buyer's guide

SPECTACLE LENSES

Alicia Hoglund and Susan P. Tarrant

THE S FACTOR

Essilor of America, Inc., reports that its new Varilux S Series lenses defy the limits of previous progressive lenses in every area of performance. Comprising three different designs—Varilux S Design, Varilux S Fit, and Varilux S 4D—the series is backed by new Nanoptix and SynchronEyes technologies. Nanoptix reengineers the structure of the lens during calculation to eliminate swim effect. SynchronEyes uses the Rx from both the left and right eyes simultaneously to calculate a design that allows for better retinal image matching, spatial perception, and edge-to-edge clarity. Varilux S 4D lenses also include 4D technology, available through the Visioffice System, which factors in the leading dominant eye and personalized measurements for faster visual reaction time.

INFO: variluxusa.com

ESSILOR OF AMERICA
Varilux S Series lenses

TERMINAL 2

i.Terminal 2 by ZEISS, the new digital centration and patient consultation device from Carl Zeiss Vision, builds upon the technology of the original i.Terminal with faster picture acquisition, greater ease of use, and improved demonstration features. i.Terminal 2 takes all measurements necessary for standard and personalized lenses with 0.1mm precision. The Consultation Mode facilitates premium lens sales with patient-friendly visual demonstrations of customized versus standard progressives, AR coating, self-tinting lenses, and sun treatments. i.Terminal 2 by ZEISS also features a try-on system that allows patients to compare up to four different frames at a time.

INFO: vision.zeiss.com

CARL ZEISS VISION
i.Terminal 2

CONTACT LENSES

Daily Dose

CooperVision recently launched Proclear 1 day multifocal daily disposable contact lenses. Specifically designed for presbyopic patients, Proclear lenses provide clear vision at all distances, address age-related dryness, and feature CooperVision's PC technology, a material that attracts and maintains moisture, providing the wearer with allday comfort. The lenses are offered in sphere powers from +6.00 to -10.00 (0.50 steps after -6.00); a base curve of 8.7 mm; and a diameter of 14.2 mm. Designed with a single power profile, the lenses can accommodate patients requiring up to a +2.50 ADD power.

INFO: 800-341-2020, coopervision.com

COOPERVISION
Proclear 1 day multifocal lenses

LOW VISION

See the Lite

Eschenbach and Ash Technologies have introduced Presto Lite, a lightweight, affordable desktop video magnifier featuring an integrated monitor, camera, and reading table. Presto Lite provides simple, all-inclusive video magnification from 3x to 21x with continuous zoom, three viewing modes, and easy-to-operate control panel. The adjustable monitor includes an autofocus camera, illumination powered by LED bulbs that never need replacing, and a 15” diagonal Active Color Matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display with antiglare coating, providing crisp, clear images and text.

INFO:800-487-5389, eschenbach.com

ESCHENBACH
Presto Lite

THIN EXPANSION

In an expansion of its Thindex line, Vision-Ease Lens has introduced Thindex 1.70 SRC Coated SFSV and A SFSV lenses. The coated lenses provide convenience and compatibility or backside spin-coat processing.

Like all high-index lenses, they provide a thin and light option for those with mid to strong prescriptions. According to Vision-Ease, they also provide more comfort and durability, and a higher ABBE value, than other high-index materials. In addition to the newly added lenses, the Thindex line includes 1.70 Uncoated SFSV and A SFSV, Thindex 1.70 A FSVAR, and Novella Thindex 1.70 Uncoated PAL.

INFO: vision-ease.com

VISION-EASE LENS
Thindex 1.70 SRC Coated lenses

NEW OPTIONS

The HOYA Free-Form Company has announced that new options are available within its Distortion-Free Optics eyewear line. The line uses a combination of lens material, design, treatment, and mounting system to provide comfortable, distortion-free vision for wearers. Its Advantek Mounting System uses no drilling, screws, wires, or rims. The expanded options include new colors (white and teal), two new bridge sizes (18mm and 20mm), and four new lens shapes. The Distortion-Free line was named “Best New Product” at Vision Expo East this year.

INFO: thehoyafreeformcompany.com

HOYA
Distortion-Free Optics

HI, VOLUME EQUIPMENT
Coburn's True-From high-volume production system for free-form and traditional Rx lenses features the new CobaltDS high-speed digital surfacing generator and CobaltDP dual spindle soft-tool digital polisher. The generator uses cold mist cutting technology, avoiding a large water reclamation system. INFO: coburntechnologies.com COBURN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. True-Form

RETAIL SURFACING
Schneider's DSC Prolab combines generating, polishing, laser marking, and measuring in less than 50 square feet. It automatically coordinates processing steps, organizes all interactions, and decides on tools and macros. DSC Prolab with integrated washing station manufactures free-form and Rx products. INFO: schneider-om.com SCHNEIDER OPTICAL MACHINES DSC Prolab