OS Winter 2018-2019 Newsletter

SPRING 2018 WINTER 2018-2019

Your adventure, Your eyes, Our lenses.

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A COMPLETE AND DEPENDABLE OPTICAL PURCHASING SERVICE

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The Ophthalmic Value Alternative

Since our founding, Shore has brought to the market, lenses that perform, with pricing that keeps you competitive. Our products include both semi-finished and finished lenses, in single vision, multi-focals and progressives. All of which are available in a variety of materials from uncoated CR-39 to the newest 1.74 high-index.

Products, Performance, and Pricing that keeps you competitive.

Partner with our team today to learn more about the Shore Lens options that are right for your lab!

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR TEAM Vice President Lee Pochter lpochter@essilorusa.com (516) 524-3061

Sales Force Team: Barbara Wagenti bwagenti@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802, Ext. 5169

Director of Sales Dave (Lenny) Lehnhausen dlehnhausen@shorelens.com (817) 371-8136

Rachael Keyser rachael.keyser@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802, Ext. 5248

Operations Manager Michele Faith michele.faith@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802

Customer Service Representatives: Heather Walsh heather.walsh@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802

Ronda McCloud ronda.mccloud@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802 Mike Curtis michael.curtis@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802 Sonia Redd sonia.redd@shorelens.com (888) 547-4802

Shore Lens Company is your one source for unlimited value.

To learn more, please visit:

ShoreLens247.com or call: (888) 547-4802 Š2018 Shore Lens Company. All rights reserved. DIG/HB 11/18

N E W M I R R O R C O AT E D S F S V Hard Resin Available Now & Polycarbonate Coming Soon Hard Resin SV Rx Range: -7.00 D to +5.00 D Poly SV Rx Range: -8.00 D to +6.00 D For Traditional and Digital Processing • Backed by NuPolar Guarantee NuPolar® Mirror SFSV lenses come in three popular colors:

NuPolar MIRROR Silver

NuPolar MIRROR Blue

NuPolar MIRROR Gold

Dark gray Rx polarized lenses with silver mirrorcoat

Dark gray Rx polarized lenses with blue mirrorcoat

Dark brown Rx polarized lenses with gold mirrorcoat

To order, call Younger Optics: 800-366-5367 NuPolar is a registered trademark of Younger Mfg. Co.

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©2018 Essilor of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, all trademarks are the property of Essilor International and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Transitions and XTRActive are registered trademarks, and the Transitions logo is a trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. used under license

by Transitions Optical Limited. Light Under Control is a trademark of Transitions Optical Limited. ©2018 Transitions Optical Limited. Photochromic performance is influenced by temperature, UV exposure and lens material.

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SILVER SHADOW BLUE GOLD GREEN PINK

Ask an Essilor Sales Consultant for more information or visit EssilorUSA.com.

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HELP PATIENTS MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT

NEW Transitions® XTRActive® style mirrors are available in six intelligent mirror colors to offer patients more opportunities to freestyle their frames.

Expect Quality Finish & First Time Fit

Exclusive Optical Synergies Members Year End Special

Pricing   

Lexce Trend

3-D Drilling based on 5-axis technology Fast processing On-board tracer & blocker optional

SE-9090 Supra

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Robust 24/7 industrial tabletop Dual spindle technology, 15-21 JPH Custom high-curve bevel & shelf

LE & LEX-1200 Series  Fastest “wet” tabletops ever designed  Price levels starting at low $20K’s  Mini-bevel for thin eyewire frames  High wrap & customized beveling & shelf* * Lex 1200 only

To learn more call or text 516.449.2883

120 Corporate Drive, Trumbull CT 06611 Phone – (203)384-0331 / Fax – (203)368-4082 john.smith@5nplus.com

METSPEC BLOCKING ALLOYS FROM 5N PLUS Since 1970, 5N Plus-Fairfield (formerly MCP Metalspecialties) has been manufacturing and supplying North America with high-quality Low Melting Point Alloys uniquely suited to the Optical Industry.

We are very excited to continue our Partnership Pricing to Optical Synergies member labs.

METSPEC 117 (mp=117F/47C) – $72.53/kg ($32.90/lb) (Non-member labs price: $78.22/kg or $35.48/lb)

Please mention you are an Optical Synergies member when ordering to receive this discounted price We can also offer: METSPEC 136 (mp=136F/58C) – (Cd Free) - METSPEC 141 (mp=141F/61C) – (Pb & Cd Free) METSPEC 158 (mp=158F/70C) To place an order or request an alternate alloy, please contact our sales department in Trumbull CT at: john.smith@5nplus.com or by phone at (203)384-0331 MasterCard / Visa / American Express Accepted These alloys can be remelted and reused, but when they begin to melt irregularly or show other signs of age it may be time to recycle your melt.

5N Plus offers a comprehensive recycling program for this purpose.

Recycling through 5N Plus is free of charge and can eliminate many of the disposal costs associated with optical lab alloys. Some larger parcels may even have value beyond our processing costs.

Contact our sales department for a free evaluation on alloy material return.

The Vision Council’s Lab Division Update The Vision Council’s Lab Division has set up two new initiatives – a Human Resources Taskforce and an update of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance of Chemical Management/Hazard Communication program – as well as the release of an updated Electronic Progressive Identifier Catalog.

Human Resources (HR) Taskforce In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the need for employees of all companies to fully understand the legal and ethical obligations plus the responsibilities of their company to ensure safe, inclusive and compliant work environments framed by the highest ethical and committed organizational leadership. The goal of the HR taskforce is to create open communication about these issues and make recommendations for Lab Division member companies – and others – to develop good business practices.

