In the wake of numerous product launches in recent months, Insight is bringing together a host of Australia’s leading suppliers to showcase their 2022/23 releases.
Below, eyecare professionals will discover the latest in ophthalmic lens technology, including premium coatings and myopia control interventions. New equipment, such as ophthalmic lasers, OCT machines and tonometers, are also featured, along with the latest eyewear designs out of Europe.
COOPERVISION MAKES ALL ONE-DAY CONTACT LENSES PLASTIC NEUTRAL
To provide an easy way for optometrists and their patients to be more sustainable, CooperVision has made its one-day contact lenses distributed in Australia and New Zealand plastic neutral.¹ ² The initiative is made possible through a global partnership with Plastic Bank, a social enterprise that builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities.
For every box of CooperVision one-day contact lenses distributed in Australia and New Zealand, CooperVision purchases credits that fund the collection and recycling of ocean-bound plastic, that is equal to the weight of the plastic used in its one-day contact lenses, the blister and the outer carton packaging.²
According to the company, Plastic Bank collectors in the coastal communities receive a premium for the materials they collect, helping to provide basic family necessities such as groceries, school fees, and health insurance.
References available upon request. Email: hello@au.coopervision.com
THE ULTRA-COMPACT, WIRELESS GREEN LASER SYSTEM
The next generation LEAF laser system is the size of a tablet or iPad, making it one of the most compact and versatile treatment additions to ophthalmic practices, exclusive Australian distributor OptiMed says.
It’s sleek, smart design is 10 times smaller than existing systems, mounts directly on to any slit lamp and is portable so practitioners can easily share among multiple practices. Industry-first speech recognition allows convenient control of laser parameters and, with no external fiber, it eliminates the need for counter space, reducing the risk of damage, mechanical breakdown and disruptive service repairs.
“The Norlase LEAF Laser System allows you to treat more patients while maximising practice space and providing greater quality of care and safety. It comes at a compelling price to make it easy for you to expand your practice with laser treatment,” OptiMed says.
Norlase is a Danish company with exceptional design craft. While a new player, it has originated from years of laser experience from within a prolific global laser manufacturer.
Email: sales@optimed.com.au
LENSES WITH AN X-TRA CLEAN FINISH
According to Rodenstock, to achieve the best performance from a spectacle lens it is important to have a high-quality finish with excellent anti-reflection properties. However, dirt tends to be more visible with the minimal reflections from an antireflection coating, and can be annoying for the spectacle wearer.
With the X-tra Clean Finish, Rodenstock says it has set a new standard in ophthalmic optics.
“The extremely smooth surface means that dirt hardly sticks – and if the lens does get dirty, the dirt can be easily removed without leaving any streaks or residue on the lens,” the company says.
According to Rodenstock, an independent market research study carried out by market research agency with face-to-face interviews with spectacle wearers age 40-70 years showed:
1. After cleaning the lenses with X-tra Clean Finish, 100% perceive them as absolutely clean without residue
2. 93% state that lenses with X-tra Clean Finish are easier to clean than their current lenses due to the smoothness of the lenses.
Added to the Rodenstock current Solitaire 2 family of coatings, which have UV back surface protection and a three-year manufacturer’s warranty, X-tra clean coat could be the answer to patient antireflection coating objections, the company says.
Email: optics@rodenstock.com.au
SUNGLASS COLLECTIVE INTRODUCES LATEST FROM FASHION-FORWARD SPANISH BRAND
Sunglass Collective is presenting the latest offering from the fashion-forward Spanish brand, KALEOS. Shape, geometry, colour. A homage to details and silent luxury. Frames to see and be seen. Between oversized shapes, reinterpreted cat-eye sunglasses, and the panto shapes, there is a frame and sunglass for everyone.
“The inspirations behind this sun collection were a wide range of things but there is one we should mention, the intriguing and avant-garde world of Bauhaus. A strong pop of colour appears occasionally, creating the perfect balance with our range of classic tones,” Sunglass Collective states.
“RIDGEWAY is the perfect bold sunglass for people who desire luxury handmade sunglasses made to make a statement. Expert craftsmanship and construction details are seen all-over. RIDGEWAY is created using only the highest quality materials. Your new favourite sunglasses are here and they add a classic touch to any look.”
Email: sales@sunglassco.com.au
NEW MYOPIA INTERVENTION LAUNCHES IN ANZ
Essilor Stellest lenses designed to slow myopia progression in children are now available in Australia and New Zealand. According to the company, clinical trial results show that after two years, Essilor Stellest lenses slow myopia progression by 67% on average, compared to single vision lenses, when worn 12 hours a day.¹
The lens incorporates what is described as H.A.L.T2 technology that involves the constellation of 1,021 lenslets spread on 11 rings designed to create a volume of signal that slows elongation of the eye. Based on scientific publications, EssilorLuxottica says its R&D experts concluded that a volume of signal has a stronger effect on the slowing of myopia progression than a surface signal.
