FastGrind Capabilities Overview This article provides a clear, factual overview of what the FastGrind in-office lens surfacing system can produce today. It is intended as a reference point for independent optical practices evaluating in-office surfacing capabilities. This content focuses on production capability and system boundaries, not laboratory comparisons or profitability discussion. For broader context on […]
Understanding Boost and Anti-Fatigue Lenses and What They Mean for FastGrind Practices As visual demands continue to evolve, many practices are seeing a growing group of patients who fall between traditional lens categories. These patients are not yet ready for progressive lenses, but they are no longer fully successful in standard single vision designs. Boost, […]
Independent optical practices are facing increasing pressure from rising lab costs, tighter margins, and growing operational expenses. For many owners, the default response is to increase patient volume. But adding more patients usually requires more staff, more exam lanes, and more complexity. The truth is that most practices already have the volume they need. The […]
Independent optical practices can increase profitability without adding more patients by improving lens production efficiency, controlling costs, and bringing surfacing in-house.
Discover why relying solely on an edger limits your optical practice’s speed and control. Learn how adding an in-office lens surfacing system like FastGrind empowers independent optical stores to deliver same-day glasses, improve margins, and take full control of lens production.
Learn how independent optical practices use in-office lens surfacing with FastGrind to reduce lab delays and offer same-day glasses.
MYTH: FastGrind is limited on lens options. FALSE! FastGrind offers 6 different lens types including Progressive, Bifocal, Single vision and more. Along with 11 different Lens Features such as Anti-Reflection, Photochromic, Polarized and more! Through the power of FastGrind, you can produce specialty single vision and multifocal lenses including bifocal and digitally enhanced progressive lenses. We carry single […]
MYTH: In-Office Lens Surfacing doesn’t save that much money. FALSE! With FastGrind, customers often see over a 50% reduction in their lens costs compared to their current lab! FastGrind is designed for the independent optical to enable you to offer exceptional customer service and save up to 50% on your wholesale lab bills. You can […]
MYTH: In-Office Lens Surfacing doesn’t save that much time. FALSE! With FastGrind, optical shops are able to dispense multifocal lenses next day or even same day. Significantly faster than waiting weeks for outside labs! FastGrind uses only tap water to generate, fine, and polish a pair of lenses in just 12 minutes. FastGrind is the […]
MYTH: In-Office Lens Surfacing is difficult to learn and/or use. FALSE! FastGrind is so simple to learn and use, we have done remote installations worldwide. With software guided steps, operators are generally fully trained in under 2 hours! There is no onsite installation or training necessary. System setup is plug-and-play with standard electric, a water […]
