Digital free-form lenses have existed since 2000, yet the terms used to define concepts related to these highly technical lenses still confuse us. For example, opticians use the terms personalization and compensation interchangeably, but they are different yet often related concepts.

IOT CEO and president Daniel Crespo describes the key IOT characteristics that help laboratories deliver excellent free-form lenses to every patient, every time. If you have never met him or heard him speak, you’re missing something special. The passion and commitment to excellence he brings to his life’s work are evident, as are the academic roots that helped him grow his lens software company. We asked Daniel what it takes to make exceptional lenses. While a written interview cannot capture all that is Daniel Crespo, it certainly explains why his company continues to flourish.

In the last article, we covered lens materials and coating options, and their effect on lens optical performance. We briefly covered blue light attenuating lenses and coatings with a promise to share more in this June article. To that end, this article will cover the limits and benefits of the two types of blue light lenses in the market (indoor and outdoor). More and more consumers search blue light on the internet as they experience increased concern about the effects of digital screen time on eyes. They come to you for guidance and present you with the opportunity to help them understand the different types of blue attenuating lenses and coatings and their function.