BBGR's first UK-launched lens, Anateo, will be available from January 1 in a range of powers and materials.
The Anateo (News December 8) is claimed to be the world's first progressive lens to take into account the physical shape of the wearer's eye to improve visual quality.
By using additional information on the shape of the eye, BBGR claimed that wearers would benefit from less distortion, a wider field of view and easier adaptation. The lens takes into account the axial length of the eye, the position of the centre of rotation and the curvature of the retina over the viewed area. This additional information is calculated from the patient's prescription and doesn't need to be measured in practice.
The idea behind Anateo is that a myopic eye can be as much as 30 per cent longer than a hyperopic eye. This physical difference has a marked effect on visual function and this difference can be compensated for through intelligent lens design.
Initially the lens will be available in clear and Transitions with a variety of coatings and indices. At launch these will include lenses in 1.5, Tillium, 1.67 and 1.6.
A 1.74 index lens will be available in clear only from next summer. Powers range from -12.00 to +8.00 depending on the chosen material. Recommended fitting heights are as low as 16mm.
The Anateo PdM, which stands for personal data management, adapts the lens even further to the personal requirements of the wearer who has an extreme or unusual frame shape. This is achieved by taking measurements of the back vertex distance, pantoscopic tilt and dyhedral angle (wrap). To enable these measurements to be taken, BBGR has developed a simple chart and measuring device and this will be made available to practices free of charge. Fitting heights for Anateo PdM will start at 14mm.
Details on: 0870 7508048.