Inspired by Christian Lacroix’s heritage of unparalleled richness, Mondottica has created an opulent, colourful and baroque optical collection for AW 15/16.
Joining forces with Italian material powerhouse Mazzucchelli, an exclusive collection of acetates featuring signature prints and four bespoke patterns has been developed, which is well represented by style CL1063.
Distributed by Centennial Optical: www.centennialoptical.com
International optical software company Ocuco has acquired the optical software properties of Danish company Retail Planit.
Retail Planit serves the Scandinavian market with their optical software package Optitec RS. Optitec will continue to be sold under the Ocuco banner and integrated with Ocuco’s add-on modules. The 12 staff working in Scandinavia for Retail Planit will transfer to Ocuco.
“The Nordic countries are known for their premium optical retailing and high end clinical ophthalmic services. This makes the region a perfect market for our solutions. By adding the OptitecRS solution and the excellent capabilities of the local team we are now uniquely positioned to service the whole region.” says Leo MacCanna, Ocuco CEO.
Ocuco’s Acuitas practice management software is used in optical and optometric chains including FYiDoctors in Canada.
ProDesign Denmark presents the addition of models 3101-3103 to their Essential Collection. The fronts are softly shaped pressed metal, and an “arrow pattern” gradient is produced by laminating two sheets together, with the top layer upside down and then cut in stripes to display the effect from the side. The 3-dimensional form on the temples matches the gradient pattern perfectly.
The colour theme on the temples is quite vivid and playful, and the split between the first two colours is easy to see. To balance the playful look of the temples, the front is monotone, matching the first colour of the temple, for a sophisticated yet strong appearance.
Available in three shapes and seven colours.
Distributed by ProDesign Denmark: www.prodesigndenmark.com
Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary have developed a test to determine if drivers who have experienced central vision loss are able to see and react to pedestrians in a timely manner.
The study, published in PLoS ONE on September 2nd, used a driving simulator with gaze tracking to mimic real driving conditions and measured reaction time in responding to pedestrians. The researchers found that drivers with central field loss (CFL) were unable to stop for 21% of pedestrians, a rate seven times higher than the control drivers with normal vision. All drivers with CFL nevertheless had sufficient vision to obtain a driver’s licence.
Drivers with vertical scotomas were less affected than those with lateral scotomas, but all experienced delayed reaction times compared to normal vision controls.
“If you are a low-vision patient, you should understand how the condition affects and perhaps limits your ability to drive safely,” says study author Dr. Bronstad. “These data should prove useful to clinicians in advising patients about whether they should continue driving, and may even become a consideration for state agencies responsible for licencing drivers.”
Further information: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0136517
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