1 CONTACT LENSES

Acuvue Vita for Astigmatism, from Johnson & Johnson Vision, is a daily wear monthly replacement contact lens made of senofilcon C with proprietary Blink-Stabilized Design and HydraMax Technology. Its parameters: an 8.6mm base curve, 14.5mm diameter, in powers +0.00D to -6.00D (in 0.25D increments), cyl -0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D, -2.25D, axis: 10° to 180° in 10° increments (-2.25D cylinder is available in 10°, 20°, 70°, 80°, 90°, 100°, 110°, 160°, 170°, 180° axes only); and +0.25D to +4.00D (in 0.25D increments) -6.50D to -9.00D (in 0.50D increments) cyl: -0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D, axis: 10°, 20°, 70°, 80°, 90°, 100°, 110°, 160°, 170°, 180°. ■

Johnson & Johnson Vision

2 LENS CASE

An ophthalmic lens case, from Volk Optical, has been engineered to withstand 50,000 openings without hinge breakage. A thermoplastic rubber insert cushions the lens; a magnetic closure holds the case shut. ■

Volk

REFRACTION SYSTEM

The TS-130 Tabletop Refraction System, from Nidek Co. Ltd., is a subjective refraction system integrating chart and refractor into a single system. It’s compact and is composed of a control box, with LCD color screen, refractor and chart unit. ■

Nidek

READING ACUITY DESK

The Salzburg Reading Desk, from SRD Vision, LLC, helps eye care professionals assess reading acuity, speed and visual function via a high-resolution monitor and software that presents progressively smaller sentences. The device can test with multiple levels of contrast and luminance and a variety of distances. ■

SRD Vision

3 FRAMES

Kate Spade New York released its spring/summer 2018 Valentine’s Day capsule collection. It includes two sunglasses and one optical frame. The first sunwear is round with, a metal heart-shaped front and is available in red/brown, pink/brown and black/gray-shaded lenses. The second sunwear is square with a cat eye effect and heart pattern. A rectangular optical frame is also offered with acetate front and temples covered in a heart pattern. ■

Safilo Group

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