ML Optio
When a standard solutions is not enough
Tailored for special demands
Some customers are in need of different prisms at distance and near. Some also need the segment is placed in a different position or higher addition than is possible in our other bifocal and trifocal solutions.
Standard solutions are also not optimal for certain occupations or hobbies. Competition shooters, pilots, conductors or others may need specially adapted solutions.
With ML Optio, you have full freedom of choice to create an optimal solution for all types of customers.
Optio is Latin for freedom of choice
Different parts are milled into a carrier lens to produce a tailor-made, exact optical solution. With ML Optio, there are endless possibilities to vary powers, lens designs, prisms and placement of segments.
Segment design
Discover the opportunities with ML Optio
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NORMAL SEGMENT S25-S40 and C25-C28 Most common segment shapes. Segments whose name starts with an S have a straight edge at the top and segments whose name starts with C have a curved edge at the top. LOW SEGMENT S28L-S40L L stands for low segment; a narrower/lower segment that is suitable to avoid image jumping. HIGH SEGMENT S728 and S935 A higher segment that is suitable for trifocal solutions and large vertical visual fields. ELLIPSE SEGMENT E1 and E2 Suitable when using distance power below the near segment, for example, when walking in stairs or on a boat deck. Also, ideal for upper segments. E stands for ellipse. ML SEGMENT ML25-ML32 A more elegant design with the same advantages as the ellipse segment.
Good to know about ML Optio
Drawing
If the segment, optical centre or prism requires special positioning, it will help us if you include a simple sketch of the frame indicating your precise requirements.
Positioning the optical centres
One of the advantages of the ML Optio lens, compared to a normal bifocal or trifocal, is that the optical centre is precisely positioned even in the reading sections. This can be compared to a standard lens where the position of the reading centre depends on the lens power and cylinder.
Edging instructions
If you decide to do the edging of the ML Optio yourself, a plastic stick with double-sided adhesive tape will be delivered with the lens. You should use this to build up and even out the different levels of the lens. It is extremely important to distribute the pressure from the edging machine evenly on the lens. If in doubt, let us do the job – and take the risk.
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