SILVER SPRING, Md.--Homer Optical, an independent wholesale laboratory based here, is offering a unique software tool that can help eyecare professionals select the right occupational progressive lenses for their patients. Homer’s Occupational Lens Calculator provides dynamic power conversions based on the individual patient’s prescription and design of the selected lens. Users simply type in the patient general purpose Rx and select an occupational progressive from the designated drop down box. The power conversions automatically display, allowing users to see what powers the lens will provide at far intermediate, near intermediate and near distances. When a specific lens design is selected, the screen will also show lens material availability, power digression, near power range and fitting requirements.

The Occupational Lens Calculator runs on Excel in either Windows Office or XP operating systems. To request a free CD, call Homer Optical at (800) 627-2710, or visit www.homeroptical.com to request information.