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Loved Most From Coast to Coast: Statuses Rise With Contest Wins

Posted: 5/20/2013 12:15 AM Volume Number: 27:6
Today’s customers don’t keep their opinions to themselves. They are constantly sharing, reviewing and rating their experiences with businesses, and as a result, consumers’ trust and interest in products are becoming more dependent on publicized opinions.

Adlens’ Owner Balances Commerce With Philanthropy

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
The phrase, “Think globally, act locally,” comes to mind when meeting James Chen. An international business executive and a philanthropist, Chen co-founded Adlens, a variable focus lens company and Vision For a Nation, an innovative non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides universal access to eyeglasses.

Allison Unveils Opposit for the ‘Male and Female in Each of Us’

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
PADOVA, Italy—Allison S.p.A. has launched Opposit, a brand for those who believe in “the freedom from constraints, the desire to be oneself and the aptitude to accept others with their differences.”

Brick and Order

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6

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Legacie Appoints Chivers to National Sales Manager Post

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
NEW YORK—Legacie Accessories, the luxury company of B. Robinson, has announced that Travis Chivers has been appointed to the position of national sales manager.

Match Eyewear Launches Danny Gokey Sun Collection

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
WESTBURY, N.Y.—Match Eyewear has introduced the Danny Gokey Sun collection, the first sun collection for the brand and the first time styles have been designed for both men and women.

Moscot Extends Its Charitable Arm to the Boys Club of New York

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
NEW YORK—The Moscot Mobileyes Foundation, the charitable arm of the iconic eyewear retailer based in downtown Manhattan, made its quarterly visit last month to The Boys Club of New York (BCNY), a nonprofit organization that provides free services to children in need of after school care at various locations throughout the city.

The Ultimate Accessory

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6

Unilens Launches Disposable C-Vue HydraVue Multifocal SyHy CLs

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
LARGO, Fla.— Unilens Vision Inc., which develops, licenses, manufactures, distributes and markets specialty contact lenses, has launched its new silicone hydrogel disposable C-Vue Hydravue Multifocal contact lens for monthly replacement.

Vistakon 1-Day Acuvue TruEye Fits More Patients

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The 1-Day Acuvue TruEye contact lens from Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. is now available in a more comfortable material that fits more patients.

When Customer Service Becomes a Disservice

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
The one thing Republicans and Democrats seem to agree on these days is that our health care system needs fixing.

Dragon Launches First Rx Line for Spring 2013

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Eastern States Debuts New L’Wren Scott Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Essilor Vision Foundation Announces New Positions

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

FGX International Bows Reebok Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Hoya Launches AR Treatment to Reduce Blue Light from Screens

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

L’Amy America Bows Bally of Switzerland Eyewear

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

LBI Introduces the Stacy Adams Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Luxottica Introduces the Emporio Armani Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

SUNY Eyes on New York Gala

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

TRANSLUCENTS

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Vision Expo Launches Vision Monday’s Eye2 Zone

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

VSP Optics Group Unveils Unity BluTech Lenses

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Zyloware Launches MaxStudio.com Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Adlens Intros John Lennon Variable Focus, Instant Rx Eyewear

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Allison Debuts Hally & Son Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Attention Internet Shoppers

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Bolle Announces B-Thin Active Design Rx Program

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Brooklyn Spectacles Presents First Optical Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Eyewear Trends Burst With Style in Spring 2013

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Keeping the Online World in Perspective

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Luxottica Launches New Giorgio Armani Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Match Eyewear Names Herskowitz Chief Operating Officer

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

MOODY BLUES

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Passion Is the Tie That Binds

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Raen Launches Companion Optical Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Tura Introduces Geoffrey Beene Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4
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Sunwear  

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Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6

Costa’s New Rx PAL Widens Field of View

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Costa Del Mar’s Rx division is launching C-Scape, an exclusive progressive sun lens design engineered to accommodate the distance vision needs of water sports and outdoors enthusiasts.

Match Eyewear Launches Danny Gokey Sun Collection

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
WESTBURY, N.Y.—Match Eyewear has introduced the Danny Gokey Sun collection, the first sun collection for the brand and the first time styles have been designed for both men and women.

Reptile Polarized Sunglasses Introduces SlimPlus Wrap Rx

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
ASHLAND, Mass.—Reptile Polarized Sunglasses is releasing SlimPlus, a new digital lens design that allows high plus prescriptions to be fitted in Base 8 wrap in large frame sizes.

The Ultimate Accessory

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6

Aspex Launches Greg Norman Performance Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Altair Launches Tommy Bahama Polarized Sun

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Bolle Announces B-Thin Active Design Rx Program

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Eyewear Trends Burst With Style in Spring 2013

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Luxottica Launches New Giorgio Armani Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4
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Contact Lenses  

Unilens Launches Disposable C-Vue HydraVue Multifocal SyHy CLs

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
LARGO, Fla.— Unilens Vision Inc., which develops, licenses, manufactures, distributes and markets specialty contact lenses, has launched its new silicone hydrogel disposable C-Vue Hydravue Multifocal contact lens for monthly replacement.

