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Welcome back Nerds! We're both hoping you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones this week! Sorry this episode is late, but the holidays are nuts and so are we! This week we wanted to serve you guys something light and informative and we decided to recap some of the Do's and Don'ts of handling our eyewear. We've gained some followers since we originally aired our episodes about lenses and frames and wanted to revisit those points and add some more to it as well. It might not be as much fun to listen to but hopefully you'll all find some knowledge to gain here! So reheat some leftovers and hit play!
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So we're still having issues and that's not surprising anymore. We lost the first 20 minutes of recording and the post edit didn't save right either. But we're here and we're sharing some life hacks about alternate ways to use their HSA/FSA benefits to their advantage and not just limiting it to eyewear. So tune in and bring a notepad because we're a month and a half away from your benefits running out and we want your bucks to work in your benefit!
https://transformedbyhisword.org/
https://ilca.org/why-ibclc-falc/
https://plushcare.com/blog/hsa-vs-fsa/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LS_DSA_New&utm_adgroup=DSA_Blog&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmK8xvwavzPFpjNcqGxjqh3alQPfS7wWvwQqALwMSJPFWe3jBFsbPdoaAr7nEALw_wcB
https://www.investopedia.com/insurance/20-ways-use-your-flexible-spending-account/
https://retirement.johnhancock.com/us/en/viewpoints/retirement-readiness/what-s-an-hsa
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Woah! We are BACK and more unhinged than ever! We both thank you for your patience with our technical difficulties last week, however, this week we're having a hard time staying on topic. We're trying to discuss Cherry Optical Lab's recent news about partnering with Horizons Optical. How that could affect the landscape of options available available on the market? What are their products like? We're hoping for great things but currently just speculating a LITTLE too hard. Enjoy this episode for the hilarity of our conversation more than the topic itself. Check out our socials for sneak peeks from the bloopers! Thanks for coming back to hang out with us!
#unhinged #newepisode #partnerships
https://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/cherry-optical-lab-and-horizons-optical-partner-to-bring-advanced-technologies-to-independent-ecps/
https://horizonsoptical.com/us/company/
https://www.cherryopticallab.com/blog/horizons-optical-col-pr
https://cherryopticallab.com/blog/col-moscot-providing-free-eyewear-to-front-line-medical-personnel
https://cherryopticallab.com/blog/col-moscot-providing-free-eyewear-to-front-line-medical-personnel
https://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/1800-contacts-launches-seekwell-new-parent-company/
https://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/nominations-now-open-for-inaugural-contact-lens-institute-culture-awards/
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Have you ever experienced unexplained flashes of light? What about over-wearing your contact lenses? How about swimming in waters with eye attacking parasites? Whether any of these apply to you or not, we've got some interesting and gnarly stories and news to share with you all today. Just in time for spooky season! So get ready to be grossed out because today we're touching on some major weirdness! https://www.oscarmamooi.com/wp/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/pakistan-eye-infection-viral-conjunctivitis-outbreak-punjab/ https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_892779/lang--en/index.htm https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/article-755102 https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-suspects-parasite-in-sea-of-galilee-causing-eye-infections/amp/
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Welcome back! Join us in today's episode as we debunk some common misconceptions about colorblindness. We're separating facts from fiction and discussing how Enchroma glasses are revolutionizing the way colorblind people can perceive the world around them and discover the emotional and practical benefits these glasses bring to people's lives. https://enchroma.com/pages/how-enchroma-glasses-workhttps://www.colourblindawareness.org/colour-blindness/types-of-colour-blindness/https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/color-blindness/types-color-vision-deficiencyhttps://reviewed.usatoday.com/lifestyle/features/enchroma-color-blind-glasses-reviewhttps://esquireunlimited.com/color-blind-glasses-review-enchroma/https://gearadical.com/enchromas-color-blind-glasses-review-do-they-really-work/https://avasreview.com/best-colorblind-glasses/https://enchroma.com/pages/color-accessibility
