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The article discusses free-form developments in the eye care industry. Free-form progressive addition lenses (PAL) include value free-form, mid-tier free-form and high-end free form. Currently, free-from technology can dynamically adjust a PAL lens design to the frame and patient wearing habits. Single-vision free form-produced lenses can be standard or optimized.

The article offers information about Eye Health Vision Center company in Fall River, Massachusetts. The regional chain of Eye Health in Fall River is the fifth and the latest eye-care center in which 60 percent of the staff is Portuguese-speaking. One benefit offered to its customers is the expert staff, both optical and medical services. The company uses a database system to run reports, including data on the best-selling frames.

The author discusses the status of the eye care market in the U.S. She expresses concerns over the impact of the lagging economy on consumer buying patterns and confidence about the future. Yet, she notes that optical retailers and eye-care practitioners report that their profit levels are at least holding steady. She also provides product categories listed often by optical retailers and eye-care professionals, including progressive lenses and designer or branded frames.

The article discloses the right way opticians should promote anti-reflective (AR) lenses. Opticians can recommend AR lenses for specialty lenses, technology users, nighttime driving, and families. However, not all patients are necessarily suited for AR lenses. Patients who are rough handlers, basic buyers and not committed to eyeglasses can be given temporary or common eyewear.

The article focuses on the emergence of free-form technology in the British retail ophthalmic market as seen at the 2013 Optrafair. Topics covered include the release of statistics showing a decline in eyecare demand, the response by Julian Wiles of Younger Europe on the way eyecare professionals should deal with the retail market challenges and the use of free-for technology in the processing of lenses supplied to prescription.

The article discusses the prospects for the eyecare and eyewear industry in the U.S. An increase use of progressive lenses is expected, as the older segment of the population is estimated to increase by 50% by 2025. Consumers are buying more of the optical industry's products. However, many eye care professionals (ECPs) are said to be failing to realize opportunities and challenges in the industry.

The article presents several statistics on the latest eyewear trend in the U.S. including the types of eye frames selected, types of lens pairs sold, and the frequency of contact lens wore. Accordingly, Americans preferred metal frames due to its durability and versatility while traditional bifocals were still used by consumers due to its low price tag. Moreover, contact lens wearers were warned to avoid wearing contacts during sleep due to risk of eye infections.

The article focuses on assessing orientation marks in wearing toric soft lenses. Dr. Graeme Young and Roberta Mcllraith shared their expertise on the essential aspect of fitting soft toric lenses and suggest to follow orientation marks to avoid improper wearing of contact lenses. They also provide tips on getting the exact fitting of toric lenses.

The article offers updates on optical trade. New contact lens fits rose by five percent from February 2007. However, the effect was a general decline for most benchmarks. It also adds that over the past 12 months, eye examinations have decreased by three percent compared to the previous 12-month period. The number of tests is up six percent from January 2008.

The article discusses the record in July 2006, with the highest-ever result for sales per eye examination and an 11% rise in sales of progressive lenses. Progressive lenses and AR coats showed an increase from June 2006 to July 2006. Compared to last year, AR coats, new contact lens fits and turnover all show an increase, while in general, dispensing and the number of eye examinations have fallen and solution sales continued to decline, down 3% over the year.

The article reports that Andrew Harman, managing director of Eye Studio Opticians in London, England has called on practitioners to take part in a new consultation that will run until May, 2014. The new strategy would counter practices such as misuse of a protected title and illegal online contact lens sales.

The article presents statistics related to the optical industry in the United States in 2014, including the time an average American spends staring at electronic screens, the amount Americans spend on eye products and services in a year, and the various types of corrective lenses Americans use.

The article reports on a finding by GfK that licensed brand frames and sunglasses are struggling while lenses continue to underpin the European optical market. According to GfK's head of spectacle research Giampaolo Falconio, with sales of 7.3bn Euro, the European market remained stable in the first half of 2013. It is mentioned that clear areas of growth in the optical practice is observed by Gfk although most European economies had a negative outlook.

The article examines the U.S. vision care market during the twelve month period ending June 2013. Data from the VisionWatch Consumer Barometer show 3.9% overall increase in revenues for vision care products and services compared to the prior year period. Increase were reported in Rx spectacle lens by 6%, frame sales retail by 2.7%, contact lens by 5.9% and plano sunglasses by 4%. Eye examinations revenue reached 5.34 billion dollars, up by 2% than the previous period.

The article presents the author's views on bespoke or "made to measure" eyewear. She comments that it is not difficult for eye care professionals (ECPs) to work with their customers to find the perfect look for everyone. She remarks that "made to measure" eyewear should be considered by those who want to take personalization a step ahead as it has great appeal to those individuals who want to feel special.

The article reports that Barry Dibble, vice chairman and organizer for the Federation of Manufacturing Opticians, has warned that companies not attending Optrafair are missing an opportunity to meet new customers and win new business. Dibble said that the best way for optical companies to cope with the credit crunch was to maintain or increase business activity. Optrafair is a biennial event with a gathering of the optical community in one location.

The article presents questions and answers related to the eyecare business and optical trade including the type of lenses recommended for extreme shooting tasks and another about purchasing a used edger.

The article discusses the hypertransmissibility of a contact lens series. It is said that the lens is hypertransmissible when the Dk/t calculated is at least 80 Fatt Dk/t units. It is cited that the transmissibility of optic zones is minimized at the power extremes since the mean harmonic thickness is the greatest.

The article offers news briefs relate to optical profession in Great Britain. The General Optical Council (GOC) has warned students to renew their registration for 2008-09 or risk being removed from the register. Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for astigmatism received the American Optometric Association Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbing Contact Lenses. A high court has ruled that Patricia Meadow's will get an NHS trust to pay for Lucentis as Warwickshire PCT refused to pay her treatment.

The article discusses the recent trends in the contact lens industry, and the role of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) in disseminating information on these developments for the benefit of its members, the wider contact lens community and the public. The latest issues include a new Australian study investigating myopia control in orthokeratology, a U.S. state's clampdown on the supply of piano cosmetic lenses, and the risk of infection to contact lens wearers in Yorkshire, England.

The article presents figures taken from a market research conducted by Jobson/VCA on the eyewear market. The study found that the total frame units bought at a conventional chain reached 30 percent while of those who have had vision correction surgery, 33 percent said that astigmatism was the reason why they had the surgery. Fifteen percent said they don't know if they have a current need for vision correction.

The article presents a report on the optical trade published by Mintel in May 2006. Mintel believes the retail profession should concentrate on its links to fashion to stimulate sales. It predicts the optical goods and eye care products market will increase at current prices from 2005-2010. Contact lenses will also grow in the next few years. However, the report states that any increases in the contact lens market are likely to be moderated by price discounting by the supermarkets.

Discusses factors to consider in wearing contact lenses. Need for practitioners to assess the suitability of a patient on lens wear; Disadvantages of reactive behavior among practitioners; Suggested proactive approach of an optometrist or contact lens practitioner.

Looks at the necessity for contact lens businesses to re-evaluate contact lens service in response to the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act. Focus on the two components of contact lenses; Simplification of the actual ordering of contact lenses by using the contact lens vendor web sites and direct mail capabilities; Promotion of a new technology to patients as a way to increase contact lens fittings and general eye exams.

Describes the I-nova eyewear from Charmant Group Inc. Factor considered in the modification and design of the product; Features; Frame ranges.