Shamir recommends using The Freeform Blank on all Shamir Freeform jobs.

VISTA, Calif.—To ensure patients receive the best quality Freeform single vision and progressive lenses, Shamir is introducing The Freeform Blank, a Shamir Freeform Certified single vision blank.

The production of a Shamir Freeform lens starts with a standard single vision blank. However, patients risk experiencing discrepancies with power, aberrations and unwanted cylinder in the finished lens, according to Shamir. These issues arise due to the inconsistencies with the front or true curve of the blank. Each Freeform Blank is configured to the software specifications set for each Shamir Freeform lens design. The Freeform Blank guarantees a front curve that is consistent and truly spherical, which will result in a personalized lens that provides the most optimal vision for the patient.

To guarantee the most optimized Freeform solution for their patients, Shamir recommends that eyecare professionals request that a Freeform Blank be used for the production of each Shamir Freeform product.

The Freeform Blank is available in the following materials: SuperLite 1.60, SuperLite 1.60 Transitions, SuperLite 1.67, SuperLite 1.67 Transitions, PolyPlus, PolyPlus Transitions, SuperLite 1.74. ■