Where can I get bio focus glass for kids with the following prescription?

#11 02-19-2007, 04:47 PM

On 22 Jan 2007 15:47:19 -0800, allwin2002au[at]gmail.com wrote:

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> Hello All.
> I need this bio focus glass urgently. But my local optical dispenser
> (eye care network in Melbourne, Australia) tolled me, that, the main
> supplier in Australia no longer making such orders.
> Any one knows if there is overseas supplier which can I place an order
> for such prescription over the net.
> RIGHT
> SPH= +17.5
> CYL= -0.5
> AXIS= 180
> LEFT
> SPH= + 17.0
> CYL= -1.25
> AXIS= 180
> ADD + 3.0 R+L

Contact lenses would provide the best vision. You might be able to wear them 30
days without removal.

Signet Armorlite makes an "Aspheric Lenticular Round" in a +18 and +20 base
curve, and if available would work for this Rx. Some labs can grind a bi-convex
lens but this would be my last choice due to poor off-axis vision.

Hope this helps,

Robert Martellaro
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Optician/Owner
Roberts Optical
Wauwatosa Wi.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Science is a way of trying not to fool yourself."
- Richard Feynman

#10 02-12-2007, 04:54 AM

On Feb 1, 6:46 am, "CatmanX" <drgr...[at]ozemail.com.au> wrote:
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> I'd suggest asking Jim Elder to find it himself.
> Ophthalmologists like to prescribe stuff that doesn't exist then blame
> the retailers for it.
> The manufacturers have ditched a lot of high power lenses in the past
> 2 years as there is so little call for them.
> dr grant

Thanks all.

I fond Optical shop in the Gladstone park shopping center and they
promise me to find what I am looking for. But I am still waiting.

#9 01-31-2007, 06:46 PM

I'd suggest asking Jim Elder to find it himself.

Ophthalmologists like to prescribe stuff that doesn't exist then blame
the retailers for it.

The manufacturers have ditched a lot of high power lenses in the past
2 years as there is so little call for them.

dr grant

#8 01-31-2007, 02:52 AM

Dom wrote:
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> I'm in Australia too. If you can give me a day or two I'll see what I
> can find out for you. Which part of Melbourne are you in?
> Dom

Sorry I looked but could find no takers

Dom

- quote -

> allwin2002au[at]gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello All.
> > > I need this bio focus glass urgently. But my local optical dispenser
> > (eye care network in Melbourne, Australia) tolled me, that, the main
> > supplier in Australia no longer making such orders.
> > > Any one knows if there is overseas supplier which can I place an order
> > for such prescription over the net.
> > > > > > > RIGHT
> > SPH= +17.5
> > CYL= -0.5
> > AXIS= 180
> > > LEFT
> > SPH= + 17.0
> > CYL= -1.25
> > AXIS= 180
> > > > ADD + 3.0 R+L
>

#7 01-24-2007, 07:56 AM

I'm in Australia too. If you can give me a day or two I'll see what I
can find out for you. Which part of Melbourne are you in?

Dom

allwin2002au[at]gmail.com wrote:
- quote -

> Hello All.
> I need this bio focus glass urgently. But my local optical dispenser
> (eye care network in Melbourne, Australia) tolled me, that, the main
> supplier in Australia no longer making such orders.
> Any one knows if there is overseas supplier which can I place an order
> for such prescription over the net.
> RIGHT
> SPH= +17.5
> CYL= -0.5
> AXIS= 180
> LEFT
> SPH= + 17.0
> CYL= -1.25
> AXIS= 180
> ADD + 3.0 R+L

#6 01-24-2007, 07:56 AM

I'm in Australia too. If you can give me a day or two I'll see what I
can find out for you. Which part of Melbourne are you in?

