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WEBMIDO launches 'Refocusing on Humans' Mido partners with renowned photography artist in a communication campaign, launching an eyewear-inspired photography series as exhibition registrations open for February 8-10, 2025
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WEBInherited retinal diseases 1. Optometrist Sarah Arnold presents thought-provoking case studies on the topic of inherited retinal disease, taking into consideration both the clinical signs of significance and need to communicate in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. Closing date: 19 June Optometrists.
Optical properties of lens materials - Optician Online
WEBJun 9, 2005 · Crown glass provides poor protection against UVA as its cut-off is only 300nm. Higher-index glasses are better, with cut-off values of 330-350nm. Plastic materials have better UV protection than glass. For an uncoated CR39 lens, the cut off is 350nm, and for higher index lenses the cut off can be around 380nm.
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WEBThe Frame PD. The box centre distance (BCD) is also commonly known as the frame PD and it can be seen from the diagram in figure 1 that: BCD, c = a/2 + d + a/2 = a + d. Alternatively: Frame PD = Eye Size + DBL. The frame PD is an important concept when advising patients on their frame selection.
The future is hybrid - Optician Online
WEBJan 21, 2022 · Specialist clinical optometrist Elion Hyseni describes his setting up of the Headcorn Eye Centre in Kent. In the wake of the pandemic and first UK lockdown, as hospital clinics were being cancelled and community services inundated with acute appointments, I was busy building a new practice. Unbeknown to me …
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WEBFundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing – Part 3: Face, frame and centration measurements relating to custom eyewear. The tendency to take minimal measurements when dispensing is in many ways counterproductive if opticians are to differentiate themselves from their online competitors. It is common to …
Optician Online - Nice updates diabetic retinopathy guidance
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Latest guidance has been released by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) on managing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy in people under the care of hospital eye services. The guidance for professionals, including secondary care practitioners, featured a nine-page visual summary on …
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WEBA 28mm curved top or flat top bifocal is a good general-purpose choice for a first-time user with the C28 having the edge in terms of adaptability, cosmesis and jump. Professional drivers may prefer a smaller C25 or D25 seg to facilitate peripheral distance vision when using door mirrors or reversing.
Specialist lenses key to Cantor and Nissel's success
WEBDec 18, 2015 · Specialist lenses key to Cantor and Nissel's success. Bill Harvey recently visited Cantor and Nissel and found a company growing its contact lens and prosthetics ranges. He also learned that humans aren't its only target market. David Cantor founded the original company back in 1964, with the Cantor & Silver Partnership being created in 1973.
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WEBThis might lead to the conclusion that the corridor length is 22mm, however corridor length is defined in BS EN ISO 13666:2012 as the distance between y10 and y90, the points on the lens where 10% and 90% of the reading addition are realised respectively. In this fictitious lens, the corridor length, L, shown in figure 5 is approximately 14mm.