From Manual to AI: How Modern Lens Edger Machines Are Changing Optometry
For years, lens production involved multiple handoffs — starting with semi-finished blanks and ending with manual polishing and alignment — with e ach step add ing time, labor, and room for error. But this time-consuming practice is changing with the lens edger machine. AI and 3D tools are also improving how lenses are designed and manufactured before they reach the consumer. Let’s take a look at how modern lens edger machines are helping eyewear manufacturers upgrade from traditional methods to digital solutions. Find out how Steede Medical LLC is supporting manufacturers and retailers with advanced digitization and greater confidence in delivering high-quality eyewear. Eliminating slow, manual work Without a modern lens edger machine, manufacturers had to collect prescription data and cut lenses manually, and then finish them one at a time. This outdated approach meant lengthy production timelines and also increased the risk...