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A look at the latest launches

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FIGHTING THE BLUES

HOYA Vision Care and BluTech Lenses have teamed up to offer a range of lens materials, designs, and treatments that help counter the risks associated with exposure to high-energy visible light (HEV), better known as blue light.

HOYA is now offering many of its designs in BluTech Lenses, which filter HEV and block UV light using an infusion of ocular lens pigment in the monomer of an optical lens. HOYA designs that are available in BluTech Lenses include flat-tops, free-form single vision, free-form backside PALs, and computer lens designs.

HOYA also offers Recharge EX3, an AR treatment that blocks a portion of HEV light.

INFO: thehoyafreeformcompany.com

HOYA VISION CARE
BluTech Lenses

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ADJUSTABLE SUNDIAL

Adlens, maker of variable focus eyewear, has introduced its newest product: Adlens Sundials. Built on the same Alvarez lens technology as its award-wining Adlens Adjustables eyewear, each lens is comprised of two wave-shaped plates that can glide across one another, altering the power of each lens.

The instantly adjustable sunwear, featuring dark lenses with UVA/UVB protection, can correct more than 90 percent of spherical errors (-6.00 to +3.50). Four styles are available, including an all-black frame or a black front with pink, green, or blue temples. They have been designed for people who do not usually buy optical sunglasses, and can be used in various situations during outdoor activities or on vacation.

INFO: adlens.com

ADLENS
Sundials adjustable sunwear

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SMALL AND MIGHTY

Coburn Technologies has launched a new model of its latest lens generator ideally suited for small- and mid-sized labs (including retail labs) to produce both digital and conventional prescription lenses.

The new Cobalt LTE delivers wet-cut-quality results without the need for a water management system, and only requires 20 square feet of lab space (including ancillary equipment). It features Coburn’s mist-cut generating technology as well as air bearing, voice coil, and direct drive technologies to increase cutting accuracy and lens through-put.

Unlike Coburn’s previous compact generators, the equally compact Cobalt LTE will work with the Cobalt DP polisher, other qualified soft-tool polishers, and Coburn’s LaunchPad polishing technology that allows users to polish free-form lenses on a conventional cylinder machine.

INFO: 800-262-8761, coburntechnologies.com

COBURN TECHNOLOGIES
Cobalt LTE lens generator

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DON’T TOUCH

The eyeX³ from PFO Global uses laser scanning measurement technology to trace frame shapes, lenses, frame bevels, and lens grooves to exact specifications without making contact with a frame or demo lens.

The laser scanning system captures one scan at a time, analyzes the ensemble of all scans, and returns a high-resolution, three-dimensional geometry of the frame. It features touchscreen interface, a compact and closed system, data storage capabilities, and cloud-based file sharing for remote trace submissions (which eliminates frame shipments)—all with quarterly automated calibration.

The tracer works will all frame materials and types, including rimless, drilled rimless, and fish-wire.

INFO: 866-996-7849, pfoglobal.com

PFO GLOBAL
eyeX³ Laser Tracer

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E-Z EDGE

MEI, a leader in milling technology for the lens edging process and supplier of industrial optical machinery, has introduced its Ezfit lens edger—a compact edging machine that brings the technology of MEI’s industrial equipment to the optical store.

Ezfit completes the range of MEI edgers designed to meet the needs of small labs and high-end and/or high-volume retailer. Ezfit’s milling process brings speed, accuracy, working flexibility, and stability of execution and shape.

According to MEI, the machine can mill any edge, at different angles, and for any frame style. Its many user-friendly features include a self-gauging tool system and guided steps that make the machine accessible to even first-time users.

INFO: meisystem.com

MEI
Ezfit lens edger

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EXPANDED VIEWS

PhotoViews photochromic lenses by Signet Armorlite, Inc., are now available in polycarbonate in addition to standard resin. The lenses offer a faster fade time over previous generations of photochromics and 100 percent direct UV protection, according to the company. Now, with the addition of polycarbonate material, the line expands its use to drill-mount frames.

PhotoViews are available in singe vision and progressive designs, including a majority of KODAK progressive lenses. ECPs can register to win a free PhotoViews demo kit at the website.

INFO: 800-759-4630, signetarmorlite.com/photoviews

SIGNET ARMORLITE
PhotoViews in polycarbonate