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LAUNCHES
CooperVision Unveils Avaira Vitality Sphere and Toric Two-Week Contact Lenses
Quick Take: Illustrating its commitment to providing advanced contact lens technology in every modality, CooperVision, Inc. has launched Avaira Vitality in the U.S. This upgraded version of its popular Avaira two-week contact lenses provides multiple benefits through a new silicone hydrogel material, the company said.
Wearer: Avaira Vitality sphere and toric lenses are made from a new material (fanfilcon A), which features a higher water content (55 percent) as well as a high level of oxygen permeability and transmissibility, resulting in overall comfort for wearers. UV protection has been improved to Class I—the top rating—meaning the lenses now block more than 90 percent of UVA and 99 percent of UVB rays.
Specifics: Higher water content and permeability levels as well as stronger UVA and UVB blocking.
Selling Points: “These [two-week] lenses continue to present significant opportunity for practices, largely due to their affordable, entry-level price point,” said Jerry Warner, president, North America, CooperVision.
Avaira Vitality toric lenses feature CooperVision’s revolutionary toric technology—Optimized Ballast Design—which provides stability and optimal visual acuity. They will be available in a power range of +8.00D to -10.000D. The base curve is 8.5mm and the diameter is 14.5mm. Avaira Vitality sphere lenses feature powers from +8.00D to -12.00D. The base curve is 8.4mm and the diameter is 14.2mm.
CooperVision will begin distribution of Avaira Vitality sphere fit sets and lenses in the U.S. this month. Avaira Vitality toric will be available beginning in December in a limited parameter range. The full power range is planned for 2017.
www.coopervision.com
Eyenavision Debuts Made-to-Measure 3D Printed Roger Bacon Eyewear
Quick Take: Eyenavision, Inc. has launched Roger Bacon Eyewear which is the first made-to-measure 3D printed eyewear collection. Netherlands-based Roger Bacon Eyewear is custom made using an iPad based scanning system. The scan then provides precise facial dimensions that are used to create and manufacture a pair of custom-made glasses on an advanced 3D printer, according to the company.
Wearer: These 3D frames not only result in beautifully designed eyewear but are custom fitted to each person’s biometrical features. ECPs that provide Roger Bacon eyewear will receive both a scanner and visualization unit’s LCD display. Customers can then preview any frame in the collection using the Roger Bacon custom visualization unit which shows the customer’s image in any frame available in the collection.
Specifics: 20 frame shapes, each available in 10 color options.
Selling Points: “Roger Bacon represents an amazing step forward as we introduce mass customization to eyewear,” said Joseph Zewe, CEO of Eyenavision. "Similar to our Chemistrie lens layering system, Roger Bacon represents technology that will be a perfect fit for independent optical retailers looking to distinguish themselves by offering superior products.”
Individual frame orders are easily placed from the iPad using Roger Bacon’s cloud-based ordering system. The frames are then custom printed and the parts are provided to Eyenavision for final inspection and assembly. The completed frame is provided by Eyenavision to the ECP. Roger Bacon Eyewear providers will receive one-on-one training on the new exclusive technology so that they may offer their customers a unique in-office experience.
Price Guide: $$$$$
www.rogerbacon-eyewear.com
SECOND LOOKS
Safilo Introduces Revitalized Marc Jacobs Collection
Quick Take: Safilo is focusing on the revitalized Marc Jacobs collection of sunglasses and optical frames.
Specifics: Marc Jacobs eyewear features a wide coverage of frames between optical and sun in both male and female styles. Over 100 styles will be introduced in 2016 ranging in pricing from contemporary and upper contemporary to luxury.
Selling Points: For the Marc Jacobs eyewear SS 2016 collection, the modern spirit of Marc Jacobs is interpreted through the futuristic designs and color combinations. The Marc 1/s and 2/s sun frames feature nylon fiber structures and a “shape-in-shape” construction of metal and acetate along with round crystals or studded embellishments. Marc 9/s and 8/s are lightweight women’s frames featuring a double-wire metal structure that define a “floating architecture with a futuristic feel.” Marc 34/s and 38/s exude “essential design with a twist.” These ultra-flat metal frames are outlined by contrasting bold and slim lines creating a modern look.
Price Guide: $$-$$$
www.safilo.com
Cutler and Gross to Debut New Shakespeare Collection at Silmo 2016
Quick Take: Cutler and Gross, British luxury eyewear brand is set to debut its new collection, Shakespeare at Silmo in September as 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Specifics: Both optical and sun frames for men and women that draw inspiration from Shakespeare’s most memorable characters.
Selling Points: The frames in the Shakespeare collection each encompass a unique identity of one of Shakespeare’s characters through new shapes and color palettes. “Italian acetate with engraved anima’s lead subtle round frames Hamlet 1234 in new colorway, Swamp. Optical Portia 1021 adds to the contemporary feel of the collection with an upswept frame and bold brow line while the Mercutio 1232 sun frame revisits the classic construction of the 850 with a bolder design,” the company said in a statement. Cutler and Gross’ Shakespeare collection will be available at the end of September at Cutler and Gross stores, online and at select stockists worldwide.
Price Guide: $$$$$
www.cutlerandgross.com
ALSO NEW
Tura Inc. Expands Geoffrey Beene XL Collection
 Tura Inc. introduces four new Geoffrey Beene XL fit styles in a broader range of shapes and colors increasing the XL collection to a total of eight styles and offering a variety of contemporary metal constructions and zyl styles to choose from. Style G430 has a flat metal sheet construction with wire backing that gives the frame a modern look. Stainless steel material with a thin profile provides a lightweight frame and a comfortable fit. G431 has a flat metal brow balanced with a wire rim that creates an easy fit. The extended end piece allows additional head fit to maximize the wearer’s comfort. Style G432 has a flat metal semi-rimless construction with a rectangle shape that offers depth for progressive lenses; while style G524 is a classic, shallow rectangle style with soft edges and thin eye rim profile designed with acetate for the traditional wearer.
www.tura.com
Liberty Sport Intros Glasses for Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
 Liberty Sports and Prevent Blindness have launched the Sports Eye Injury Prevention Awareness Month campaign for September in order to encourage wearing proper eye protection while playing sports. As part of the efforts, Liberty is introducing two new sport protective styles—Helmet Spex and Sport Shift. Both frames are specifically designed to offer a solution to young athletes who don’t wear protective eyewear under their helmet due to fit or fogging issues. For patients that swim, Liberty is offering the FrogEye, Shark and Shark Kids goggle for underwater clarity and Rx-able vision protection. The Shark and Shark Kids have a single lens technology with an adjustable bridge and strap that, in the Shark Kids model, comes with an eyecup and silicone strap in matching colors. The FrogEye has the same features, but is comprised of a double lens technology that allows for clear vision above and below the water.
www.libertysport.com
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