Photochromics: Change for the better
Mike Hale identifies some of the best photochromic products on the UK market
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Dispensing photochromic lenses
Seven Ways: Dispensing photochromic lenses
Suzana Gorda outlines how photochromic lenses can be dispensed to the benefit ...
Lens file: Seiko brilliance
Lens file: Seiko brilliance
Michelle Lloyd-Bibb explains the technologies underpinning Seiko’s new ...
Occupational lenses roundup
Occupational lenses roundup
Visual needs in the workplace are changing, not least due to the rise of home ...
Slowing myopia progression
In Focus: Spectacle lenses that slow myopia progression
Andrew McClean reports on the first year clinical trial results of Essilor’s ...
Big data: Driving innovation
Driving innovation with big data
Mike Hale examines how companies are leveraging big data to improve products ...
Optimum performance
Looking at labs: Optimum performance
Simon Jones looks at the rise of Optimum Coatings in the ophthalmic lens lab ...
Driving Lenses: A clear view
Driving Lenses: A clear view
Optician looks at some of the ophthalmic drving lens options available for ...
Show report: Giving it 100%
Show report: Giving it 100%
Mike Hale provides a snapshot from the recent 100% Optical trade show
Essilor leads on accuracy in Paris
Essilor leads on accuracy
Simon Jones reports from Silmo on a new patient experience from Essilor, and the latest iteration of Transitions’ photochromic lens
Advantages of polarisation
Advantages of polarisation
Michelle Lloyd-Bibb explains how Seiko’s new lens technology opens up a world of options for eye care
Short wavelength visible light
Short wavelength visible light
Ronald Rabbetts describes a new British Standards technical report which helps to clarify the definition of short wavelength visible light
Lens file: Success or failure
Lens file: Success or failure
Frank Norville muses on past lens launches and introduces the new AFAR design
Ensuring compliance at Vision Lab
Ensuring compliance
Vision Lab is providing Riley safety eyewear through a range of innovative routes. Sean Rai-Roche reports
Optrafair through a lens
Optrafair through a lens
This year’s event offered delegates the opportunity to see the latest innovation in ophthalmic lens manufacturing and design. Optician looks at some of the highlights
Insights behind Ultimate flagship lens
Nikon's new lens
Premium lens specialist Nikon only launches a new flagship lens every five years so interest was intense in the run up to the unveiling of its latest offering, Ultimate. Mike Hale reports
Looking at labs: Specialisation key to success at Waterside
Specialisation key to success
Offering a broad range of services for the independent market is the basis for Waterside Labs’ success. Sean Rai-Roche finds out more
Autograph Intelligence
Autograph Intelligence
Mike Hale finds out about Shamir’s new Autograph Intelligence, a progressive lens design that aims to meet the needs of a wearer’s visual age
Zeiss UVProtect lenses
Zeiss UVProtect lenses
Optician takes a look at how Zeiss technology aims to shield your eyes from harmful UV radiation
Looking at labs: What counts when choosing a lab
How to choose a lab
To accompany the 2019 Lab Directory, Sean Rai Roche speaks to practice owners about what labs they use for their lens needs
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