SPECTACLE LENSES

Lindsey Aspinall Getz

ESSILOR Varilux Comfort lenses in 360°

Comfort is…

Essilor's Varilux Comfort lenses are now available in Comfort 360°, an enhanced design using 360° Digital Surfacing technology to optimize the performance of Varilux Comfort lenses. The lens is ideal for Varilux Comfort wearers who want optimized optics, patients who haven't adapted to other PALs, and new opticians learning to dispense, according to the company. A unique backside design is created for each patient's specific Rx. The design is then applied using patented 360° digital surfacing technology, ensuring that the interaction between front side Varilux Comfort 360° lens design and the backside Rx are optimally distributed. This results in wider field of vision and reduced peripheral distortion. All Varilux Comfort 360° lenses come with Crizal AR. For more information, visit www.varilux.com.

SHAMIR INSIGHT Shamir Office with Freeform

Office Improvement
Shamir Insight's Office lens is now available with award-winning Creation technology, resulting in Shamir Office with Freeform Optics. Another addition to the planned expansion of Freeform Optics across the full line of standard-cast PALs, Shamir Office with Freeform Optics offers improved optics and wider fields of intermediate vision. Ideal for small environments with vision honed for 1.3 feet to around 10 feet away, the lens helps ease the pain and discomfort caused by computer vision syndrome. Shamir Office with Freeform Optics lenses are available in CR39 and polycarbonate. For more information, visit the website, www.shamirlens.com.

Office Improvement

Shamir Insight's Office lens is now available with award-winning Creation technology, resulting in Shamir Office with Freeform Optics. Another addition to the planned expansion of Freeform Optics across the full line of standard-cast PALs, Shamir Office with Freeform Optics offers improved optics and wider fields of intermediate vision. Ideal for small environments with vision honed for 1.3 feet to around 10 feet away, the lens helps ease the pain and discomfort caused by computer vision syndrome. Shamir Office with Freeform Optics lenses are available in CR39 and polycarbonate. For more information, visit the website, www.shamirlens.com.

Equipment
Advanced Processing Santinelli International has introduced the Lex 1000 lens edging system. The Lex system includes the Lex 1000 edger, Lex drill, and Ice 1000 blocker. The high-curve bevel mode processes high-base lenses for wrap frames. An advanced soft grinding mode processes coated lenses by monitoring the grinding pressure and maintaining optimal pressure through the entire cycle, eliminating axis shift. Direct drive lens rotation features computer-aided design for stable cylindrical axis. An integrated stabilizer keeps chucking pressure consistent. Other features include 3-D bevel simulation, and USB memory port. Visit www.santinelli.com.

Equipment

Advanced Processing
Santinelli International has introduced the Lex 1000 lens edging system. The Lex system includes the Lex 1000 edger, Lex drill, and Ice 1000 blocker. The high-curve bevel mode processes high-base lenses for wrap frames. An advanced soft grinding mode processes coated lenses by monitoring the grinding pressure and maintaining optimal pressure through the entire cycle, eliminating axis shift. Direct drive lens rotation features computer-aided design for stable cylindrical axis. An integrated stabilizer keeps chucking pressure consistent. Other features include 3-D bevel simulation, and USB memory port. Visit www.santinelli.com.

Rae Plus

Gerber Coburn has launched the Rae Plus Tracer with features including a color touch-screen, shape modification, and job memory. Like the Rae Tracer, the Rae Plus allows accurate traces of wrap-around frames and accommodates small children's frames with a B size down to 18mm. Instant visualization of lens shape modification with wide angle rendering helps reduce operator error and ensures accuracy. For more information, call 800-262-8761 or visit the company website, www.gerbercoburn.com.

GERBER COBURN Rae Plus Tracer

Color-iffic!

The Lens Dr., a full-service optical laboratory in Mishawaka, Ind., now offers Rx lenses based on the Intuitive Colorimeter. The Colorimeter is an instrument that allows the prescribing of tinted lenses for conditions such as dyslexia, migraine headaches, photosensitive epilepsy, and some cases of retinopathy. Combinations of precision tints based on individual assessment are possible. The Lens Dr. was created by Lindsey Kintner in 2000. For more information, call 800-331-6852 or visit the website, www.thelensdr.com.

THE LENS DR.
Intuitive Colorimeter lenses

Wide and SHORT

Seiko Optical Products of America has expanded the Succeed lens line to include Succeed Ws, Wide and Short Internal Free-Form lenses. Best for smaller frames, Succeed Ws features a harder back surface design, ideal for seasoned wearers and those requiring medium to high add power. The design expands intermediate and near zones, and minimum fitting height is 15mm with 11mm and 13mm corridor designs. Succeed Ws is available in clear, Transitions, polarized. tintable, and hardcoated or Super Hydro AR. For details, visit www.seikooptical.com.

SEIKO OPTICAL PRODUCTS Succeed Ws lenses

Accessories
Clip Evolution Fantom Optics recently released Evolution, the next generation of custom clip technology. This new design quickly and easily attaches at the bottom of the frame and fits more styles than the traditional Fantom Clip, company representatives say. The clips also feature the company's patented Chameleon Tint System™ in colors such as Pacific Blue, Irish Jade, and Brickyard Red. The Evolution line of clip-ons include premium quality ophthalmic lenses available in polycarbonate, CR39, polarized anti-scratch coating, anti-reflective coating, and tintable chassis. For additional information about the entire Fantom Optics line of products, visit the website www.fantomoptics.com or call 800-404-7910.		FANTOM OPTICS Evolution clips
Cat Crap Spray On Care Kit All of the essentials needed to maintain eyewear are now available in one practical kit, the Cat Crap Spray On Care Kit from EK Ekcessories. This kit protects eyewear by having the essential items needed to maintain proper and effective visibility in all seasons and situations, company representatives say. It features a microfiber cleaning cloth, a one-ounce spray bottle of Cat Crap Anti Fog Lens Cleaner, and a miniature screwdriver with both a regular head and a Phillips head. The cleaning tools are all contained in a clear protective pouch for ease of use in active situations. For more information on this product or any others within EK's line, call 800-338-2030 or visit the company's website at www.ekusa.com		EK EKCESSORIES Care Kit