Product: Coburn Huvitz Auto Refractor/Keratometer, HRK-1
Top Line: Coburn Technologies is introducing the HRK-1, a new autorefractor/keratometer, manufactured by Huvitz, Co. Ltd.
Close Up: The HRK-1 comes to the market at an affordable price and is built with a high degree of data accuracy, especially in higher diopter and cylinder measurement. Utilizing dynamic optical technology to measure the aberration of the eye, this machine is the eighth generation auto refractor/keratometer developed by Huvitz, which continues to innovate in this product segment.
Vital Stats: To provide more options for ECPs to choose from, Coburn has adapted the method of refraction with HRK-1 to a ring signal type, as opposed to the well-known multi-focal Wavefront technology. With the ring signal method of refraction, a rotating ring sensor gives the user an almost infinite number of measuring points, producing the best average of spherical, cylinder and axis values.
Unlike other entry models in the market, the HRK-1 comes with a y-axis auto tracking function, which automatically determines the height of the patient’s eyes, thus reducing the measurement time.
www.coburntechnologies.com; (800) COBURN-1

Product: TS-310 Tabletop Refractive Workstation
Top Line: Marco introduces the TS-310, tabletop refractive workstation featuring a combined digital refractor and chart system. The versatile unit uses the same charts for far and near vision measurement, three-level contrast sensitivity testing, quiet and smooth lens changes, ambidextrous controls and dial button with S/C/A mode key, intuitive high precision color LCD touch screen, optional standing or seated measurement position for staff.
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• Combined digital refractor and chart system
• Ambidextrous controls and dial button with S/C/A mode key
• Intuitive, high precision color LCD touch screen
• Same charts for far and near vision measurement
• Contrast sensitivity test at three levels
• Ergonomic design with quiet and smooth lens change
• Flexible standing or seated measurement position
• Built-in high-speed line printer
• Compact footprint with simple installation
www.marco.com; (800) 874-5274

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Product: Smith Lowdown Focus
Top Line: Safilo Group is launching its brain sensing eyewear, Smith Lowdown Focus mpowered by Muse. This follows its presentation at CES 2017 in January.
The smart glasses can be purchased online now at smithoptics.com in North America and in other countries, including U.K., as of January 2018.
Close Up: Smith Lowdown Focus is built on the SafiloX eyewear platform, and integrates the latest brain-sensing and cognitive training technology with the lifestyle eyewear brand belonging to Safilo’s portfolio. This first ever application of brain-sensing technology onto eyewear offers the user focused coaching to enhance cognitive performance.
“With Smith Lowdown Focus, we offer a unique experience: wear stylish shades, stop from time to time and take a few minutes to learn to concentrate and empty your mind with real time feedback, and move forward with enhanced focus and purpose,” said Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo Group. “Performance, well-being,
and a positive mind are important aspirations in a world filled with exciting speed, demands and distractions. Training for performance, anywhere and at any time, through easy to wear stylish eyewear, will provide more consumers the opportunity to address this need, and adds yet another usage dimension for eyewear, already at the cross section of vision correction, sports, fashion, design, beauty and lifestyle.”
Safilo has developed Smith Lowdown Focus in partnership with Interaxon Inc., a leader in consumer brain sensing technology and makers of Muse, the world’s bestselling EEG system. Scientific research partnerships involving SafiloX have been established, and involve leading neuroscience researchers and institutes including a program led by Michela Balconi, Professor of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, head of research unit in affective and social neuroscience, at the Cattolica University of Milan, focusing on students, top managers and athletes.
“We’re excited to be collaborating with Safilo to bring this product to the market and reach a broader audience with our brain-sensing technology,” said Derek Luke, CEO, Interaxon. “Currently Interaxon offers the largest EEG platform in the world and we are excited to see this creative application of our technology through Smith Lowdown Focus by Safilo.”
Vital Stats: Smith Lowdown Focus will be available in two different sizes (S/M & M/L) and three color options (black, matte gravy and white). All models will be available with ChromaPop lenses, Smith’s exclusive lens technology that allows wearers to see detail and color beyond normal capabilities.
Safilo and Interaxon Inc. will display Smith Lowdown Focus mpowered by Muse and discuss further application plans at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 9 to 12, 2018.
www.choosemuse.com