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The article presents information on frames designs exhibited at the Slimo show, the International Optics and Eyewear Exhibition, which was held recently in Paris, France. The majority of the 21 new models at the show were Mazzucchelli acetates. In the show, many exhibitors gave modern twists to old classics. The frames of KunoQvist by Opo Design Sweden, a line first introduced at Silmo in 2004, is one of the example of colourful acetates displayed at the show.

The article presents information on the International Vision Expo East that was held at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City in February 2009. Organisers at the show opening said they were proud to bring together frame designers, family businesses and international brands. On day one, actress Paris Hilton appeared at the Gripping Eyewear stand to announce her range of sunglasses and accessories.

The article offers information on the 2007 Silmo show, an optic and eyewear exhibition held in Paris, France. Retro designs dominated the show. Not all vintage frames, however, were direct copies of models past. Updated techniques were used and technical flourishes were also prominent, with cutouts, inserts and 3D textural changes. A number of manufacturers are now placing the branding on the inner temples in metal motifs, with the wearer aware of luxury details that are not immediately apparent.

The article provides information on the results of a mystery shopper exercise conducted by "Optician" on the operation of the new contact lens supply routes in Great Britain as of April 2006. Four out of eight British contact lens suppliers allowed to send Acuvue Advance lenses based on read out prescription. All contacted companies do not advise to wear daily disposals for more than a day. Most of those contacted companies cautioned against the use of lenses for longer than two weeks.

This article focuses on the design of several optical outlets in Great Britain. The outlets use a variety of display systems, clean, sharp lines, dark woods, white walls and coloured lighting features. Mark Fantom, managing director of Lynx Design, explains that the combination of dark wood units and white walls has been popular for some time now. In terms of the actual frame display units, now it's mostly minimalist aluminum and stainless steel bars with in-built security.

Focuses on the 2005 Optrafair show held in Great Britain. Description of sunglasses showcased by J Lindeberg during the show; Eyewear companies that participated in the event; Style of sunglasses launched by DKNY at the show. INSET: Scandinavian designs on UK ametropes.

The article focuses on eyewear frames of various optician companies displayed during an optical exhibition in Munich, Germany including Oko Eyewear, Blackfin Eyewear and Carl Zeiss AG. Author states that glasses of various material including titanium, aluminum and surgical steel are in fashion. Views of Jens William Sorensen, BADA USA Inc. on their product line nine eyewear is presented.

The article discusses the Mido Exhibition on optometry held in 2013. It informs that the company, la Eyeworks line introduces new color of optics array in its models including Lusty Red, Chlorine Blue Matt, and Rose Milk. It informs that the Alyson Magee eyewear collection was presented through Jacques Durand. It also informs that Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses Ltd. launched seven new styles from the archives.

The article focuses on the 20 million pound contact lens manufacturing facility invested by contact lens company Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Hungary. The facility, Sauflon Contact Lens Hungary, is cited to focus on the production of the company's new silicone hydrogel (SiH) lenses and the new Clariti 1 Day SiH to be launched in 2010. The facility's potential to increase the production capacity by adding modular clean room production lines is discussed.

The article reviews the International Vision Expo East, held in New York from March 26 - March 29, 2009 .

The article looks at the eyeglass frame manufacturing approach adopted by Silhouette in Linz, Austria. A total of 80 people are involved in the manufacture of frames at the family-owned company. Arnold and Anneliese Schmied established Silhouette in 1964. The firm focuses on its licences for Adidas and Daniel Swarovski.

This article describes the rebranding strategy of Marcolin after losing Dolce & Gabbana in 2005. Since then, the Italian manufacturer has attracted major backing and new brands and is moving forward determined not to rely on one line again. According to CEO Maurizio Marcolin, the loss of the brands made him question the future of the company. Continued investment will be made in quality, including Asia, where some of the diffusion product is made. As a global company, Marcolin says it must understand different needs across its markets to increase sales.

The article offers information on Luxottica's Elite Clients brand of eyeglasses. The Elite Clients concept was launched in September 2007 at a five-star hotel on Lake Como. Andrea Dorigo explained that only 100 practices out of 3,000 independent customers would be considered Elite Clients. To further improve its sales and service for the brand, the company developed a programme on feedback from customers. Luxottica would also give brand training to practice staff so that they know the story behind brands.

The article provides information on the 40th anniversary celebrations of Slimo in Paris, France. Silmo chairman Guy Charlot explained that organizers aimed to reflect the creativity of brands and companies from the optical sector and the mini-frame show that followed turned out to be totally in keeping with Silmo's strapline of sight and fashion.

