Blog: Optical Insights
Sports Figures Become Embassadors for Vision
Sports players are some of the most potent role models in our culture today, and though some examples are not always heroic, when athletes like Patrick Reed and Stephen Curry highlight the benefits of good vision they truly become stars. One of the most difficult...
Easy NCLE Conversion Tip
Diopter to Radius Conversion for NCLE The value of a contact lens base curve can be expressed in both millimeters of radius and diopters of power. Converting from one to the other is one of the basic skills opticians must master for contact lens fitting. You also need...
Ready for the August ABO Test?
August is almost here!. Are you prepared for your ABO Exam? This is a good summary of what you should know going in to your NOCE test. Preparing for your NOCE Make sure you know your Math! Prentice's Law Minimum Blank Size Image Jump Slab Off Focal Length Prism...
Anti-reflective Lenses for Kids? YES!
Do children benefit from anti-glare on their lenses? You bet! Anti-reflective coating makes you see better. It also improves your appearance. If fact, ALL spectacle wearers should have non-glare lenses. It's modern technology! Anyone who had to wear glasses, and...
Opticians and Licensing? YES!
Should opticians be licensed? This question came up recently on an optical forum. Is professional licensing good for the optical industry? Should opticians be licensed? As an optician in a licensed state my answer, of course, is yes. A resounding yes! Now, it isn't...