Vistakon 1-Day Acuvue TruEye Fits More Patients

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The 1-Day Acuvue TruEye contact lens from Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. is now available in a more comfortable material that fits more patients.

Corporate OD Meeting Presents ‘Healthy’ Eyecare Market

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Eyeglass.com Names Laermer as New CEO

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

1-800 CONTACTS Names Roush Chief Marketing Officer

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4
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Equipment  

ChooQuan Joins PSI’s Technical Sales Team

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
ODESSA,Fla.—Practical Systems, Inc. (PSI) has announced that Richard ChooQuan joined their technical sales team, effective April 29.

Schneider Showcases New Technologies at Digicon

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
DALLAS—Schneider Optical Machines demonstrated its latest lens processing technology for an elite group of invited guests at Digicon, a three-day technical conference the company hosted last month at its headquarters near Dallas.

Augen Optics Updates Easyform FF-V3 Free-Form Generator

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

AIT Debuts WECO E.6 at Vision Expo

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Briot Debuts Alta Pulse, a Multi-Functional Edger

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Super Systems Intros FastCoat In-Office System

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4
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Lenses  

Costa’s New Rx PAL Widens Field of View

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Costa Del Mar’s Rx division is launching C-Scape, an exclusive progressive sun lens design engineered to accommodate the distance vision needs of water sports and outdoors enthusiasts.

Match Eyewear Launches Danny Gokey Sun Collection

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
WESTBURY, N.Y.—Match Eyewear has introduced the Danny Gokey Sun collection, the first sun collection for the brand and the first time styles have been designed for both men and women.

Reptile Polarized Sunglasses Introduces SlimPlus Wrap Rx

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
ASHLAND, Mass.—Reptile Polarized Sunglasses is releasing SlimPlus, a new digital lens design that allows high plus prescriptions to be fitted in Base 8 wrap in large frame sizes.

Schneider Showcases New Technologies at Digicon

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
DALLAS—Schneider Optical Machines demonstrated its latest lens processing technology for an elite group of invited guests at Digicon, a three-day technical conference the company hosted last month at its headquarters near Dallas.

The Ultimate Accessory

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6

Vision-Ease Lens Launches New Novel and Novella Lenses

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6
RAMSEY, Minn.—Vision-Ease Lens (VEL) has introduced Novel and Novella conventional front side progressives, featuring advanced technology that compares favorably to many backside digital progressives across 80 percent of the Rx range, according to VEL.

Aspex Launches Greg Norman Performance Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Augen Optics Updates Easyform FF-V3 Free-Form Generator

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Doing Business in Optical’s Local Markets

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Eastern States Debuts New L’Wren Scott Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

FGX International Bows Reebok Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Hoya Launches AR Treatment to Reduce Blue Light from Screens

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

L’Amy America Bows Bally of Switzerland Eyewear

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

LBI Introduces the Stacy Adams Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Luxottica Introduces the Emporio Armani Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

PFO Global Introduces iBlu Coat AR Lens

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

PPG Launches Tribrid Lenses in North America

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

The Rising Tide of Private Label

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

TRANSLUCENTS

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

VSP Optics Group Unveils Unity BluTech Lenses

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Zyloware Launches MaxStudio.com Eyewear Collection

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

Adlens Intros John Lennon Variable Focus, Instant Rx Eyewear

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Attention Internet Shoppers

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Bolle Announces B-Thin Active Design Rx Program

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Briot Debuts Alta Pulse, a Multi-Functional Edger

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Brooklyn Spectacles Presents First Optical Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Eyewear Trends Burst With Style in Spring 2013

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

MOODY BLUES

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Passion Is the Tie That Binds

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Raen Launches Companion Optical Collection

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4

Super Systems Intros FastCoat In-Office System

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4
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High Visibility  

High Visibility: Art & Movies

Posted: 5/9/2013 3:30 PM

High Visibility: Hit the Water

Posted: 4/9/2013 3:40 PM
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Bold Face  

Bold Face: Keeping Busy

Posted: 5/24/2013 11:00 AM
Some people just seem to thrive on being busy. In our latest edition of Bold Face we feature three celebrities whose calendars are so full that we may need to come up with a new word for how busy they are...

Bold Face: Sing!

Posted: 5/17/2013 2:30 PM

Bold Face: The Final Frontier

Posted: 5/10/2013 1:15 PM

Bold Face: Keeping Up Appearances

Posted: 5/3/2013 12:00 PM

Bold Face: Super Fit

Posted: 4/26/2013 3:00 PM

Bold Face: Coachella-ella-ella

Posted: 4/19/2013 11:00 AM

Bold Face: Sassy Blondes

Posted: 4/12/2013 1:15 PM

Bold Face: Generations

Posted: 4/5/2013 3:30 PM

Bold Face: California Gurls

Posted: 3/29/2013 9:40 AM

Bold Face: Gingers

Posted: 3/22/2013 10:00 AM
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Style.Pages  

CLIPPED

Posted: 5/20/2013 Volume Number: 27:6

TRANSLUCENTS

Posted: 4/15/2013 Volume Number: 27:5

MOODY BLUES

Posted: 3/18/2013 Volume Number: 27:4
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