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Product: Lex-1200 Lens Edger and Ice-1200 Blocker
Top Line: Santinelli International’s new Lex-1200 Lens Edger and Ice-1200 Blocker edger and blocker incorporate functions that enable ECPs to process latest lens and frame designs.
Close Up: At the heart of the two units is an advanced high-curve tracer, featuring a unique mechanical design which includes a variable fulcrum stylus, keeping its axis-angle perpendicular to any frame curve. The new tracer reduces stylus-pressure by fifty percent, there by eliminating the potential for distortion on even the thinnest, most flexible frames, according to Santinelli.
Vital Stats: The Lex-1200 edger’s “2.0 software” boasts a faster processing speed than the previous version and offers multiple custom bevel pre-sets. New to this model series is a controlled high-curve bevel function which produces an asymmetrical lens bevel profile, permitting the lens to be perfectly fitted into such shaped sport frames. Additional functions include highly-specialized semi-step bevel which allow insertion of lenses into “non-Rx-able” eyewear. Operators will appreciate the all-new custom auto mode, an extremely user-friendly, one-step operation delivering a tailored mini-bevel which is ideal for thin metal eyewire with a perfectly matched frame-based profile (i.e.: Ray Ban frames). For those seeking to drill in-house, the edger interfaces seamlessly with the optional LexDrill “side car” unit, which can process complex drilling jobs automatically.
The Ice-1200 blocker incorporates a multi-colored touchscreen with new, intuitive graphics for seamless operation. The unit also features an advantageous Auto Lens Meter (ALM) function with an easy-to-identify cross-hair target for spot-on accuracy. Santinelli’s Integrated Shape Imager (ISI) facilitates drill data capture and has been revised to include partial step lens measurements of “suspension-lens” style sport frames. The newly redesigned lens stage is highly adjustable accommodating any lens blank size, shape or type, all while keeping the front of the lens parallel to the blocking arm. The integrated lens clamp gently stabilizes the lens prior to blocking, eliminating any potential lens-shift.
The blocker’s software has the ability to read QR codes which contain EMR data from linked diagnostic equipment, eliminating the need for redundant job data entry and thereby streamlining the entire blocking operation.
www.santinelli.com; (800) 644-3343 (option 5)

Product: Air Optix Colors Education Salon
Top Line: Alcon is launching the Air Optix Colors Education Salon, a comprehensive training program that provides contact lens technicians with the knowledge, tools and confidence to succeed with Air Optix Colors contact lenses.
Close Up: The Air Optix Colors Education Salon consists of interactive educational modules on the science behind Air Optix Colors, how to access the unmet demand for eye color options, how to help patients choose Air Optix Colors contact lenses in just the right color for them, how to use the online Air Optix Colors Color Studio virtual try-on tool to increase patient options and reduce in-office selection time, and how to enhance patient satisfaction, and grow your practice, through the power and beauty of Air Optix Colors contact lenses. Once completed, technicians will be more equipped to help patients choose Air Optix Colors contact lenses, quickly and easily, in a color that is right for them.
The live events will provide a unique opportunity to learn in a social environment with other technicians and learn, first-hand, from their successes. The first live event will take place during the International Vision Expo West in Las Vegas on September 17. A second live event will be held during the East West Eye Conference in Cleveland, Ohio on October 1.
Vital Stats: Technicians who are interested in enhancing their knowledge about Air Optix Colors contact lenses through this training should talk to their Alcon representative or go to www.myalcon.com or www.airoptixcolorseducation.com to register and complete the Air Optics Colors Education Salon online training program.

Product: www.nationaloptronics.com
Top Line: National Optronics unveiled its completely re-designed website, www.nationaloptronics.com.
Close Up: The site features product pages for viewers to learn about new and current offerings, including edgers, tracers, blockers; parts and consumables; as well as software downloads. Users can review products and watch videos to learn even more about National Optronics product offerings.
“With National Optronics strong market presence, the website redesign was long overdue. Our primary goal was to create a website that captivates with vital information, while keeping it user-friendly and easy to navigate,” said Kevin Paddy, director – finishing, National Optronics. “You can now access our Finishing Academy Schedule for our state-of-the-art training facility and easily download the most recent software updates for your products. The website also offers the ability to directly order essential parts and consumables as well as requesting RMA’s.”
Featuring an intuitive interface, the new site is optimized for mobile devices.
Vital Stats: National Optronics is now on Facebook. Simply “like” them for an easy way to stay in touch. “Facebook is another great vehicle to stay in touch with our customers. Follow us on Facebook and be the first to know about our latest news and special offers,” said Paddy.
www.nationaloptronics.com; (800) 866-5640