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A look at the latest launches

SEIKO OPTICAL PRODUCTS
Seiko Superior

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GETTING PERSONAL

Seiko Optical Products of America has launched its most advanced and precisely customized, dual-patented, 100 percent internal free-form design—Seiko Superior. The lens has three unique designs that are optimized to meet the patient’s lifestyle: Superior B for outstanding balance, Superior N for comfortable near vision, and Superior F for clear far vision.

Once the design is chosen, ECPs can choose from 11 corridor lengths (8mm to 18mm), accommodating nearly every size and frame shape. Superior also offers 51 options for the near zone inset and 21 options for the pantoscopic tilt to completely personalize the lens. Superior is available in a variety of materials and coatings with add powers from +0.50 to +4.00 (8mm and 9mm to +3.00). The Superior design also processes convex curves onto the concave back surface of the lens, permitting the use of flatter base curves on plus power prescriptions.

INFO: 800-235-5367, seikoeyewear.com

YOUNGER OPTICS
High Index 1.74 in Transitions Signature VII

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GOING HIGH

Younger Optics has released its ultra-thin, High Index 1.74 lenses in Transitions Signature VII in brown and gray. Signature lenses are more responsive to UV light in more situations (including indirect light), and get darker than Transitions VI lenses. Made from MR-174 material, the ultra-thin lenses are ideal for patients with high prescriptions who want a thinner lens. High Index 1.74 single vision lenses, in Transitions as well as clear, are available in 11 base curves ranging from .50 to 10.0.

INFO: youngeroptics.com

ESSILOR OF AMERICA
Varilux Comfort Enhanced Fit digital lenses

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ENHANCED FIT

Essilor of America has added a new, personalized progressive lens to its Varilux Comfort family of lenses. The new Varilux Comfort Enhanced Fit digital lenses allow the lens design to be optimized through use of personalized frame wearing measurements (pantoscopic tilt, wrap angle, and vertex distance). The lenses minimize unnatural head movement when reading, provide comfortable transitions at all distances, reduce peripheral distortion to expand visual fields throughout the lens, and offer design elements on both sides of the lens through Varilux DualOptix digital surfacing.

For the most accurate fit, the lenses can be measured using the Varilux Fit tool, Visioffice system, or the m’eyeFit digital measuring system.

INFO: varilux.com

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INDUSTRIAL EDGING

After giving trade show attendees a sneak peek last year, Santinelli International has launched its all-new Xtrimer SE-1 Industrial Edger, featuring dry-cut lens edging technology. Its “V” tool design introduces a new and more efficient method of dry cutting and milling, addressing the complexities of today’s frame shapes and lens materials. Its five-axis design incorporates five processing tools, handles all lens material, has tiltable bevel profiles, and can drill multiple shapes.

It is available as a stand-alone edger or in conjunction with the company’s AES robotic units.

INFO: 800-644-3343, santinelli.com

SANTINELLI INTERNATIONAL
Xtrimer SE-1

VISIONIX, INC.
VX 35 Automatic Lensmeter

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AUTOMATIC ACCURACY

Visionix, Inc., has released its newest automatic lensmeter: the VX 35. It is a wavefront-based lensmeter featuring 130-point simultaneous measurement. Built with patented Visionix Power Map technology, the VX 35 offers rapid and accurate measurements. The instrument also features a unique green light measurement which optimizes accuracy regardless of the lens type.

Built to house the full range of features ECPs require, the VX 35 offers a range of measurement for all lens types, automatic detection of progressive lenses, an integrated thermal printer, PD measurement, and a contact lens mode.

INFO: 800-292-7468, briot.com/usa

BAUSCH + LOMB
PureVision2 Multi-Focal contact lenses

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IN THE ZONE

PureVision2 Multi-Focal contact lenses for presbyopes, the newest offering from Bausch + Lomb, features a next-generation 3-Zone Progressive design. The monthly silicone hydrogel improves near and intermediate vision while providing excellent distance clarity, according to the company. The lenses feature an innovated lens design that allows for a predictable, quick fit for the ECP. PureVision2 contact lenses are available in a full range of parameters and designed for extended wear up to 30 days.

INFO: bausch.com