Optical Prism August 2014 | Page 8

Marketing Manager Transitions Optical, Inc. The lenses have been designed to improve the visual experience in more than 200 conditions. Researchers worked to create an experience that offered several core elements: LENS TECHNOLOGY LENS TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO CHANGE AT A RAPID PACE. EVERY DAY NEW AND EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS CONTINUE TO SHAPE THE WAY ECPS HELP THEIR PATIENTS SEE. LENSES ARE STRONGER, LIGHTER AND OFFER A VIEWING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANYTHING AVAILABLE IN THE PAST. KODAK Centennial Optical recently partnered with Riverside Optilab and Signet Armorlite to offer Kodak lenses in Canada. KODAK Unique Lenses are digitally-created full backside progressives designed with Vision First DesignTM Technology. TM “Digitally customized progressive lenses represent a real technological advance over conventional cast progressives, providing greater precision and wider clear fields of vision. Lens designs with variable corridor lengths, such as Kodak Unique, allow greater optimization for the individual prescription and frame shape,” said Rick Leroux Director, Marketing & 8 Communications (Lens Division). “Kodak Unique lenses also benefit from Vision First DesignTM Technology, which gives direct control of the curvature of the lens to determine the refractive power at every point on the lens.” He added the i-SyncTM Technology uses Ray Trace Analysis to correct optical errors resulting from off-axis viewing. He said Kodak Lenses offer state-of-the-art lens technology at a competitive price, and are available exclusively to Eye Care Professionals. This added value represents a competitive advantage and a unique branding opportunity for independent ECPs. OP Q% 0