AHMOS HENRY
HOYA HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE SEE BETTER SINCE 1941. THE COMPANY PRIDES
ITSELF ON TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE INNOVATION. IN THIS INTERVIEW WE TALK TO
HOYA CANADA PRESIDENT AHMOS HENRY ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY LEADER
IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY.
at variable distances. These are
available in two support levels –
Active 5 BKS for a younger adult
including students or emmetropes and Active 8 BKS for
emerging presbyopes.
How is Hoya different from
other lens manufacturers?
Besides our state of the art
coatings like the Super Hi-Vision
EX3 and Recharge EX3. At the
moment what sets us apart is our
Ally Of The Independent campaign.
The foundation of the Ally of the
Independent campaign is based
on shared values. HOYA believes
the independent should decide
what is right for their practice and
patients. They also believe more
choice is better for a practice, not
less. HOYA’s growth model and
investment strategy is based on
Independent growth. HOYA wants
to empower the independent practices with science, technology and
innovation and keep them ahead
of the competition.
What makes Hoya unique when
it comes to technological
advancement?
Our Super Hi-Vision EX3 coating –
with better scratch resistance than
glass, minimizes reflection with less
than 0.5 per cent light reflectance
on the lens surface, Olephobic –
fingerprint & scratch resistant,
includes HOYA’s world renowned
Substrate Matching Properties.
Our Recharge EX3 which includes
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What are the keys to HOYA's
long-term success in the
eyewear industry?
Our commitment to the Independent Eye Care Professional.
Their success is our success.
all the properties of our Super
Hi-Vision EX3 with the added blue
light protection. Our Phoenix 1.53
material which is 60 times more
impact resistant than standard
plastic, lightest material available
today, twice as scratch resistant as
polycarbonate, high tensile strength
making it ideal for drill mounts,
abbe value of 43 vs.30 for
polycarbonate.
Our iD MyStyle (personalized
progressive lens) with integrated
double surface design, clearness
and balanced view control and offers the best vision personalization
and accuracy. Our Active 5 & 8 BKS
(advanced lens designs) these are
FreeForm lenses which offer more
focused vision in all directions and
What technological/medical
issues does HOYA consider
when developing a new lens?
We always consider the patient’s
comfort and safety when using
lenses. Our protective Recharge
EX3 coating is an example of keeping eyes safe from the dangers of
High Energy Visible Light, also
known as blue light.
What can the industry expect
from HOYA in the next year
(Design, technology, branding)?
You can expect us to push the
boundaries of design to accommodate
modern lifestyles and high tech
workplaces.
What eyewear are you wearing
right now?
The Hoyalux ID MyStyle.