Chadwick Optical

10/03/2025

Get a first look at our latest development, the ADAVI low vision phone adapter, at in Boston! The ADAVI is still in the early stages and is rolling out January 2026, but we hate big reveals and want to show everyone how cool it is.
Come check it out and visit Charlie and Alex at our booth next week. For now, check out https://bit.ly/3IOM2jS for more info and to sign up for updates.

09/10/2025

We all know the difference between the three O's, but do our patients? Our latest “Ask Chadwick” explains the distinct roles of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Opticians. We dive into everything from medical vs. vision-focused care to the critical role a skilled optician plays in translating a prescription into a perfect pair of glasses - especially for complex cases.

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Ever been confused about the difference between an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and optician? This video breaks down the roles of the "three O's," explainin...

09/04/2025

Is your patient struggling to communicate their low vision diagnosis to their family? Our new video is a powerful tool to share with them. It validates their frustration with an invisible condition and provides a clear path to better communication.

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Dealing with a low vision condition can be incredibly lonely, especially when your loved ones don't seem to understand. This video explores the challenges of...

08/29/2025

Ever wonder why we went from glass to polycarbonate lenses? In this episode of Ask Chadwick for Professionals, we cut through the marketing magic and reveal the hard truth: it’s a triumph of economies of scale and “duty to warn” over superior optics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYQX52A-Uwc

Ever wonder why polycarbonate lenses became so dominant in the optical industry despite their optical shortcomings? This video pulls back the curtain on the ...

08/28/2025

If a patient's hemianopia affects both eyes, why wouldn't you prescribe the Peli Lens™ for both eyes? In this edition of Ask Chadwick for Professionals, Charlie explains how putting the Peli Lens™ in both eyes actually diminishes the patient’s visual field - the exact opposite of what we’re trying to do with the Peli Lens™.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPKBzYSPKZs

It's a common and understandable question: if a patient's hemianopia affects both eyes, why wouldn't you prescribe the Peli lens for both eyes? This video di...

08/22/2025

There are a lot of myths out there about AR coating. In this video, Charlie breaks down why those "magic" anti-reflective ads don't tell the full story from the patient's perspective. Check out the true science of light reflection and transmission to better educate your patients.

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optical eyewear, glasses, anti-reflective coating, AR coating, glare, night driving, vision, eye health, Chadwick OpticalHave you ever seen those dramatic "b...

08/15/2025

Need to calculate what power magnifier to recommend to your patient? In this video, Charlie explains why the “X” magnification is an inaccurate measurement for handheld magnifiers and provides the formula for determining the best power to suit their needs. Also included are links to a downloadable M-size chart and our Diopter Equivalent Calculator.

Print your own “M” size chart: https://bit.ly/chadwick-near-card
Use our online Diopter Equivalent Calculator: https://bit.ly/diopter-calculator

08/08/2025

Do your patients ever ask what all the numbers in their prescription mean? Just point them to this video. In this “Ask Chadwick,” Charlie breaks down the meaning behind every number on an eyeglass prescription - from sphere and cylinder to prism and add power.

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Ever wondered what all those mysterious numbers on your eyeglass prescription actually mean? 🤔 In this detailed breakdown, Charlie Sakurai from Chadwick Opt...

08/05/2025

In this installment of “Ask Chadwick: For Professionals,” Charlie from Chadwick Optical explains why referring to a low vision specialist is like calling in an expert for a complex job.

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In this video, Charlie from Chadwick Optical explains why referring patients to a low vision specialist can be crucial to their care. While becoming a low vi...

08/01/2025

What low vision conditions do high powered readers help with? In this latest edition of “Ask Chadwick,” Charlie explains that it’s not quite as simple as that and has more to do with what it’s like to see through your eyes rather than the name of the condition.

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Understanding low vision: It's less about the diagnosis and more about how you see. This video explains how conditions like macular degeneration affect centr...

07/30/2025

Are your patients asking about blue light blocking glasses? Our latest “Ask Chadwick” dives into the actual science, clarifying the limited scope of blue light's impact (circadian rhythm disruption, primarily at night) vs. marketing claims. Learn when blue-blocking features are genuinely beneficial and when they're redundant with modern device settings.

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Are you constantly hearing about the dangers of blue light and wondering if those special glasses are worth it? In this video, we cut through the marketing h...