Seiko Drive Promises Secure Vision

Optimized for perfect driving in all conditions, Seiko Drive stands out as a special solution for driving that becomes stressful especially at night and in wet weather. Responding to the vision needs of drivers who experience loss of color perception due to darkness and increased sensitivity to light, Seiko Drive minimizes the light and headlight glare of oncoming vehicles, provides extra clear distance vision in foggy and rainy weather, and offers safe driving with less reflection. Adjustable to the needs of the driver, Seiko Drive clarifies more distances and eliminates blurred edges to provide excellent vision while driving. The Seiko Drive X, which provides a clear view of all indicators with a far-sighted focus, creates a better field of vision with progressive lenses. Equipped with Seiko RoadClearCoat (RCC) coating that enhances the quality of vision and product life, Seiko Drive reduces reflections from oncoming vehicles, wet surfaces or other light sources, ensuring clear and safe vision and reducing the risk of accidents.

June 2023

Victoria Beckham Presents V Detailed Frames

The Victoria Beckham 2023 sunglasses and optical eyewear collection reaffirms the brand’s distinctive characteristics and codes with remarkable models. Sculptural acetates and rich gradient lenses, produced by expert hands in Italy, give a modern twist to classic eyewear models. The new season eyewear collection, which is a continuation of the Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer runway collection, has a cinematic feel. Striking, assertive models are easily paired with sharp-cut pieces and sweet hemlines. The collection’s large feminine aviator-style optical eyewear, VB2130 feature a V-shaped metal frame that harmonizes with the lacquered temples. The cool, timelessly admirable shape of this model perfectly complements both your street style and your beach look. The model is available in light gold, gold and gold/black.

June 2023

iD LifeStyle 4 with Renewed Design

Hoya presents iD LifeStyle 4, the latest addition to its progressive lens line. Hoya iD LifeStyle 4 has been updated and improved to meet the vision challenges of modern, busy daily life. With a special design tailored to the lifestyles of various presbyopic patients, Hoya iD LifeStyle 4 enables easy adaptation for eyeglass wearers and personalization according to their vision needs. Everyone has different needs when it comes to eye health. That’s why Hoya created iD LifeStyle 4 based on these different vision needs. With three personalized design variations (Indoor, Urban, Outdoor), it makes it possible to customize according to the vision needs of end users. With a few simple questions about the user’s lifestyle, eye care professionals can determine the right lens design for their patients. Hoya iD LifeStyle 4 is equipped with 3D Binocular Vision in addition to the superior technologies already included in the previous generation of optical lenses with Binocular Harmonization Technology and Binocular Eye Model Technology. Developed for easier switching between far and near vision distances, 3D Binocular Vision enables easier adaptation and therefore greater user satisfaction.

June 2023

Crizal Sapphire HR Provides High Protection

Essilor presents Crizal Sapphire HR, the latest and most advanced innovation in antireflective coating. Ever-changing environmental conditions and the unpredictable behavior of eyewear wearers expose lenses to different threats, both visible and invisible. These threats include reflections from all light sources at different angles, scratches such as dropping glasses or wiping lenses with hard textiles other than microfiber cloth, dust or water droplets as a result of rainy and windy weather, and UV rays as a result of sun or cloudy weather. Essilor Crizal Sapphire HR is a combination of lens technologies in a single coating against all these negative effects. Crizal Sapphire HR provides a reduction in all visible light reflections that surround us. It has superior scratch resistance. It is an easy to clean, high stain resistance, hydrophobic and antistatic lens. Provides optimal front and back UV protection. Essilor Crizal Sapphire HR is an antireflective coating with best-in-class transparency as perceived by sensory analyzers. After eighteen months of real-life use testing, Crizal Sapphire HR offers superior scratch resistance compared to the previous generation. It has also passed staining and twenty thousand wipe tests. Essilor Crizal Sapphire HR is an invisible shield that protects both your lenses and your eyes.

June 2023

J.F. Rey Revives Odyssey

J.F. Rey presents two new models for the new season and revives Odyssey concept that encompasses exceptional models masterfully crafted in France. These models flaunt a contemporary aesthetic, blending colors and materials in innovative ways to create hybrid constructions. The Odyssey frames are composed of various components that are meticulously crafted to fit together. The design is characterized by a powerful identity that stems from its sophisticated and highly advanced technology. The new experimental creations truly embody the design signature and heritage values of the J.F. Rey brand, making them a distinct and unparalleled addition to their eyewear collections. The acetate temples, with their subtle colored patterns, are linked by an offset end piece, also 3D printed in nylon, which creates a bold graphic break that perfectly harmonizes with the frame’s overall design. These frames represent a perfect harmony between form and function, reflecting their unwavering commitment to excellence.

