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Tura, Inc., the inventor of fashion eyewear and industry trendsetter for the past 75 years, expands its Brendel eyewear collection with the introduction of new women’s ophthalmic styles. The new collection features simplified, sleek shapes, deep lenses and slim temples. Brendel reaches the fashion-conscious woman who appreciates European styling with a global appeal. The frames are ultra-feminine, colorful and tailored, with a focus on high quality materials and components. Brendel Eyewear includes 3 sub-collections: Trend Inspired – Fashion shapes that define style. Cool, refined design details for the modern woman. This includes deep shapes that are progressive friendly. Contemporary Fashion – Wearable fashion shapes that are progressive friendly. This includes feminine details, and expressive colors that add visual interest. Ornamental – Decorative details that express a woman’s individuality. Classic shapes that create balance in the frame, and deep shapes that are progressive friendly. The collection also includes fine accents on the temple with jewelry, leather, stones and textures. The latest models from Brendel Eyewear include: 903016/903017 from the Ornamental collection...

Viva International Group introduces five new styles for men and women to the Harley-Davidson® Eyewear collection this May. The new release consists of three ophthalmic styles for men and two ophthalmic styles for women, which captures the essence of the brand with unique treatments, including branded chrome temple tips, textured finishes and rivet-enhanced metal trims. The new styles for men, which include models HD 469, HD 470 and HD 471, feature sleek temples in a combination of acetate and metal. A metal trim enhanced by an innovative textured pattern blends with the temple’s acetate material in a mix of tortoise and horn color combinations, including blue tortoise, tortoise over olive green, black over grey horn, as well as grey over light grey. The Harley-Davidson® Bar and Shield logo is laser-etched on the frame’s metal endpiece and chrome temple tips, which offers a subtle branding component. Model HD 469 features a semi-rimless metal front, while model HD 470 features a full-rimmed metal front, both in modified rectangle shapes. The soft rectangle shape of semi-rimless model HD 471 sports a double bar, which delivers a more retro look. The new women styles from the Harley-Davidson®...

Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, has signed an exclusive and global license agreement with High Performance Optics (HPO) that complements its existing patent and technologies portfolio. This licence agreement will allow Essilor to continue to focus on products with correction and preventive benefits and to roll out its robust portfolio of patented products around the world. HPO is a company focused on human retinal protection from blue light. Essilor continues to strengthen its mission of helping the world see better by reaching the 4.2 billion people worldwide who need vision correction. Recently named as one of the Most Innovative Companies by Forbes, Essilor builds on its history of product innovation not only by providing quality vision correction, but also by providing products with preventive benefits for the wearer. As a result of dedicated R&D and innovation processes, Essilor currently has around 5600 patents throughout the world that are a driving force behind its strategy. About Essilor The world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, Essilor designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. Its corporate mission...

Match Eyewear’s introduction of Danny Gokey Sun at Vision Expo East was not only the debut of a new collection but also a new target audience for the brand – the sun wear line is designed for both men and women. Though originally launched as a men’s collection, the Danny Gokey ophthalmic models have always had a strong female following. Credit the contemporary retro styling, the continued popularity of Geek Chic, or the huge female following of the American Idol finalist, but the collection has always had a unisex appeal. In fact, the ophthalmic collection has recently been extended to include ladies’ styles. ‘We found that a significant percentage of sales could be attributed to women,’ says Match Eyewear President Ethan Goodman. ‘We are excited about the new women’s looks, but the sun wear collection was definitely created with universal appeal in mind.’ The four launch models from Danny Gokey Sun reflect a modern interpretation of vintage charm, speaking directly to the classic, genuine and unique style of the brand and delivering effortless cool to men and women, between 18 and 35. A quaint round eye shape is updated with uplifted corners, subtle metal accents...

OCuSOFT, Inc., an ophthalmic and dermatological research, development, and supply company is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.ocusoft.com. With this launch, the new website showcases the company’s central focus on eye care, as well as its expansion into the dermatology and pediatric markets. Along with a fresh new look, the new website has a more user-friendly interface, improved navigation functions, simple search options and a secure online shopping cart for quick and easy purchasing. It also includes helpful information on various eye and skin related medical conditions for patients. Cynthia L. Barratt, OCuSOFT® CEO and Co-Chairman states, “In an effort to improve our focus on exceeding our customers’ needs, we decided to build a new, custom website that was truly unique to OCuSOFT® and what we offer. What you see on www.ocusoft.com is not a mere update, but a complete redesign from how it looks to how it functions and we are confident that our customers will be happy with the improvements.” To view the new website, visit www.ocusoft.com.

