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New from SKECHERS Eyewear 2015 Kids Collection

Marcolin USA presents the SKECHERS Eyewear 2015 Kids collection, which consists of ten new ophthalmic styles, features a youthful blend of refreshing and sporty accents, infused with the DNA of the SKECHERS brand. The collection is perfect for today’s boys and girls driven by brand awareness, the latest trends and in search of bling and fun color combinations.

Highlights from the girl’s collection include stud and stone embellishments, which playfully accent the denim-patterned finishes of the temples on models SE1569 and SE1570 crafted in acetate. A soft teacup silhouette in metal captures the front profile of model SE1569, while model SE1570 showcases a more retro rectangle front profile in acetate. The SKECHERS ‘S’ logo completes the look of this fun temple design.

The new optical styles for boys are designed for today’s active lifestyle incorporating sporty rubber accents and tech materials.  The addition of aluminum 180-degree spring hinged temples on models SE1092 and SE1093 provides flexibility, which is perfect for the on-the-go child. An epoxy-filled ‘SPX’ logo treatment adds a splash of color to the temples that are equipped with rubberized tips for added comfort and support.

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New Discovery About Blink Rates

A study by English and Spanish researchers published in Nature Communications sheds new light on the mechanisms that control the blink rate.

The study found that the TRPM8 receptor, a protein which is activated by cold or chemicals that cause a cooling sensation such as menthol, is also responsible for regulating basal blinking rates in mice. The link between TRPM8 and ocular wetness was first proposed by the same research team in a 2010 paper in Nature Medicine.

In sufferers of dry eye, an increased salt concentration in tears can lead to elevated blinking rates and a decrease in the volume of the tear film, and understanding the receptors controlling blink rates could lead to new treatments combatting dry eye.

Further information: http://www.nature.com/ncomms/2015/150522/ncomms8150/full/ncomms8150.html

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Intel Acquires Canadian Smart Eyewear Company Recon

Intel has completed its acquisition of the Vancouver-based company Recon Instruments, a manufacturer of smart, computerized eyewear for athletes.

Recon, founded in 2008, produces the intelligent glasses Jet™, with built-in GPS and motion tracking, and skiing goggles Snow2, which also contains an onboard camera.

Since becoming the CEO of Intel in 2013, Brian Krzanich has been committed to making Intel a player in wearable technologies. Intel’s New Technology Group has also collaborated with Luxottica’s Oakley brand to produce smart eyewear and recently announced the plans to release the Curie Module, a chip designed for use in wearable devices.

Further information: http://www.reconinstruments.com/2015/06/intel-acquires-recon-instruments/

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X-Cel Specialty Contacts Makes Canadian Debut at CAO Optofair

X-Cel Specialty Contacts is making its marketing debut at CAO Optofair in Fredericton July 17th.  The Atlanta-based company announced its entry into Canada in May in strategic alliance with Paragon Vision Sciences, Inc. to distribute Paragon CRT, a therapeutic contact lens that gently reshapes the cornea overnight to temporarily correct nearsightedness.

Canadian optometrists wishing to learn more  about the company’s full product line, complimentary in-office consultations and staff training programs are invited to visit with company representatives at booth #20 and 21.

For additional information about X-Cel Specialty Contacts visit www.xcelspecialtycontacts.com.

Linda Glover, National Key Accounts Manager:  800 241 9312 (Toll Free)

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