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Specs for Contact Lens Wearers

ZEISS has launched EnergizeMe lenses—a lens product that is like no others that came before it—one that is specifically designed for the vision needs of contact lens wearers.

Contact wearers often keep their lenses in for extended periods before changing into eyeglasses at the end of the day. In fact, a global ZEISS survey found that 65% of contact lens wearers also enjoy wearing eyeglasses.

But this cycle can cause eye strain and fatigue, especially in today’s digital world where patients tend to blink less when looking at screens and devices. Enter ZEISS EnergizeMe lenses, engineered to refresh the eyes of contact lens wearers. The lenses boast a special design adapted to the specific vision patterns of contact lens wearers (i.e., their eye-to-eye movements versus head movements). They also feature ZEISS’ Digital Inside Technology, which optimizes the lens design for reading distances of print media and digital devices, plus ZEISS’ DuraVision BlueProtect AR coating for comfort and protection from digital eye strain and blue light.

Three EnergizeMe lens options are available: ZEISS EnergizeMe Single Vision lenses, ZEISS EnergizeMe Digital lenses, and ZEISS EnergizeMe Progressive lenses.

INFO: 800-358-8258, zeiss.com/energizeme

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High-Performance Shooting Lenses

Got patients who love shooting sports or are firearm enthusiasts? Rudy Project has released its latest addition to the award-winning Tralyx performance sunglass family. The Tralyx Shooting kit features a matte black Tralyx frame with three interchangeable unilens shield-style lenses that provide an unobstructed 180-degree field of view with wraparound coverage for maximum peripheral vision and safety. The kit’s three lenses are handpicked for shooters: transparent, smoke, and the unbreakable ImpactX Photo Multilaser Racing Red lens for contrast and clarity.

The Tralyx is completely Rx-able with a new lens insert that was launched at Vision Expo East.

INFO: e-rudy.com , rudyprojectusa.com

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ULTRA for Astigmatism

Bausch + Lomb has launched ULTRA for Astigmatism contact lenses, a monthly silicone hydrogel lens providing astigmatic patients the same comfort and clarity technology that exists in the company’s spherical and presbyopic designs.

ULTRA lenses feature Bausch + Lomb’s Moisture-Seal technology (which helps to maintain 95% of lens moisture for 16 hours) and its OpticAlign design, engineered for stability to promote a successful first fit, says Bausch + Lomb.

The lenses are available in minus powers to -6.00D (in 0.25D steps). A range of +6.00D to -12.00D will be released soon.

INFO: bausch.com/ufa

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New, Easy-to-Fit Progressive

VSP Optics Group is expanding its Unity portfolio with the launch of Unity Via progressive lenses, specifically crafted to be easy to fit.

Rather than forcing the eye to adjust to the lens, Via’s designs follow the natural path of the eye for a comfortable fit and easy adaptation. Only a few simple measurements are necessary, and POW measurements are optional.

Unity Via corridor lengths are automatically calculated by an internal algorithm, providing a continuous range of progression lengths. This allows for properly accommodating many different PDs, facial structures, and frame styles while maintaining a generous amount of reading area, VSP notes.

Three designs are offered. Unity Via incorporates Automatic Reading Height Optimization and Variable Inset for entry-level PAL wearers; Unity Via Plus adds Digital Viewpoint Technology to reduce peripheral distortion (for patients who’ve had trouble adapting in the past); and Unity Via Elite features all of that plus the customization of Advanced Fit Technology for the highest level of customization, adaptation, and comfort.

The portfolio includes five PAL options in the F, N, and O categories, including designs for frames with a high wrap, and for patients who use mobile devices for more than four hours per day.

INFO: unitylenses.com , vspopticsgroup.com

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Style and Lens Guide

Need a little help figuring out which lens materials and designs are available in Transitions lenses? Or matching lens technology with frame style?

Transitions Optical’s 2017 Transitions Lenses Product Availability Guide outlines the wide availability of Transitions Optical‘s photochromic technology by design, material, and lens caster partner—and which Transitions lenses best suits patients’ needs in a clear and concise chart.

For further help in dispensing Transitions lenses, the Transition Lens Style Guide is filled with tips and ideas for pairing Transitions lens tints to frame colors and skin tones. It is aimed at helping eyecare professionals and patients learn how to select the best pair of glasses, including both frames and lenses, to match their personal style.

INFO: transitionsPRO.com

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Lens Generator for Retailers

Coburn Technologies has launched the latest lens generator in its Cobalt product line, Cobalt NX. Perfect for small- and medium-sized wholesale labs as well as large retail labs (multi-location practices), the generator produces a quality of lenses superior to that of its previous generators, Coburn says.

Capable of processing all indices of lenses from 1.498 to 1.74, it has an interrupted-cut feature (eliminating the need for a granulator), and its onboard cold mist/dry cut means there is no waste management needed.

Cobalt NX also has an engraving feature, with capabilities to produce simple shapes and alphanumeric symbols using the secondary axis.

INFO: 800-COBURN-1, coburntechnologies.com

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Silhouette Debuts Premium Rx Lens Program

Renowned rimless eyewear maker Silhouette has announced the Vision Sensation program, which delivers frames outfitted with proprietary Rx lenses from a single source—the new Silhouette lab in Linz, Austria.

Silhouette’s Vision Sensation program focuses on producing prescription eyewear that optimizes the wearer’s vision to the very edge of the lens. The Linz lab is producing single-vision and progressive lenses for Silhouette’s rimless and full-rimmed spectacles under its own name—Silhouette Panorama lenses.

The Silhouette Vision Sensation program, which is currently available in Europe, will launch in the U.S. later in the year with clear and lightly tinted lenses in five different colors, each available in three variants. These will be available in 10% or 20% tint or gradient.

A consumer-friendly Vision Sensation App will also allow customers to see how the lens will look in their personal prescription before they buy.

INFO: silhouette.com

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Edging at High Volume

The Pro-E 600 edging system from Essilor Instruments USA is equipped with fast processes designed to increase productivity that is essential for high-volume labs.

In addition to performing 50% faster than other tabletop edgers, the Pro-E 600 can bevel (including mini-bevels and asymmetric and step bevels), groove, mix, drill, chamfer, and polish accurately and efficiently with an intuitive user interface and a tabletop design that requires no vacuum or compressed air.

Essilor Instruments calls the Pro-E 600 “reliable, compact, cost-effective, and easy to integrate into any lab.”

INFO: www.essilorinstrumentsusa.com , 855-EZ-FINISH

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Sensity Joins Seiko Portfolio

Through its partnership with HOYA Vision Care, luxury lens producer SeikoVision announces the launch of Seiko Sensity photochromic lenses. Sensity lenses feature Stablight Technology, which ensures consistent performance in varying climates and temperatures, according to the company.

They are available in three colors—gray, brown, and green. Each lens offers glare reduction and contrast retention, and darkens to a category 3 sun lens.

Full UV protection is provided, whether dark or clear.

INFO: seikoeyewear.com , seikovision.com