Supporting students’ education

X-Eyes Lite model XEL04 in C1 Continental Eyewear

The new X-Eyes Lite range from Continental Eyewear is a bright and colourful 21-model collection of modern and classic styles. Minimalist titanium frames feature high density acetate fronts, promoting a much thinner and more premium look than regular acetate. The nose pads are comfortable silicone and the titanium material ensures maximum durability and lightness, as well as being hypoallergenic. “X-Eyes Lite is perfect for patients who want a lightweight, luxury titanium frame without the premium price tag,” said a company spokesperson.

Silhouette

Illusion Nylor model 5560

Silhouette has widened its Illusion Nylor collection, with a light and modern taken on the half-rim design. Inspired by minimalist design, the frames are made from SPX+, Silhouette’s durable, ultra-lightweight material – making them extremely light and flexible. Wearers can choose between two distinct lens shapes: either a clean-cut rectangular shape or a more delicate oval butterfly shape.

Both styles use precise lines that seamlessly merge the frames with rimless bottoms. The bridge also features two double lines. Available in a range of finishes and colours, the frames are available in either a glossy or matte style in traditional colours such as gold and silver or bolder options such as blue. Each model can be custom-fitted at Silhouette’s in-house lens lab with lenses from Silhouette Vision Sensation.

International Eyewear

Seven new ophthalmic and seven new sunglass styles have been added to the Lulu Guinness collection from International Eyewear.

Inspired by the designer’s handbag archive, designs offer distinctive colourways, innovative eye shapes and branded cases and cloths. The new season marketing campaign celebrates the love of everything Lulu, with revamped point-of-sale. This includes the iconic red lip three-piece display stand, and a new A1 poster and A4 showcard set available with every 12 styles purchased.

Our photograph shows new sunglass model L225 and ophthalmic style L948. Pretty in polka dots, the sunglasses’ dotty design layers white spots over a vintage Wedgewood blue base, with a metallic ‘I love Lulu’ logo completing the retro styling. Its ophthalmic counterpart, L948, also sports a polka dot print overlaid on handmade glitter effect acetate, available in three colourways.

Inspired by the designer’s handbag archive, designs offer distinctive colourways, innovative eye shapes and branded cases and cloths ‘‘

Dotty about new Lulu Guinness designs

Hoya Lens UK & Ireland

Students at ABDO College will be learning all about lenses in the Hoya Ophthalmic Lenses Practical Laboratory, thanks to sponsorship from Hoya Lens UK & Ireland.

Andy Sanders, professional services director at Hoya Lens UK & Ireland, said: “Valuing education so highly, Hoya is proud to support ABDO College and the education of students to ultimately support the profession and maintain high professional standards.”

Hoya is refreshing the room with new posters. Students will also have supporting materials from Hoya, a Sensity 2 lens display, a Myself demo display, a progressive portfolio display, a mirror and polarised display and a thickness display. More equipment will follow during the year.

Dr Robert Cubbidge, principal of ABDO College, commented: “I thank Hoya for its generosity in providing materials to support our students in their education – and for their sponsorship of the Hoya Ophthalmic Lenses Practical Laboratory.”