All about anti–reflective coatings Anti-reflection coatings are made from extremely thin layers of different dielectric materials that are applied in...

SLAB-OFF EXPLAINED On occasion we have patients who come in with a prescription showing a significant power difference between the...

The Issue of Adaptation "These aren't working for me." This isn't what we want to hear from our patients. Before...

Tints, Filters and Sunglasses Tinted lenses are worn for the sake of appearance, comfort (discomfort glare), vision (disability glare) and...

By definition an ophthalmic prism is wedge-shaped lens of glass or plastic that is thicker at one edge (the base)...

SHAMIR LENS DESIGNS Creation – 19mm fitting height Freeform Optics – design resolution up to six times more accurate than...

Traditional vs Freeform Surfacing Traditional lens making tools can work only on the backside of the lens. They cannot create...

The following are facts about SHAMIR Shamir was established in 1970 as an engineering firm and is now the largest...

Things to consider: New or old lens and lens material. CR-39 is the most versatile material to tint. Not much...

Today our lives are strongly influenced by the automobile. Traditional eye wear and sun wear does not serve this lifestyle...