SHORTLIST THE LATEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Frames

Graphic liner

Silhouette has unveiled the latest addition to its Titan Minimal Art (TMA) range, with the La Ligne collection. The special edition, four-piece collection sees frames inspired by the editorial makeup that graces catwalks, fashion shows and photoshoots, with neonaccents, graphic shapes and bold lines. The brand’s high tech titanium material has been utilised in the oversized cat’s eye style, combined with accent rings. The frames also feature the TMA hingeless technology. www.silhouette.com

Frames

French pleats

The new Elle collection, by Charmant, fuses urban Parisian elegance with design flourishes. Models include rounded, retro looks, squares and, cat’s eye styles, and are adorned with horizontal and vertical French pleats and geometric forms. From the collection, the light ‘EL13533’ acetate frames have a soft cat’s eye style front. A curvy, pleated metal decoration with contrasting colour highlights is a key design feature. The frame is available in green, brown, grey and red. www.charmant.com

Dry eye

From start to finish

Spectrum Ophthalmics has introduced a new range of dry eye products, including the OptiClear IPL (below) and a 3nethra classic HD fundus camera. The OptiClear IPL uses light energy to stimulate and unblock meibomian glands, while the fundus camera captures high-resolution, undistorted images of the retina and surfaces such as the cornea, to assist with accurate dry eye disease diagnosis. www.spectrumophthalmics.uk

Frames

Asymmetrical colourways

LOOK has released its new LOOK Bold line with three masculine and one unisex frame. The front is made of natural injection light polymer and the sides are made of Xinox steel. In additional to classic colours like traditional Havana or blue and black, four special edition options see an asymmetrical colourway where the left side of the frame is a canary yellow, deep blue, bright green or bright orange. lookocchiali.it

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Equipment

Cutting-edge

BIB Ophthalmic Instruments has partnered with Visionix to distribute its Essential Line product range in the UK optical market. Products in the range include both desktop and hand-held wavefront autorefractors and keratometers, an auto-phoropter, LCD Chart Displays, wavefront auto-lensmeters, a fundus camera, clinical and digital slit-lamps, and dedicated furniture solutions. www.bibonline.co.uk

Sunglasses

Wild child

Caron Eyewear has introduced its spring/summer 2023 collection of optical frames and sunglasses, with inspiration drawn from precious stones, bold retro styles and colourblocking. Described as the statement sunglasses of the season, the ‘Wild Thing’ is an aviator shape with a futuristic twist. The frame features contrasting front laminations that follow through to the angular sides. The model is available in black with fluorescent pink, black with Caron red, and black with bone. www.caroneyewear.com

Lenses

The latest in lens tech

At 100% Optical, Nikon Lenswear UK launched Pure Blue UV (pictured), a new material offering enhanced protection against UV and blue light, without compromising the lens aesthetics and without any blue reflection. The Pure Blue UV is available exclusively with SeeCoat Next, the latest advancement in Nikon’s premium lens coating portfolio. SeeCoat Next has been designed with a unique diamond booster technology to ensure the topcoat sustains its highest levels of durability even after prolongued use. www.nikonlenswear.com/uk

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Rob Barrow bought Spec-Care Ltd, the business that repaired his broken frames as a child, 20 years ago

The TR range was developed for Barrow’s nine-year-old son who needed securely-fitted spectacles that were comfortable

We have developed an accidental damage policy to keep playful children’s eyewear in great condition.