Children receive three times the annual sun exposure of adults, increasing their susceptibility to UV eye damage. And, unlike the mature ocular lens of an adult eye, a child’s immature lens cannot filter out UV as easily.

The need for UV protection for children is compounded by the fact that it is easier to find youth sunglasses that do not provide adequate UV protection. That’s why parents should always have their children‘s sunglasses tested for UV protection.

Introducing Varilux® Physio® extensee™ – A New Era in Progressive Lens Innovation

Essilor continues to lead the way in progressive lens design with the launch of Varilux Physio extensee™, the latest innovation in the successful Physio family. This new lens features groundbreaking Pupilizer™ technology, designed to enhance visual sharpness and contrast by accounting for how pupil size naturally varies with lighting conditions.

Why It Matters:

Our eyes rely on contrast and sharpness for clear vision—both of which are significantly influenced by pupil size. However, traditional progressive lenses are often based on a fixed pupil size assumption, ignoring the fact that pupil size changes with age, lighting, object distance, and object brightness. This leads to an increase in high-order aberrations (HOA), especially in low-light conditions, which negatively impact visual clarity and comfort. Continue reading here..

Introducing the innovative invisible hearing solution—experience better hearing in noisy environments with our all-in-one hearing glasses, designed for those with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Backed by EssilorLuxottica’s 60+ years of expertise in eyewear, Nuance Audio combines advanced sound engineering with world-class smart eyewear design, offering a stylish and high-tech solution that can truly transform lives.

As sound engineers, we are dedicated to redefining how you perceive the world around you, ensuring that every voice is heard with exceptional clarity and that every moment is fully enjoyed. Immerse yourself in a world where the beauty of sound knows no bounds, allowing you to hear every detail. Because when you hear better, you can feel more deeply engaged with life.

October is more than just the season of pumpkin spice, caramel corn, and Halloween. It is also Eye Injury Prevention Month. Safeguarding your eyes from harm is one of the most straightforward and essential steps you can take to ensure lifelong eye health.

Nearly half of all eye injuries occurred in the home. Home repairs, yard work, cleaning, and cooking caused more than 40% of eye injuries. More than a third of those injuries happened in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, or family room.  More than 40% of eye injuries yearly are related to sports or recreational activities.

As you may have heard, VSP plans to significantly reduce their lab network nationwide. However, we want to reassure you that Central Lab Group Optical is fully committed to supporting you and will remain your most trusted business partner. We are ready to accept all your VSP orders and are equipped to address any questions you may have promptly and efficiently. Click here to read more..

 

According to data from Prevent Blindness, more eye injuries occur from basketball than any other sport, with pools and water sports following as the second highest cause of sports-related eye injury. Prevent Blindness has declared September as Sports Eye Safety Month to help educate the public on the best ways to protect eyes and keep vision healthy while playing sports. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 90 percent of serious eye injuries could be prevented by wearing appropriate protective eyewear.  Although not all sports require it, it is safer to wear eye protection. A few where you would benefit from having safety glasses are football, baseball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, pickleball, and archery.

 Here is the news you and your patients have been waiting for! We know that a top question about Transitions GEN S has continued to be: “When will ALL Transitions colors be covered by VSP?”  Effective July 10th, ALL 8 Transitions GEN S colors are now available in the VSP formulary. This is a removes a key barrier, allowing you  to confidently recommend all GEN S colors to VSP patients. ALL 8 Transitions GEN S colors are now covered by VSP in Category B (same as Gray & Brown). Transitions® GEN S™ is available in 8 exclusive colors, including a brand-new addition: Transitions GEN S Ruby!

The most common eye problem is computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome is not just a myth. An excessive amount of screen time and not enough breaks can cause headaches, inattentiveness, neck pain, back strain and dry eye.

Educate your patients on the 20-20-20 rule:
Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away.

Ask your local Central Lab Group Sales Consultant or Customer Service Representative about your options for occupational lenses: Essilor Computer, KODAK SoftWear®, Shamir Autograph II – Office™, Shamir Computer™, Shamir WorkSpace™