Optogrid Is Now on Android: Measure From Your Phone
The Optogrid mobile app is live on Google Play. Same photo-based measurement workflow as the browser version, on the device that already has the camera. iOS is expected in September 2026.
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Add Power by Age: Expected Reading Addition Chart
A sourced add power by age reference table, how to use it as a dispensing sanity check, and how to verify ADD against the actual prescription instead of guessing from a patient’s age.
SILMO Paris 2026: The Fall Optical Trade Show Guide for ECPs
SILMO Paris 2026 runs September 25 to 28 at Paris Nord Villepinte: roughly 900 exhibitors, design-led rather than transactional, and now the closest thing North America has to a fall trade show since Vision Expo West ended in 2025. This guide covers dates, the Silmo d'Or awards, an honest SILMO vs. MIDO vs. Vision Expo comparison, and logistics for ECPs deciding whether to make the trip.
TR90 Glasses Frames: What the Material Is and Who It Is For
TR90 is the trade name most opticians use for Grilamid TR 90, a transparent nylon resin made in Switzerland that bends without snapping. Here is what the material actually is, how it holds up against acetate and titanium, and who should be steered toward it at the dispensing table.
Slab-Off Lenses: Correcting Vertical Prism Imbalance
Slab-off (bicentric grinding) corrects the vertical prism imbalance that builds up when an anisometropic wearer reads through a multifocal. How the correction works, regular versus reverse slab-off, a worked Prentice's rule example, and the alternatives a lab can offer instead.
How Long Does It Take to Adjust to New Glasses?
Most people adjust to new glasses in days to two weeks, up to a month for progressives. Learn what's normal, the red flags, and when to see your optician.
How to Adjust Glasses at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most glasses that slide down your nose, sit crooked, or dig into the sides of your head can be fixed at home in a few…
Blue Light Glasses on Reddit: What Users Actually Report
Reddit's take on blue light glasses in one line: optometrists are skeptical about eye strain, while some users report the amber versions help evening sleep.
What Does an Optician Do? Role, Skills, and How They Differ From Optometrists
An optician is the professional who turns an eye prescription into finished, properly fitting eyewear. Here's what the job actually involves day to day, the skills it requires, and exactly where it stops and an optometrist's or ophthalmologist's job begins.
Progressive Lens Markings: How to Read and Identify Progressive Lenses
Every progressive lens carries permanent laser engravings that survive once the ink layout is gone. Here’s how to read the alignment marks, add power and manufacturer codes, and restore the layout on the bench.