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In this episode, we challenge the status quo by examining the impact of commission payouts in your optical sales and how they can hinder customer-centric practices in the optical field. Join us as we discuss the need to replace commissions in the optical industry and with fairer compensation structures.https://www.eyecarebusiness.com/supplements/2013/march-2013/framebuyer/b-hot-topic-bhttps://invisionmag.com/more-than-80-of-ecps-dont-offer-a-sales-commission-but-many-do-offer-various-bonus-and-incentive-programs/https://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php/12633-Advice-re-optician-commissionshttps://blog.visionweb.com/optical-dispensing-the-pros-and-cons-of-commission-programs#:~:text=Commission%20programs%20are%20a%20perk,percent%20of%20monthly%20dispensary%20sales.https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Optician/Hourly_Rate
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VEW was last weekend and the biggest take-away (for me) was the introduction of prescription lenses for VR headsets and the second generation of RayBan Stories. Get ready to open your eyes to the world of VR eyewear concerns and the privacy concerns we have about glasses that livestream hands-free.https://idoc.swoogo.com/connection2024/beginhttps://www.mido.com/en/entry-passhttps://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/bausch-lomb-completes-acquisition-of-xiidra-eye-drops-and-other-ophthalmology-assets/https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses/?&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSEdjVDFnC84JKE4A1g4IOWX_vmYLy2RHAvTadTe5ANCy6K7riMhUcQaAqcXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dshttps://www.zennioptical.com/vr-prescription-lenses-meta-quest-3https://www.framesdirect.com/virtuclear/brand?affiliate=25&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSED97AhnwvTWRzn-sGqxD-BOKBu7Euh7fFYwE3OE1UktmjHLTxQbf0aAgUcEALw_wcBhttps://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/?afid=p238%7CsTHXpRf18-dc_mtid_%5Btracker_id%5D_pcrid_664829837701_pgrid_150826790596_pexid__&cid=wwa-us-kwgo-VisionPro-slid---productid--Brand-Avalanche-announceBrand-https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/en/highlights/home.htmlhttps://monturesfanieleyewear.com/en/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36917119/
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Hey hey Nerds! On today's ad-libbed episode, we're celebrating our 10th episode and chatting about what makes glasses sexy. Is it the color, the frame, the fit or the style? Weigh in with your thoughts and opinions and enjoy the show! Thanks for being a part of it with us!
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Welcome back Nerds! In today's episode Lulu and I are ACTUALLY in agreeance on something! Yayyyyy! Join our chat as we weigh in on the "convenience" of a virtual eye exam against the importance of accurate findings and whether those can be obtained without a doctor in the room. Learn about what the trade-offs are and what to consider when choosing remote eye care.Corte, Ryan (2023, January 31). The Pros and Cons of Teleoptometry. Ryan Corte website. https://www.ryancorte.com/post/pros-and-cons-of-teleoptometryO’Grady, Marta (2022, September 15). Telemedicine: What We’ve Learned and What’s to Come. Review of Optometry. https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/telemedicine-what-weve-learned-and-whats-to-comeComstock, Jonah (2017, October 17). Opternative sues Warby Parker for breach of mobile eye exam NDA. MobiHealthNews. https://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/opternative-sues-warby-parker-breach-mobile-eye-exam-nda#:~:text=Opternative%20sues%20Warby%20Parker%20for%20breach%20of%20mobile%20eye%20exam%20NDA,-By%20Jonah%20Comstock&text=Opternative%2C%20a%20Chicago%2Dbased%20digital,in%20New%20York%20District%20Court.AOA calls for FDA investigation into retailer’s remote vision test (2020, March 4).https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/federal-advocacy/aoa-calls-for-fda-investigation-into-retailers-remote-vision-test?sso=yRemote Optometrist. Luxottica website.https://luxotticaeyecare.luxottica.com/dal/practice-paths/remote-optometrist#:~:text=A%20remote%20exam%20is%20the,remote%20(working%20from%20home).
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Welcome back our four-eyed friends! In today's episode, Lucia and I are discussing the Do's and Don'ts of fitting kids in glasses. This is an art that many opticians have not perfected and we want the parents of the world to know what they can do to help their kids look and feel their best this school year and many years after. Pull up a seat and bring your coffee, and be a part of our conversation!
https://www.roshambo.com/pages/about-us
Scott, Christina (2023, May 02). Glasses Fitting for Children. https://aapos.org/glossary/glasses-fitting-for-childrenJ
onas Paul Eyewear Resourceshttps://jonaspauleyewear.com/pages/resources
Music from Pond5 and made by:Intro - sviridpavlovOutro - WESBILENMUSIC
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Welcome back nerds! Come take a seat and lets chat about how amazing metal frames are. We're exploring everything from monel to titanium and beyond. Tune in and discover the many metals that make your frames magnificent. #metalsmatter #metalheads #eyewearobsessed #podcastdiscovery
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Welcome back, Nerds! Today we want to talk about quality craftsmanship and how to find it when shopping for eyewear. We know most patients have no idea that not all frames are created equal, but we want to help with that! So if you want to know how to spend your bucks well, take a seat, sip your coffee and enjoy the banter!
