating system can help differentiate your practice. Powerful branding throughout the system maintains key recognition with customers. This continuing education course will show you how to create a working environment that really works, from employee effectiveness to patient interaction and from inventory management to operating systems. Internal and external sales and marketing, appearance and branding, and uniform branding and management practice recommendations illustrate how your practice can operate smoothly, efficiently, and profitably. This is big picture, total solution, practice-encompassing operating the whole optical way. |