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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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.
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.
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.
How Can I Tell When My Patient is Dealing with Aniseikonia?
Beyond refractive aniseikonia, learn how retinal detachment and epiretinal membranes can cause visual imbalances worth watching for in patients.
Product Spotlight: Tinted Clip-Ons And Shape Guide
Order tinted clip-ons without the patient’s glasses on hand using our easy shape guide, available as a physical tool or printable PDF.
Product Spotlight: Tint Selection Kits
Showcase multiple tints side-by-side with our user-friendly kits, so patients can find immediate relief or the most comfortable option for them.
Product Spotlight: MAGNA-5
A tool we designed to help practitioners assess how individuals with low vision might benefit from a subtle increase in magnification, along with potential added prism and contrast enhancement.