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For your presbyopic patients, the benefits of progressive lenses are clear. Progressive lenses provide seamless vision correction for near, intermediate, and distance needs—a feature traditional lens types simply can’t match. This blog will show you how you can help reduce issues that cause non-adapts for these patients. Less non-adapts means happier patients.

Selecting the proper base curve has long been a hot topic among opticians. Traditionally, labs followed a simple rule of thumb: keep the back curve of the lens as close to a 6.00 diopter as possible for optimal optics. For most prescriptions—aside from high plus powers (typically +5.00 and above)—this worked just fine.

But with the rise of freeform digital lenses, the game has changed.

Join us this weekend for The Art of Eyecare: SMSO Annual Convention 2025 from July 11–13, 2025 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center: 415 W McCarty St, Jefferson City, MO. This is an amazing opportunity for continuing education, networking with other opticians, and much more.

Navigating the world of progressive lenses can be a challenging but rewarding endeavor for both opticians and patients. This is especially true for those new to dispensing. This guide aims to help you streamline the process, ensuring successful dispensing and maximum patient satisfaction.

How to Mount Lenses Into Metal Frames: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mounting optical lenses into metal frames requires precision, care, and a clear understanding of the process to ensure the best fit and performance. Whether you're a seasoned optician or someone handling this task for the first time, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to mount lenses into metal frames efficiently.

Choosing the right lens material for your patient’s glasses is a crucial part of ensuring their visual comfort, safety, and satisfaction. One of the most popular options, particularly for those with specific lifestyle needs, is polycarbonate. This material offers numerous advantages but also comes with certain limitations that should be considered. Here’s a guide to help you determine when polycarbonate lenses are the right choice for your patients.

Discover how to enhance your patient's natural features and express their personal style by selecting eyeglass frames that perfectly complement their face shape.

The Federal Trade Commission finalized updates to its Ophthalmic Practice Rule, also known as the Eyeglass Rule, on Thursday, June 27. This marks the end of a thorough multi-year review aimed at boosting competition in the prescription lens market and empowering consumers with more choices.

Our industry does a decent job of preaching the importance of sun-wear for adults, but when it comes to children, we seem to drop the ball. It's time we step up and educate parents on the significance of sun and UV protection for our little patients.