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November 21, 2014April 24, 2018

No 3D for children under age six

A French agency recommends zero exposure to 3D movies and video games for children under six years of age, and limiting usage of these devices for kids under 13.

The Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail (a French governmental agency dealing with sanitary safety in food, the environment and at work) advises that 3D technology does not allow the eyes to converge and accommodate at the same distance when perceiving depth and relief. Visualizing 3D images accelerates the onset of eye fatigue, in addition to causing symptoms ranging from peri-ocular pain, dry eyes or visual disorders, to headaches or poor concentration.

More severe symptoms related to the vergence-accommodation conflict of the eyes could develop in children under six, due to the immaturity of their visual system.

For further information: https://www.anses.fr/en/content/3d-technologies-and-eyesight-use-not-recommended-chidren-under-age-six-use-moderation-those

November 21, 2014April 24, 2018

Brien Holden receives honour from AAO

Brien Holden, a well-known figure in the industry, has received the highest scientific honour in optometry from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO).

He was presented with an award at the annual AAO meeting, held in Denver, Colorado, November 12–16, 2014.

Established in 1958, the Charles F. Prentice Medal recognizes a career-long record of advancement of knowledge in vision science.

Brien Holden is a professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, and CEO of Brien Holden Vision Institute, a global leader in research and innovation .

For further information: http://brienholdenvision.org/media-centre/latest-news/984-optometry-s-highest-honour-for-brien-holden.html

November 20, 2014April 24, 2018

ProDesign Denmark presents new styles

At ProDesign Denmark, the temples of models 7629-31 feature the look of steel mesh watch bands. A delicate design created by a seasoned hand. The fronts are made with acetate, while the temples are MIM titanium covered with PVD for better surface adhesion. http://www.prodesigndenmark.com/

November 20, 2014April 24, 2018

Visionix and the Axis Medical Group enter into exclusive distribution agreement for Canada

Visionix and the Axis Medical Group have announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for Canada, effective January 1, 2015.

Visionix is a company of the Luneau Technology Group, whereas the Axis Medical Group consists of Precision Ophtalmique based out of Montreal, Axis Medical (formerly B&H Optical) based in Belleville, and Pacific Medical based in Vancouver. Together, the Axis Medical Group brings eyecare professionals from across Canada the latest globally recognized technologies.

With this agreement, the Axis Medical Group will have access to the full range of Visionix products to outfit any practice. The agreement also includes the Briot and Weco lines of edging equipment for Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

For further information: http://www.axismedical.ca/

November 19, 2014April 24, 2018

Marchon releases Airlock collection

Marchon releases the new Airlock collection, with three ophthalmic frames for men (Triumph 200, 201 and 202) and three for women (Triumph 203, 204 and 205). Each frame combines a rimless stainless steel front with acetate temples. The collection uses the Dual Compression Mount System, a mounting method that provides rapid fabrication time and leaves no marks on the lenses. http://www.marchon.com/