Manufacturing Experience & Industry Evolution
Al Vaske has been involved in high quality contact lens manufacturing for 45 years that evolved into Photonic manufacturing of components for a Laser Cataract Surgery company for the past 10 years.
Nano-Precision Manufacturing & Engineering Support
Components are custom lathed to NANO specifications on the Opti Form 5000 lathes. These lathes produce NANO surface precision components under ISO 14385 certification to our customer’s specifications. Engineering assistance is available to assist in new component designing.
Professional Leadership & Industry Associations
Mr. Vaske is a Past President of the Contact Lens Manufacturing Association and Member of the EFCLIN European Contact Lens Association.
Publications, Education & Academic Contributions
Mr. Vaske has published numerous articles on contact lens fitting / design and has lectured to eye care professionals nationally, internationally and a Visiting Professor at Nova SE Optometry School for 15 years.
FDA Approval & Contact Lens Innovation
Mr. Vaske received a FDA 510 K approval on his design for contact lenses to fit highly irregular corneas in 2002.
