AJsens announces the launch of its premier model, Naina, a fully detachable titanium frame designed specifically for beauty enthusiasts. With its ultra-lightweight design and patented technology, AJsens technology allows users to access one eye at a time while using their prescription lenses, making beauty routines easier and more enjoyable. These dual-usage frames are perfect for both daily wear and beauty applications alike.
The name “Naina,” meaning “eyes” in Hindi, reflects the essence of this sophisticated cat-eye frame. Available in three flattering colours—gold, red, and blue—Naina features warm tones that beautifully complement a variety of skin tones.
Giving Back to the Community
At its core, AJsens is dedicated to making a positive impact. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase is donated to eye health-related charities each year. Additionally, AJsens prioritizes sustainability by using eco-responsible materials. The titanium frames are complemented by vegan leather packaging and recyclable materials.
Obstacle-Free Makeup Routines with AJsens
AJsens invites all makeup lovers to explore the Naina model and enjoy a seamless, obstacle-free makeup experience. For more information, follow them on Instagram @ajsens.co or visit www.AJsens.com .
Optical Vision Group, owner of the Entrepôt de la Lunette and Optical Warehouse banners, announces the development of telemedicine in optometry in Canada, thanks to a strategic partnership with 20/20NOW, a leader in tele-optometry, and Visionix Technologies, a globally recognized company known for its cutting-edge solutions in diagnostics, screening, and refraction.
The VX 120+ from Visionix Technologies allows optometrists to perform remote eye exams (CNW Group/Optical Vision Group)
The purpose of this partnership is to implement telemedicine in optometry through Optique Avant Garde/Digital Optometrist, the optometry development banner within Optical Vision Group, opening new opportunities for eye care professionals in Quebec and other provinces.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in next-generation equipment is revolutionizing the field of optometry. With these advanced technologies, optometrists can now facilitate diagnostics while accessing reliable data. Whether eye exams are performed in-person eye via tele-optometry, the quality of care is assured.
AI reduces analysis time by more than 50%, optimizing the efficiency of the examination process. This results in an increase in the number of patients treated, and, consequently, greater profitability for optometrists and businesses.
“Our commitment to innovation and making the latest technologies available has led us to this significant milestone. Launching telemedicine in optometry marks a pivotal step in making optometrists more accessible, ultimately enhancing patient care.”
Daniel Beaulieu, President, Optical Vision Group
In collaboration with Dr. Alain Desjardins, President of the Association of Affiliated Opticians and Optometrists at EDLL Inc., and Roberto Iazzolino, an optometrist with a Master’s in Optical Science from Italy, the group is advancing its development of telemedicine in optometry in Canada.
We love how the fun and bold flavours of acetate colour combinations translate to metal styles in the OGI collection. Triple layers of complementary and contrasting hand-sprayed colours create eye-catching yet wearable frames. With fresh ideas and innovative techniques, OGI Eyewear promises to support the independent spirit of optical practices.
Established in 1997, we’re a design house first, an innovator with a proven record of setting industry standards, of working with top tier manufacturers and suppliers to create new eyewear designs that stay ahead of the trends.
Our releases are frequent, distinct, and tell a consistent story without overlapping existing styles across Brands. Each one of our Brands tells a unique story that identify and serve a captive audience. Think durable, handcrafted frames designed to appeal to a diverse range of lifestyles so your clients can connect with the perfect piece instead of feeling shoehorned into a more generalized look.
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CooperVision has unveiled its broad scientific program for the 2024 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting, helping build clinical knowledge and practice around a range of topics such as myopia management, presbyopia, dry eye, and contact lens handling. The event is expected to draw thousands of eye care professionals (ECPs), researchers, educators, and students to Indianapolis this week.
“As a longstanding partner to the global eye care community, we strongly believe in conducting and sharing research that advances how ECPs work with patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our scientists and study collaborators are eager to discuss several of the timeliest topics in optometry, reinforcing CooperVision’s focus on developing innovative products whose clinical advantages are complemented by robust evidence.”
