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HOYA Corp Sales Up on Good Ophthalmic Lens Results

HOYA announced sales up 16.9% and profit before tax up 22.9% for the third fiscal quarter 2014 (October –December) compared to the same period last year.

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Novartis and its Alcon Division Report Marginally Increased Global Sales in 2014

Novartis sales increased 1%, or 3% at constant exchange rates to $ US 58 billion ($74 billion CDN).

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International Research Effort Points to Calcium Deposits as Origin of AMD

Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according to a UK-led research team.

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Brien Holden Teams with Contamac to Develop Contact Lenses for Myopia Control

Contamac, UK global provider of biocompatible materials for the ophthalmic industry and the Brien Holden Institute announced a partnership to develop gas permeable and silicone hydrogel contact lens products (CLs) focused on myopia control.

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Transitions Optical Launches Multi-Dimensional Consumer Campaign

Transitions Optical, Inc.aims to expand the reach of the Transitions® brand in Canada by targeting more groups of eyeglass wearers and highlighting the expanded availability of the Transitions® family of brands through a new multi-dimensional consumer campaign in 2015.

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Nikon Solo now available surfaced

Nikon’s all-purpose spherical single vision lens, Nikon Solo, is now available surfaced.

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Kirk & Kirk Partners With Luxe-Lab for North American Distribution

Kirk & Kirk has announced Luxe-Lab will now distribute their Vivarium and Solarium collections in the U.S. and Canada.

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ZEISS OFFERS NEW PROGRESSIVE LENSES DESIGNED FOR DIGITAL DEVICE USERS

The launch of the ZEISS new Progressive Lens Portfolio for 2015 offers a solution for progressive lens wearers who use digital devices frequently.

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Lanctôt’s Mexx Launches New, Colour Blocking Models

Stunning new frames from Lanctôt Distributing's Mexx line this January feature their winning, bold and fashionable colour blocking concept.

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Certottica and Carl Zeiss Vision Unite Against Fogging

The laboratories of the Italian certification body Certottica and Carl Zeiss Vision have joined forces to develop a new, anti-fog coating.

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