buyer's guide

Spectacle Lenses

TRIPLE TREAT Equipment

Karlen McLean and Tara Rosenzweig

Seiko Optical Products of America now offers three finished single vision lens products featuring Transitions VI technology. The new lenses are offered in Ultra Thin 1.67, DiamondClear polycarbonate, and Ultra 1.50 plastic. Product range for the 1.67 index is -2.00 to -8.00, and in DiamondClear poly +3.00 to -6.00, with both out to a -2.00 cylinder. Product range for the 1.50 index is +3.00 to -4.00 to a -2.00 cylinder, with a total power of -4.00. For additional information, call 800-235-5367.

SEIKO OPTICAL
new single vision lenses

PEAK VISION SPORTS
Rx Dual-Zone Sports Vision

Dual-Zone Difference

Peak Vision Sports offers plano and Rx Dual-Zone™ Sports Vision technology to improve athletic vision and performance in vision-critical sports like golf, baseball, cycling, equestrian activities, and snow sports. Peak's sunlenses integrate two different filtrations in the lens: A 20 percent neutral-gray filter in the upper zone tuned to manage the bright glare from the sun and sky, and a 60 percent contrast-enhancing amber lens in the lower zone to brighten up the contrast of the putting surface. For more information, call 888-856-3419 or visit www.PeakVisionSports.com.

To the Max

AIT has announced the debut of Maxima Combimax Evolution, edging technology designed to easily handle the most difficult jobs. The edger operates on a high precision servomotor to offer unprecedented shape and sizing, and incorporates a grooving and pin bevel system that can angle up to 15 degrees. Other features include a Superhydrophobic special roughing function to ensure axis integrity when edging premium coated lenses, whisper-quiet operation at less than 72dB, and automatic grinding and beveling of all materials with dynamic speed control and four bevel programs. Visit the firm's website at www.aitindustries.com for more information. AIT INDUSTRIES Maxima Combimax Evolution

AUGEN OPTICS
Centurion Short Corridor Progressive

Short, Shorter, Shortest

Adding to its Centurion Series product line, Augen Optics has introduced the Centurion Short Corridor Progressive, featuring an 8mm corridor length and 12mm fitting height. The lens is designed for quick and easy adaptation and maximum comfort during all-day wear, with an extra-wide reading area, generous distance zone, and soft periphery. It's available in Trivex and Trivex Transitions VI lenses in add powers of +0.75 to +3.50D. For more information, call Augen Optics at 707-763-1155.

Unique Viewpoint

Optical Distribution Corporation/Rodenstock USA has launched Multigressiv MyView, a PAL that optimizes lens characteristics based on individual measurements, not just standard parameters. This eliminates much of the peripheral blur found with conventional PALs. The lenses are available in three fitting heights (14mm, 16mm, and 18mm). For more information, visit the website www.rodenstockusa.com.

CONTACT LENSES

HYDRATION NATION

Hydrogel Vision Corporation has expanded its toric contact lens line with the addition of Extreme H2O 54% Toric MC (mid cyl, 1.25D). H2O 54% Toric MC is designed for the 30 percent of astigmats from 1.25 to 1.75D. The lens is available in 10-degree increments, with 180+/-20.00D in 10 steps (160, 170, 180, 10, 20) and 90+/-10.00D in 10 steps (80, 90, 100). Additional axis around the clock will be released throughout 2008. For more information, call 877-336-2482 or visit www.extreme-h2o.com.

HYDROGEL VISION Extreme H2O 54% Toric MC

Necessary Elements

CooperVision has expanded the parameters of Biofinity silicone hydrogel contact lenses. With new sphere powers, minus lenses now range from -0.25 to -10.00D. Biofinity monthly replacement lenses feature CooperVision's unique AquaForm technology that forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules to create a naturally hydrophilic lens that retains water within the lens. Biofinity contact lenses are now available in power ranges of -0.25 to -6.00D in 0.25 steps, and -6.00 to -10.00D in 0.50 steps. Base curve is 8.6mm and diameter is 14.0mm. Visit www.coopervision.com.

Plano Oasys

Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., now offers Acuvue Oasys brand contact lenses with HydraClear Plus in a plano, 8.4mm lens for therapeutic use. The FDA has approved the lenses for acute and chronic ocular conditions such as corneal protection in lid and corneal abnormalities, sutures, and ocular structure malformation, barrier during a healing process, post-surgical conditions, and irritation and abrasion protection. For more information, call 800-843-2020, or visit www.ecp.acuvue.com.

ACUVUE OASYS
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