Gucci introduced a new autumn/winter 2013/2014 eyewear collection that features the web ribbon detail on the temples. The web stripe, in green-red-green and blue-red-blue has its roots in the art of horse-riding and is one of Gucci’s most iconic motifs. The collection includes four pairs of sunglasses and three optical frames as well as three […]
Bausch + Lomb introduced PureVision2 Multi-Focal contact lenses for presbyopia. The new silicone hydrogel (balafilcon A) lenses are tinted for visibility and indicated for daily or extended wear of up to 30 nights between removals. Featuring 3-Zone Progressive technology, they are designed to improve near and intermediate vision while providing excellent distance clarity. Also, the […]
Following the recent plus-powers expansion of its Avaira toric contact lens parameters, CooperVision is launching a -2.25 cylinder power to further broaden the brand’s range and potential wearer base. This allows potential contact lens wearers with more significant astigmatism to enjoy the end-of-day comfort that Avaira lenses are designed to provide. With this addition, Avaira […]
Expanding its vision care business into the femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery market, Abbott completed its acquisition of OptiMedica Corporation, developer of the Catalys Precision Laser System. The image-guided Catalys has both CE Mark in Europe and FDA clearance in the United States. Abbott also announced that it received FDA approval for the Healon Duet Dual […]
Transitions Optical launched Transitions Signature VII lenses with Chromea7 technology, which it says is its most responsive everyday adaptive lens ever. Available beginning Jan. 7, 2014, Transitions Signature VII will replace Transitions VI as the optimal lens for maximum indoor clarity and responsiveness to UV outdoors. The lenses are designed to be more responsive in […]
Volk Optical now offers its Digital Series lenses, for non-contact imaging during BIO and at the slit lamp, with new colored ring options for easy identification and organization. The Digital Wide Field, High Mag and Clear Field lenses can be ordered in standard Volk blue or black, red, silver, gold, purple or green. Colored rings […]
The Allergan Foundation is marking the halfway point of a $1 million grant disbursed over four years to support InfantSEE, a public health program developed by Optometry Cares – the AOA Foundation to provide free professional eye care for infants nationwide. Through InfantSEE, optometrists provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their […]
Alcon launched the Eye Saw Good campaign, a charitable initiative that highlights the important role that good eye health and clear vision play in allowing people to see the world around them and live life to the fullest. Actress and mother Jennie Garth is the spokesperson for the campaign, which benefits Kids Vision for Life, […]
Abbott announced that it entered into an agreement to purchase OptiMedica Corporation, a privately held, Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company. OptiMedica developed the Catalys Precision Laser System, which is designed to allow surgeons to replace some of the technically demanding manual steps in cataract surgery with a precise, computer-guided, femtosecond laser technology. The acquisition would […]
Walmart & Sam’s Club Health and Wellness announced the 2012-2013 winners of its optometry scholarship competition, Project Foresight, during a dessert reception in San Diego in June, which more than 200 people attended. Three awards were presented during the reception. Blake Dornstauder and Rhea Butchey, NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry, were the first-place winners […]
