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This week's 5 biggest stories in eye wear
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Healio.com/Optometry reported on a number of developments in the spectacle and contact lens category just in the past week. New products, partnerships and fitting techniques contribute to industry growth, as evidenced in recently announced survey results.
Attachable spectacle lens layer reduces harmful blue light
Eyenavision Inc. announced the release of its Chemistrie Blue computer lens layer designed for computer, tablet and smart phone users to reduce the transmission of violet-blue light.
Alcon, Google enter into agreement for smart lens technology
Alcon has entered into an agreement with a division of Google to in-license its smart lens technology for all ocular medical uses, according to an Alcon press release.
Hoya, i-Optics partner for optical retail contract
Hoya has signed a multiple-year contract with i-Optics to provide opticians access to EasyScan 3-minute eye care test services.
Economy positively influencing eye wear industry, survey finds
The Vision Council reported that U.S. economic growth is filtering through to eye wear consumers.
Study: OCT imaging may aid in contact lens fitting
Researchers recently reported in Optometry & Vision Science that they identified an effective method of quantifying the topographical characteristics of the corneoscleral junction.