June 2023

Eco x Waste Free Oceans Collaboration

In collaboration with Waste Free Oceans, Eco Eyewear recently prevented over 10 tons of plastic from ending up in the Caribbean Sea, to be recycled and reused within the nation’s emerging circular market. “Eco Eyewear and Waste Free Oceans established their partnership back in 2021 with the creation of sunglasses made out of ocean plastic. Since then, it has only grown. Eco’s contribution to Waste Free Oceans has made a real impact on the ground. Not only have we managed to clean up rivers and beaches in the Dominican Republic in light of our Caribbean Roadshow, but we also have brought to the attention of the Dominican government the urgency of providing recycling facilities for the region. We’re looking forward to continuing this fruitful collaboration with Eco in the coming years to further enhance our clean up groundwork and develop high quality products made out of recycled plastic.” says Alexandre Dangis from Waste Free Oceans.

June 2023

Lozza on the Big Screen

Lozza returns to the big screen with “2 Win”, a new movie about the legendary 1983 rally race between Audi and Lancia. Starring an extraordinary international cast of actors, the film tells the story of the Lancia team, led by Cesare Florio, who achieved an epic success in a spectacular and unexpected victory over Audi, the epitome of German technology. Fighting with heart, passion and extraordinary skill, Lancia’s victory is in keeping with Lozza, a brand that has expressed typical Italian elegance, style and excellence for over 140 years. Cesare Florio, the protagonist of the film, will appear in Lozza’s iconic Zilo 2.0 glasses. Available in four colors, the model will be sold in the best optical stores. Barbara De Rigo, Chief Marketing Officer of De Rigo Vision, said: “Our brand Lozza’s historic link with the world of art and Italian excellence is renewed once again with this partnership with the world of cinema. We can’t wait to see the iconic Lozza models in a movie that celebrates the stories and characters that have become legends in our country.”

June 2023

Bausch + Lomb’s First Quarter Results

Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, announced its first-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported a first quarter loss of $90 million, after reporting a profit in the same period in 2022. Total reported revenues were $931 million for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $889 million in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $42 million, or 5 percent, according to an announcement from the company. “Bausch + Lomb delivered a strong first quarter with continued high-quality growth across all three reporting segments and in most of our significant markets around the world. Revenues grew 5 percent on a reported basis and 8 percent on a constant currency basis, driven by solid growth from several key franchises within our vision care segment, strong execution in our ophthalmic pharmaceuticals segment and increased demand for consumables, intraocular lenses and systems in our surgical segment,” said Brent Saunders, chairman and Ceo, Bausch + Lomb. Vision care segment revenues were $587 million for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $560 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $27 million, or 5 percent.

June 2023

Modo Acquires Lowercase Eyewear

Modo announced its acquisition of Lowercase, a Brooklyn, New York-based independent eyewear manufacturer. Gerard Masci founded Lowercase in 2016 on the commitment of quality craftsmanship in bold, retro designs. Modo said it will continue to bring the quality and design that Lowercase is known for while expanding the collection through Modo’s manufacturing prowess, according to an announcement from the company. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Gerard Masci said, “I am excited that Lowercase will remain rooted in its approach to making frames in New York City. Modo has a strong track record of producing frames in Brooklyn which is what makes them such a unique fit for Lowercase and our customers. Modo is keeping the in-house manufacturing and brand Dna which has helped Lowercase stand out from the crowd while they will be able to leverage their resources to offer our customers an ever-broader offering.” Modo Group Ceo Alessandro Lanaro said, “Lowercase and Modo share similar N.Y.-based roots with an entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship and attention to design. The opportunity to bring an amazing independent brand into the Modo family was an exciting one and we are ready for the next chapter for both Lowercase and Modo.”

June 2023

Clear Solution with Anti-Fog Cloth

Seiko Optik presents Seiko Anti-Fog Cloth, an innovation that makes life easier for eyeglass wearers by utilizing its high technology. Seiko Anti-Fog Cloth, for which the preparation and evaluation studies by Seiko Optik Turkey lasted for more than a year, has been specially created for eyeglass wearers who wear masks and have vision problems due to fog caused by sudden temperature changes, especially as we approach the hot summer days. Seiko Anti-Fog Cloth, which has 150 uses with an effect lasting at least 24 hours, eliminates the problem of fogging without damaging the lens coating. After thoroughly cleaning your lenses with Seiko cleaning solution and microfiber cloth, wipe them with Seiko Anti-Fog Cloth for 10 seconds with circular motions. This way, you can enjoy clearer vision and higher performance, adapting to any environment in any season of the day without fogging your lenses.

June 2023