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August 24, 2018

Essilor in India: Meeting Manufacturing Needs Through Solar Energy

The “Soura Shakthi” project (Solar Energy in Hindi) began in October 2017 when Essilor set out to reduce its dependency on conventional fossil fuels by increasing its use of renewable energy. A cross-functional team from EMIL worked with government regulators to achieve the different stages required – from an in-depth risk assessment, due diligence to construction and production. The Rays Power Infra Solar Park in Karnataka was inaugurated on July 4th with a “lighting the lamp” ceremony.

EMIL has a strong track record in sustainability achievements, having reduced its energy consumption by 28% per lens produced over the past six years, as well as decrease the amount of water used by over 30%. The “Saura Shakti” initiative will provide 70% of the plant’s total energy requirements through solar power and reduce CO2 emissions by 4,800 metric tonnes per year.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of clean energy sources is one of the ways in which manufacturing sites contribute to the Group’s commitments to climate actions and maintaining its position as a low-carbon company.

Click HERE for the full press release.

August 23, 2018August 15, 2018

Key Tear Film Lipid Identified

In a finding that could signal improved treatments for dry eye, Australian identified, and then synthesized in the lab, an important component of the tear film lipid layer.

While long-chain lipids make only a small portion (around 5%) of the total tear film lipid layer, they are essential for maintaining the ocular clarity of the tear film. Without the presence of these lipids, says said Stephen Blanksby, a professor at the Queensland University of Technology who led the research team in this study, “This clearly wouldn’t be satisfactory for you to look through.”

The exact structure of the lipids, known as (O-acyl)-ω-hydroxy fatty acids, was determined through mass spectrometry, because of the difficulties in obtaining large enough samples from the meibum to run other types of analysis such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Chemist Michael J. Kelso’s group at the University of Wollongong in Australia was able to synthesize the lipid once the exact structure was determined.

The research team is currently working with Allergan, who co-funded the research, to incorporate the newly synthesized lipid into dry eye drops. “This type of work provides a framework to produce a product that mimics, and is based on, the actual components that are present in human tears,” said Blanksby. By creating dry eye drops that more closely mimic a real tear film, Blanksby hopes to alleviate the negative side effects of drops.

August 22, 2018May 20, 2026

Run the Day with proshift

adidas Sport eyewear adds the new proshift to their collection, giving runners a fresh new option to excel with a trimmed down ultra-lightweight frame featuring hidden qualities that provide an excellent fit when running at a fast pace. The panto-style proshift is appealing to both sexes. Prescription-ready frames offer perfect vision under all circumstances with direct in-frame glazing or clip-in inserts to accommodate all vision abilities.

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August 22, 2018August 20, 2018

FDA Approval for New Dry Eye Drug Granted

Sun Pharma reports that it has received approval for CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CEQUA is indicated to increase tear production in patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye).

CEQUA provides the highest FDA-approved concentration of cyclosporine A (CsA) and is the first
and only approved CsA product that incorporates a nanomicellar technology.

“Dry Eye Disease represents an area of high unmet medical need, with a significant number of
patients who are currently untreated,” said Abhay Gandhi, CEO, North America, Sun Pharma.
“The U.S. FDA approval of CEQUA represents a long-awaited dry eye treatment option and is an
important milestone in the development of Sun’s Ophthalmics business. CEQUA, with its novel
nanomicellar formulation for a proven dry eye medication, delivers a lipophilic molecule in a clear
solution form.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

August 20, 2018

Vision Expo OptiCon Program on Track to Surpass Successful Launch at East

Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians can experience OptiCon @ Vision Expo for the first time at Vision Expo West 2018 (Education: September 26 – 29; Exhibit Hall: September 27 – 29) in Las Vegas, NV. Vision Expo’s partnership with OptiCon brings the industry’s premier Optician and Contact Lens Technician education program to the largest gathering of eyewear and eye care professionals.

At press time, more OptiCon @ Vision Expo packages have been sold as of six weeks pre-show for Vision Expo West than were sold by the close of Vision Expo East.

Building on a strong debut at Vision Expo East 2018, OptiCon @ Vision Expo West attendees can expect access to a personalized and value-based experience package, including:

Up to 15 hours of continuing education
Exclusive breakfast and general session on Thursday, September 27, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
OptiCon welcome party at Public House on Thursday, September 27, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, sponsored by Europa Eyewear
Exhibit Hall access
Access to discounted rates at a dedicated OptiCon hotel
The opportunity to take ABO & NCLE review courses and Certification Exams (Please note that sitting for Certification Exams requires a separate registration and an additional fee.)

Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians can connect in a dedicated OptiCon @ Vision Expo Hub in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #16093), an area for networking with peers and access to key representatives from ABO & NCLE and its partners. The OptiCon Hub will also feature:

Thursday, September 27 at 2:00 PM: A presentation on eyewear’s hottest trends from Eyecare Business’ Editor-in-Chief Erinn Morgan
Friday, September 28 at 11:00 AM: The National Academy of Opticianry Awards Ceremony, which will honor outstanding leaders in the eye care profession with the Educator of the Year and Optician of the Year Awards
Friday, September 28 at 1:30 PM: A presentation on eyewear’s hottest trends from Eyecare Business’ Associate Editor Kerri Ann Raimo

In addition, the OptiCon @ Vision Expo Advisory Board has curated top education picks for attendees in the areas of Business, Contact Lens and Spectacle Lens.

ABO & NCLE began producing OptiCon® (formerly known as the National Opticians Education Conference) in 2009 to bring together Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians for a premier event produced for Opticians, by Opticians.

Earlier this year, OptiCon @ Vision Expo was honored as a TSNN Best of Show Award finalist.

To register and learn more about OptiCon @ Vision Expo, click here.