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Making a Stepper statement

Stepper

Stepper UK’s new STS-40212 frame (pictured second from right) was created via a range of technologies and innovations including injection moulding, intense metal pressing, multiple electroplating processes and skilled hand assembly. “Sophisticated looks that echo the current trend for layered materials give added 3D perspective and texture interest – where shape and substance replace pattern for visual interest,” said Peter Reeve, Stepper UK managing director.

The frame’s TX5 rims are constructed using two separate moulds to create independent eye shapes, held in place around a stainless steel framework.

The colour combinations available are matt rose/gold, matt blue/gunmetal, and matt lime/gunmetal. “A refined and truly special piece of fashion eyewear,” Peter added.

Hoya Lens UK

Hoya has launched a new resource to help eyecare professionals engage with key stage two children about eye health. The ‘Eye care we care’ scheme will provide accredited eyecare practitioners with a short interactive presentation, guidance and tips on how to approach schools, and additional learning materials. As part of the scheme, Hoya has partnered with Jean Kelly, optometrist and owner of Eglinton Eyecare, Northern Ireland, to include her Your Eyes interactive workbook. The workbook is aimed at children aged seven to nine years, and eye conditions – and the cover can be personalised to the practice.

“Hoya has always been passionate about eyecare and by raising the importance of eye health in schools, we aim to support a lifetime of awareness for teachers, parents and guardians and ultimately the children of the future,” said Andy Sanders, Hoya Lens UK professional services director. Register at www.hoyavision.com/uk/eye-carewe-care or speak to your Hoya business development manager.

New scheme for school children

follows the story of three bears. It covers the importance of eye exams, UV protection, what happens in an eye exam, and common

UltraVision

UltraVision has welcomed Michelle Mehta as professional services consultant for its Seed 1dayPure range of daily disposable contact lenses, including the new Seed 1dayPure EDOF design. With more than 20 years of experience in the High Street sector and six in teaching and education, Michelle will support UltraVision’s High Street customers by offering technical assistance and education and training, including CPD-accredited content.

Michelle said: “I am really excited to be joining the brilliant team at UltraVision, bringing my experience of High Street practice and passion for education and training. I feel I have an exciting opportunity, supporting practitioners to grow their contact lens patient base with the help of UltraVision’s fantastic Seed 1dayPure EDOF daily disposable lenses.”

We’ve made our one-day contact lenses plastic neutral through our partnership with Plastic Bank® . 1,2 Get involved.

We’ve partnered with Plastic Bank® to help stop ocean-bound plastic by offsetting our plastic consumption through their Certified Plastic Neutral programme. Here in the UK and Ireland, we purchase credits equal to the weight of plastic used in our one-day contact lenses, the blister and carton2 – and an equal amount of plastic is collected by Plastic Bank.®

Getting involved is easy.

As all CooperVision one-day contact lenses sold in the UK and Ireland are plastic neutral, you will automatically be prescribing plastic neutral too.

Scan the QR code and get involved.

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Comparative Study Oasys 1 Day and TruEye; Alcon data on le, 2019. 5. Cummings S, Giedd B, Pearson C. Clinical performance of a new daily disposable spherical contact lens. Optom Vis Sci. 2019;96:E-abstract 195375. 6. Based on a con rmatory claims study on Fit and Rotation; Alcon data on le, 2020. 7. In a randomized, subject-masked, multi-site clinical study with over 150 patients; signi cance demonstrated at the 0.05 level; Alcon data on le, 2005.

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