“The aspherical lenslet design and their arrangement create this targeted effect of volume of non-focused light in front of the retina, following its shape,” the company says. “In children, whose eyes are still developing, this volume of signal helps keep the eye elongation process in check.”
References available upon request. Email: marketing@essilor.com.au
A NEW GENERATION OF ASPHERIC IOL
The new CT LUCIA 621P/PY represents a new generation of aspheric IOL from ZEISS, applied on a monofocal hydrophobic C-loop platform. It offers consistent visual outcomes*, excellent stability and intuitive injector handling.
CT LUCIA 621P/PY IOLs, with ZEISS optic features, are designed to compensate for potential decentration and lens misalignments. Reducing the risk of decentration allows the ophthalmologist more time to focus on their patients and their needs.
According to the company, the architecture of the IOL enables very stable positioning in the capsular bag for consistent and excellent performance. The CT LUCIA 621P/PY comes in an optimised fully preloaded injector system for an easy and intuitive cataract workflow.
*data on file with ZEISS. Email: info.au@zeiss.com
HP-OCT OFFERS ‘PARTICULAR ADVANTAGES IN THE ANTERIOR SEGMENT’
Cylite is an Australian-based company developing the next generation of diagnostic OCTs for optometry and ophthalmology. The company’s Hyperparallel OCT (HP-OCT) is a world-first, capturing accurate volumetric data of the eye, with particular advantages in the anterior segment.
“Scanning at an industry-leading 302,400 A-scans per second, the technology simultaneously images across a wide area of the eye with minimal motion artefacts, allowing the production of highly accurate and repeatable elevation and curvature maps, as well as accurate analytics to enable clinicians to make more informed decisions for better patient outcomes,” Cylite states.
According to the company, in one scan, the HP-OCT captures a full 3D image of the anterior segment, which can be used for personalised contact lens fitting, as well as a full set of biometric measurements, including axial length, for use in myopia management. The same volumetric imaging technique can also be applied to the posterior segment to produce excellent volumetric retinal images.
Email: info@cyliteoptics.com
RACE EMBODIES PRODESIGN DENMARK DNA
Eyes Right Optical is presenting the latest release from ProDesign Denmark. RACE is described as a true ProDesign frame and the very definition of what the eyewear maker does best.
According to Eyes Right, it features specially fitted shapes with easy-to-wear fronts and a thin, yet powerful colour detail starting from the end-piece and running along the temple.
“The colourful temple tips, metal milling and tip cuts are neatly aligned and serves as proof that careful craftsmanship has been utilised in this design,” the company states.
“It’s sporty, yet subtle and provides great variation in sizes. Stocked in Australia for your convenience, ProDesign Denmark is the versatile best-selling collection that will complement your practice.”
Email: sales@eyesright.com.au
SELF-TONOMETER OFFERS 24- HOUR IOP MONITORING
iCare HOME2 is described as an innovative self-tonometer, offering comprehensive insights into IOP fluctuations and peaks, as well as adding significant value to treatment decisions and assessments.
The device, available to patients now at Glaucoma Australia, enables clinicians to optimise care, monitor treatment efficacy and customise individual management for their patients, with all data accessible via cloud software.
“The difference between readings we obtain in the office and the data from the iCare HOME is like the difference between a single snapshot and a continuous movie of a patient’s daily life,” remarked renowned Canadian glaucoma specialist Dr Ike K. Ahmed.
For patients, iCare HOME2 is said to provide peace of mind and may help improve adherence to medication. It is described as easy-to-use, with the same gentle and accurate rebound technology as other iCare tonometers, and no anaesthesia or eye drops required.
Email: homesupportau@icare-world.com
TOKAI OPTICAL EXPLOITING NEUROSCIENCE IN LATEST PROGRESSIVE DESIGN
Tokai Optical is set to debut the progressive lens brand NEURO SELECT in Australia, offering customised lenses for people enjoying diversifying activities and lifestyles.
According to the company, the high-specification progressive lens exploits cutting-edge neuroscience and is selected by the brain, according to the person and their lifestyle. The lenses have been developed in collaboration with the National Institute for Physiological Sciences of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences, assessing how images appear in the brain and evaluating the clearness of the peripheral areas of lens.
NEURO SELECT features a unique basic design that introduces three types of technology: N-style Binocular Link Design, Variable Zone Control, and Dedicated Multi Optima System, to all grades.
“N-style Binocular Link Design is the key technology for NEURO SELECT, which verifies the effects of lenses with the aid of neuroscience using magnetoencephalography and approximates the vision of both eyes,” Tokai stated.
“In addition, NEURO SELECT offers Variable Zone Control to Daily, Town and Home to meet the needs of lifestyle and purpose.”
Other than the standard high-quality premium coatings, various functional coatings are available in the NEURO SELECT range.
Email: toa.orders@tokaiopt.co.jp
