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Common Questions and Answers relating to the 1st May 2017 SAOA Revised Coding system.
Examples - Stock Lenses
(80047) Hilux 1.50 Polarised Standard
(80047) Hilux 1.50 Polarised Standard
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other
Add-on is permitted.
| 81BS001 | Single Vision (Standard) |
| 81HY007 | Hilux 1.50 Polarised Standard |
(80388) Hoya Estelux 1.50 Uncoated Standard
(80388) Hoya Estelux 1.50 Uncoated Standard
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other
Add-on is permitted.
| 81BS001 | Single Vision (Standard) |
| 81HY001 | Estelux 1.50 Uncoated Standard |
(80785) Essilor 1.56 HC (Low Cyl) Standard + 1 Prism Base IN
(80785) Essilor 1.56 HC (Low Cyl) Standard + 1 Prism Base IN
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other
Add-on is permitted.
You cannot add a Prism to a Stock lens. The lens should be re-coded as a Surfaced lens.
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Examples - Surfaced Lenses
(30067) SEIKO 1.60 Transitions 7 SCC Standard + Seiko Gradient Tint >35%
(30067) SEIKO 1.60 Transitions 7 SCC Standard + Seiko Gradient Tint >35%
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other
Add-on is permitted.
| 81BS001 | Single Vision (Standard) |
| 81SK015 | SEIKO 1.60 AS Transitions 7 SCC Standard |
| 88SK01Q | SEIKO Gradient Tint >35% |
(80296) ZEISS Single Vision AS 1.6 Hard
(80296) ZEISS Single Vision AS 1.6 Hard
Surfaced lenses, particularly higher index lenses may only be available from the supplier with a coating added. If this is the case, then you must invoice the lens as Base Code + Core code + Add-on.
Check that this lens is available in an uncoated form. A column in the lens listing indicates whether the product is available uncoated. In addition, every product is listed in red or black type. Black indicates that the lens is available uncoated and red indicates that a coating must be added.
In this example, this Single Vision Surfaced lens IS NOT available uncoated and should be invoiced as Base Code + Core Code + Add on:
| 82BS001 | Single Vision Surfaced |
| 82CZ002 | ZEISS Single Vision AS 1.6 Uncoated |
| 87CZ00A | Zeiss Hard |
(80608) Shamir Smart-SV (1.5) Uncoated
(80608) Shamir Smart-SV (1.5) Uncoated
This lens is a Single Vision surfaced lens. It is coded and invoiced lens as Base Code + Core code.
Check that this lens is available in an uncoated form. A column in the lens listing indicates whether the product is available uncoated. In addition, every product is listed in red or black type. Black indicates that the lens is available uncoated and red indicates that a coating must be added.
In this example, the lens is available uncoated and should be invoiced as:
| 82BS001 | Single Vision Surfaced |
| 82SH001 | Shamir Smart-SV (1.5) Uncoated |
Additional Hard Coat or Anti-reflex coating can be added if necessary.
(81113) Quality Atoric Wrap Polycarbonate Emerald + 1 Prism Base in
(81113) Quality Atoric Wrap Polycarbonate Emerald + 1 Prism Base in
This lens is a Single Vision surfaced lens. It is coded and invoiced lens as Base Code + Core code + Add-on. The Generic Prism Code can also be used with a Surfaced lens.
| 82BS001 | Single Vision Surfaced |
| 82LT033 | Quality Atoric Wrap 1.6 Uncoated |
| 87LT04A | Quality Emerald 1.6 |
| 89GN00X | Prism |
(83454) Essilor Airwear Transitions Crizal Prevencia (Surfaced)
(83454) Essilor Airwear Transitions Crizal Prevencia (Surfaced)
Surfaced lenses, particularly higher index lenses may only be available from the supplier with a coating added. If this is the case, then you must invoice the lens as Base Code + Core code + Add-on.