#EyewearCraftsmanship #PodcastEpisode #handmadeeyewear #indepedenteyewear #QualityMatters" 🎧
The Authenticity of French Eyewear Expertise. Lafont.
https://www.lafont.com/expertise-values#:~:text=Our%20frames%20are%20manufactured%20in,company%20in%20the%20Jura%20region.
DeBoer, Francesca (2015, July 21). Lafont Paris: A Major Fashion Accessory. Eclectic Eye.
https://eclectic-eye.com/2015/07/lafont-paris-a-major-fashion-accessory/
Lafont Instagram:
https://instagram.com/lafontparis?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Show Organizers Announce Education Program Planned for Vision Expo West 2023 (2023, July 6). Vision Expo. Alexandria, VA.
https://east.visionexpo.com/en-us/Plan/vee-press-releases/2023/Show-Organizers-Announce-Education-Program-Planned-for-Vision-Expo-West-2023.html
Eyeglass Frame Materials. University Optometry.
https://www.universityoptometry.com/eyewear/prescription-eyeglasses/eyeglass-frame-materials/
Liberty, Ryan (2021, June 29). Eyeglass Hinge Repair, The Good The Bad and The Ugly. Northwest Frame Repair.
https://www.northwestframerepair.com/eyeglass-repair-blog/2021/6/25/eyeglass-hinge-repair-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly
Young, Kimberley (2021, June 29). Luxottica and Mazzucchelli: partnership sustainability benefits and supply chain considerations. Optometry Today.
https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/2021/06/29/luxottica-and-mazzucchelli-partnership-sustainability-benefits-and-supply-chain-considerations
GrandVision part of EssilorLuxottica (2021, July 1). EssilorLuxottica.
https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/grandvision/
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This week we're sitting down to discuss the basic anatomy of your eyewear. Not sure what the heck a temple is? Or what those random numbers engraved on the insides of frames mean? We're here to help! Apologies in advance, we had (yet another) round of technical difficulties this week so if the quality is kind of bad, deal with it. We did. We're still here and we're still unhinged, so share your thoughts and questions with us and lets get to it!
BZRK Wear: @bzrkwearhttps://bzrkwear.com/Glasses (2023, August 12). In Wikipedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlassesIt’s as Easy as A,B, DBL (2011, November). 2020 Magazine.https://www.2020mag.com/article/as-easy-as-a-b-dblPorter, Daniel (2017, November 29). Learn the Nine Essential Parts of Eyeglasses. American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/glasses-contacts/learn-nine-essential-parts-of-eyeglassesEyeglass Nose Bridge Types Through the Years (n.d.). Eyeglass Warehouse.https://www.eyeglasseswarehouse.com/eyeglass-nose-bridges-through-the-years.htmlEyewear Anatomy Diagram. Fix My Glasses.https://www.fixmyglasses.com/Cannon, Mark (2021, February 1). How to Measure Your Face for Glasses. WikiHow.https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Face-for-Glasses
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Whether you call them "photogray" (gross), "light adaptive" or transitions.....whatever you do, don't call them progressives! Come join us for an EARLY morning edition of Opticians Unhinged while we break down transition lenses and even bust a few myths in the process. Guys, we recorded this episode THREE times. For the love of glasses, we hope it's worth it. We're here, we're unhinged and we're keepin it real despite technical difficulties! Enjoy yourselves Nerds, we did. Essilor website - Transition Product Info: https://www.essilorusa.com/products/transitionsPhotochromic Lenses. In Wikipedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photochromic_lensCenter for Disease Control and Prevention: "The Color of the Light Affects the Circadian Rhythms". https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emres/longhourstraining/color.html#:~:text=Blue%20light%20has%20the%20strongest,fall%20asleep%20and%20stay%20asleep.Cultivate Health (2022, August 3). How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes, Sleep, and Health. UC Davishttps://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/blue-light-effects-on-your-eyes-sleep-and-health/2022/08#:~:text=Blue%20light%20boosts%20alertness%2C%20helps,eyes%20and%20vision%20in%20children.Harvard Health (2020, July 7). Blue Light Has a Dark Side. Harvard Health Publishing.https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-sidePrevent Blindness: "Your Sight. Digital Devices and Your Eyes".https://preventblindness.org/blue-light-and-your-eyes/American Optometric Association (2019, July 11). Blue-Light Hype or Much Ado About Nothing?.https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/health-and-wellness/blue-light-hype-or-much-ado-about-nothing?sso=yLensabl Team (2022, November 30). Pros and Cons of Transition Lenses. Lensabl Blog. https://www.lensabl.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-transition-lenses/David Turbert (2021, March 25). Sunglasses With Transition Lenses: Pros and Cons. American Academy of Opthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/glasses-contacts/pros-cons-of-transitions-lensesInnovative Eyewear (2022, July 11). Blue Light Protection and Color Rendering. Innovative Eyewear Blog.https://www.innovative-eyewear.de/en/blue-light-protection-and-color-rendering/
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Welcome back Nerds. Hope you brought your coffee this morning because we're talking about PROGRESSIVES! Finally. We both have a lot of opinions on these lenses and so do their wearers. So lets find out the price to pay for the sake of vanity and not wearing "grandpa's lenses". Lets jump on into it!
