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Kodak Unique HD Digitally Customized Progressive Lenses Now Available in Canada

Centennial Optical and Riverside Opticalab are pleased to introduce Kodak Unique HD digitally customized progressive lenses in Canada.  The Kodak Unique HD progressive lens is the newest addition to the Kodak Lens Professional Series.

Kodak Unique HD progressive lenses, a full backside design, include the customization features of the Kodak Unique Lens and takes lens customization to the next level, using position-of-wear measurements to more highly customize the lens to the individual patient’s viewing needs. The design features variable corridor lengths customized for frame size and shape and compensates for prescribed prism.

Kodak Unique HD progressive lenses are available hard coated or with Kodak Clean&CleAR, in the same wide range of lens materials and powers as Kodak Unique lenses.  For more information, please contact your Centennial Optical or Riverside Opticalab lens representative.

Transitions Announces Availability of New Poster and Patient Brochure

TransitionsIconicGreenENTransitions Optical, Inc. has released new point-of-purchase materials for 2015. The resources tell a more stylistic and glamorous adaptive lens story and complement Transitions Optical’s new television ad for Transitions® Signature graphite green lenses, featuring Canadian actress, Laurence Leboeuf.

New materials for 2015, available in English and French, include:

  • A poster that tells a more stylistic adaptive lens story of Transitions Signature graphite green lenses. Eyecare professionals can display this in their office to let patients know that they are a provider of authentic Transitions®
  • A consumer brochure, designed to help patients find the Transitions lenses that best fit their lifestyles, overviews the options available through the Transitions® family of products, including Transitions Signature

Both resources can be ordered online at www.TransitionsCanadaPRO.ca and through customer service at CustomerServiceCanada@transitions.com or 1-877-254-2590.

Tura Signs Eyewear License with Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B and GX Brands

Tura Inc. has announced a multi-year agreement with Grammy Award-Winning musician and fashion entrepreneur Gwen Stefani to introduce a new line of sunglasses and optical eyewear for her L.A.M.B. and GX by Gwen Stefani brands. Both collections will debut in 2016.

The L.A.M.B. collection mixes luxury materials and complex constructions with street, rock and roll, and retro influences to deliver an edge and sophisticated flavor. Signature elements include custom metal tips, slotted screw heads and pyramid studs.

GX by Gwen Stefani tells an urban street story using bold color, expressive form and print references to military and tribal themes. Metal accents throughout the collection give it a distinctive rock and roll flavor.

The L.A.M.B. collection will launch with 12 ophthalmic styles and 12 sunwear styles. The GX by Gwen Stefani collection will launch with 12 ophthalmic styles.

 

Unilens Vision Inc. Announces Agreement with Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Unilens Vision Inc, based in Largo, FL, announced they have entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, for the acquisition of all common stock at a value of $28 million.  The deal is expected to close September 1, 2015.  Unilens provides a line of specialty lens products to the eye care professionals under the C-Vue® brand name and market and sell products directly to eye care professionals.

Michael J. Pecora, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Unilens, stated, “We are very pleased to sign a definitive agreement with Valeant, which creates immediate value for our stockholders. The combination of Unilens’ world class technology and its leading customized lens business with Valeant will create a strong portfolio of products enhancing our commitment to providing the best possible visual outcomes throughout the optical industry.”

The news release does not mention with which subsidiary of Valeant the agreement has been made.  Valeant Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Laval, QC, completed its acquisition of Bausch + Lomb in 2013, and integrated Valeant’s existing ophthalmology businesses to create a global eye health platform.

Source:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unilens-vision-inc-signs-a-definitive-agreement-to-be-acquired-by-valeant-pharmaceuticals-300111840.html

Summer Break

InfoClip XTRA and Capsule DotClip will be back week of August 3, 2015. In the meantime, you can review all the year to date news and information at infoclip.ca.

Have a great holiday!

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