Check that this lens is available in an uncoated form. A column in the lens listing indicates whether the product is available uncoated. In addition, every product is listed in red or black type. Black indicates that the lens is available uncoated and red indicates that a coating must be added.
In this example, the lens is NOT available uncoated and should be invoiced as:
| 82BS001 | Single Vision Surfced |
| 82ES045 | Airwear SV Aspheric Transitions Rx Uncoated |
| 87ES02F | Crizal Prevencia |
(83818) eLab 1.60 ARC Premium Plus Stock
(83818) eLab 1.60 ARC Premium Plus Stock
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other
Add-on is permitted.
| 81BS001 | Single Vision (Standard) |
| 81EL062 | eLab 1.60 ARC Premium Plus Stock |
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Examples -Add Ons
Branded Add-ons
Branded Add-ons
A Branded Add-on may only be used in conjunction with a Core lens from the same supplier.
For example:
Core lens: 86ES265 Varilux S 4D Ormix Transitions Uncoated
Add-on: 87ES01F Crizal Forte UV
This is correct!
Core lens: 86ES265 Varilux S 4D Ormix Transitions Uncoated
Add-on: 87HY04F Hi-Vision LongLife UV Control
This is incorrect!
Generic Add-ons
Generic Add-ons
The following Generic (GN) Add-ons may be used with any SURFACED lens:
| 79GN00T | Safety Treatment | |
| 79GN00X | Prism | |
| 79GN01X | Fresnel Prism | |
| 79GN02X | Prism for Centration | |
| 79GN00Y | Special Surfacing | |
| 79GN01Y | Frosting | |
| 89GN04Z | Large Blanks Single Vision (Surfaced) | |
| 89GN01Z | Large Blanks Bifocal/Varifocal | |
| 89GN02Z | Removal Of Tint | |
| 89GN03Z | Removal Of Coating | |
| 89GN00X | Prism | |
| 89GN01X | Prism Fresnel | |
| 89GN02X | Prism for Centration | |
| 89GN00Y | Special Surfacing | |
| 89GN01Y | Minimum Edge Thickness (METS) | |
| 89GN02Y | Frosting | |
| 89GN03Y | Special Base curve | |
| 89GN04Y | Flat lens Peepsight | |
| 89GN05Y | Franklin Bifocal |
| 79GN00T |
| 79GN00X |
| 79GN01X |
| 79GN02X |
| 79GN00Y |
| 79GN01Y |
| 89GN04Z |
| 89GN01Z |
| 89GN02Z |
| 89GN03Z |
| 89GN00X |
| 89GN01X |
| 89GN02X |
| 89GN00Y |
| 89GN01Y |
| 89GN02Y |
| 89GN03Y |
| 89GN04Y |
| 89GN05Y |
Prism
Prism
Stock lenses - Prism cannot be added to a Stock (Standard) lens
Surfaced lens (Glass)
| Base Code | |
| Core Code | |
|
79GN00X or 79GN02X |
Prism Prism for Centration |
Surfaced lens (Plastic)
| Base Code | |
| Core Code | |
|
89GN00X or 89GN02X |
Prism Prism for Centration |
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General
Cant find lenses under the UNBRANDED category
Cant find lenses under the UNBRANDED category
A recent enquiry from an Optometrist:
I work with a lab who get lenses from local suppliers (none of which are registered with the SAOA). I assume these lenses fall under the “Unbranded label”. However, they have certain lenses that do not fall into the unbranded codes:
- They supply Reactor Grey photochromic lenses with HMC and HMC +.
- They also have Transitions 6 lenses in single vision and Bifocal and Multifocal – what codes should I use for these ( the unbranded prices are too low for these products)
- How would I code the HMC + which is more expensive than the unbranded ARC pricing?
Answer:
The Unbranded set of lens codes is designed for use by practices or small laboratories who import their own lenses. The listing, although fairly comprehensive, does not include every lens option available. It is essential that suppliers importing more specialised lenses apply for their own codes from the SAOA.