National Academy of Opticianry. OCPP - State Training Requirements.
https://www.nao.org/cpp/staterequiredtraining/
Stemple, Jonathan (2023, August 1). LensCrafters to Pay Eyeglass Customers $39 Million over Accufit Claims. Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/lenscrafters-pay-eyeglass-customers-39-mln-over-accufit-claims-2023-08-01/
EssilorLuxottica. In Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EssilorLuxottica
EssilorLuxottica.
https://www.essilorusa.com/
Vision Monday (2022, August 4). EssilorLuxottica Expands Ownership Stake in Shamir by Acquiring Remaining 50 Percent.
https://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/discover/article/essilorluxottica-expands-ownership-stake-in-shamir-by-acquiring-remaining-50-percent-1
Feldman, Daniel (2017, June 11). Optical Ownership: Luxottica x Essilor. The Optical Journal
https://www.opticaljournal.com/who-owns-what-luxottica-x-essilor/
Krouse, Peter (1996, April 1). New Owner Eyes Southern Optical. News & Record.
https://greensboro.com/new-owner-eyes-southern-optical/article_dabf9df6-8783-5254-8c6f-a062fa90a65e.html
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Y'all.... get an extra grande mucho venti coffee or whatever and sit down. Today, we're discussing our grandma's glasses....yup, that's right. Lined Bifocals. Be sure to ask for an extra shot in your drinks......you're gonna need all the help you can get.
Intro music - WESBILENMUSIC - Jazz Fun Quirky Beatbox (Hip Hop, Latin, Mysterious, Playful) - https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/161470347-jazz-fun-quirky-beatbox-hip-hop-latin-mysterious-playful
Outro - sviridpavlov - Secrets (Urban Soulful Hip-Hop) Main - https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/225732839-secrets-urban-soulful-hip-hop-main
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Welcome back nerds! Today we're going to start chat about lenses beginning with the basics. So today's focus will be on single vision lenses, material options and all our side thoughts that go along with them! Grab your coffee, take a seat and lets get to it!
Intro music - WESBILENMUSIC - Jazz Fun Quirky Beatbox (Hip Hop, Latin, Mysterious, Playful) - https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/161470347-jazz-fun-quirky-beatbox-hip-hop-latin-mysterious-playful
Outro - sviridpavlov - Secrets (Urban Soulful Hip-Hop) Main - https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/225732839-secrets-urban-soulful-hip-hop-main
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Thanks for stopping by! Today we're introducing you to our hosts Iris and Lucia. We're Opticians and we're unhinged. Previous coworkers who share a passion for fashion and a love for frames, we can't get enough of each other's company and hope you can't resist us either. We hope to share our knowledge and experiences with industry professionals, patients and fellow frame lovers through relatable but familiar discussions we can all relate to. Grab a coffee and take a seat and lets dive in.
Intro music - WESBILENMUSIC - Jazz Fun Quirky Beatbox (Hip Hop, Latin, Mysterious, Playful) - https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/161470347-jazz-fun-quirky-beatbox-hip-hop-latin-mysterious-playful
Outro - sviridpavlov - Secrets (Urban Soulful Hip-Hop) Main - https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/225732839-secrets-urban-soulful-hip-hop-main