Ogi Eyewear launches Evo – Tec, a new sophisticated eyewear collection for the modern male. Men’s ophthalmic frames are the most overlooked category in the market place. Constructed of an exceptionally lightweight new material, these Evo-Tec designs merge the richness and depth of a fine acetate, with the lightweight aspects of titanium. This innovative material offers the customer a truly unique and futuristic eyewear experience. Our proprietary coloring process on this material evokes a sense of unique distinction with an unprecedented aesthetic. The fit and comfort is like nothing you’ve ever experienced with the fine craftsmanship you’ve come to expect from Ogi. Styles: The Evo –Tec collection debuts in 5 styles each available in 4 different color combinations. Featured Style: 4801 – Soft lines and smooth curves give the 4801’s classic rectangle shape a sleek persona. Designed with a revolutionary, new lightweight material, the 4801 offers impeccable comfort and durability while never sacrificing style. A matte finish with bold color combinations such as tortoise, green demi and blue demi, this Evo –Tec design presents modern sophistication with everyday wear ability. Objective/Philosophy:...

Viva International Group introduces five new ophthalmic styles for boys from the Harley-Davidson® Wild Child Eyewear Summer 2012 collection. The new collection captures the riveting lifestyle of the Harley-Davidson brand with unique temple treatments featuring fun motorcycle-inspired design elements. Designed to accommodate a wide range of face shapes, each style is perfect for today’s tween on the go. Triple Play Triple-layered colorizations highlight the innovatively designed temples of models HD 407 and HD 408, delivering a sleek sporty look. Handcrafted in acetate, each temple features a slight v-shaped design, which accentuates the temple’s tri-colored treatment. Both featuring rectangular shape fronts, HD 407 is offered in an eye size of 48 mm, while HD 408 is slightly larger with an eye size of 51 mm. A solid tortoise color is also available in both styles. Funky Temples with Hunky Tips The extreme temple designs of models HD 433, HD 434 and HD 435 adds a creative spin to the fun eyewear options available for tweens. Bold angular-shaped plastic temple tips feature the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield logo on the inside right tip, while the sleek design...

The Charmant Group expands its AD LIB line with five new optical styles to the collection; two for men and three for women. All frames are made of titanium and feature a unique hinge system made of Excellence Titan material, Charmant’s proprietary material. This new release features three interpretations of the spring hinge. The first generation is a hook system, and the two newly added hinge offerings include a more traditional screw hinge and a hinge plate system. All three hinges offer the spring hinge function for added wearing comfort in addition to being a visual design accent. AD LIB is a design-led eyewear collection that offers comfort and quality to fashion and lifestyle-conscious urban men and women. Spontaneity of expression – attributes that inspire this select line. The following are the new styles for the AD LIB collection: AB3127: Mens full rim frame with new hinge design and contemporary color contrasting temple design. Size: 52-16-140, 54-16-145 Material: Titanium Hinge: Unique Excellence Titan Colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Green AB3128: Mens full rim frame with new hinge design and contemporary flat metal temple design. Size: 51-17-140, 53-17-145 Material: Titanium Hinge:...

Viva International Group presents eight new releases from the SKECHERS Eyewear Summer 2012 collection for kids consisting of four ophthalmic styles for boys and four ophthalmic styles for girls. The new releases reflect the free-spirited lifestyle of today’s kids, combined with the fashion and sport styling of the SKECHERS brand. The selection of boys ophthalmic releases for Summer 2012 is filled with sporty elements and fun details, including rubberized temples and puzzle accented designs. Models SK 1040 and SK 1041 feature metal frames with a raised temple design accented by the SKECHERS logo laser etched on each side. Model 1040 includes a full-rimmed metal front, while model SK 1041 sports a semi-rimless metal front. Both models are available in fun satin-finished color combinations, including satin blue with gunmetal detailing, satin black with green detailing and satin gunmetal with navy detailing on select models. Rubberized temples add additional comfort to models SK 1034 and SK 1035, which both feature a puzzle design. Model SK 1034 offers a deeper eye size, while model SK 1035 features a more rectangular front profile. Vibrant colors, including satin blue and satin green,...

Color brightens up every day, and the newest Vera Bradley colors are no different. Candice, Katrina and Maddy mix the best of youthful styling with the perfect combinations of blues and greens, pinks and purples, to make a look that fits her lifestyle. The Sprinkles of Color Girlfriends collection is sure to please, with trendy styling and floral accents perfect for spring and summer. Candice is a full rim acetate frame with a modern rectangular eyeshape. The colored crystal on the front inspired by Vera Bradley’s Priscilla Pink and Doodle Daisy provides a colorful pop of pretty pink or aqua blue. The youthful trend of asymmetry is incorporated in the enamel filled metal flowers on the exterior temple. With Vera Bradley colors on the interior temples and VB branded temple tips, Candice is a standard for any fashionable girl on the go. From the eyeshape to the temple tips, Katrina proves that she is a fashionista ready to turn up the volume on classic style. Katrina combines a flirty uplift with a classic oval eyeshape, and the latest Vera Bradley colors on the exterior temples. Multi-layered solid and clear acetates highlight Vera Bradley’s Priscilla Pink and Doodle Daisy and create...