How do I code my own import - 1.50 Photochromatic HMC Standard
How do I code my own import - 1.50 Photochromatic HMC Standard
In order to allow practitioners or small laboratories to supply lenses, the SAOA has created a comprehensive list of Unbranded lenses.
A Stock lens is coded exactly the same way as before - Base Code + Core Code
Please note, however that with the exception of Tints, no other
Add-on is permitted.
| 81BS001 | Single Vision (Standard) |
| 81UB014 | 1.50 Photochromatic HMC Standard |
SAOA Codes
SAOA Codes
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SAOA New Codes Video
SAOA New Codes Video
What does the 'Rqs HC' column signify?
What does the 'Rqs HC' column signify?
Many Core lenses, particularly High index lenses are not available uncoated. These products are identified by being listed in red and (in most cases) the word YES in the 'Rqs HC' column. Some suppliers even suggest coatings that could be added* (see below).
When ordering and invoicing these lenses, you need to select the Core lens, and then on the next line one of the Hard coat add-ons available from the supplier.
Examples:
- 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 This lens does not require a Hard coat to be added.
- 84HY004 Hilux Flat Top Acclimates Uncoated
| 84HY001 | Hilux Flat Top 28 |
This lens does not require a Hard coat to be added. it is invoiced as: 84BS001 Bifocal 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 You can then optionally add one of the Hoya Add-ons
|
| 84HY004 | Hilux Flat Top Acclimates Uncoated |
This lens is not available without a Hard coat. It is invoiced as: 84BS001 Bifocal 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 Acclimates Uncoated 87HY00A Hoya Super Hard or 87HY00F HVP or 87HY01F SHV etc |
*Certain suppliers indicate which Add-on should be used with the particular Core code.
As an example, 83CZ003 Zeiss Digital Lens 1.67 Uncoated. The 'Rqs HC' column shows DVS or DVP or DVBP.
This lens is invoiced as:
83BS001 Accommodative Support
83CZ003 Zeiss Digital Lens 1.67 Uncoated
87CZ00F Zeiss Duravision Silver (DVS) or 87CZ01F Zeiss Duravision Platinum (DVP) or 87CZ02F Zeiss Duravision Blue Protect (DVBP)
Why are some Optical Assistant entries red whilst others are black?
Why are some Optical Assistant entries red whilst others are black?
Many Core lenses, particularly High index lenses are not available uncoated. These products are identified by being listed in red and (in most cases) the word YES in the 'Rqs HC' column. Some suppliers even suggest coatings that could be added* (see below).
When ordering and invoicing these lenses, you need to select the Core lens, and then on the next line one of the Hard coat add-ons available from the supplier.
Examples:
- 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 This lens does not require a Hard coat to be added.
- 84HY004 Hilux Flat Top Acclimates Uncoated
| 84HY001 | Hilux Flat Top 28 |
This lens does not require a Hard coat to be added. it is invoiced as: 84BS001 Bifocal 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 You can then optionally add one of the Hoya Add-ons
|
| 84HY004 | Hilux Flat Top Acclimates Uncoated |
This lens is not available without a Hard coat. It is invoiced as: 84BS001 Bifocal 84HY001 Hilux Flat Top 28 Acclimates Uncoated 87HY00A Hoya Super Hard or 87HY00F HVP or 87HY01F SHV etc |
*Certain suppliers indicate which Add-on should be used with the particular Core code.
As an example, 83CZ003 Zeiss Digital Lens 1.67 Uncoated. The 'Rqs HC' column shows DVS or DVP or DVBP.
This lens is invoiced as:
83BS001 Accommodative Support
83CZ003 Zeiss Digital Lens 1.67 Uncoated
87CZ00F Zeiss Duravision Silver (DVS) or 87CZ01F Zeiss Duravision Platinum (DVP) or 87CZ02F Zeiss Duravision Blue Protect (DVBP)
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