Request InfoRoss Optical IndustriesRoss Optical Industries Inc. has launched a line of precision aspheric lenses, or aspheres, in its redesigned online optics catalog to supplement its specialty optics catalog. The lenses range from 1.5 to 100 mm in diameter and can be custom-coated. 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