WHAT'S NEW - Buyer's Guide
By Kim Aubrey-Larcinese

Tools

TESTING TOLERANCE

The Siepser Blur Tolerance test, used to determine eye dominance and to quantify the effect of monocular blur, is now being offered by Gulden Ophthalmics. Priced at $99, the plastic instrument has a flip-down occluder for testing eyes individually, as well as .75, 1.0, and 1.25 lenses to simulate monovision. To order, visit www.guldenophthalmics.com, or call 800-659-2250.

 

 

WILD WESTERN PLIER

Western Optical Supply has a new tool to aid in bending temple end pieces. The new temple bending plier features a range of stepped Delrin plastic arcs at a price of $27.95. To order the plier, visit the firm's Website, www.westernoptical.com, or call 800-423-3294.

 

 

accessories

LA-LA-LA-LA-LOLA

LBI's Feducci Collection of eyewear cases features the new Lola design. The cases feature feminine colors and styling, as well as microfiber lining and a reinforced plastic front piece. An attached handle allows the case to be carried alone, but the compact size makes it suited for a tote or handbag. Ordering information is available at www.LBI.biz or by calling 800-249-1058.

 

 

 

SPECTACLE LENSES

SEIKO 1.67 TRANSITIONS V

Seiko Optical Products of America now offers Transitions V with ESP photochromic in its premium 1.67 lens product line, including 1.67 Super SV single-vision and Proceed progressive lens products. Seiko 1.67 Super SV lenses are available in brown and gray Transitions V. The Seiko 1.67 Proceed II Short PAL is available in both brown and gray, and the Seiko 1.67 Proceed PAL is available in gray. To learn more about Seiko's 1.67 lenses with Transitions V, call an authorized Seiko distributor, or call Seiko at 800-235-5367.

 

 

BALANCING ACT

The Balance Mini is the newest progressive lens available from Shore Lens Company. Made with CR 39, this lens can reach 85 percent of the reading zone in 15mm, according to company representatives. It is also one of the shortest corridors available and is a good fit for small or narrow frames. The Balance Mini is offered as a semi-finished blank in 3.00, 4.00, and 5.00 base curves, with adds from +1.00 to +3.50, in .25D steps. For more information on the lens, contact Shore Lens Company at 888-547-4802.

 

 

TOKAI POLARIZED

Tokai Optical has a new polarized lens available. The 1.60 high index lens is the first high index polarized lens available that was designed to allow for use in all frames, including wrap style frames, according to company representatives. The gray lens color provides polarization and nearly 100 percent UV absorption at 400nm. Base curves available are 0.5, 2, 4, 6, and 8 to accommodate prescriptions from +6.00 through -10.00. The lenses are available through independent wholesale labs. For more information, call RSE Optics at 763-559-1212.

 

 

ESSILOR ENHANCES 1.67

Transitions V lenses with ESP in Thin & Lite 1.67 are now available in Varilux Panamic Thin & Lite 1.67 Transitions V; SFSV Aspheric Thin & Lite 1.67 Transitions V Gray; and Ovation Thin & Lite 1.67 Transitions V Gray. All lenses are compatible with Crizal Alizé AR, and feature clear, dark, fast photo-chromic technology. For more information, contact 800-ESSILOR or visit the Website www.essilorusa.com.

 

Contact Lenses

POLYVUE PROGRESSIVE

PolyVue Distribution, Inc., has introduced the HDX Progressive soft multifocal contact lens as the latest addition to its PolyVue Presbyopic System. The HDX Progressive utilizes proprietary progressive geometry and PolyVue's High Definition optics for improved near and distance vision. The PolyVue Presbyopic System features a family of soft contact lenses that work together to optimize the fitting of monovision, modified monovision, progressive, and toric progressive CLs. The company is offering a compact fitting set as an introductory offer to qualified ECPs. To receive a complete list of authorized PolyVue distributors or for more information on the free fitting set, contact Stephen Dunn at 877-734-2010, or E-mail info@polyvue.com.

 

Display

STYLISH SECURITY

Fashion Optical Displays has created a new six-foot high display unit, the Rotating Security Square Island. Suited for corners and available in natural hardwood or colorful laminate, the case features five acrylic frame Display Plus Tubes, holding up to 75 frames on a rotating base. The Display Plus system also offers a variety of lens center merchandising options, including graphic display holders that snap onto each display tube. For more information, visit www.fashionoptical.com or call 800-824-4106.

FASHION OPTICAL DISPLAYS

 

Miscellaneous

LABEL IT

Arch Crown is offering new pressure sensitive labels for eyeglass cases and accessories. The foil printed labels with your name and office information can be an effective marketing tool, reminding patients where their eyeglasses came from every time they take them out. For a free label sample or to order a catalog, call 800-526-8353 or visit www.archcrown.com.

 

software

Offices interested in remote tracing might consider Optivision's Remote Order Entry System with Trace. The ROE system allows the dispensary to enter an Rx and frame trace to transmit to the lab via the Internet. The system is designed to minimize errors by incorporating a validation system for all entries as well as notifying the user of any invalid entries or values. Drop-down menus provide the user with choices for items and additional instructions. Call 800-795-9927 to obtain a user name and password for a product demonstration at the firm's Website, https://secure.lensorders.com/web/opt.