Focuses on developments in the coatings of ophthalmic lenses featured at the 2003 Optrafair in Great Britain. Information on the smooth-surface coatings of ophthalmic lenses from Nikon Optical; Details on the enhanced coating used by Essilor for its lenses; Advantages of the Rodenstock Impression XS lens. INSET: Teflon Easycare technology.

The article focuses on research findings on the dangers posed by ultraviolet radiation (UVR) for the eye, and comments of Essilor of America Inc.'s Andy Hepworth, on the firm's work on improving ocular UV protection. The findings of a study by Transitions, and another titled 'Anti-reflective coatings reflect ultraviolet radiation,', are discussed. Hepworth, professional relations manager at Essilor, explains the highlights of the company's Crizal Forte UV.

The article offers information on Tant Laboratories in Hertfordshire, England which was acquired by Lenstec Inc. in the beginning of 2011. The company has grown from 28 staff to 41, one of a number of changes brought by the new ownership since its aquisition. The managing director Gerard Donovan is now financial director (FD) of the combined group. Tant has also achieved ISO 9000 status, under the guidance of Lenstec's training department.

The article focuses on Essilor UK Ltd. The company has come up with the contact lenses called Optifog which according to the company's managing director (MD) Mike Kirkley is a product which was talked about 20 years ago. It mentions that the company is in talks for launching production service for its customers which will be available in 2012. Kurt Schranz, product that production director at Essilor highlights that the company focuses on quality of its contact lenses rather than quantity.

The article reports that C.W. Dixey & Son of London, an optical firm, is relaunching into the optical market with a collection of frames inspired by British politician Winston Churchill. Company director Simon Palmer says that Churchill was a customer for 50 years and it seemed a logical place to start. The idea behind the collection is the design elements of Churchill's original frames. This work involved analysing and measuring in detail seven original Churchill frames.

The article focuses on the new trend in sunglasses and other eye wears in Great Britain. It is said that style influence of the television series like "Mad Men," was evident during the recent product launch, held by Luxottica. Round eyeglass frames are also in fashion along with honey lenses and foldable frames.

The article offers general information on the business of global contact lens manufacturer Sauflon, about its products and their potential. As reported, in 25 years Sauflon has grown to a staff of 1,000, with state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Ashford, England for solutions and distribution and in Southampton for contact lenses. The company has a healthy research and development team with five speciality universities and joint venture development programmes.

In this article, optometrist Kamlesh Chauhan, head of Johnson & Johnson's Vision Care Institute at Wokingham in Berkshire, England, discusses issues related to education and training of optometrists as well as on conducting research on vision and driving. He tells that the main motto of training is to achieve patient satisfaction along with improving communication skills with contact lens patients.

The article focuses on the sunglass firm Blue Gem Sunglasses Inc.'s effort to enhance the optical frame market amidst the economic downturn. It notes that the company secured major funding and welcomed a new designer to its team in an attempt to supply frames to the independent optical market. It adds that the firm has produced its own eyewear designs for Patrick Cox and Storm Couture and brought designer Norm Edwards. Moreover, it details the firm's frame designs.

The article announces that Specsavers Optical Group Ltd. in Nottingham, England and Boots Opticians Ltd. in Plymouth, England have received the Multiple Practice of the Year awards from the journal "Optician."

The article presents information on the companies participating in the International Vision Expo East that was held in New York City in February 2009. The eyeglass frame manufacturing companies making their presence at the show include, Bevel, IC Berlin, Oliver Goldsmith and Salt. For Richard Mehwa, founder of Bevel recent months had been positive with the company putting more emphasis on the British market. Visitors to the IC Berlin stand at the show could see screwless sheetmetal frames.

The article reviews the architectural design of Johnson & Johnson's Vision Care Institute.

The article reports on the bonding of Tag Heuer Eyewear with Formula 1 racers. Several racers have been their brand ambassadors including Jo Siffert, Steve McQueen, and Kimi Raikkonen. General Manager of Tag Heuer Avant-Garde, Eyewear, said that working with world-class drivers enables the company to test specific product and lenses in extreme conditions. Experiences of the drivers with Tag Heuer eyewear during the race are also presented in the article.

The article describes the computerized dispensing systems being used by BIB Ophthalmic Instruments. BIB Ophthalmic Instruments is said to have come a long way since its establishment in 1999. It begun as a start-up in a small unit, reconditioning and selling optical instrumentation and evolved to new purpose-designed premises in Stevenage, England and the distribution of the latest in practice instrumentation. The article highlights the benefits of the dispensing systems.

