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The digital lensmeter is widely used in optical shops, especially those with in-house labs or that perform internal lens verification before dispensing. Learn how digital lensmeters work, how they compare to analog models, and what to consider when choosing one.

Seasonal color analysis classifies each client into one of four palettes (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) based on their skin undertone, hair color, and eye color,…

Prescription lenses correct refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) by redirecting light onto the retina. The four main types are single vision, bifocal, progressive, and toric. Material choice (CR-39, polycarbonate, Trivex, high-index) determines weight, thickness, and optical clarity. For progressives, PD accuracy within 1mm is mandatory under ANSI Z80.1.

Quick Answer: Visual acuity is reported in four interchangeable notations: Snellen imperial (20/20), Snellen metric (6/6), decimal (1.0), and logMAR (0.0), which all describe the same standard level of vision. A result of 6/12 is the same as 20/40 or decimal 0.5, a mild reduction still within the WHO’s no-impairment range. A result of 0.1 on the decimal scale is the same as 6/60 or 20/200, the U.S. legal blindness threshold.

Lens thickness depends on two factors: the sagitta (depth of curvature, calculated from prescription power and lens diameter) and the refractive index of the lens…

Customers leave optical shops because of how they were treated, not what they were sold. Rushed consultations, inaccurate measurements, zero follow-up, an outdated store, and…

Optogrid is migrating from optogrid.io to optogrid.com. All existing links redirect automatically, and no action is required from your clinic.

Before we go deep: If you’re just looking for the quick formula, skip the theory and use our MBS Calculator. If you want to actually understand why MBS matters, how the math works, how lenses are made, and how they’re cut to fit a frame… keep reading.

Short Answer: To launch an optical ecommerce store, choose a platform that supports prescription lens customization (Shopify or WooCommerce work best for most optical shops),…

Children as young as 8 can wear contact lenses safely when supervised by a pediatric optometrist. Research from the CLIP Study and the Bullimore safety review confirms that adverse event rates in children aged 8-11 are comparable to or lower than those in teenagers.