High-index dispensing shows strong growth

High-index lens dispensing in the UK was up by an impressive 17.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2007 compared with the same period in 2006, statistics from the FMO's OLMADA (Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturers', Assemblers' and Distributors' Association) have revealed.

AR coatings were up by 9.7 per cent, covering 16 per cent of all lenses compared with the previous year and hard-coated treatments were up by 14.6 per cent, now representing over a quarter of all lenses dispensed. Photochromic lenses also continued to rise in popularity - up 3 per cent in the full year from 2005-2006 and representing 15 per cent of the total market.