1. What is the Optiboard Price Formula?

The Optiboard Price Formula calculates the cost of lenses based on their thickness and a rate per millimeter. This simple multiplication helps optical shops determine pricing for custom lenses.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( Thickness \) — Lens thickness in millimeters (mm)
• \( Rate \) — Cost per millimeter in US dollars (USD/mm)

Explanation: Thicker lenses typically require more material and specialized processing, hence the linear relationship between thickness and cost.

3. Importance of Lens Thickness Calculation

Details: Accurate thickness calculation ensures proper pricing, helps in inventory management, and allows for precise customer quotations in optical businesses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter lens thickness in millimeters and the rate per millimeter. The default rate is $1.50/mm but can be adjusted based on your specific pricing structure.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does thickness affect lens price?
A: Thicker lenses require more raw material, may need special processing, and often use higher-index materials which are more expensive.

Q2: What's a typical rate per millimeter?
A: Rates vary by lab and material, but $1.00-$2.50/mm is common for standard materials. High-index materials may have higher rates.

Q3: Does this include coatings or other treatments?
A: No, this calculates base lens cost only. Additional treatments like AR coating would be added to this base price.

Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a baseline estimate. Actual costs may vary based on volume discounts, lab fees, or other factors.

Q5: Can I use this for progressive lenses?
A: Yes, but progressive lenses often have additional design fees not accounted for in this simple calculation.