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Quick Take: Sky Sight Vision of Tulsa, Okla. has developed a sunglass lens that reduces glare and improves viewing between contrasting scenes.
Wearer: Designed for pilots, drivers, boaters and post-mydriatic patients, the tri-tinted lens features a darkly tinted zone for distance viewing, a lightly tinted zone for intermediate viewing and a moderately tinted zone for near viewing.
Specifics: The lens had a 13 percent transmittance in the far field, 94 percent transmittance in the intermediate field, and 29 percent transmittance in the near field. Illumination in the far field is 710 lux (viewing over the nose of the aircraft), the intermediate field is 2 lux (viewing the instrument panel) and the near field 20 lux (viewing an approach chart).
Selling Points: “A characteristic of this visual environment is the far field illumination easily can be 100 to 1,000 times brighter than the instrument panel. Thus, a person who experiences glare can find the illumination from the glare is a bright as the instruments,” said Sky Sight Vision’s Ray Hobbs, who is a pilot.
www.skysight.com

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Quick Take: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care announced the U.S. launch of Acuvue Vita brand, a 30-day daily wear contact lens.
Wearer: Those who wear contacts long-term and are seeking lenses with more comfort and hydration.
Specifics: The lenses feature new HydraMax Technology that provides superior comfort all month long over other leading monthly brands, according to J&J. HydraMax is a non-coated silicone hydrogel formulation that helps maximize and maintain lens hydration for a month. It enhances comfort through a unique “Infinity Edge” design and blocks approximately 93.4 percent of UVA rays and 99.8 percent of UVB.
Selling Points: “Optimal hydration was our goal for this new innovation,” said Peter Shen, PhD, vice president, worldwide research and development, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. “The HydraMax Technology in Acuvue Vita helps maximize lens hydration by integrating the maximum amount of hydrating agent in this lens and then, maintains hydration through optimal density and distribution of beneficial lipids throughout this lens. “The material in Acuvue Vita, senofilcon C, is designed to integrate the optimal density and distribution of beneficial lipids throughout the lens, while maintaining a low deposition profile, J&J said.
www.acuvue.com; jnj.com

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Quick Take: Marchon has launched the new Nike Eyewear Collection that offers athletes a combination of high-quality materials, versatile designs and on-trend colorways.
Specifics: The collection, consisting of five new optical styles, is designed for men with a sporty, active lifestyle looking to push the limit of both performance and style.
Selling Points: The new Nike Eyewear Collection features an array of highly functional frames with leading vision innovation, the company said. With a clean, lightweight design ideal for a daily run, the Fleet.O includes a floating nose pad for stability and a ventilated top bar to prevent fogging.
Intended to keep up with an active lifestyle, the extremely lightweight frame of the Nike 7101 offers dual injected temples and channels located on the inside of the temples to enhance airflow. Designed specifically for those who are tough on their frames, the ultra-lightweight and flexible Nike Flexon Hyper 4278 can bend and return to its original shape due to the memory metal, Flexon. The Flexon Hyper 4278 as well as the Nike Vortex 7079 feature over-molded temples for fit, dual injected rubber temples for grip, and openings in the temple arms to prevent fogging and moisture accumulation. Lastly, the rectangular, semi-rim metal frame front of the Nike 8170 is complemented by flexible nylon temples that are finished in a dual color palette.
Price Guide: $$-$$$
www.marchon.com, www.nikevision.com

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Quick Take: Mosaic Eyewear, based in Omaha, Neb., is launching the new European eyewear collection, Black Label, from the fashion house, s. Oliver, Germany.
Specifics: 15 styles by three to six color ways.
Selling Points: s. Oliver Black Label combines elegant fashion with stylish business. The collection features clean styles that are conventionally sophisticated and styles that are fashionably edgy. s. Oliver Black Label appeals to young modern women and men who have a feel for quality. New takes on classic design shapes, matte and gloss combinations with selective polishing and wood grain finishes are evident in this collection. s. Oliver Black Label also features ultra-light stainless steel, cotton acetate and titanium frames.
Price Guide: $$$
www.mosaiceyewear.com; www.soliver.com; www.wagner-kuehner.de

XX2i Optics announced the launch of its newest performance sunglass—Hawaii1. Featuring top of the line lightweight carbon temple arms and pristine polarized lenses which employ 8K Optical technology, the Hawaii1 ensures durability and clarity for any kind of outdoor training, racing or even just relaxing. The frames also have a fully adjustable nosepiece combined with rubber temple tips that make them ideal for any face shape and ensure they don’t budge or slide on any run or ride. With perfect styling for either racing or relaxing, the Hawaii1 is now available in three colors—matte black, matte tortoise or matte white.
www.xx2i.com