Fresh for February, new optical styles for men and women from its quintessentially British Ted Baker line blend retro styling with current trends. Wood, unique “T” branding, custom prints inspired by Ted’s apparel collection, and stone set hardware let Ted’s quirky and edgy personality shine through. http://www.tura.com
Research and Markets predicts the photochromic lenses market should grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% over the period 2014-2019.
The market should grow from $1.2 billion US to $1.7 billion US in five years. North America and Europe account for 70% of global sales. Global key vendors are Transitions Optical/Essilor, Carl Zeiss, Corning, and Rodenstock. In Canada, Transitions, Carl Zeiss, Hoya, and Rodenstock share the market.
Sales of photochromic lenses are highly co-related with economic cycles. Paying for the photochromic option is still perceived as a discretionary expenditure, that customers are less interested in during uncertain economic times.
Availability of counterfeit products coupled with the cost for retailers in regions where the product is less available are hindering market growth. Rapid advances in technology and growing awareness of UV exposure are boosting growth.
The report is available at: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xt5z9g/global
Eye drops developed by Hema-Quebec have prevented blindness in a young child with a severe ligneous conjunctivitis.
The Quebec boy suffered from a blood plasminogen deficiency (a protein deficiency), which led to conjunctivitis. Dr. Isabelle Laliberté, pediatric ophthalmologist at the Hospital of the University of Laval, had tried everything to treat it, including fresh plasma transfusions and surgeries.
She had learned that it is possible to manufacture plasminogen concentrated eye drops, but they are not readily available on the market, due to the rarity of the disease. She contacted Louis Thibault’s team at Hema Quebec, who took on the special task and succeeded in making them. The three-year-old boy can now carry out normal day-to-day activities.
As of July 1, 2015, Dr. Matthias Metz will step into the new position created on the executive board of directors at Carl Zeiss AG and will become President and CEO of Carl Zeiss Vision International.
The new executive board member will be responsible for Vision Care and Consumer Optics business groups. This underscores Carl Zeiss AG’s goal to adopt a portfolio approach, using market segmentation.
Dr. Metz has up to now held the position of chief sales and marketing officer at Fackelmann, a supplier of household, kitchen and bathroom goods. Carl Zeiss executives believe this experience is valuable for their objective to strengthen their consumer-oriented product sales.
For further information: http://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en_de/media-forum/press-releases.html?id=C65C0D445DE2AE9FC1257DCC003B6330
The new Full of Fineness collection is the consummation of J.F. Rey’s acetate innovations. Their mastery of the drying processes used for acetate have resulted in the creation of extraordinarily, fine acetate sheets. The result, fine, lightweight, comfortable and elegant frames in a beautiful range of colours and patterns. The frames also include fine, metallic door plate holders with vintage style rivets on the front. Touch the end of the frame temples to find the designer brand logo inserted. http://www.jfrey-france.com/
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