At the Opti 2015 trade show in Munich, Vista Eyewear will introduce five new models to its Mad in Italy line and three new styles to its Mad Fun collection. The latter, designed for women with strong personalities, come in bright colours. Two models (Edera and Giglio) feature metal fronts, while the third (Girasole) is made entirely of acetate. Distributed by Centennial Optical. http://www.centennialoptical.com/
Harley-Davidson and Marcolin Hammer Down Eyewear Partnership
Harley-Davidson and Marcolin have extended their eyewear licensing agreement for another four years.
The agreement is for the design, production and distribution of Harley-Davidson sunglasses and optical frames.
The partnership initially launched with Viva International Group in 1994 has been expanded to include the Marcolin Group. Marcolin acquired Viva International in 2013. http://www.marcolin.com/
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New EnChroma Cx lens
EnChroma is now offering a polycarbonate version of its EnChroma Cx lens, which helps people with colour blindness distinguish colours better. The original Cx lens was made of glass, making it less safe for sports activities, work and children. New customers can try the lenses at no cost for 30 days. http://www.enchroma.com/
Before: rainbow seen with color blindness After: rainbow seen with EnChroma Cx
How effective are nutritional supplements?
An American study questions the effectiveness of top selling nutritional eye supplements.
Only the AREDS and AREDS2 formulas, composed of antioxidants and zinc, proved effective in slowing down the progression of AMD, and only when the disease was in a moderate-to-advanced stage.
Only four products had doses equivalent to AREDS and AREDS 2, four others had doses that were much too weak, and four added vitamins, minerals and superfluous herbal extracts. In addition, none of them indicated for which types of patients a nutritional supplement could be effective.
For further information: http://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(14)00949-X/abstract
KREWE du Optic launches first optical line
Designer Stirling Barrett’s KREWE du Optic, based in New Orleans and known since 2013 for its sunglasses, has launched its first optical line. KREWE frames are inspired by and named for streets and famous places in New Orleans, such as Julia, St Louis or LGD (Lower Garden District). http://www.kreweduoptic.com/