Online Optician Mark Bowden Responds to Allegations of High Street Opticians Profiteering
1,000% profit on the supply of prescription glasses (Daily Mail) is a completely false allegation. Claiming that high street opticians are "rip offs" (Daily Mirror) is ludicrous.Mark Bowden who has followed in both his father's and grand father's footsteps as an optician and runs two highly successful opticians in Bolton Lancashire, providing a personal quality service to its patients for many years.
High street practice overheads include fully qualified Ophthalmic Optician, Dispensing Optician and ancillary staff all with many years of professional training and experience behind them. Along with expensive optical equipment and one to one time spent with a patient the average cost of an eye examination simply doesn't cover the outlay, in-fact many local opticians who provide a personal service struggle to make ends meet. Mark Bowden realizes that many of the public want to buy their prescription spectacles online, without the full practice service.
Consequently he set up the web site www.spex4less.com, the fist of its kind as it is run by a fully qualified ophthalmic optician, where people can buy professionally glazed spectacles complete from just 20 pounds. Because companies such spex4less.com can provide prescription glasses over the internet at these prices does not mean the high street opticians are "rip off's" (Daily Mail) they are simply selling their glasses at a higher price to cover the expensive equipment professional service that you receive when you visit the opticians.In time as the internet grows and more people turn to it for their prescription glasses the cost of glasses in the high street will reduce to be able to compete with internet prices and the cost of an eye examination will increase to cover the costs of fully qualified staff and professional equipment. Being able to buy cheap glasses online is only possible if you have an optician to first examine your eyes. Unfortunately, due to the internet companies online at the moment many opticians will simply not survive this transitional period. To call them rip offs and profiteer's is simply not fair.
M BowdenB.Sc. (HONS) M.B.C.O.O.
How long have prescription eyeglasses been around?
From documents that were retrieved in Rome in the 13th Century, we know that prescription eyeglasses were available at that time. They were referred to as "spectacles" rather than glasses. Although we do not know for certain when prescription eyeglasses were invented, we do have proof that they did exist during this time period. A portrait done by an artist named Tomas da Modeno portrays a gentleman wearing eyeglasses. Obviously what we do not know is if they are prescription eyeglasses.
There are, however, other documents such as a manuscript written by a man that implies that if the he wasn't wearing spectacles, he would not be able to read or write.In the 15th century the printing press was invented which meant more reading material was readily available. Thus, the need for prescription glasses increased. The first reading glasses were held by one hand only during the times that they were needed for reading. It was later in the 17th century when people actually wore the glasses...
How long have prescription eyeglasses been around?
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Protect Your Reading Glasses With The Right Case
Taking good care of your reading classes is important.
Storing your reading glasses while not in use is one of the most important parts of reading glasses care.
There are many varieties of cases available.
Each type of reading glasses has a certain type of case that should be used with them.Protecting your reading glasses by putting them in a case when you are not using them is one major way to prolong their life.
By using a reading glasses case you will prevent accidents that could ruin them.
Metal frames are easily bent and the exposed hinges can be snapped.
Plastic frames are more durable than metal, but if stepped on can break just as easily.
Lens can be scratched, chipped or cracked if not protected.
Damage to your reading glasses can be avoided by using a case.Many reading glasses come with a case when you buy them, but sometimes there is a need to purchase a new or different case.
Mini reading glasses...
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Another Special Earth Day for a Unique Glassware Company
The U.S. generates more than 200 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, which is 4.3 pounds per person per day. More than half of this waste ends up in landfills. That's why "reduce, reuse and recycle" has grown in importance for consumers and businesses worldwide. While 'Earth Day' was established in 1970 to promote ecology, respect for life on our earth and highlight the concern of pollution of soil, air and water, we need to ensure that its focus is not relegated to just the one day a year??.
it is to become our firm way of life, every day. The Green Glass company bears testimony to this way of life. The company founded 14 years ago by two enthusiastic entrepreneurs welcome the fact that they can once again partake in Earth Day celebrations.Green Glass Inc, which opened for business late 2002, is an innovative company that converts reclaimed bottles into elegant glassware. Its one-of-a-kind products are available to the American public at select national retail venues,...
Another Special Earth Day for a Unique Glassware Company
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Dr. Antonio Prado of Tampa Among First to Use New Intraocular Lens for Cataract Patients
Tampa, FL (ContentDesk) March 9, 2006 -- A revolutionary advance in cataract surgery will be introduced this month by Dr. Antonio Prado of the Prado Vision & Lasik Center at 7522 N. Himes Avenue.AcrySof? ReSTOR? IOL is the first and only apodized diffractive intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients with and without presbyopia.
The AcrySof? ReSTOR? IOL, from Alcon, Inc., provides patients with a full range of quality vision (near, intermediate and distance), and greatly reduces reliance on glasses.In clinical trials, 80 percent of patients reported they no longer needed reading glasses or bifocals following bilateral cataract surgery.
Most patients who undergo cataract surgery receive monofocal lenses, which typically require them to use reading glasses or bifocals for near vision following surgery.
With the new AcrySof? ReSTOR? IOL, patients have the potential to reduce their reliance on glasses, said Dr. Prado.
This new lens is a breakthrough...
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How to Renew Your Passport
You can easily renew your passport by following the instructions below. However, it is important that you apply early. How early?Many foreign countries require your passport to have at least six month's validity remaining before they will issue a visa. Add to this the time required to process your passport and you get a total of eight or nine months.You should apply for a passport renewal if:
- Already have a passport that is not damaged; and
- Received it within the past 15 years; and
- Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and
- Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change).
Department of State web site or the sites of many travel agencies and travel document expediters.When filling out the form, check everything twice. Be...
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Find your style of reading glasses to show off your sense of fashion.
Reading glasses or readers have evolved from those old black granny glasses of the past. Today's reading glasses offer style and glamour making them as fashionable as they are functional. The many varieties of reading glasses available match the many personalities of their wearers.To be fashionable and feel great you need to identify what you need from a pair of reading glasses. Reading glasses come in many types, but the most popular ones are: rimless, plastic, metal, and foldable. The following list describes each kind, the characteristics, and styles available.Rimless reading glasses: This kind has no frame around the lens.
The ear and nose pieces connect directly to the lens. Rimless readers are good for someone wanting something lightweight. They also have an invisible look to them for someone who wants people to notice their beautiful face, not their reading glasses. Rimless readers do not offer much room for creative designs and usually come in one solid color.Plastic reading...
Find your style of reading glasses to show off your sense of fashion.
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Protect Your Reading Glasses With The Right Case
Taking good care of your reading classes is important.
Storing your reading glasses while not in use is one of the most important parts of reading glasses care.
There are many varieties of cases available.
Each type of reading glasses has a certain type of case that should be used with them.Protecting your reading glasses by putting them in a case when you are not using them is one major way to prolong their life.
By using a reading glasses case you will prevent accidents that could ruin them.
Metal frames are easily bent and the exposed hinges can be snapped.
Plastic frames are more durable than metal, but if stepped on can break just as easily.
Lens can be scratched, chipped or cracked if not protected.
Damage to your reading glasses can be avoided by using a case.Many reading glasses come with a case when you buy them, but sometimes there is a need to purchase a new or different case.
Mini reading glasses...
Glasses > Protect Your Reading Glasses With The Right Case
Online Optician Mark Bowden Responds to Allegations of High Street Opticians Profiteering insurance
Online Optician Mark Bowden Responds to Allegations of High Street Opticians Profiteering
Online Optician Mark Bowden Responds to Allegations of High Street Opticians Profiteering