Contamac, UK global provider of biocompatible materials for the ophthalmic industry and the Brien Holden Institute announced a partnership to develop gas permeable and silicone hydrogel contact lens products (CLs) focused on myopia control.  The goal is to commercialize specialized CLs designs that reduce myopia progression in children.

“This is an important step in making effective myopia control technologies available to reduce the rate of progress of myopia and the risk of permanent vision impairment associated with high levels of myopia later in life,” said Professor Brien Holden, CEO of the Brien Holden Vision Institute.

Contamac indicates that the number of eye care professionals using CLs to control myopia is rising and interest in specialty contacts is growing rapidly. Martin Dalsing, Contamac’s Director of Global Strategy and Business said, “Making available these specialized custom lens parameters and designs to the eye care professional through our laboratory network will be crucial for today’s modern specialty contact lens practice.”

Source: http://www.contamac.com/Company/News/news-23-01-20151024.aspx

 

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.

Transitions Optical, Inc. has named Opto-Réseau as the winner of the third annual Transitions Retailer of the Year Award.  The winner was announced today at the Transitions Academy in Orlando, Florida.

“I accept this award on behalf of all Opto-Réseau clinics. It is their passion to serve patients that made ​​this victory possible. I thank the entire headquarters team who are very dedicated to the success of the company and all its members,” said Christine Breton, executive director at Opto-Réseau.

The other two finalists were Loblaw Optical (the 2013 winner) and New Look Eyewear (a two-time finalist).

The Transitions Retailer of the Year finalists were evaluated on their year-long commitment to photochromic growth, participation in programs and promotions, strategic marketing initiatives education, training efforts and community involvement.

The award is meant to distinguish retailer partners in Canada who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities.

For more information, visit: www.transitions.com