Dom

allwin2002au[at]gmail.com wrote:
- quote -

> Hello All.
> I need this bio focus glass urgently. But my local optical dispenser
> (eye care network in Melbourne, Australia) tolled me, that, the main
> supplier in Australia no longer making such orders.
> Any one knows if there is overseas supplier which can I place an order
> for such prescription over the net.
> RIGHT
> SPH= +17.5
> CYL= -0.5
> AXIS= 180
> LEFT
> SPH= + 17.0
> CYL= -1.25
> AXIS= 180
> ADD + 3.0 R+L

#5 01-23-2007, 11:19 PM

put fingers to keyboard and typed...

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> Thanks Shabs.
> This prescription has been done by
> James Elder - MBBS FRANZCO FRACS, the Director of Department of
> Ophthalmology in the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Australia.
> http://www.rch.org.au/ophthal/staff....=4376#director
> and I need them urgently.

Your best bet would be to try another optician who uses different
suppliers (The smaller, independants are usually MUCH more flexible and
don't limit themselves to one manufacturer).

You could try and e-mail Norville directly and see if they're willing to
ship to your local optician (they would usually need to open an account),
or if they could recommend a local supplier.

In the meantime, perhaps get them a couple of pairs of single vision
glasses (distance & near) to tide them over (aspheric/blended lentics).

--
Shabs.

PS I don't work for or have any affiliation with norville, we tend to use
them when we have to order 'unusual' lenses that are difficult to get
elsewhere.

#4 01-23-2007, 10:02 PM

"otisbrown[at]pa.net" <otisbrown[at]pa.net> wrote in news:1169589217.283055.47570
[at]k78g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

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> Dear Friend,

Dear Friend,

Please disregard Otis's postings. He is not in the medical profession and
not in any position to give medical advice!

Thanks!

Allen

#3 01-23-2007, 09:15 PM

The obvious reason, obvious that is for anyone in the industry is aphakia.

But once again, you'd probably recommending going with out the bifocal
because who needs it when the child has 0.00 accommodation... And
maybe cutting the Rx in half or so? He'd still have some light
perception and who knows, he might be able to double his axial length by
trying real hard....

otisbrown[at]pa.net wrote:

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> Dear Friend,
> While kids may need a plus lens with a 2 inch focal length -- for
> a severe medical condition (17 diopters) it is difficult to understand
> why a bifocal would be prescribed.
> In the interest of curiosity could you perhaps explain
> the medical condition that requires a bi-focal
> prescription over a plus 17 diopter lens?
> Best,
> Otis
> James Elder - MBBS FRANZCO FRACS
> Director, Department of Ophthalmology since1994.
> Paediatric Ophthalmologist to Royal Women's Hospital
> Interests: Infantile cataract, retinoblastoma, childhood glaucoma,
> uveitis & oculo-plastics and retinopathy of prematurity
> allwin2002au[at]gmail.com wrote:
> > Thanks Shabs.
> > This prescription has been done by
> > > James Elder - MBBS FRANZCO FRACS, the Director of Department of
> > Ophthalmology in the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Australia.
> > > http://www.rch.org.au/ophthal/staff....=4376#director
> > and I need them urgently.
> >

#2 01-23-2007, 08:53 PM

Dear Friend,

While kids may need a plus lens with a 2 inch focal length -- for
a severe medical condition (17 diopters) it is difficult to understand
why a bifocal would be prescribed.

In the interest of curiosity could you perhaps explain
the medical condition that requires a bi-focal
prescription over a plus 17 diopter lens?

Best,

Otis

James Elder - MBBS FRANZCO FRACS
Director, Department of Ophthalmology since1994.
Paediatric Ophthalmologist to Royal Women's Hospital
Interests: Infantile cataract, retinoblastoma, childhood glaucoma,
uveitis & oculo-plastics and retinopathy of prematurity

allwin2002au[at]gmail.com wrote:
- quote -

> Thanks Shabs.
> This prescription has been done by
> James Elder - MBBS FRANZCO FRACS, the Director of Department of
> Ophthalmology in the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Australia.
> http://www.rch.org.au/ophthal/staff....=4376#director
> and I need them urgently.

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