By Jon J. Trutt Published: 2/27/2026 As an ECP, you’ve most likely experienced a patient bringing in their “brand new” pair of glasses, only to open the case and reveal a horribly disfigured, twisted frame that may or may not be still holding the lenses. And right on cue comes the classic line: “I just opened the case and they were like this.” 🤦 We all get a good laugh out of it. Now take that same thinking and apply it to your lab’s AR coatings. More often than not, patient

By Jon J. Trutt Published: 1/27/2026 If you’ve ever worn or dispensed photochromic lenses (commonly known by brand names like Transitions®), you may have noticed something interesting: they often get darker in the winter than they do in the middle of summer, even when it doesn’t feel that bright outside. So what’s really going on? Is it the snow? The cold? The sun angle? Short answer: yes… all of the above . Let’s break it down. ________________________________________ The B

By Jon J. Trutt Published: 12/31/2025 Prism can feel intimidating, especially when you’re juggling patients, adjustments, and orders all at once. The good news? You don’t need to overcomplicate it. This guide breaks prism down into the basics: what it is, when it’s needed, and how to avoid common issues that lead to remakes. What Is Prism? Simply put, prism shifts where light lands in the eye. Instead of light passing straight through the center of the lens, prism moves the i

By Jon J. Trutt Published: 11/25/2025 Remakes are the silent profit killers of every optical practice. They drain time, eat up margins, frustrate patients, and put unnecessary strain on your team. The good news? Most remakes aren’t caused by the lab. They come from small, preventable issues that happen before the job ever hits the tracer. At AccuLab, we see thousands of jobs come through every month, and we’ve learned exactly which mistakes cause the most headaches—and how ea