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Adlens to host ABO course at Silmo
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dlens, the global leader in variable focus eyewear, is proud to announce its affiliation with ABO courses. The first Adlens ABO course will be run during Vision Expo West in October 2013. The American Board of Opticianry (ABO) is the largest and most prestigious Opticians’
certification organization in the world, recognizing individuals whose opticianry skills and knowledge meet predetermined standards of excellence. ABO certifies opticians, their certification exams are continually refined and updated to reflect current practices and to ensure that they are fair and accurate measures of professional competency. As a result, ABO certification is highly regarded nationally and internationally, earning recognition from state licensing boards, the U.S. military, and public and private corporations. The lecture and discussion about adjustable lenses, the topic of Adlens®’ first course, will be held by Dr Graeme MacKenzie, Director of Industry Affairs, and addressed to opticians and optometric, para-optometric and ophthalmic staff. The objective of the lecture is to provide all the required information about how variable focus eyewear work, how they can be applied to enhance the lens product mix and how developments in adjustable lens technologies can meet the needs of the market in the future. Details of the course and how to register can be found on Vision Expo West website www.visionexpowest.com
Optical polishing pitch presents abrasives efficiently to optics
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line of optical polishing pitch that comes in five hardness grades which are ideal for blocking, lapping, and polishing hard to soft
optics is available from Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island. Gugolz Polishing Pitch is made from all-natural wood resin rather than petroleum byproducts and comes in five grades from very-soft to very hard with melting points from 52°C to 87°C. Easy to use by slicing, melting, and pouring it onto a lap, the pitch carries
abrasives well and presents them efficiently to the optic’s surface for a superior finish, claims the firm. Suitable for carrying aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, and diamond slurries, Gugolz Polishing Pitch helps prevent contamination of the polishing media and optics because it is all natural. This pitch eliminates the need for screening, filtering, or mixing additives and all hardness grades are fully compatible and consistent to let users achieve their own grade of hardness.
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OPTICAL PRISM | SEPTEMBER 2013