buyer's guide

Tools

Lindsey Aspinall Getz

SANTINELLI INTERNATIONAL Screw Grinder

Rimless Made Easy

Santinelli International has introduced the Screw Grinder, an easy-to-use tool for finishing rimless screws. It provides an alternative solution to hand filing and eliminates the potential risk of damaging the lens during the mounting process. For more information, call 800-644-EDGE.

Cool Caps

Gulden Ophthalmics has introduced Disposable Spray Caps, a series of replaceable caps which can convert standard ophthalmic drop bottles into spray bottles. The caps can be used for mydriatic, anesthetic, and most other ophthalmic drops. Caps are sold in packs of 12, one for each month. For more information, call 215-884-8105 or visit www.guldenophthalmics.com.

GULDEN OPHTHALMICS Disposable Spray Caps

LOW VISION
Fits in a Pocket
Eschenbach has introduced a small, illuminated magnifier that can be used in restaurants and other dimly lit locations. The easyPOCKET features an aspheric/diffractive hybrid lens that is distortion-free and only 3mm thick. With a built-in, automatic contact mechanism, the light shuts on and off without a switch. For more information, visit www.eschenbach.com.

SPECTACLE LENSES

27 Ways to be Unique

Signet Armorlite's Kodak Unique Progressive is now available in 27 lens materials. Photochromic, polarized, and clear lens options are all available. Kodak Unique production technology automatically customizes the design for the frame size and shape to ensure the best visual performance. Vision First Design technology synchronizes front and back surfaces. All visual corrections are combined and applied to the back surface of the lens via Digital Resolution Technology, and all Kodak Unique lenses come with Kodak CleAR. For more information, visit www.signetarmorlite.com.

SIGNET ARMORLITE Kodak Unique Progressive

ESSILOR OF AMERICA Crizal Sun Tints

Hot Idea

Essilor of America has expanded the Crizal Sun line with Crizal Sun Tints. Part of the Crizal Sun AR family with integrated AR, Crizal Sun Tints are available in four colors: grey, green, brown, and black. Integrated into the lens, the front side has Alizé hardcoat and super-hydrophobic layers. The backside contains both layers plus the Crizal Alizé AR layer. For more information, visit www.crizalsun.com.

Getting Personal

Shamir Insight's Autograph Freeform PAL is now available in various designs to match specific lifestyle needs. The Autograph lens line will also include Autograph Single Vision lenses. Shamir Autograph is currently available in the original Autograph PAL design, ideal for everyday wear and classified as a general purpose lens. Autograph Fashion is for trendsetters who enjoy wearing small, contemporary frames. Additional Autograph lifestyle lenses will be released throughout the year, including Occupation and Sport designs. For more information, visit www.shamirlens.com.

Accessories
Pretty Prints
Hilco has introduced a new collection of photo print cloths. The cloths appeal to all age groups and genders and are value-priced. A vinyl case with a flip-out hangtag makes for easy displaying. The vinyl case package includes a display image for each print. For more information, call 800-955-6544.

Dynamic Duo

Bright Display has introduced a Case/Frame Duo Display, offering a way for dispensaries to display the case and frame together. Made from clear acrylic, the display has a wide cradle on top for the case, and an original pedestal cradle on the second tier for the frame. Because many of today's customers are just as interested in the case as they are the eyewear, the display can help make the sale. For more information, call 800-777-0734.