August 2012
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PERFECTA DOLLARS—Redeem For FREE Perfecta Lenses... →
Declare your independence and free yourself from the restrictions of brand name lens designs by joining the Midwest Lens Freeform Revolution! And not only will you be providing the best lens on the market for your patients but you will also be earning PERFECTA DOLLARS which you can redeem for FREE Perfecta lenses and Titan AR!
The days of only being able to order a brand name lens that comes in...
Scientists Discover Innovative Way To Combat... →
Scientists at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed an innovative way to combat post-surgical scarring for glaucoma patients.
A clinical trial has shown that the use of a new drug delivery method has resulted in 40 per cent fewer injections needed by glaucoma patients to prevent scarring after surgery. This also means fewer hospital...
New Device Enables User To Draw and Write Using... →
A novel device that makes it possible to draw and write using just eye movements has been developed by a CNRS researcher at the Centre de Recherche de l’Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle Epinière (CNRS/UPMC/Inserm).
Subjects can use it like a pen to write numbers, letters, figures, their signature and even use their eyes to draw using a very simple technique comprising an oculometer[1] and a...
The Number of Blind or Visually Impaired... →
The number of people in Germany who are blind or visually impaired is going down. Robert P. Finger and his co-authors present their findings in the current edition of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International.
The aging of the population would lead one to expect an increase in the numbers of blind and visually impaired—for in most cases the main reason for loss of vision is an age-related disease. Rates...
Dita Eyewear—Vintage Appeal For A Unique Look →
If you don’t have a pair of go-to shades, or maybe just want to broaden your style options, you should check out luxury sunglasses by Dita Eyewear. Based out of Los Angeles, the company was founded by two childhood friends back in 1996. The Fall 2012 collection presents a range of eyewear with vintage appeal for a unique look.
Jeff Solorio and John Juniper are the lifelong friends and...
Regenerated Cells May Restore Vision After Corneal... →
Regenerative medicine, or the use of specially grown tissues and cells to treat injuries and diseases, has been successful in treating disorders of a number of organs, including heart, pancreas, and cartilage. However, efforts to treat disorders of the corneal endothelium, a single cell layer on the inner surface of the cornea, with regenerative techniques have been less effective. Now, a group of...
Improving Eye Treatments: Researchers Show... →
Thanks to tiny microneedles, eye doctors may soon have a better way to treat diseases such as macular degeneration that affect tissues in the back of the eye. That could be important as the population ages and develops more eye-related illnesses – and as pharmaceutical companies develop new drugs that otherwise could only be administered by injecting into the eye with a hypodermic needle.
For...
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Researchers Discover... →
Researchers from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division and their collaborators have isolated an elusive human gene that causes a common form of Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a relatively rare but devastating form of early-onset blindness. The new LCA gene is called NMNAT1. Finding the specific gene...
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VisionWeb’s Money Madness Sweepstakes Returns →
Get ready to be a hero in your practice with the latest installment of VisionWeb’s Money Madness Sweepstakes – the Sweepstakes that rewards your practice for placing ophthalmic product orders on VisionWeb!
There is over $13,000 in prizes up for grabs, some just for enrolling! And once again, VisionWeb is enlisting participants to help select some of the prizes too.
Here are the different...
Early-Life Exposure To Chemical In Drinking Water... →
Prenatal and early childhood exposure to the chemical solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) found in drinking water may be associated with long-term visual impairments, particularly in the area of color discrimination, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers has found.
The study by epidemiologists and biostatisticians at BUSPH, working with an ophthalmologist...
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CARRERA: Annual Chic Summer Oasis Showcasing Its... →
The CARRERA sunglass brand returned to Los Angeles to host its annual chic summer oasis – this time showcasing its newest collection, the Carrera 6000. West Coast based trendsetters were able to kick back and relax in a private bungalow, located poolside at the Chateau Marmont hotel. Produced by the BMF Media Group, the private event took place on Saturday, July 21, 2012.
Sophisticated and...
Ogi Eyewear Releases New Additions to the Mommy... →
Ogi Eyewear has exciting new releases to enhance the Mommy and Me, Daddy and I Collection, solidifying Ogi Kids as a leader in the children’s eyewear segment. By making fashionable frames that emulate eyewear their parents wear, this collection is bridging the gap between fun and functional. The children of today are the fashion enthusiasts of tomorrow and Ogi is looking to give them a head...
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Do Women Need Reading Glasses Sooner Than Men? →
Studies have consistently reported that women require reading glasses or bifocal lenses earlier than men. According to a recentInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Sciencepaper, the gender difference is caused by factors other than focusing ability, such as arm length or preferred reading distance, which should be considered when prescribing readers or bifocals.
The new evidence was found by...
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Red 88 Eyewear Launches New Paulo Pilipe... →
Red 88 Eyewear launches a new collection from its flagship line, Paulo Pilipe™. The Paulo Pilipe™ Titanium Collection. Paulo Pilipe™ Titanium consists of 4 men’s and 2 women’s styles. Each style comes in three unique combinations of outside and inside colors.
The Paulo Pilipe™ Titanium collection uses a special U-hinge® design that offers the comfort and flexibility of a spring hinge without the...
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Debilitating Eyesight Problems Are On The Decline... →
Today’s senior citizens are reporting fewer visual impairment problems than their counterparts from a generation ago, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Improved techniques for cataract surgery and a reduction in the prevalence of macular degeneration may be the driving forces behind this change, the researchers said.
“From 1984 until 2010, the decrease in visual impairment in those...
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“Bamboo” The Inspiration Behind The Latest Koali... →
Famous for exceptionally fast growth and many different uses in daily life, bamboo is the inspiration behind the latest Koali collection.
Bamboo combines simplicity with originality. Fronts and temples are rounded and elegant. The front emphasizes the depth through the use of translucent and opaque twin layer acetate. Delicate microfusion metal decorations mimic the appearance of bamboo.
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Kaenon Eyewear Introduces New Sunglass Style... →
Kaenon, the Newport Beach-based lifestyle eyewear brand, proudly introduces the new sunglass style, Hutch, as part of celebrating 10 years of premium optics. The new style, which features the proprietary SR-91™ polarized lens, is available now through Kaenon’s authorized dealer network and online.
Hutch: Suitable for a wide variety of face shapes and sizes, Hutch features a “relaxed” 8 base...
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The Argyleculture “Improvisation” Eyewear... →
Improvisation involves taking well known standards and transforming them by adding a unique element or twist. The Argyleculture “Improvisation” collection features two looks that combine bold color combinations and the latest men’s fashion trends. Sanders and Mobley offer the latest looks for the urban graduate looking to make a statement with his eyewear.
Sanders is a semi-rimless frame with a...
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Zyloware Eyewear Announces August 2012 Release of... →
Sophia Loren M234 Sophia Loren M234 features a semi-rimless metal front in a modified oval shape, which is perfect for a wide range of face shapes. The metal endpiece and temple are designed with intricate cut outs and sparkling crystals, giving this frame an air of sophistication. Handcrafted zyl temple tips and snap-in nosepads allow for extra comfort for the wearer. The SL M234 accommodates...
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Unique and Timeless Styles Embodies The Summer... →
For Summer 2012, the Ferragamo eyewear collection embodies unique and timeless styles synonymous with the Ferragamo brand. A namesake that exemplifies luxury, the use of innovative materials and skilled craftsmanship combined with modern creativity is translated into the sunwear collection. Incorporated accents on the frame fronts, end piece, and temples create an air of sophisticated femininity...
