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January 7, 2015April 24, 2018

Rodenstock Announces New Lens Partnership for Canada

German lens supplier Rodenstock has reorganized their business in Canada as of January 1, 2015. Rodenstock’ s ophthalmic lenses will now be exclusively represented in Canada by Toronto-based independent optical lab, Plastic Plus.

Plastic Plus, the largest remaining independent optical lab in the country, will begin local production of Rodenstock lens designs at the Toronto lab in quarter 2, 2015. “We signed an agreement with Rodenstock Germany, making us the exclusive Canadian distributor of Rodenstock lenses, and from the second quarter of 2015, we also become the exclusive manufacturer of these lenses in the country,” Paul Faibish, President of Plastic Plus confirmed by email.

Plastic Plus is also currently the exclusive distributor of SEIKO free-form lenses and anti-reflection coatings. Owner Paul Faibish indicated that the SEIKO and Rodenstock lens brands will continue to be marketed under the Plastic Plus umbrella.

January 6, 2015April 24, 2018

J.F. REY launches its ceramic collection for men

J.F. REY uses ceramic temples in a matte-finish version combined with titanium or acetate fronts in its men’s JF2580 and JF2581 models. The ceramic links give the temples flexibility and comfort. http://www.jfrey.fr/

January 6, 2015April 24, 2018

International Vision Expo Expands Global Contact Lens Forum

The International Vision Expo & Conference will once again host the Global Contact Lens Forum (GCLF).

The 2015 GCLF will introduce enhanced clinical content and the latest research on myopia control in a one-day format. The first-of-its-kind forum explores both the scientific and business sides of contact lenses, focusing on profitability, scientific strategies and the future ahead.

The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has renewed their support for the 2015 program along with the Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA). International Vision Expo, the worldwide conference and exhibition for eye care and eyewear, are trade-only events that draw more than 30,000 eye care professionals each year.

For more information, visit: http://www.visionexpoeast.com/ or call 540-204-4029.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

January 5, 2015April 24, 2018

Anti-inflammatory to protect the eyes

An anti-inflammatory could be used as a weapon against AMD.

A high concentration of oxygen, also called oxidative stress, is suspected of aiding in the development of several diseases, particularly eye diseases such as macular degeneration. Researchers from Florida claim that sulindac, a well-known anti-inflammatory, may protect the eyes against AMD-related oxidation.

In patients diagnosed with AMD, the retinal pigment epithelial cells that feed retinal cells are damaged by oxidative stress. The researchers demonstrated that sulindac protects these cells against such damage. This could be used as an inexpensive and relatively non-toxic therapy for AMD.

For further information: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2014/11/06/1419576111

January 5, 2015April 24, 2018