“Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?”… these are often the first words people learn when they learn French… Thanks Patti LaBelle! This frame will probably put this world-famous tune on your lips, but watch out, you might quickly be surrounded by fans…
The Vision Council took advantage of the International Consumer Electronics Show’s (January 6 in Las Vegas) audience of 150,000 technology users to release their latest report on protecting your eyes from digital eye strain.
The report, titled Eyes Overexposed: Digital Device Dilemma, educates avid users of digital devices on the benefits of the latest computer glasses and coatings and offers advice on minimizing digital eye strain.
“When using technology, many people think suffering with digital eye strain is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Mike Daley, CEO of The Vision Council. “The optical industry has responded to the shift in digital habits and has developed lens technology to protect eyes from blue light, glare and other environmental stressors.”
View the full report here: http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/digital-eye-strain-report-2016
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Transitions Optical, Inc. and Dragon Alliance have expanded their partnership and launched three new colour options for the Dragon® X1 and X1s snow goggles, all featuring a Transitions® adaptive goggle lens. Highlighting industry leading photochromic technology from Transitions Optical, the goggle lenses automatically change tint in response to changing sunlight and weather conditions, eliminating the need to swap goggles while skiing or snowboarding.
Previously only available in yellow, the Dragon Transitions adaptive snow lenses are now available in light rose, amber and clear. With a broad visible light transmission range, all four colours automatically darken to a dark gray in bright sunlight and lighten to its original colour in cloudy or overcast weather. The lenses feature a special snow formulation that minimizes the temperature sensitivity found in other photochromic lens products, particularly in extreme temperatures.
The Dragon Transitions adaptive snow lens was designed to enhance visibility in all conditions, and provide clear, comfortable vision on the slopes with its colour-optimization to increase contrast and boost depth perception.
The Dragon® X1 and X1s goggles are now available to purchase through Gamma Power Sports.
Just in time for those winter getaways, Alternative Eyewear has added new sunglasses to their ONESUN sunglass collection. An eclectic mix of metal and plastic frames, this new release is sure to have the perfect sunglass for everyone. Each new frame is RX-able, polarized and now featuring an anti-reflective backside coating for improved clarity. Cool colour fades, unique temple designs and favorite shapes all make an appearance.
A new study in the February 2016 issue of Ophthalmology “calls into question the suggested tendency for DED to progress over time, but also points to possible inadequacies of current therapies.”
The retrospective study, conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, followed 398 men and 386 women who reported DED symptoms over a duration of 10.5 years, on average. Patients reported worsening of ocular surface symptoms in 24% of cases and vision-related symptoms in 29% of cases.
Patients were more likely to report worsening symptoms if their DED symptoms were already severe, if they spent on average more than $20 per month on DED treatment, or if they had a history of blepharitis/meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
According to the paper, “The majority of men and women with DED recalled little or no change in ocular surface symptoms, vision-related symptoms, or the social impact of DED since diagnosis, and a similar number reported an improvement as reported worsening.”
Full article “Long-term Natural History of Dry Eye Disease from the Patient’s Perspective”: http://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(15)01188-4/abstract
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Learn More ZEISS gathered eye care professionals in Vancouver for the Myopia Innovation Summit, introducing MyoActive and showcasing evidence based strategies for myopia management.
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Read More CIBC Commercial Banking is stepping into Canadian optometry through a new collaboration with Eye Care Business Canada, debuting with a webinar on buying an optometric practice.
Read More Lumenis unveiled a new perioperative ocular surface care field guide at AAO 2026, offering surgeons practical tools to identify hidden causes of post surgical dissatisfaction.
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Academy 2026 Anaheim showcased major research, innovation and leadership in optometry, featuring landmark studies, new Fellows and advances shaping the future of eye care.
Learn More ZEISS gathered eye care professionals in Vancouver for the Myopia Innovation Summit, introducing MyoActive and showcasing evidence based strategies for myopia management.
Read more Learn how early optometry practice succession planning can improve practice value, reduce owner dependence, protect tax eligibility, and create a smoother transition.
Read more CIBC Commercial Banking is stepping into Canadian optometry through a new collaboration with Eye Care Business Canada, debuting with a webinar on buying an optometric practice.
Read more Lumenis unveiled a new perioperative ocular surface care field guide at AAO 2026, offering surgeons practical tools to identify hidden causes of post surgical dissatisfaction.
Read more Academy 2026 Anaheim showcased major research, innovation and leadership in optometry, featuring landmark studies, new Fellows and advances shaping the future of eye care.
Learn More ZEISS gathered eye care professionals in Vancouver for the Myopia Innovation Summit, introducing MyoActive and showcasing evidence based strategies for myopia management.
Read more Learn how early optometry practice succession planning can improve practice value, reduce owner dependence, protect tax eligibility, and create a smoother transition.
Read more CIBC Commercial Banking is stepping into Canadian optometry through a new collaboration with Eye Care Business Canada, debuting with a webinar on buying an optometric practice.
Read more Lumenis unveiled a new perioperative ocular surface care field guide at AAO 2026, offering surgeons practical tools to identify hidden causes of post surgical dissatisfaction.
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