The article describes the personnel management strategy implemented by Lenstec at its laboratory in Wales. It was observed that the entire wall of the laboratory is covered with staff National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) certificates, depicting the company's emphasis on training. Managing director Nigel Castle explains that the company's culture changed because of training. The company also implements a pay structure that is based on improvement.

An interview with fashion designer John Rocha is presented. He professes not to like shopping, preferring to wear his own designs and spend his spare time in art galleries and museums. There were other offers to do John Rocha eyewear over the past five years, but it was on meeting Dunelm's director Peter Beaumont a year and a half ago that he changed his mind. He finds the optical market gentlemanly and he wants his eyewear to be seen in proper opticians.

The article focuses on David Cregor, a dispensing optician who is the licensor of Specslab's operation in Great Britain. Cregor describes himself as born into optics. The son of frame manufacturer Norman Cregor, he is adamant that specslab.co.uk is not glassesdirect.co.uk. He admits that online retailing of spectacles is an emotive subject in optics and is something of a dichotomy.

The article discusses the staff training of prescription company, Horizon Optical for 2007. The prescription house is also making sure its customers hear about any developments, with its marketing programme for 2007. The directors are also considering introducing robotic equipment in the surfacing department, along with a new hard coating machine.

The article provides information on two mystery shopping exercises conducted by Optician in Great Britain. The first mystery shopper exercise involved 120 calls to 16 online contact lens suppliers and tested 15 different scenarios, from switching brand or base curve to supplying for children under 16. The follow-up exercise concentrated on ordering lenses with no prescription and targeted suppliers either based in Great Britain or with a Great Britain mailing address.

The article presents an interview with Andrea Dorigo, managing director in Great Britain and Ireland of the fashion eyewear supplier Luxottica Group SpA, regarding the growth plans of the company. Dorigo talks about the decision of the company to relocate in Hammersmith. He also mentions about improvement in the customer service of the company. He cites the eyewear brands that will be offered by Luxottica.

The article features optical company Safilo UK Ltd. in North Yorkshire, England. First quarter results in 2006 show a 160 percent increase in net profit over Safilo's 2005 figure, and Great Britain has played its part in the improved performance. One of the main reasons is the positive reaction to the company's brands from the start of 2006. Safilo's reinvigorated financial position is the result of a four-year organic growth project.

The article focuses on the ongoing improvements at Tant Laboratories in Great Britain. Near £250,000 was spent to improve the plant. The lab has a seven-stage ultrasonic cleaning unit as part of its focus on cleanliness. Jobs at the laboratory can be traced without searching for trays through computerization. The company was able to increase the quality of its jobs.

The article presents an interview with Claire Goldsmith, owner of the Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses brand which was made available in a ready-to-wear line, as well as handmade in 2006. Goldsmith details what made her decided to reintroduce the brand. She also presents the advantages of handmade over computer-generated product. In addition, Goldsmith offers information on some of the designs of the handmade model eyewear.

The article examines the basis of the success of the Eye Index laboratory. The company, set up in May 2002, had the strategy from the outset to be a specialist RX house, according to director Tony Harris of Andrew Kennedy. The latest development will be 8-base in 1.67 high-index polycarbonate, another string to a bow that includes 8-base polycarbonate in tinted progressives, a polarised option and in Transitions.

Focuses on eyewear products suited to open-air driving from Dunhill. Views of Yann Debelle de Montby, director of image and press relations, on Dunhill creations; Information on its frames; Specialist designers who are partnered with the company. INSET: Lighter stuff.

Focuses on the GC Bateman Group of opticians. Description of the redesigned working place of the company; Details of the restructuring efforts of the company; Significance of the loyalty of the staff to the company.

Focuses on the effect of the excess supply of optometrists in Great Britain on the locum market. Locum rates and salaries in various locations; Changes in the optical trade; Discussion on the locum practice of optometrist Martin Storey in Norfolk, England; Need for optometrists to adapt to the locum market.

Describes the architectural design of McElholm Optometrists of Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, winner of the 2003 Optician Fashion Practice of the Year award. Budget for the design; Quality of finishings; Use of mirrors.

Offers a look at the eyewear product line designed by frame designer Brian McGinn in London, England. Career of McGinn in optical trade; Color selection in the product line; Response of the market to his eyewear designs.