What Is Anisometropia And Antimetropia?

May 31, 2009

A lengthy word it is, and almost no one knows exactly what it is except for those in the optical field.  Anisometropia is the word that is being spoken of, and this word means something extremely self explanatory.
Anisometropia is when the vision of the eyes differs by a large margin.  For instance, if a person [...]

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The Eye & How It Works For You

May 24, 2009

Not at all a simple organ, the eye is one of those organs that tends to keep all its complexities to itself.  Many people don’t even know the multiple actions that go on inside of the eye that allow them to actually see objects in front or to the side of them.  Just in short [...]

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How and Why To Change Bifocal Prescription Into A Single Vision Prescription!

May 21, 2009

Bifocals.  Just the word sends those who don’t know any better into a frenzy about the overall appearance they may have if forced into wearing them and others go crazy thinking that they are only for old people or that they are extremely thick.  All of these ideals are only imaginary.  Today’s bifocal are as [...]

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What Exactly Is Strabismus? The Answer Here!

May 19, 2009

Most people have never in life even heard of the term strabismus, better yet know how to pronounce it.  Regardless of how many have heard of the term, fact is, this issue that has to do with visual alignment plays a vital role in how a person can see.  Various problems of the eyes such [...]

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Know Your Metrics As An Optician!

May 17, 2009

Unfortunately, all of the math from middle and high school come

into play when an Optician, therefore, one must reach way back and remember simple conversions or relearn all of it. The metric system is the way things are measured in this optical profession across the board.  There is absolutely no way possible to obtain success [...]

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Pass The American Board Of Opticianry Certification Examination Techniques And Tools

May 17, 2009

If there is one thing that anyone desiring the Optician’s profession needs to do is sign up and pass the American Board of Opticianry Certification Examination.  Without this first step, becoming an Optician is literally impossible as one needs to pass this first test to become certified.  If one would like to be come licensed, [...]

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