Computerization of intraocular lens consignment

Consignments can save a tremendous amount of time and reduce ordering costs when they are managed effectively. To special order the over 5,000 lenses used by BPEI in a year would require a much greater expenditure of time and dollars. Although consignment is a widely used method for maintaining inventories of IOLs, many problems such as obsolescence, shortages, and billing discrepancies can occur if close attention is not given to them. Based on the volume and variety of lenses used in a particular organization, computerization of consignments may be of great value.