The taskforce is comprised of HR professionals from several member companies. The taskforce’s members held a conference call recently to outline topics that they will create memos for in coming months. The memo topics are as follows: • Health care cost management • Recruitment and employee retention when unemployment is at an all-time low • Employee handbooks - what information is essential to include, how to develop an

outline, career and professional development paths • Contemporary performance management tools and employee coaching • Compliance topics in an ever-changing legal environment • Full-time employee vs. independent contractor standards by state and under federal law • Workplace diversity • Workplace harassment • Respect for co-workers • Transparency in the workplace The memos will be shared with the Lab Division’s membership as they are completed.

Chemical Management/Hazard Communication Program The Lab Division has contracted with Roger Arrowood, retired health and safety leader at Essilor Group, to update the Chemical Management Handbook. Intended to be released section by section, the handbook with cover the below subjects: • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 log • Hazard communication (HazCom) • Lockout/tagout • Emergency action plan • Personal protective equipment (PPE) • Chemical Management Manual update

Electronic Progressive Lens Catalog (EPIC) For many years the Lab Division produced the Progressive Lens Identifier Catalog, which provided information on the various laser-engraved progressive lens markings, every other year. This was a very popular resource for both the Lab Division members and their retail customers; however, it presented challenges including cost and timeliness. Upon printing, the catalog became immediately out of date as new styles were already being released and it was a high cost project.

In early 2017, The Vision Council’s Lens Processing & Technology Liaison Paul Wade led the project to transition the catalog – now named EPIC – from a printed booklet to an electronic resource, allowing members to update their progressive lenses in real time, giving eyecare providers up-to-date information.

By transitioning the catalog to an electronic database, The Vision Council is saving thousands of dollars in printing, production and fulfillment costs, while providing users with an easy-touse and timely resource.

To date, the catalog has more than 12,000 visits from nearly 2,500 total users.

To view EPIC, please visit epic.thevisioncouncil.org. We encourage you to share the link with your eyecare providers.

If you’d like to add your lenses to the catalog, please contact Paul Wade at pwade@ thevisioncouncil.org. Please note, only The Vision Council’s members can post their private label lenses.

Lens Finishing Equipment for Any Size Need

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Blocker

DAC Technologies™ is now the main U.S. distributor for the National Optronics product line of edgers, tracers and blockers.

This innovative equipment was designed primarily around a patented dry-cutting technology.

All National Optronics equipment is reliable, efficient and extremely user-friendly. use

New! QM-X3 Edger • Up to 30% faster than other table top edgers • Ability to process complex shapes • Fixed dual diamond blade design eliminates frequent blade changes • Industrial-grade capabilities • Environmentally friendly dry edging saves water and makes lens debris clean-up easy

Call us for more information: 800.800.1550 www.dactechnologies.com

Edger

Your adventure, Your eyes, Our lenses.

Phone 800.832.2628 | Fax 562.946.1060 | info@icoatcompany.com

Patented New Rimless Technology The Seemless collection uses a unique wide oval shape plug with horizontal & vertical grooves on it’s surface.

When used with the patented bonding agent, the lens and the frame fuse together. The strong adhesive acts as a buer between the lens and the plug virtually eliminating the stress in the lenses. This reduction of stress prevents cracking and loosening of the lens for the life of the Seemless frame.

To Order Call:

1-800-288-2700 Frames Data List Price: $79.95each

Optical Synergies Member Price: $47.97each www.k-frames.com

DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

OPTIONS

Advances in digital technology have improved the way we work, learn, shop, socialize or simply enjoy entertainment. The downside is that increased use of digital devices on a daily basis, is wreaking havoc on patients’ visual comfort.

To reduce digital eyestrain, the most logical step is to reduce the time spent using digital devices. However, in today’s connected, fast-paced digital environment, that is not an option.

Modernizing The KODAK Unique™ Lens Design Kodak PowerUp Lenses include a built-in power boost in the near viewing area to assist younger patients 25 to 40 years of age that are not ready for progressive or computer lens designs.

» 65% of American adults reported having symptoms of digital eye strain 1 » More than 83% of Americans report using digital devices for 2+ hours/day 1 Besides the near accommodative burden on the eye muscles, glare and blue light emissions from device screens add further stress on our vision.

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TWO BOOST LEVELS Kodak PowerUp Lens simplifies dispensing by offering two levels of powering up the reading area.

» LOW POWER = +0.40D boost » MORE POWER = +0.66D boost

The Vision Council, 2015 survey

Find out more at: www.signetarmorlite.com/kodak-lens/kodak-powerup The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Kodak by Signet Armorlite, Inc. © 2018 Signet Armorlite, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL SERIES

BUY ONE. GET ONE. With unprecedented adhesion, Tak™ anti-slip film's interface between the lens and blocking pad resists applied forces during the edging process to ensure axis accuracy and to protect the lens from damage due to premature de-blocking.

BUY ONE roll of Tak™ advanced anti-slip film (at regular price) and GET ONE six pack of BPI® lens dye for just $19.95!

CALL SALEM TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION

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VISION EASE introduces Coppertone® Polarized Lenses in PPG Trivex® material VISION EASE expands its lightweight, high-performance Coppertone® Polarized Lenses line with new offerings in PPG Trivex® material. The material’s extreme durability and chemical resistance paired with Coppertone’s advanced sun protection create a lens that’s ideal for active consumers.

Coppertone Trivex lenses are immediately available in gray and brown SFSV. They can be used with all sunglass and frame styles, from wrap to rimless and beyond.

www.visionease.com

1-800-328-3449

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