Essilor of America has implemented its patented Optifog technology at Lab Italee in Los Angeles, CA. Essilor, the leader in ophthalmic optics, is always looking to improve the vision of eyeglass wearers, helping them to see the world better. Now with access to Optifog technology, Lab Italee can fully manufacture the Optifog lenses at its Los Angeles laboratory. One common problem that affects eyeglass wearers is fog, which can cloud one’s vision and provide a frustrating hindrance – an unwanted and uncontrollable “blindfold” that can appear unexpectedly and interfere with one’s daily life. Indeed, of the 1.6 billion eyeglass wearers worldwide, 75% would like to have an anti-fog solution for their lenses to improve their vision (2010 International consumer research on 1,493 wearers, in 7 countries –Ipsos.) To find a solution to this issue, Essilor has developed Optifog, a breakthrough lens based on a technology covered by an international patent application. When combined with Optifog Activator, it provides immediate and efficient fog-free vision. “Essilor is proud to share its state of the art fog free technology with Italee,” said Bob Colucci, president, Independent...

The Orvis mission is to provide authentic products and experiences through unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of fly-fishing. The Orvis Angler collection combines quality and comfort for the professional, mature man who respects tradition. Pioneer, Sentinel and Taconic offer three classic looks with special attention to details, such as the embossed metallic Orvis logo on every frame. Each style is perfect for the recreational or professional angler looking for eyewear to match his lifestyle. Pioneer is a handmade acetate frame with an oversized modified oval eyeshape, perfect for progressives. With a high cut bridge and temples, this frame creates a traditional masculine shape. Metal décor inlays on the temples creates a carbon fiber effect, and spring hinges offer flexibility and comfort. Pioneer is available in Black and Tortoise. Sentinel is a combination frame, with a flat metal front and transparent horn acetate temples. Orvis branded adjustable nose pads and spring hinges create a sure fit. The rectangular eyeshape is perfect for progressives, and a brushed metal accent piece finishes the look. Sentinel is available in Black and Brown. Taconic is a semi-rimless frame with a...

A&A Optical announces the release of six new ophthalmic frames and six new sun frames from women’s luxury collection: Jimmy Crystal New York. The Jimmy Crystal designer eyewear collection is comprised of striking limited edition pieces reminiscent of a collector’s item. Each style is unique and special, featuring hand set Swarovski elements. Jimmy Crystal New York was established in 1991 and is renowned for fashion-forward designs and superior quality accessories. The designer pieces include ophthalmic eyewear, sunglasses and reading glasses in acetate, metal and combinations. Dazzling Ophthalmic Eyewear From exotic prints to dreamy organic swirls, there is a style for every taste, every occasion and every day. Charmed, I’m sure. Matte metal and rich acetate meet luxurious chic in Jimmy Crystal style Charm. Blossoming in two colors (black and brown), the combination frame features abstract flower petals that bud through three layers of shaved acetate and are accented by colored Swarovski crystals. The black frame flourishes with red underlying color and the brown frame blooms with teals. The oval shape frame is available in size: 51-18-135. Embracing the art of...

Hoya Vision Care funded an $80,000 grant for the renovation of the physical plant, audio visual system and educational equipment in S200, a Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University teaching laboratory. The new lab is a more contemporary environment for students to learn and practice their knowledge and skills in the clinical area of ophthalmic optics. “It is gratifying and humbling to be a part of the development and education in the future of our profession.” said Barney Dougher, President of HOYA Vision Care, North America. The Hoya Teaching Laboratory will be dedicated at a ribbon cutting ceremony to be attended by students, faculty, university leadership, and distinguished alumni as well as Mr. Barney Dougher, Mr. Mike Elton, Director of Professional Services, and Ms. Kathy Vojdani, Area Representative, for this important and exciting event. Beginning in January 2012, S200 is now referred to as the “Hoya Lab,” which was ready for students to use this Spring semester. The new facility boasts 2,200 square feet and accommodates 40 students at one time in three instructional areas. Dean Linda Casser, O.D. said “The Pennsylvania College of Optometry is truly...

Viva International Group introduces eight tantalizing new ophthalmic styles to the CANDIE’S® Eyewear collection this spring. The new styles reflect the trendsetting design elements featured in CANDIE’S apparel and accessories. Exciting trends, including floral accents, animal prints, filigree detailing and stud treatments are showcased throughout the collection, to deliver a cohesive blend of fashion and style for today’s CANDIE’S girl. Models C Abigail and C Adele reflect the allure of Vintage Glamour, one of the key trends in this season’s collection. The temples of this duo feature an intricate carved effect adorned by small crystal stones and the CANDIE’S signature logo plaque. Each style is finished in jewel tones, including plum over cream, burgundy over pink and black over berry with berry temples. Both crafted in handmade acetate, model C Abigail features a modified rectangle front, while C Adele features a modified cat-eye front. Milled filigree details and studs accent the temples of models C Hailey and C Harlow, two handmade acetate frames, highlighting the collection’s Guns n’ Roses trend. The temple’s elaborate floral pattern reveals a pop of color, adding...