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A recent enquiry from an Optometrist:
I work with a lab who get lenses from local suppliers (none of which are registered with the SAOA). I assume these lenses fall under the “Unbranded label”. However, they have certain lenses that do not fall into the unbranded codes:
They supply Reactor Grey photochromic lenses with HMC and HMC +.
They also have Transitions 6 lenses in single vision and Bifocal and Multifocal – what codes should I use for these ( the unbranded prices are too low for these products)
How would I code the HMC + which is more expensive than the unbranded ARC pricing?
Answer:
The Unbranded set of lens codes is designed for use by practices or small laboratories who import their own lenses. The listing, although fairly comprehensive, does not include every lens option available. It is essential that suppliers importing more specialised lenses apply for their own codes from the SAOA.
In order to allow practitioners or small laboratories to supply lenses, the SAOA has created a comprehensive list of Unbranded lenses.
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other Add-on is permitted.
81BS001 Single Vision (Standard)
81UB014 1.50 Photochromatic HMC Standard
Many Core lenses, particularly High index lenses are not available uncoated. These products are identified by being listed in red and (in most cases) the word YES in the 'Rqs HC' column. Some suppliers even suggest coatings that could be added* (see below).
When ordering and invoicing these lenses, you need to select the Core lens, and then on the next line one of the Hard coat add-ons available from the supplier.
Examples:
1. 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28This lens does not require a Hard coat to be added.
2. 84HY004 Hilux Flat Top Acclimates Uncoated
| 84HY001 | Hilux Flat Top 28 |
This lens does not require a Hard coat to be added. it is invoiced as: 84BS001 Bifocal 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 You can then optionally add one of the Hoya Add-ons |
| 84HY004 | Hilux Flat Top Acclimates Uncoated |
This lens is not available without a Hard coat. It is invoiced as: 84BS001 Bifocal 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 Acclimates Uncoated 87HY00A Hoya Super Hard or 87HY00F HVP or 87HY01F SHV etc |
*Certain suppliers indicate which Add-on should be used with the particular Core code.
As an example, 83CZ003 Zeiss Digital Lens 1.67 Uncoated. The 'Rqs HC' column shows DVS or DVP or DVBP.
This lens is invoiced as:
83BS001 Accommodative Support
83CZ003 Zeiss Digital Lens 1.67 Uncoated
87CZ00F Zeiss Duravision Silver (DVS) or 87CZ01F Zeiss Duravision Platinum (DVP) or 87CZ02F Zeiss Duravision Blue Protect (DVBP)
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other Add-on is permitted.
81BS001 Single Vision (Standard)
81HY007 Hilux 1.50 Polarised Standard
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other Add-on is permitted.
81BS001 Single Vision (Standard)
81HY001 Estelux 1.50 Uncoated Standard
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other Add-on is permitted.
You cannot add a Prism to a Stock lens. The lens should be re-coded as a Surfaced lens.
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other Add-on is permitted.
81BS001 Single Vision (Standard)
81SK015 SEIKO 1.60 AS Transitions 7 SCC Standard
88SK01Q SEIKO Gradient Tint >35%
Surfaced lenses, particularly higher index lenses may only be available from the supplier with a coating added. If this is the case, then you must invoice the lens as Base Code + Core code + Add-on.
Check that this lens is available in an uncoated form. A column in the lens listing indicates whether the product is available uncoated. In addition, every product is listed in red or black type. Black indicates that the lens is available uncoated and red indicates that a coating must be added.
In this example, this Single Vision Surfaced lens IS NOT available uncoated and should be invoiced as Base Code + Core Code + Add on:
82BS001 Single Vision Surfaced
82CZ002 ZEISS Single Vision AS 1.6 Uncoated
87CZ00A Zeiss Hard
This lens is a Single Vision surfaced lens. It is coded and invoiced lens as Base Code + Core code.
Check that this lens is available in an uncoated form. A column in the lens listing indicates whether the product is available uncoated. In addition, every product is listed in red or black type. Black indicates that the lens is available uncoated and red indicates that a coating must be added.
In this example, the lens is available uncoated and should be invoiced as:
82BS001 Single Vision Surfaced
82SH001 Shamir Smart-SV (1.5) Uncoated
Additional Hard Coat or Anti-reflex coating can be added if necessary.
This lens is a Single Vision surfaced lens. It is coded and invoiced lens as Base Code + Core code + Add-on. The Generic Prism Code can also be used with a Surfaced lens.
82BS001 Single Vision Surfaced
82LT033 Quality Atoric Wrap 1.6 Uncoated
87LT04A Quality Emerald 1.6
89GN00X Prism
Surfaced lenses, particularly higher index lenses may only be available from the supplier with a coating added. If this is the case, then you must invoice the lens as Base Code + Core code + Add-on.
Check that this lens is available in an uncoated form. A column in the lens listing indicates whether the product is available uncoated. In addition, every product is listed in red or black type. Black indicates that the lens is available uncoated and red indicates that a coating must be added.
In this example, the lens is NOT available uncoated and should be invoiced as:
82BS001 Single Vision Surfced
82ES045 Airwear SV Aspheric Transitions Rx Uncoated
87ES02F Crizal Prevencia
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other Add-on is permitted.
81BS001 Single Vision (Standard)
81EL062 eLab 1.60 ARC Premium Plus Stock
A Branded Add-on may only be used in conjunction with a Core lens from the same supplier.
For example:
Core lens: 86ES265 Varilux S 4D Ormix Transitions Uncoated
Add-on: 87ES01F Crizal Forte UV
This is correct!
Core lens: 86ES265 Varilux S 4D Ormix Transitions Uncoated
Add-on: 87HY04F Hi-Vision LongLife UV Control
This is incorrect!
The following Generic (GN) Add-ons may be used with any SURFACED lens:
79GN00T Safety Treatment
79GN00X Prism
79GN01X Fresnel Prism
79GN02X Prism for Centration
79GN00Y Special Surfacing
79GN01Y Frosting
89GN04Z Large Blanks Single Vision (Surfaced)
89GN01Z Large Blanks Bifocal/Varifocal
89GN02Z Removal Of Tint
89GN03Z Removal Of Coating
89GN00X Prism
89GN01X Prism Fresnel
89GN02X Prism for Centration
89GN00Y Special Surfacing
89GN01Y Minimum Edge Thickness (METS)
89GN02Y Frosting
89GN03Y Special Base curve
89GN04Y Flat lens Peepsight
89GN05Y Franklin Bifocal
Stock lenses - Prism cannot be added to a Stock (Standard) lens
Surfaced lens (Glass)
Base Code
Core Code
79GN00X Prism
79GN02X Prism for Centration
Surfaced lens (Plastic)
Base Code
Core Code
89GN00X Prism
89GN02X Prism for Centration