EYENAVISION
Chemistrie Color
Eyenavision introduces Chemistrie Color, a new lens for individuals with color blindness, or color vision deficiency (CVD).
HUE.AI, an optical lens developer for CVD patients, created the lenses using an artificial intelligence model designed to replicate the vision of CVD patients.
Chemistrie Color is available in three variations: an outdoor, stronger sun lens for severe CVD; a moderate, outdoor sun lens for less severe CVD; and a lightly tinted indoor lens. Each is available to ECPs as an ultrathin Chemistrie clip custom made to fit any frame, a ready-made pair of glasses, or as plano uncut lenses.
“We believe an on-demand application is the preferred option for those with CVD who also wear prescription lenses,” says Eyenavision CEO Joe Zewe. “For those who do not wear prescription glasses, our ready-made sunglass style is an excellent choice.”
SHAMIR
Relax Lens Design Additions
Shamir Insight, Inc., has launched two additions to its Shamir Relax single-vision lens portfolio geared toward digital lifestyles. In addition to the newly upgraded Relax 65, Relax 50 and Relax 80 have been released to provide a customized lens for any single-vision wearer.
According to Shamir, the lens provides just enough add power in the lower part of the lens—enough to relieve eye strain, providing patients with fatigue relief without distortion or swim, wrapped up in a Freeform design. Through Shamir Relax, patient lens accommodations will be reduced by up to 30%, says the company.
RCPV points (of Shamir’s rewards program) for Relax will be increased by 1.75x through March 2021.
OPTISOURCE
Easy-Up Retractable Mirror
OptiSource has acquired the Swinger brand mirror company, maker of the two-sided, shatter-proof mirror that features a 10-foot retractable cord mechanism to easily attach to any ceiling. OptiSource will continue to offer the optical industry this space-saving product under a new name: Easy-Up Retractable Mirror.
“Besides gaining back my valuable counter space to make more frames visible, the Swinger mirror is a great conversation starter,” says optician Kelly Shaffer, inventor of the mirror.
“Kelly’s invention is loved by masses across multiple industries,” says OptiSource’s Daryl Squicciarini. “Customers rave about the utility, design, and style of the mirror—made 100% in the USA.”
SHORT CUTS
Customer Enhancements
ABB Optical Group has launched a new return program for soft contact lens products purchased through the company. ABB also expanded its distribution centers in Coral Springs and Hawthorne, NY, added an estimated wait time feature to its customer service phone line, and enhanced its technology for faster order processing. abboptical.com
AI Technology
Bollé introduces Volt +, a lens developed using artificial intelligence to evaluate 20 million lens formula combinations. Volt + provides high contrast and enhances colors to improve depth perception without compromising white balance, shares Bollé. bolle.com
Learning Center
Hoya Vision Care launches Hoya Learning Center, offering new courses on basic optics, product and technology, and management and sales. Courses feature completion rewards and will be rolled out throughout 2021. ecpally.com
Coating Approved
Shamir announced that all of its Freeform designs have been approved for VSP’s TechShield antibacterial coating. techshieldar.com
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