Re: Acuvue Oasys - soon?, but venturing off topic here, for sure...


You said this,

> And how many "choices" do you offer prospective contact lens wearers? At
> the commercial dispensers I've seen, some offer perhaps two brands of
> lenses.

Then you imply that commercial dispensers sell-out their patient best
interest for the "best deal" from optical sales reps when you said,

> I'm sure there are commercial dispensers that do a fine job and get it
> right, just as there are private practice docs that are bozos. But when
> that sales rep offers the corporate honchos (or the private doc for that
> matter) a few thousand lenses at a ridiculously low price "if you buy it
> now!" , guess what lens will be their "favorite"? At least until the
> next reps comes by with a better deal.

Then you try to imply that lower prices for contact lenses that are
available from commercial optical suppliers causes patients to abuse their
lenses when you said,

> And then there's the issue of contact lenses seen as medical devices
> with health risks and benefits verses simple consumable commodities.
> That perception influences compliance and responsibility.

Finally you try to deny your outrageous remarks by claiming "no one here
dissed commericial fitters". YOU DID!

I too work for in a commercial eyeware setting. I have also worked in
private practice, in an optometry school, and with a group Ophthalmology
practice. I believe my current commercial practice gives patients excellent
eyecare for an excellent price. Sometimes I run into arrogant private
practitioners who think they are better than their commericial practioner
colleagues for some reasons I can't fathom. We all went to the same schools
and passed the same proficiency exams. I guess some people need to feel
superior to others.

RM
Ph.D., Commercial O.D.

PS-- I think Oasys will be a nice addition to Vistakons line. Does anybody
have any information on pricing?



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