Francis Erard, Vice President of Research & Development, CooperVision
A worldwide leader in myopia management, the company will spotlight multiple works relating to the efficacy of its MiSight® 1 day* contact lens1 and Paragon CRT® 100 orthokeratology contact lenses2, as well as clinical practice patterns.3
Following the debut of its clariti® 1 day multifocal with Binocular Progressive System™ contact lenses earlier this year, CooperVision adds to the conversation at Academy with two studies that provide ECPs with information on multifocal fit success. A comparison with a differently designed daily disposable multifocal contact lens indicates better overall vision satisfaction with the unique Binocular Progressive System™ technology4, while another investigation highlights patient acceptance and first fit success when moving from the original clariti® multifocal to the new 3-Add lens.5
Rounding out the scientific program are a presentation from the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) that explores how symptomatic soft contact lens wearers and non-wearers can be successfully fit with Onefit™ MED scleral lenses6, and another that examines the impact of lens back vertex power and material on subjective contact lens handling,7 which can be a discontinuation driver among patients, especially neophytes.
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* Indications for Use: MiSight® 1 day (omafilcon A) soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of myopic ametropia and for slowing the progression of myopia in children with non-diseased eyes, who at the initiation of treatment are 8-12 years of age and have a refraction of -0.75 to -4.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) with ≤ 0.75 diopters of astigmatism. The lens is to be discarded after each removal.
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References:
1 Arumugam B et al. Efficacy of MiSight® 1 day dual focus lenses in controlling myopia progression in Chinese children. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
2 Jung L et al. Efficacy of OrthoK in axial inhibition: A comprehensive retrospective review of real-world patient population from UC Berkeley Myopia Control Clinic. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
3 Fromstein S et al. Clinical Practice Patterns for the Initial Management of Young Myopic Patients in Canada. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
4 Sulley A et al. Patient Acceptance of Two Daily Disposable Multifocal Contact Lenses. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
5 Vega J et al. Ease of Success Refitting Habitual Multifocal Soft Lens Wearers with a New Progressive Multifocal Lens System. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
6 Fadel D et al. Evaluation of Scleral Lenses in the Management of Dry Eye Symptoms. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
7 Read M et al. The impact of lens back vertex power and material on contact lens handling. AAO 2024 poster presentation.
CooperVision announced the immediate Canadian availability of its new clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add contact lenses. Several of the company’s advanced technologies are combined in the new lens to provide all-day comfort, ease of fit and the widest range, to meet the needs of more patients.*2,3
clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add features the CooperVision Binocular Progressive System®, an innovative 3 Add design that caters to all levels of presbyopia to provide optimal visual acuity at all distances.4 The design offers the additional advantage of a simplified fitting process to make it easier for practitioners to fit patients with the right lens, without the need for extended chair time.3
With a focus on maximizing patient comfort, CooperVision utilized its proprietary Optimized Comfort Edge™—an upgraded edge design—in the clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add contact lens to provide a high level of comfort from the first fit.5,6 The new lens pairs this design with WetLoc® Technology, which creates a naturally wettable lens that locks in moisture to help keep lenses moist throughout the day, supporting all-day comfort.*
“As our R&D teams continuously advance contact lens technology, we actively look for ways to extend meaningful innovations across other products, so that more practices and wearers can benefit. The addition of the Binocular Progressive System®—the same multifocal design first introduced in the highly regarded MyDay® multifocal—elevates the performance of clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add, including the incredible fit success.”
Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President, Marketing and Professional & Academic Affairs, Americas, CooperVision
In a clinical study, a remarkable 98% of patients were fit with their final clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add prescription with two pairs of lenses or fewer.3,7,8
To further enable prescribing for more patients, the new clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add is available in the industry-leading range of +8.00D and -12.00D, providing more sphere powers than any other competitive 1-day multifocal lens.2
“A lot of patients who have grown up not requiring any vision correction get to a point in their 40s where they suddenly experience changes in their vision. This is all new to them and can bring on frustration.” said Dr. Michael Shaheen, OD, Hills & Dales Vision, Inc. “Offering solutions like the clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add lens gives patients the ability to see without help from glasses, giving them their freedom back.”
It is estimated that 128 million Americans currently have presbyopia, and recent data reveals that 40% of new contact lens wearers are over the age of 40, pointing to substantial opportunity for practices to fit more multifocal contact lenses.9,10
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*Manufacturer’s quoted core water content.
