DONALD J MESTAS

• Supervised opticians and streamlined daily workflow at Optix Eyewear
• Measured patients for precise eyeglass fittings and frame adjustments
• Interpreted optical prescriptions and verified lens orders for accuracy
• Operated Marco 101 lensometer, Nidek blocker, and Santinelli LEX-1200 edger to ensure accurate lens measurements.

Conducted pretests for patients to assess their vision and eye health. utilizing Topcon Auto refractor, Topcon Fundus Camera, Neutralized patients' current eyewear to evaluate prescription accuracy.

Sent all pretest information to a remote doctor utilizing Digital Optometrics.

Manufactured eyewear using both finished stock and uncut lenses from wholesaler.

• Recommended frames and lenses based on specifications outlined in customer prescriptions.
• Measure patient’s Pupillary distance, segment heights necessary to provide an outstanding pair of Rx eyewear.
• Order prescription lenses, providing the best vision possible while considering the profitability of the practice.
• Ordered prescription lenses to ensure optimal vision solutions while maintaining practice profitability.
• Providing excellence in verification of finished eyewear using both Marco 101 Lensometer and TopCon Auto Lensometer.
• Verified finished eyewear for compliance with ANSI standards using Marco 101 Lensometer and TopCon Auto Lensometer.
• Educated patients on policies and appropriate product offerings to enhance customer service and address concerns.
• Provide each patient with excellent customer service, and encourage fellow staff to do so as well.
• Educate co-workers and share the immense amount of experience I possess. Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve common goals.

• One of only two Licensed Opticians who would take measurements for Seg Height, Pupillary Distance and frame adjustments.
• Ordered all Lenses from the Laboratory as Uncuts and verified that Lenses received were as ordered and were well within the ANSI standards allowed by state law.
• Ordered uncut lenses from the laboratory for patient prescriptions. from laboratory as uncut and verified compliance with ANSI standards upon receipt.
• Operated Santinelli Edgers LE-1000 in finishing lab, provided inventory for Single Vision stock Lenses. Provided one hour services for Metal, Zyl, and Rimlon frames.
• Repaired and replaced parts of frames to accommodate patients' needs.
• Performed inventory checks on frames to maintain stock accuracy. checks to ensure stock accuracy. ordered frames as necessary for Patients.
• Pretested patients using Auto-Refractor and Glaucoma Pressure test. Neutralized Patients current Glasses using Marco 101 Lensometer determining Power, Lens Style, and Prescribed Prism if necessary.
• Assisted patients in selecting designer frames and educated them on lenses that optimize visual acuity.

• Supervised opticians, ensuring efficient daily workflow at Buena Vista Optical
• Assisted patients with frame selection and educated them on lens options based on specific needs
• Measured patients' pupillary distance for accurate lens fitting., Segment Height.
• Measured patients' pupillary distance for accurate lens fitting., Measured segment height for precise lens fitting.
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• Maintained lab area and equipment to ensure optimal functionality for team operations.
• Operated and managed basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials to support production needs.
• Identified and worked with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
• Utilized bevel wheel to remove sharp edges of lens.
• Maintained lab area and equipment for team usage.
• Verified written instructions, prescriptions, and product details to ensure accurate order processing.