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A look at the latest launches

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A CLOSER LOOK
RX SENSE

The Bollé 6th SENSE, the company’s most advanced performance model to date, is now available for those who need prescription lenses. Engineered for cycling with an extra-wide field of vision and enhanced protective zone, the Rx model features two prescription inserts that are fitted directly and permanently into the oversized shield.

With Bollé’s proprietary B-Thin Active Design Rx program, the market’s widest range of prescriptions can be accommodated (+6.00 to -8.00 [-4.00 cyl]), according to the company. As is the case with the one-piece shields of non-prescription 6th SENSE models, the Rx inserts are made with Trivex, an ultra-light, extremely shatter-resistant material with visual clarity similar to mineral glass.

For athletes needing prescription eyewear, the advantages are clear,” says Bill Yerby, director of sales and marketing. “With this new technology, we completely eliminate the need for bulky and inconvenient inserts or clip-ons.”

There are 12 different lenses in the Rx program, including multiple tints, and polarized and Modulator (photochromic) options. Eight additional lenses in the special Pro-Series will have inserts with contrasting mirror finishes.

An additional model in Bollé’s Competitor Cycling collection, Vortex, is also now available with Rx inserts using the same technology.

INFO: bolle.com

BOLLÉ
6th SENSE with Rx’able lens insert

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A CLEANER LAB

For labs of all sizes, OptiSource has released a new solution that removes dried polish from job trays and restores them to like-new condition.

With OptiSource’s new formula, the lifetime of a job tray is extended and the problem of scratching lenses from built-up polish is eliminated. The new Job Tray Cleaner works instantly by using a simple spread-on and wipe-off process, and is good for both traditional and robotic-style job trays.

The new formula has been specially developed not only to remove dried polish from job trays, but also from any other polish-laden surface, making it a must-have for all labs.

INFO: 800-678-4768, 1-800-optisource.com

OPTISOURCE
Job Tray Cleaner

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IN-OFFICE PROCEDURE

BlephEx, LLC, a company led by ophthalmologist James Rynerson, M.D., announces a medical device allowing doctors to perform a painless, in-office procedure to treat blepharitis.

The BlephEx handpiece enables ECPs to reduce scurf, bacterial debris, and the biofilm, thereby improving the overall health of the eyelid. BlephEx features a medical-grade, disposable, micro-sponge that spins along the edge of eyelids and lashes, exfoliating the eyelids. A numbing eye drop is given prior to the procedure.

Following the six- to eight-minute procedure, patients often report a near immediate resolution of the chronic eye irritation associated with blepharitis and an eventual resumption of normal tear production, the company reports.

INFO: blephex.com

BLEPHEX, LLC
Blephex

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PHOTO DRAGON

Transitions Optical, Inc., and Dragon Alliance have joined together to create the 2015 Dragon Advanced Project X (APX) and Advanced Project Xs (APXs) snow goggles, featuring a Transitions Boost adaptive goggle lens. Being hailed as “the cream of the crop” in the 2015 Dragon Goggles Collection, the goggle lens automatically changes tint in response to changing sunlight and weather conditions.

Color optimized to help improve visual performance, the goggle also delivers endless peripheral vision and easy lens interchangeability. Specifically formulated for snow conditions, the Transitions goggle lens is also designed to be more reactive on warmer, sunny days on the slopes and blocks 100% of UV rays.

INFO: dragonalliance.com/en-us

TRANSITIONS OPTICAL, INC.
Dragon Alliance adaptive goggle

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EYEWEAR BUDDIES

The mother of a boy who was not pleased with the prospect of having to wear glasses has created a product to help children cherish their eyewear and keep them protected.

Lenz Frenz are cute and cuddly characters that feature a hidden hard-shell case to store the child’s eyewear. The characters can be used as a “traveling buddy” that protect glasses when not being worn. The characters also come with earpiece holders so that they can “wear” the glasses if desired. A smaller version, called Lil’ Lenz Frenz is designed to hold contact lens cases.

Lenz Frenz are available in six styles: teddy bear, owl, T-Rex, unicorn, puppy, and a monkey. Wholesale pricing is available to ECPs.

INFO: 888-645-8055, mylenzfrenz.com

LENZ FRENZ
Eyewear storage buddies

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NEW COLORS

Adlens has added new colors to its Adlens Adjustables and Adlens Sundials collections of adjustable focus eyewear. New frame colors include chestnut brown, plum, and teal. New lens tints for the Sundials include brown and green.

The Alvarez lens technology in Adjustables and Sundials uses two wave-shaped plates that glide across each other to incrementally adjust the focus of each eyeglass. This enables correction of over 90% of spherical errors (-6 to +3 diopters) in those without astigmatism, significantly improving visual acuity in all kinds of situations.

With these new models, Adlens Adjustables has become a collection of 11 product options, and Adlens Sundials becomes a collection of 12.

INFO: adlens.com

ADLENS
Adjustables