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November 30, 2015April 24, 2018

Results of U.S. Trial of Electronic Glasses for Treating Amblyopia

Findings from the first U.S. trial of the electronic glasses used for treating amblyopia in children, sold under the brand name Amblyz™, were presented at AAO 2015 in November.

Amblyz, manufactured by XPAND 3D, are battery-powered electronic glasses with a liquid crystal shutter that functions as a digital patch, occluding vision in each eye for a set length of time each day.

The Glick Eye Institute at Indiana University study involved 33 subjects with lazy eye between the ages of 3 and 8. One group received treatment with an adhesive patch while the other group wore digital occlusion glasses for 4 hours a day. Both groups showed similar levels of improvement on a reading chart, a gain of two lines.

The electronic glasses were designed to improve on the level of compliance as compared with medicated eyedrops, which 13% of children refuse, and patching.

Amblyz glasses were made available in Canada in 2012, and were approved for sale in the United States in 2014.

Further information: http://www.aao.org/newsroom/news-releases/detail/programmable-electronic-glasses-provide-children-e

November 27, 2015May 20, 2026

New DSquared2 Frames are Irreverent Yet Refined

The new Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2015 eyewear collection includes models loyal to the brand’s DNA, mixing retro influences with modern touches. The result is a collection for men and women whose style is intensely personal and truly iconic.

These sumptuously seductive sunglasses for women hit style perfection thanks to their broad 1950s-inspired cat-eye shape. The Betty (DQ0180) model wows with the stunning streak-effect finish that adorns the front section and temples. The edges of the front section and parts of the temples are accentuated with transparent elements, which lend a streaked appearance to the acetate.

The new Grenoble (DQ5172) optical frames assert their own personality through the squared, metal lines that merge into the upper part of the clean, cat-eye front section in acetate.

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November 27, 2015April 24, 2018

Vision Test Offers Insight into Prenatal Marijuana Exposure

Research from the University of Waterloo offers surprising findings from vision tests performed on children who were exposed to recreational drugs while in the womb.

The research, published on November 19 in the journal Scientific Reports, tested higher-level visual processing, which occurs in the brain’s dorsal area and is very vulnerable to risk factors in early development, in four-year-olds who were exposed prenatally to different recreational drugs. The results showed that marijuana exposure improved global motion perception, while alcohol had a negative effect. Methamphetamine and nicotine exposure had no effect as compared with the control group.

“We were surprised with this initial finding,” said Dr. Ben Thompson of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science. “It shows that marijuana and alcohol can have quite an impact on a fundamental aspect of the visual processing happening in our brains. But despite the apparently beneficial impact of marijuana on the development of the brain’s visual system, other research shows its use can actually impair the brain development of unborn children.”

The research was part of the IDEAL (Infant Development, Environment and Lifestyle) study, which is investigating the effects of prenatal drugs and alcohol exposure on cognitive and motor skills.

Further information: http://www.nature.com/articles/srep16921/

November 26, 2015May 20, 2026

Vinyl Factory Goes Vintage

Vinyl Factory’s Ellington model seeks its strength from its rounded shape and its keyhole bridge. This vintage influence reminds us that style ages well.

Distributed by Optiman Inc.: www.optimaninc.com

November 26, 2015May 19, 2026

OPTIK, 20/20 and Opticians Association Partner to Provide Pilot CE Program

Optik Magazine and the 20/20 Continuing Education Opticianry Study Center are teaming up to pilot the delivery of CE programs in both English and French to Canadian opticians in collaboration with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC).

Each party brings unique resources to the initiative. 20/20, published by Jobson Medical Information is the one of the largest developers of optical continuing education programs having over 70 CE courses in print and online on a variety of eye care topics. The OAC provides a secure and convenient 24-7 online delivery mechanism providing immediate feedback and ConEd tracking system for Canadian Opticians. VuePoint’s print and digital media, including Optik and InfoClip.ca, will bring awareness to the CE opportunities to Opticians across the country.

Luxottica has provided an education grant for the pilot CE course on the importance of eye protection from harmful UV rays and bringing premium sun eyewear to the forefront of the practice. The online course will be available at the OAC website as of December 1, 2015.

For more information on CE opportunities for the Canadian Market:

Contact:

VuePoint IDS Inc.
David Pietrobon, President, Publisher
E: dpietrobon@vuepoint.ca
Ph: (226) 680 6871 x 5111

Jobson Medical Information LLC
Mark Mattison-Shupnick, Director, Education and Training
E: mmshupnick@jobson.com
C: 917.453.7130

Opticians Association of Canada
Lindsay Enns, Senior Manager of Education & Communications
E: lenns@opticians.ca
Ph: 1-800-847-3155 x 202

Results of U.S. Trial of Electronic Glasses for Treating Amblyopia

New DSquared2 Frames are Irreverent Yet Refined

Vision Test Offers Insight into Prenatal Marijuana Exposure

Vinyl Factory Goes Vintage

OPTIK, 20/20 and Opticians Association Partner to Provide Pilot CE Program

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