As freeform and personalized lens technologies continue to evolve, one question often comes up: Are Position-of-Wear (POW) measurements still relevant?
The answer is yes, perhaps more than ever.
Today’s premium lenses are designed to deliver exceptional visual performance. But to achieve their full potential, they need to be personalized to how the patient actually wears their eyewear.
Position-of-Wear measurements including vertex distance, pantoscopic tilt, face wrap, fitting heights, and monocular PDs help ensure the lenses are optimized for the patient’s natural wearing position.
Does every patient require every Position-of-Wear parameter? Not necessarily.
But when dispensing premium lenses, progressive lenses, high prescriptions, or personalized lens designs, these measurements can contribute to maximizing the patient’s visual experience and helping them adapt more comfortably.
Technology also plays an important role. Digital dispensing solutions like the OptikamPad make it easier to capture Position-of-Wear measurements accurately and consistently, while providing Eye Care Professionals with additional information about frame fit and patient posture: two factors that can significantly influence measurement quality.
Ultimately, Position-of-Wear measurements aren’t just about collecting more data. They’re about providing the right data to deliver the best possible vision for every patient.
Because precision doesn’t end with the prescription, it continues through the entire dispensing process.