100% OPTICAL
Showstoppers 100% Optical 2022 was awash with new product launches across the board. We round-up some of the highlights from NEG’s preferred suppliers...
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ssociated Optical spotlighted the Acunis FL-421 filter lenses from Eschenbach Optik: a rose-coloured lens that targets migrainerelated photophobia. The lenses reduce the transmission of the wavelength range at around 484nm, which is perceived as particularly unpleasant in migraine-related photophobia. By concentrating on the wavelength range around 484nm, adaptation to ambient conditions can also be prevented meaning the eyes are less dazzled when glasses are removed, especially indoors, than is the case with normal sunglass lenses. The lenses are available with UV protection and in three tint levels – 25 per cent, 50 per cent and 75 per cent. Clip-ons and various styles are available, or the lenses can be inserted into any spectacle frame. The team from Bausch + Lomb was on hand to offer trials of its new Ultra One Day silicone hydrogel contact lens. The lens features a next generation contact lens material called kalifilcon A, and the company’s Advanced MoistureSeal Technology, which is said to deliver a highly wettable surface and excellent breathability for long-lasting and healthy lens wear. BIB Ophthalmic Instruments celebrated the UK launch of the new CrystalVue NFC-600 fully automated fundus camera. Featuring a one-touch operation with 3D auto-tracking, the NFC-600 offers a 45˚ field of view with moveable fixation, high resolution (12 million pixel sensor) imaging, a widefield montage facility, and cup:disc ratio measurements. It can be portable or positioned on a desktop. CentroStyle focused on the sustainability message, and discussed with visitors to its stand a new bespoke printing service in Italy. Charmant showcased its complete portfolio of eyewear, including the high profile Minamoto collection. Extra celebrations took place following news that the eyewear line had recently won an
22 Vision Now June 2022
Acunis lenses for migraine-related photophobia
material ensures maximum durability and lightness, as well as being hypoallergenic.
The new CrystalVue NFC-600 fully automated fundus camera
iF Design Award in the Product category. Minamoto eyeglasses are ‘thoroughly Japanese’, unlike products that capitalise on ‘Japan’ for marketing purposes, said the company. Amongst the eyewear collections on the Continental Eyewear stand were the new X-Eyes Lite collection and eco-brand, Cameo Sustain. Completely made from rPET (recycled PolyEthelyne Terephthalate), each frame in the 13-piece Cameo Sustain collection is named after a natural element such as Glacier, Mountain and Waterfall. The new X-Eyes Lite collection is a bright, colourful range of titanium and acetate eyewear featuring 21 models in up to three colourways. A variety of modern and classic styles provide a thinner, premium look – whilst the titanium
TOOLS AND SUSTAINABILITY EssilorLuxottica shared a joint stand to showcase frames, lenses and instruments. Essilor Instruments launched two new digital slit lamp adapters designed to perform a complete dry eye assessment and eye photography. The DSLC200 and the DEM100 can be used on any slit lamp to transform it into a comprehensive, industry recognised dry eye assessment. The DEM100 takes a complete tear film automated digital analysis with multiple tests, while the DSLC200 slit lamp imaging system provides high quality images and videos of the eye. Essilor Instruments also launched the Activa Home Eye Mask by SBM Sistemi, which uses heated automatic massage technology, can be rented to patients and offered as an in-practice treatment. Visitors also heard about Essilor’s Expert Myopia Care solution, composed of its Myopia Expert 700 providing precise axial length measurement accurate to 27µm, combined with corneal topography, and its digital solution Essibox Myopia Care
New X-Eyes Lite from Continental Eyewear
