VisionPlus India

85 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION lens material, and optimise lens fit based on frame tension and curvature. This reduces breakage, improves finish, and significantly cuts down on redo jobs. Plus, for opticians who offer express delivery services or in-store fulfilment, these smart edgers are indispensable. In India, where customer wait times play a big role in satisfaction, such machinery can be a true differentiator, especially when bundled with lens inventory management software. WAVEFRONT ABERROMETRY The retail optician’s toolkit is getting clinical upgrades. Wavefront aberrometers, once reserved for ophthalmologists, are now finding a place in premium optical boutiques. These instruments go beyond basic refraction to detect higher-order aberrations, offering ultra-precise prescriptions. For discerning clients, like pilots, athletes, or digital professionals, these custom prescriptions offer better night vision, reduced glare, and optimised visual performance. It also opens new avenues for premium lens offerings, such as iScription or other wavefront-based lenses, adding to the optician’s value proposition. OCT & RETINAL IMAGING One of the biggest shifts in 2025 is the blurring of lines THE RETAIL OPTICIAN’S TOOLKIT IS GETTING CLINICAL UPGRADES. WAVEFRONT ABERROMETERS, ONCE RESERVED FOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, ARE NOW FINDING A PLACE IN PREMIUM OPTICAL BOUTIQUES...