New six-year data on Hoya Vision Care’s defocus myopia spectacle lens presented at ARVO 2022 has answered key questions over rebounding effects and the lens’ ability to sustain its myopia controlling effect over time. Read more
New material designed to protect against UV and blue light
Tokai Optical has launched a unique material designed by its in-house R&D team – and available across most of its products – to protect lutein, one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye. Read more
Rodenstock exploits potential of standard refraction values in updated B.I.G. portfolio
Rodenstock has unveiled the latest innovations in its ophthalmic lens portfolio in Australia, featuring new B.I.G. NORM lenses that incorporate a precise AI-based biometric model of the eye using only the four standard refraction values. Read more
‘Life-proof’ lens coating technology
First developed 30 years ago, Crizal lenses have set the standard of anti-reflection coatings. Essilor has now improved the portfolio with new lens coating technology that, among other features, have improved the resistance of its lenses. Read more
EssilorLuxottica-CooperCompanies myopia specs joint venture ‘comes to life’
The first SightGlass Vision myopia spectacles are starting to reach the market as EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies announce their joint venture has commenced operation. Read more
A new way of calculating biometric lenses
Using more than 500,000 scans from its DNEye Scanner, Rodenstock has developed a new AI calculating engine offering more precise ophthalmic lenses from the standard prescription. The company is now restructuring its lens portfolio, so its premium lenses are available to a wider market.
New technology solutions for light sensitive patients
Two new extra dark photochromic technologies are now available in the Essilor and OSA lens range for spectacle wearers who struggle with light sensitivity. Read more
Zeiss builds blue light blocking tech into next-gen lens
Zeiss Vision Care has introduced new technology for device-dependent patients by incorporating blue light blocking properties into its lens chemical structure, helping to reduce disruptive reflections on the lens surface. Read more
Transitions breakthrough polarised lens lauded at Silmo Paris
Transitions XTRActive Polarized has taken out the Silmo d’Or award in the Vision category at the leading international optics tradeshow, Silmo Paris, in the same month the product launched in Australia. Read more
Hoya unveils new Hi-Vision SUN Pro Coating to local market
Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand has announced the launch of its new Hi-Vision SUN Pro lens coating which provides both front and back protection against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Read more