Guide to Optical Products

Focus on solutions for your optics product needs

By Trisha Schulz

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Obtain contact lens supplies

Obviously, for your customers who prefer not to wear glasses, eyesight can easily be corrected through contact lenses. It's important to have an ample supply on hand in a variety of prescription options so that your customers can take home their lenses and not wait for shipping.

I recommend: Professionals can utilize CIBA Vision's virtual consultant function to find the right contact lens options for patients. Browse the variety of contact lenses offered by CooperVision.

Find eyeglasses coating companies

Eyeglasses can be just as unique as the person who wears them. You carry a variety of frame styles, and options such as light-weight, thin or shaded lenses, among others. Look for eyeglasses coating companies to add an extra layer of protection to lenses, deflecting glare and resisting damage.

I recommend: Hoya offers lens treatments that are scratch-resistant, transparent and easy to clean. Through treatment and materials, CustomEyes is able to offer an extensive assortment as well.

Buy new or used eye exam equipment

As technology changes, you'll need to update your eye exam equipment. The latest equipment, although sometimes a major investment, may prove to pay off in the long run as it leads to greater efficiency and greater patient care.

I recommend: Exam technology offered by Stereo Optical Co. can be utilized by ophthalmologists as well as optometrists. From new to refurbished equipment and optical supplies, check out Armstrong Optical Service Co.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Just as you would with any major business purchase, carefully evaluate the purchase of new eye exam equipment. Assess the costs, potential income resulting from the purchase and how you plan to pay for the equipment.