Chadwick Optical Practitioner Blog
This site is a resource for eye care professionals who manage patients with complex vision needs. At Chadwick Optical, we know that standard lenses aren't always enough for cases involving low vision, binocular dysfunction, or neurological trauma.
Our goal is to provide the specialized tools and technical support you need to improve your patients' functional vision and daily independence.
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Why Don’t We Just Lenticularize Every High Plus Lens?
Why isn’t every high plus lens lenticularized for thinness? A look at why lens curvature matters more than thinness for clear, distortion-free vision.
What’s a Transposition Calculator Used for?
What is transposition, and why does it matter for your glasses? A simple breakdown of plus cylinder, minus cylinder, and how labs speak the same language.
Why Are Polycarbonate Lenses Popular?
Ever wonder why polycarbonate became the default lens material? The story involves injection molding, a scary chemical, and a 1980s legal strategy.
Product Spotlight: SHAW Lens
Charlie Saccarelli explains the Shaw Lens: a smarter way to balance glasses for people whose two eyes see the world just a little differently.
What Do The Measurements Of My Eyeglasses Mean?
A complete tour of eyeglass measurements: what each number on the frame means and how it translates to comfort and clear vision on your face.
What Do the Numbers on My Prescription Mean?
Confused by your eye prescription? Chadwick Optical breaks down what Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, Prism, and Add power actually mean for your vision correction.
Is Anti-Reflective Coating a Scam?
Is anti-reflective (AR) coating a scam? Learn the truth about the “8% rule,” why it’s essential for clip-ons, and what it actually does for night driving glare.
Blockson Middle School Visits Chadwick Optical
See how Blockson Middle School students got a firsthand look at how eyeglass lenses are manufactured during their visit to Chadwick Optical.
Can You Debunk Some Myths Around Anti-Reflective Coating?
Debunk the myths of anti-reflective coatings and night driving. Learn the physics of light transmission and tips for clearer vision at night.
Product Spotlight: SLAM Lens
The SLAM (Single Lens Attached by Magnets) system adds specialized, temporary functionality to a single lens of a patient’s existing eyeglasses.
Product Spotlight: Size Lens Kit
Size lenses are a specialized tool that give doctors a diverse toolkit for helping patients with challenging binocular vision issues.
What Are Some Different Clip-Ons and How Can They Be Used?
Explore types of clip-on eyeglasses, from magnetic and E-clips to universal fit options, offering sunglasses, specialized tints, and added power.