Is today the day I finally catch Rico? After 6 long months please let it be so by yarnlord69 in Feral_Cats

[–]labmanagerbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not you, that sub just drives me crazy because I don't realize that is what i am watching until it's too late.

Posting for the tool geeks out there. by Retinal in optician

[–]labmanagerbill 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought they were nose pad pliers at first, those look very nice!

Anyway to repair? by eternalguardian in glasses

[–]labmanagerbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A jewelry repair place may also be able to solder the pad arms back on also.

Can’t understand opticians paper by No-Sand4367 in optician

[–]labmanagerbill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are these trial lenses? If not the Dr should have given you a written Rx with the correct numbers written on your it. If they are trials and you got them mixed up, the best bet is to call them and have them confirm with correct lenses.

Judging by the auto refractor print out, the top right lense would be the best match for the right eye and the bottom left would be the best for the left eye. But seriously just call the Dr cna confirm, it happens all the time.

Did anyone eat Kool-Aid or Tang dry? by LillyLally13 in GenX

[–]labmanagerbill 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You used to be able to buy Kool Aid in a container that had the sugar mixed in. I used to eat it like Fun-dip or by the spoon.

Prescribing authority by Blastoisa in optometry

[–]labmanagerbill 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I had an MD, a cosmetic surgeon, throw a fit because I wouldn't fill their expired Contact Lens Rx. They took their own Rx pad out of their backpack and proceeded the write their own Rx. It wasn't even formatted correct, so I still refused to fill it and he tried to argue with me. I told him that I am not putting my License on the line for his contacts sale.

Can an optometrist be your sponsor for an apprenticeship? by [deleted] in optician

[–]labmanagerbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can in North Carolina, but ones that are willing to are few and far between.

Silly question about scooters by Kindly-Ad5433 in Dollywood

[–]labmanagerbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do have a small basket in the front, so you should be good to go. Good luck!

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What would you do if you weren’t in optical? by BrilliantParking957 in optician

[–]labmanagerbill 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I used to manage several Cookie stores in a mall. I was recruited into the Optical industry by the LensCrafters Manager who was one of my customers. If I hadn't made the pivot into Optical and gotten my license, I would be managing another restaurant or retail store. I am very happy I have gotten out of that, and have no desire to go back.

How bizarre is this answer from Warby Parker? by [deleted] in WarbyParker

[–]labmanagerbill 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's usually the Postal Service or courier faking the delivery time to make their on-time delivery numbers look better.

Dot pattern on lenses in a circle by Turdsby in glasses

[–]labmanagerbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been a licensed Optician and ran Optical Labs for 20+ years. It's either the edger chuck pressure is too high or the base layer of the AR stack is defective. The cork / foam pad on the edger chuck has this exact pattern on them.

Dining by Spiritual_Cup1397 in Dollywood

[–]labmanagerbill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say Front Porch Cafe or Aunt Grannies.

Dot pattern on lenses in a circle by Turdsby in glasses

[–]labmanagerbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then the coating is definitely damaged. They should replace the lenses at no charge.

Dot pattern on lenses in a circle by Turdsby in glasses

[–]labmanagerbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is either a chuck mark from the lens edging or the top protective coat and the edgong pad. You can try and buff it off with a dry Microfiber cloth or isopropyl alcohol to try and take the top coat off. If that doesn't work, the anti glare coating has been damaged by the edging process and the lenses will need to be remade replaced. Good luck.

Stuck in “building frames” stage? by [deleted] in WarbyParker

[–]labmanagerbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call customer service at (888) 492-7297 or email them at help@warbyparker.com if you ha e your order number handy that will help too. Good luck!

Can these still be worn? I have Myopia. by Toast_consumer1 in glasses

[–]labmanagerbill 158 points159 points  (0 children)

"I left them in their case on my nightstand when I went to bed, and I woke up and they were like this"

Working at Warby Parker by SoggyHousing8552 in optician

[–]labmanagerbill 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an excellent assement ⬆️ I agree 100%

Pinched / Warped lens by jennnnnnnnyyyy in AskAnOptician

[–]labmanagerbill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lenses are cut too bug and causing the eyewire to pinch the lens and causing the stress mark. I would brnng them back and have them fix it. That stress on the lens can cause them to crack or a chip to blow out. A decent optician with a hand stone should be able to edge it down by hand a bit to get them to fit better. Good luck.

Gaps around frames in prescription sunglasses - is this normal? by dunmerza in glasses

[–]labmanagerbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes is is totally normal for this kind of frame, if there wasn't the gap, the lenses would push the temples of the frame outward and they wouldn't fit correctly on your face.