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Glimpses
SYNERGEYES AND MENICON ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
SynergEyes , the leading hybrid specialty contact lens company , has announced a new partnership with NKL Contact Lens , Europe ' s largest specialty contact lens manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of Menicon Co ., Ltd .
The partnership paves the way for SynergEyes to offer a complete line of scleral , gas permeable and hybrid contact lens products in North America . Starting this year , SynergEyes will expand its specialty contact lens portfolio beyond hybrid lenses to include GP and scleral lenses , the fastest growing segment in specialty contact lenses .
Sixty seven percent of hybrid lens prescribers agree that offering scleral lens technology is a way to differentiate their practice , according to a survey of independent eye care professionals .
As a specialty contact lens provider servicing independent ECPs , it ' s a natural extension for SynergEyes to offer other high-quality scleral and GP specialty products .
By combining the SynergEyes branding , technical support and sales team with the proven lens designs of NKL , independent ECPs will now have access to a complete line of specialty contact lens products from SynergEyes . Providing a robust continuum of specialty products will allow a seamless transition for ECPs from one lens type to another , optimizing the visual outcome and comfort for each specialty contact lens patient .
Menicon , the world ' s largest producer of gas-permeable contact lenses , is a leader in lens materials , lens designs and lens care solutions . NKL has been a producer of GP lenses for over 40 years and is recognized globally for state-of-the-art lens designs and manufacturing technology .
MARCOLIN ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT
Marcolin Group , a worldwide leading eyewear company , and PAI Partners , a leading European private equity firm , have announced the appointment of Massimo Renon as worldwide commercial general manager .
Massimo Renon will manage the direction of Licensing , Product , Marketing and Worldwide Sales , reporting directly to Giovanni Zoppas , CEO Marcolin Group .
BAUSCH + LOMB LAUNCHES EXPANDED PARAMETERS FOR BAUSCH + LOMB ULTRA
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International , Inc .’ s wholly owned subsidiary , Bausch + Lomb has announced the expanded parameter range for Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Presbyopia contact lenses .
Since the contact lenses first launched in February 2016 , Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Presbyopia contact lenses have been available in parameters between -7 D to + 2 D . The expansion now extends the power range available to eye care professionals and patients to + 4.50D to -10.00D ( in 0.25D steps ) in both low add and high add .
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Presbyopia contact lenses , monthly replacement silicone hydrogel lenses , combine the company ’ s innovative MoistureSeal technology , which delivers exceptional end-of-day comfort , with the proven 3-Zone Progressive design also found in Biotrue ONEday for Presbyopia daily disposable contact lenses . The combination of these advanced proprietary technologies provides presbyopic patients exceptional comfort and outstanding vision at near , intermediate , and distance .
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