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CENTENNIAL The Lens: Choice BluSelect The Technology : Protect eyes from UV and damaging Blue Light to 420nm. Blue light technology must do more than simply protect against digital eyestrain. It is also vital to protect against Retinal Damage from HEV Light. “It is important to understand the difference between lenses which provide in-monomer blue light filtering and lens coatings which attempt to combine both antireflection and blue light reflection functions,” said Rick LeRoux, Director, Marketing & Communications (Lens Division) at Centennial Optical. “With BluSelect and BluTech lenses, the lens materials effectively filter out the most harmful, highest energy portion of the blue light spectrum, while being fully compatible with AR coatings.” The lens also benefits wearers by reducing sleep pattern disturbance and offering virtually clear in-monomer blue light filtering. This lens is available in a variety of coatings. > www.centennailoptical.com VANDELAY The Lens: Vandelay Office Reader The Technology: Vandelay Office Reader is your occupational solution lens for eyeglass wearers who spend any amount of time working at near and intermediate distances. With comfortable near and intermediate visual areas and very little lateral astigmatism these lenses allow almost immediate adaption and allows natural posture when working on computers. This is a degressive lens with multiple degression values. The Vandelay Office Reader offers 3 specific viewing distances that provide the patients with a visual field perfectly adapted to their individual needs. > www.plasticplus.ca Nikon SeeCoat Blue UV The Technology: Reducing light penetration from LED screens. To address light as a result of LED screens, Nikon has developed SeeCoat Blue UV. Designed to enhance contrast on digital screens while protecting the eyes from blue light, the lenses reduce eye strain after long exposure. Additional benefits include a reduction of glare and longer lens durability from a stronger scratch resistance. >> www.nikonlenswear.com Technology Integration ZEISS DIGITAL LENS APP In the pursuit of providing the perfect digital lens, Zeiss has created the Digital Lens App. consumers use the test to check for Digital Eye Strain and vision discomfort. Take a visual test to determines the level of eyestrain and advises consumers as to whether they should consult an ECP. Available through the Apple and Google Devices. >> www.zeiss.ca Optical Prism | July 2016 29