The optical industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a growing commitment to sustainability. Across the globe, optical labs are adopting eco-friendly practices, recognizing their crucial role in environmental conservation. This article highlights how labs are innovating and leading the way in sustainable eyewear production. Embracing Eco-Friendly Materials One of the primary steps optical…
In the diverse landscape of vision care, one size does not fit all. At Allentown Optical, we understand that each pair of eyes is as unique as the person behind them. As an independent optical lab, we specialize in providing customized eyewear solutions, meticulously tailored to meet the individual vision needs of our clients. This…
In the world of eyewear, precision is not just a requirement; it’s the hallmark of quality. At Allentown Optical, we’re not just crafting lenses; we’re engineering visions. This article will take you on a journey through the meticulous process of lens manufacturing, revealing the art and science that ensures each lens from our independent lab…
Quality is the cornerstone of Allentown Optical, and we understand the immense responsibility we carry when crafting lenses and frames that directly influence your patients’ vision. Our commitment to quality isn’t merely a slogan; it’s an integral part of our manufacturing process. Here’s an insider look into how we maintain top-tier quality in lens and…
October was named Contact Lens Safety month by the non-profit Prevent Blindness, and the goal is to help providers to keep the eyes of their contact-wearing patients safe. Here are some ways you can be sure to educate your patients. The easiest step to preventing eye infection from contact lenses: wash your hands. Reminding patients to wash…
According to Prevent Blindness, approximately 25,000 sports-related eye injuries were treated in 2021. Non-powder guns, arrows, darts, and slingshots had the highest number of injuries, while winter sports had the lowest. Prevent Blindness, the country’s top eye health nonprofit, collected data from different sources that show eye injuries from sports happen at all ages. The number…
Optometrists and Optical Professionals take an oath once they graduate from school to serve their communities in their professional capacities to the very best of their ability. “Changing Life Through Lenses Day” is one example of an initiative where the optometrist community works to curb poor vision regardless of a person’s socio-economic status. Initially, “Changing…
We made some virtual rounds on the interweb and drew a list of trends in eye health care that optometry doctors and other eye care physicians will find insightful. Let’s kick things off with trend #1. 1. Eye care professionals want efficiency in their practice As global trade and supply chains recover, vision care practices are…
Eye care technicians constantly innovate to make eye care more affordable, accessible, and convenient to improve patients’ health outcomes. New and innovative eye care technology is on course to redefine how patients access treatment while lowering the treatment burden. Advancements in medical care often entail new procedures, therapies, treatments, and medication that can overwhelm the patients….
Prevent Blindness has announced that they are expanding their educational “Diabetes and the Eyes” program with the help of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. With historical roots going back as far as 1908, Prevent Blindness is an organization that serves millions of people through education and eye care. The “Diabetes and the Eyes” program was created in 2019 to provide resources to…
