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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
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Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
Jaxx ) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying
: Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Not sure what it's got to do with cars, but... If you want somewhere that makes 'em onsite, that's FAR more likely to be a big chain one-hour place than a small indie. They'll send the order away. Thought about these online retailers? |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
In message , Jaxx
writes [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician finishes off the lenses How else are they going to get a good fit in the frame ? -- geoff |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
raden wrote:
In message , Jaxx writes [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician finishes off the lenses How else are they going to get a good fit in the frame ? The lab supplies the frame and lens.... -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
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writes raden wrote: In message , Jaxx writes [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician finishes off the lenses How else are they going to get a good fit in the frame ? The lab supplies the frame and lens.... Not in my local opticians they don't Finishing off lenses is hardly rocket science -- geoff |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"raden" wrote in message ... In message , SteveH writes raden wrote: In message , Jaxx writes [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician finishes off the lenses How else are they going to get a good fit in the frame ? The lab supplies the frame and lens.... Not in my local opticians they don't Finishing off lenses is hardly rocket science Your optician will certainly not fabricate the frame or the lens. As for finishing not being rocket science, please enlighten us. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
In message , R D S
writes Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician finishes off the lenses How else are they going to get a good fit in the frame ? The lab supplies the frame and lens.... Not in my local opticians they don't Finishing off lenses is hardly rocket science Your optician will certainly not fabricate the frame or the lens. As for finishing not being rocket science, please enlighten us. We know you supply lenses - we had a thread about it a while back The question was "Do the old style optician shops usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES?" I have some spectacles here if you need to borrow them -- geoff |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
raden wrote:
My optician finishes off the lenses How else are they going to get a good fit in the frame ? Manufacturers of frames supply templates for the cutting machines. Chris -- Remove prejudice to reply. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? No Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Lenses are made by specialists. Look under Optical Goods Manufacturers and Wholesalers in yell.com -- Dave Baker www.pumaracing.co.uk "Why," said Ford squatting down beside him and shivering, "are you lying face down in the dust?" "It's a very effective way of being wretched," said Marvin. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird |
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from "Chris" contains these words: My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird Weird how? -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
really fine but sort of clings together
I guess I also had memories of people being killed by being fed powdered glass in old detective books. "Guy King" wrote in message ... The message from "Chris" contains these words: My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird Weird how? -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
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from "Chris" contains these words: glass dust really fine but sort of clings together That's not my experience of glass dust. Sounds more like polymer dust to me. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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"Guy King" wrote in message
... The message from "Chris" contains these words: glass dust really fine but sort of clings together That's not my experience of glass dust. Sounds more like polymer dust to me. You played him! You set him up gooood. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
In message , Chris
writes "Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird Glass ? -- geoff |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"raden" wrote in message ... In message , Chris writes "Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird Glass ? -- geoff Yeah - when I watched (a few years back) most lenses were still glass. I still wear glass lenses where possible |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
On 23 Sep 2006, Chris wrote:
"raden" wrote in message ... In message , Chris writes "Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird Glass ? -- geoff Yeah - when I watched (a few years back) most lenses were still glass. I still wear glass lenses where possible The cracks in glass are better quality, I guess? :-) |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
Alex Coleman wrote:
On 23 Sep 2006, Chris wrote: "raden" wrote in message ... In message , Chris writes "Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? My optician certainly does (single shop, not a chain). Fascinating to watch and the glass dust is weird Glass ? -- geoff Yeah - when I watched (a few years back) most lenses were still glass. I still wear glass lenses where possible The cracks in glass are better quality, I guess? :-) i prefer plastic it doesnt shatter, it is lighter and i cant tell the difference in quality, any problems i have got is down to how good the original prescription is! you dont get a choice they all plastic nowadays- no one asked me "would you like glass sir? or a poke in the eye with a blunt stick!" LOL |
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In message , Jaxx
writes Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Here (NE Scotland) our optician sends the frames away for the lenses to be fitted. -- Graeme |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Inhouse would be unusual, theres normally an optical manufacturing unit somwhere that the vast majority of opticians in your area will use- I worked in one for a while, they service chains and indies alike. Ad |
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Mad Ad wrote:
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Inhouse would be unusual, theres normally an optical manufacturing unit somwhere that the vast majority of opticians in your area will use- I worked in one for a while, they service chains and indies alike. Ad frames - italian, lens - a dispensing wholesale optician who buys them in or as is own workshop but can be frank smith in an old draughty factory who does work on the side for people who dont want to pay to see an optician! |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Its a bit of lottery... Some do their own, on crap equipment that should have gone down with the ark. Some are well skilled and use decent gear. Some send to a lab who have crap equipment, and staff who couldn't give a ****. Some send to a lab who have state of the art gear and discerning techs. |
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"R D S" wrote in message
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? Its a bit of lottery... Some do their own, on crap equipment that should have gone down with the ark. The ark never went down. -- ThePunisher |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? I do. Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? It varies. I would guess that about 20% of independent optometrists (opticians) have their own glazing machines. The others will generally send away to local or national labs. Graybags |
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Jaxx wrote:
[off topic] in all the groups you posted to :-) Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? I usually have a chat to mine I'm in, he's a good bloke, pretty small shop, they send the lenses off to be cut, he says it really is a better job done out-of-house, thought they sometimes chamfer and polish the edges themselves. |
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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises [OT]
"Jaxx" wrote in message ... [off topic] Regarding the UK ... Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON THE PREMISES? Or, in the case of these small opticians, is cutting the lenses to shape something which would usually be done by some external company that probably supplied the lenses? I doubt it. My bird used to work in one of the big chains and they got theirs in, then ground them to the shape of the frames onsite. |
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