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COS Lab launches exclusive lens design by Shamir
Wednesday, April 8 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Press Release
COS Lab introduces a family of exclusive freeform lens designs from Shamir.
Read MoreNew iPad app for measuring vision loss in Parkinson’s patients
Wednesday, April 8 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
A research team led by Dr Charles Adler at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona has developed a new iPad application that can screen for visual contrast loss in Parkinson’s patients.
Read MoreMarcolin Celebrates Ermenegildo Zegna Launch
Tuesday, April 7 2015 | 00 h 00 min | New Products
Marcolin’s first Ermenegildo Zegna eyewear collection launch was recently celebrated at the International Vision Expo East show.
Read MoreThe Ideal Length for Lashes
Monday, April 6 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Eyelashes are the first line of defense for the eyes, shielding them from windborne particles like dust or pollen. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology used a wind tunnel that determined the best optimal, lash length is one-third the width of the eye.
Read MoreNew Kid-Tough Coatings for Life’s Best Sights
Friday, April 3 2015 | 00 h 00 min | New Products
ZEISS, the company that invented AR, has set a new standard for clarity, cleanability and toughness: ZEISS DuraVision® Platinum.
Read MoreTransitions Optical Announces Jose Alves General Manager, Americas
Friday, April 3 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Press Release
Transitions Optical, Inc. has named Jose Alves general manager, Americas, effective immediately.
Read MoreHoya Invests in Medical Devices
Thursday, April 2 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Acquisitions
HOYA has announced an investment in Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc., a company specializing in medical devices for treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration
Read MoreJOBSON, VuePoint and Summit Strategy Group Collaborate to Bring Marketing Research Services to Canadian Vision Care Market
Wednesday, April 1 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Press Release
A new three-party collaboration among Jobson Optical Research Group (NY), and Canadian firms VuePoint IDS and Summit Strategy Group, announce the launch of advanced marketing research services for the Canadian optical and vision care markets.
Read MoreTransitions® Signature Graphite Green Lenses Among Selected Products of the Year in Canada
Wednesday, April 1 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Awards
Transitions® SignatureTM graphite green lenses by Essilor were voted Product of the Year in the eye care category by Canadian consumers.
Read MoreOvernight contact lens wearing slows myopia in children
Wednesday, April 1 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Orthokeratology may be effective at slowing the progression of myopia in children, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in Optometry and Vision Science.
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