References:
1. CVI data on file, 2022.
2. CVI data on file 2024. Based on prescription option combinations (sph and add) available across all daily disposable multifocal soft lenses from CVI, JJV, B+L and Alcon in USA Feb 2024.
3. CVI data on file 2021. Prospective, double-masked, bilateral, one-week dispensing study with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 add; n=90. 4. CVI data on file 2021. Prospective, double-masked, bilateral, one-week dispensing study with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 add; with ratings from 85 to 89 out of 100; n=90 habitual MFCL wearers.
5. CVI data on file 2021. Prospective, double-masked, bilateral, one-week dispensing study with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 add with a rating of 88 out of 100; n=90 habitual MFCL wearers.
6. CVI data on file 2021. Prospective, double-masked, bilateral, one-week dispensing study with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 add; with a rating of 93 out of 100; n=90 habitual MFCL wearers.
7. CVI data on file 2020. Prospective, double-masked, bilateral, one-week dispensing study UK with MyDay® multifocal; n=104 habitual multifocal contact lens wearers.
8. CVI data on file 2021. Prospective, subject-masked, randomized, bilateral, two-week dispensing study at 5 US sites with MyDay® multifocal; n=58 habitual multifocal contact lens wearers.
9. Timothy R. Fricke, MSc. Nina Tahhan, PhD. Serge Resnikoff, MD. Eric Papas. Anthea Burnett. Suit May Ho. Thomas Naduvilath. Kovin S. Naidoo. Global Prevalence of Presbyopia and Vision Impairment from Uncorrected Presbyopia. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Published May 9, 2018.
K-774’s retro-inspired look features patterned base acetate and custom lamination on the temple, creating a striking look where colours blend seamlessly.
Delve into the world of night vision technology. From thermal imaging to infrared systems, explore how these innovations improve our ability to see in the dark.
Vision Expo East, organized by co-owners RX and The Vision Council, announces that submissions are now open for the highly anticipated NOW Trend Showcase and Awards at Vision Expo East 2025, taking place in Orlando, FL.
The Association des optométristes du Québec (AOQ) will take the relevant legal measures to challenge the validity of the government’s ministerial order preventing optometrists in the province from exercising a right to which they are entitled: to opt out of the public health plan.
K-774’s retro-inspired look features patterned base acetate and custom lamination on the temple, creating a striking look where colours blend seamlessly.
Delve into the world of night vision technology. From thermal imaging to infrared systems, explore how these innovations improve our ability to see in the dark.
Vision Expo East, organized by co-owners RX and The Vision Council, announces that submissions are now open for the highly anticipated NOW Trend Showcase and Awards at Vision Expo East 2025, taking place in Orlando, FL.
The Association des optométristes du Québec (AOQ) will take the relevant legal measures to challenge the validity of the government’s ministerial order preventing optometrists in the province from exercising a right to which they are entitled: to opt out of the public health plan.
K-774’s retro-inspired look features patterned base acetate and custom lamination on the temple, creating a striking look where colours blend seamlessly.
Delve into the world of night vision technology. From thermal imaging to infrared systems, explore how these innovations improve our ability to see in the dark.
Vision Expo East, organized by co-owners RX and The Vision Council, announces that submissions are now open for the highly anticipated NOW Trend Showcase and Awards at Vision Expo East 2025, taking place in Orlando, FL.
The Association des optométristes du Québec (AOQ) will take the relevant legal measures to challenge the validity of the government’s ministerial order preventing optometrists in the province from exercising a right to which they are entitled: to opt out of the public health plan.
K-774’s retro-inspired look features patterned base acetate and custom lamination on the temple, creating a striking look where colours blend seamlessly.
Delve into the world of night vision technology. From thermal imaging to infrared systems, explore how these innovations improve our ability to see in the dark.
Vision Expo East, organized by co-owners RX and The Vision Council, announces that submissions are now open for the highly anticipated NOW Trend Showcase and Awards at Vision Expo East 2025, taking place in Orlando, FL.
The Association des optométristes du Québec (AOQ) will take the relevant legal measures to challenge the validity of the government’s ministerial order preventing optometrists in the province from exercising a right to which they are entitled: to opt out of the public health plan.
