buyer's guide

SPECTACLE LENSES
Short Adage

Younger Optics' Adage NuPolar PALs are now available in a short-corridor option in polarized gray and brown polycarbonate. The lenses feature a wide, clear distance zone, wide near zone, and generous corridor, even in small frames. With a minimum fitting height of 13mm, 90 percent of the add is reached at only 11mm below the pupil. Effective blank size is 76mm, and no secondary measurements are necessary.

INFO: 310-381-1362, youngeroptics.com

YOUNGER OPTICS
Adage NuPolar PALs

Single Slim

Ideal for mid- to strong-power prescriptions, Vision-Ease Lens' Thindex 1.70 Spherical Semi-Finished Single Vision (SFSV) lenses provide a premium, high-index solution for those with direct surfacing capability. Available in base curves ranging from 0.50 to 8.50 and in prescription ranges from −16.00 to +8.00D, the lenses combine thin, lightweight comfort with industry-leading optics, and join the existing Thindex options of SFSV FSV SuperHydro AR, and Novella Short Corridor PALs.

INFO: vision-ease.com

VISION-EASE LENS
Thindex 1.70 Spherical SFSV lenses

DIVERSE EYES

Essilor of America has launched three new lenses developed to accommodate the physiology of Chinese and Indian patients by accounting for specific ametropia, facial anatomy, and reading behaviors. Designed with W.A.V.E. Technology 2, Varilux Physio Enhanced Azio, Essilor Azio Single Vision, and Varilux Physio Enhanced India lenses offer these patients easy accommodation, fast adaption, sharp vision, and better vision in any lighting condition, especially in low light.

INFO: variluxusa.com

ESSILOR OF AMERICA
Azio and India lenses

EQUIPMENT
PAL Advantage

Super Systems Optical Technologies now offers the ADDvantage HD PAL exclusively for Fastgrind system users. The Fastgrind is an all-in-one in-office lens surfacing system. Now the ADDvantage PAL, processed only using Fastgrind technology, gives Fastgrind users a high-definition premium progressive addition lens. ADDvantage HD PALs come in regular and short-corridor versions in clear, photochromic, and polarized options with front side AR. The lenses come pre-blocked with a disposable resin block, and are marked for axis and calibrated for thickness control.

INFO: 800-543-7376, superoptical.com

SUPER SYSTEMS OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES
ADDvantage HD PAL

Next Generation Generator

Gerber Coburn's CTL 85 DP model adds cut-to-polish lens processing to digital processing and lens diameter measuring features from the factory to the CTL 85 advanced manual generator. Lenses can be processed using conventional finers and polishers or combined with the company's MAAT (Multi-Axis Adaptive Technology) sub-aperture polisher for a free-form system targeted for small- to mid-sized labs.

INFO: 800-843-1479, gerbercoburn.com

GERBER COBURN CTL 85 DP

TOOLS
Compact Case

Western Optical Supply's Canvas Tool Pouch #2172 is a compact case designed to hold up to six pliers, plenty of drivers, and other small parts. Made of sturdy canvas and featuring a hand-carrying strap, this tool pouch is easy to transport, company representatives note. The pouch measures approximately 13–3/4” w x 12” h when fully open and then measures only 3–1/2” w x 12” h when rolled closed.

INFO: 800-423-3294, westernoptical.com

WESTERN OPTICAL SUPPLY
Canvas Tool Pouch #2172

LOW VISION
All Bifo

Eschenbach Optik's MiniFrame Bifo is a hands-free pair of bifocals with the top segment of each lens providing 3D power and the bottom segment providing either 4.5, 6, or 7.5D add power. MiniFrame Bifo frames are available in gunmetal, gold, blue, and red and feature a one-piece molded bridge that is smooth and comfortable to wear. The device is ideal for those who need a low-powered reader for normal text and high-powered prismatic eyewear to read fine print or multiple-sized fonts.

INFO: 800-487-5389, eschenbach.com

ESCHENBACH OPTIK
MiniFrame Bifo

CONTACT LANSES
PureVision Revisited

Bausch + Lomb has launched PureVision 2 with High Definition Optics contact lenses. These monthly replacement lenses are formulated to reduce glare and halos and deliver crisp, clear vision and breathability. The design is optimized to reduce spherical aberration across the entire power range. The ComfortMoist technology provides optimal comfort on insertion and throughout the day. These thin contact lenses are easy to handle with a design that is the result of lifestyle studies of vision-critical activities, like nighttime driving, classroom learning, and athletics.

INFO: 800-553-5340, bausch.com

BAUSCH + LOMB
Pure Vision 2 with HD Optics contact lenses