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November 20, 2015April 24, 2018

Medicated Eye Drops Slow Children’s Myopia Progression

Results from a five year clinical trial in Singapore, presented at the AAO annual meeting, show that low-dose atropine slowed the progression of myopia in school-age children.

The study began in 2006 and involved 400 children aged 6 to 12. The children were divided into 3 groups and randomly assigned either a 0.5, 0.1 or 0.01 percent dose of atropine, taken nightly, for two years.

The group receiving the 0.01% dose performed the best, showing 50% slower myopia progression compared to children not receiving atropine. At 0.01% the dose appeared safe, with minimal levels of pupil dilation and light sensitivity.

“For a long time we’ve known that atropine drops can help keep myopia from getting worse to some degree,” said Dr. Donald T. Tan, FRCS, FRCOphth, lead investigator and professor of ophthalmology at the Singapore Eye Research Institute and the National Singapore Eye Centre. “We now have data showing that it is not only effective, but also safe. Combined with other interventions, this treatment could become a great ally in preventing myopia from causing serious visual impairment in children worldwide.”

Further information: http://www.aao.org/newsroom/news-releases/detail/nearsightedness-progression-in-children-slowed-dow

November 19, 2015May 19, 2026

E-Vision Developing Fully Tunable Electronic Contact Lens

E-Vision Smart Optics, Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based company specializing in electrically-modulated tunable lens technology, announced on November 12 that it is developing the first electronic contact lens (ECL) that will allow the wearer to continuously adjust far, near and middle-vision customized to the individual’s own needs.

This proprietary lens-based technology, already fabricated for electronic focusing eyeglasses, ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and in development with the U.S. military for augmented-reality head mounted displays, will now be integrated into standard contact lens designs.

Several important strategic efforts support e-Vision’s accelerated timeline to bring this fully tunable ECL to market. E-Vision recently closed a round of financing within its existing shareholder base to fund this development program. Additionally, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), a science institute established by NASA, this week issued e-Vision a grant to develop the first fully tunable electronic eyeglasses to address the deterioration of vision that astronauts experience during space travel.

Further Information: http://evisionoptics.com/

November 18, 2015May 20, 2026

Mexx Sun: Round Shapes and New Ease

Summer trend number 1: round and oval sunglasses and summer 2016 go together like nothing else. Available in three colours, the new Mexx Sun style 6310 for ladies is the perfect match. A particular highlight is the version with reflective lenses, through which we guarantee nobody will see your eyes! Hello, poker face!

Equally as hot this summer are ultra fine, gold and silver-effect metal frames. Mexx style 6994 is a perfect example. The front is inspired by classic aviator sunglasses and its fine, double metal front is captivating. Slender temples and a deep set endpiece mean that this style will definitely become a fashion statement!

Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com

November 18, 2015May 19, 2026

Financial Report: New Look Director Takes Stake in Company

The financial press reports that New Look Eyewear Director, Richard Cherney, purchased 2,000 shares of the company on November 12, 2015 at $28.00 CDN per share (Total $56,000 CDN). As of Friday mid-day the shares remained flat at the $28.00 price. In the past year the stock has traded as low as $21.00 and to a high of $36.27, according to the report.

Richard Cherney is an attorney and is co-managing director of the Montreal office of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. He serves as Secretary and as a member of the Board of Directors of New Look Vision Group Inc.

Source: http://www.dakotafinancialnews.com/new-look-eyewear-director-richard-cherney-buys-2000-shares-bci/651345/

November 17, 2015May 20, 2026

Italian Elegance from Emilio Pucci

Emilio Pucci adds two new styles to their Fall/Winter 2015 eyewear collection.

The EP5005 cat-eye optical style made of acetate and metal alternate to give the frames an elegant, unusual feel, something further emphasized by the Vivara print embossed onto the metal part of the temples. The refined femininity of style EP5014 is emphasized by the iconic detailing of the temples: choose between Power Flower or Butterfly prints to complete a sumptuous contrast between front section and temples.