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The article offers information about the new sun lens technologies in the optical industry in the U.S. It explores the introduction of sun lens products in the industry, regarding the product's advantages and how it enables to meet the patient's expectation. It also delves into the composition of sun lens technologies, and the capability and quality of the product's lenses. The benefits offered by sun lens technologies to eyecare professionals and customers are accounted. more...

The article offers information about free-form (FF), a process used in manufacturing wide varieties of lenses for eye care professionals (ECPs) in the U.S. It notes that its category is broader than the lens styles. It is considered one of the finest advancements in eyewear. It points out that the free-form equipment's capability of producing greater precision and smoother surfaces is the significant difference between free-form surfacing and conventional surfacing (CS). more...

The article reports on the survey concerning the condition of lens products in the U.S. market in 2009. It highlights the total sales of lens based on its used materials, spectacle designs and treatments provided by the eyecare practitioners in the country. It discusses of which types of lens products are in top among the 287 independent optical retailers across the country, as well as those in below level. more...

Discusses the prospects of developing a foldable lens for a giant space telescope. Efforts of United States physicists Roderick Hyde and Sham Dixit, of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California; Their efforts to persuade the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop such a device; Increase in magnification, for a folding lens. more...

The article offers news brief related to eyewear in the U.S. It relates that Essilor of America Inc. has launched a new line of advanced polarized lens eyewear called Xperio. Furthermore, Briot USA has announced the implementation of price guarantee program for their customers who purchase new equipment. more...

The article reports on the move of SynergEyes Inc. to expand the parameters of its SynergEyes Multifocal and SynergEyes PS hybrid lenses in the U.S. It states that SynergEyes Multifocal is available in sphere powers from +5.00D to -8.00D in 0.25D steps as well as in -8.50D to -20.00D in 0.50D steps. SynergEyes PS is available in sphere power from +6.00D to -8.00D in 0.25D steps and from -8.50D to -12.00D in 0.50D steps. more...

The article reports on the partnership between PixelOptics Inc. and Transitions Optical Inc. to offer the latter's lenses in first company's composite lens designs in the U.S. in 2009. It mentions that it is the first company's strive to develop innovative products that will enhance customer's vision experience. Meanwhile, the latter says that with this partnership, eye care professionals (ECPs) can offer consumers the comfort and convenience of its lenses in the new lens design technology. more...

The article reports on the certification given to Perfect Optics and Expert Optics to produce Carl Zeiss Vision's line of customized progressive additional lenses (PALs) in the U.S. in 2009. It states that the manufacturer's line employ proprietary real-time calculation engines and a patented back surface production process. It adds that this technology requires a unique certification process to ensure the highest level of quality. more...

The article reports on the partnership of Intercast Europe SpA and Serengeti Eyewear Inc. to launch Serengeti PHD lenses in the U.S. in 2009. It mentions that the polarizing layer of the lenses is engineered directly to the lens' back surface utilizing the first company's Advanced Polarized Surface Technology. It adds that the lens combines the latter company's state-of-the-art Spectral Control and the attributes of Trivex material. more...

The article offers information related to optical trade. ProFit Optix, distributor of Excelite lens line in the U.S., features the new Excelite Proprious PAL lenses designed for easy adaptation and less distortion. The availability of HiVision AR on polycarbonate products has been expanded by Hoya Vision Care North America. more...

Presents several products in the electronic industry of the United States. Features of the electrical safety testers from Associated Research Inc.; Kinds of double concave lenses from Edmund Industrial Optics; Designs of compression fitting materials from MicroGroup Inc. more...