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January 30, 2015April 24, 2018

ZEISS OFFERS NEW PROGRESSIVE LENSES DESIGNED FOR DIGITAL DEVICE USERS

The launch of the new ZEISS Progressive Lenses Portfolio for 2015 offers a solution for progressive lens wearers who use digital devices frequently. New Digital Inside™ Technology is embedded in the entire Precision portfolio to provide sharp, strain-free digital device viewing as part of an all-day, all-distance vision experience.

The new ZEISS Progressive Lenses are freeform, customized designs and are available in a wide variety of lens materials and extensive Rx ranges. ZEISS is also introducing a 1.6 Polarized lens with this launch. Lenses come standard with premium anti-reflective coatings and are also available with i.Scription.

Over the past few years the use of computers, mobile phones and tablets has become integral to consumers business and personal lives. ZEISS aims to address the trend and meet patients’ vision needs and challenges in today’s world.

www.zeiss.ca/progressives.

January 30, 2015April 24, 2018

Kirk & Kirk Partners With Luxe-Lab for North American Distribution

Kirk & Kirk has announced Luxe-Lab will now distribute their Vivarium and Solarium collections in the U.S. and Canada.

The British company, launched at Silmo 2014, have already made an impact in the optical market winning the Newcomer Award at Hall Of Frames, voted by Swiss and German opticians, and also a Silver Award at The London Design Awards, a multi-discipline design program.

Opticians recognized as accredited resellers of Kirk & Kirk will be able to order direct from Luxe Lab to reduce delivery time and save on transportation costs.

Luxe-Lab is the company of Richard Wilhelm, longtime friend of Jason Kirk.

Kirk & Kirk will show their collection for the first time in the US at Vision Expo.

January 29, 2015April 24, 2018

Certottica and Carl Zeiss Vision Unite Against Fogging

The laboratories of the Italian certification body Certottica and Carl Zeiss Vision have joined forces to develop a new, anti-fog coating.

The Permanent Antifog Performance project aims to develop a coating for ophthalmic and sun lenses, shields and masks leveraging cold plasma technology.

Using the new technology is potentially beneficial for the environment because it uses few raw materials without producing effluents, liquids or gases. However, the complicated nature of needing to adapt to different types of lenses increases the research project’s costs and challenges. The collaboration between the two companies aims to share costs and achieve viability.

January 29, 2015April 24, 2018

Lanctôt’s Mexx Launches New, Colour Blocking Models

Stunning new frames from Lanctôt’s Mexx line this January feature their winning, bold and fashionable colour blocking concept.

Two of the three new models for women feature acetate fronts (styles 5330 and 5331) and one front is made of stainless steel (style 5148). All are combined with injected temples in the colour-blocking look.

The models feature ultralight, flexible temples and offer optimum fitting. Frames come in a variety of colours, with shades from brown to rosewood or blue to turquoise. www.rlanctot.com

January 28, 2015April 24, 2018

JIL SANDER AND RODENSTOCK SIGN EYEWEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT

Jil Sander has joined forces with Rodenstock giving them the exclusive worldwide license to design, manufacture and distribute their ophthalmic frames and sunglasses.

The 2015 women’s and men’s collection will be the first collaboration between the two groups.

The new collection is being developed in collaboration with Rodolfo Paglialunga, Creative Director of Jil Sander and will be available in May.