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

By Jon J. Trutt Published: 10/30/2025 When it comes to light-adaptive or photochromic lenses, many eye care professionals have been conditioned to associate one specific brand name with quality and performance. The truth is, the photochromic technology behind those lenses isn’t unique, and several non-branded or independent options perform just as well, often at a fraction of the cost. What Are Photochromic Lenses, Really? Photochromic lenses are lenses that automatically dar

By Jon J. Trutt Published: 9/30/2025 If you’re still defaulting to polycarbonate lenses for most patients, it’s time to rethink that...