The ophthalmology industry is constantly evolving due to improvements in technology that are being made every day. The Camber lens is one of the recent developments we see changing the field completely. This latest advancement in digital lenses is a pretty big deal. The Camber lens solves problems that were ever-present in the field prior…
Traditionally, progressive lenses have been produced using a molded blank that incorporates the progressive surface on the front side. These progressive blanks are produced in large quantities, and are available in multiple materials, each with a range of base curves, each with several add values. The wearer prescription is generated using traditional equipment to cut…
Available On Select Allentown Optical Digital Designs What is lenticularization? Lenticularization is a process developed to minimize the thickness and weight of lenses. The user defines an optimal region around the fitting cross (Optical area); outside this region the Lenticularization reduces the thickness with a gradual change in curvature, giving as a result a thinner…
Digital Eye Strain (DES) coatings are all the rage, and they should be. They potentially serve a very big benefit. All of our electronics are emitting vast amounts of HEV light that is headed straight for one of our most sensitive parts, our eyes. Before I continue on the subject, I would like to clear…
What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is the progressive deterioration of the macula and is the leading cause of visual impairment. Hastened by blue light exposure, macular degeneration deteriorates healthy cells within the macula, affecting your central frame of vision. This loss of vision affects reading, writing, driving, color perception, and other cognitive functions. Serious…
ALLENTOWN OPTICAL’S DIGITAL DESIGNS DAILY C DAILY BASIC FOCUS SINGLE VISION OFFICE: PERSONAL, ASSISTANT, SUPERVISOR PARAMETER PETITE PROXIMITY Conventional Progressives Traditionally, progressive lenses have been produced using a molded blank that incorporates the progressive surface on the front side. These progressive blanks are produced in large quantities, and are available in multiple materials, each with…
Digital Eye Strain (DES) coatings are all the rage, and they should be. They potentially serve a very big benefit. All of our electronics are emitting vast amounts of HEV light that is headed straight for one of our most sensitive parts, our eyes. Before I continue on the subject, I would like to clear…
Leybold Optics, USA announces that Allentown Optical has acquired state-of-the-art Anti-Reflective coating technology, specifically a CCSII A/R coating machine & premium A/R coating processes. The acquisition of this equipment and technology from Leybold Optics will allow Allentown to better serve their customers by bringing their A/R coating production in-house. Allentown Optical underwent a significant facilities…
Allentown Optical Corp. has installed state of the art AR equipment from Leybold Optics.
It’s that time of year when we start thinking about back to school and children’s eyewear. And we do not think about kids’ eyewear without thinking about lens materials. The standard lens material for years has been polycarbonate. Seven years ago we had a newcomer to the lens material arena. In 2001, Trivex hit the…
