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VCPN NovDec 2009

Accessories
ACCESSORIES & SUPPLIES NEW PRODUCT GALLERY - NOV/DEC 2009


SHOWCASING CASES
Often overlooked as a profit center, eyeglass cases can add some extra revenue to your challenged bottom line.


E-Tech
E-TECH NEW PRODUCT GALLERY - NOV/DEC 2009


HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media outlets allow you to provide the latest in product information, education, and resources to promote your practice.


Equipment
EQUIPMENT NEW PRODUCT GALLERY - NOV/DEC 2009


THE ECO-OPTICAL MOVEMENT HITS LABS
The optical industry is making strides to become more environmentally friendly. 


Eyewear
EYEWEAR & SUNWEAR NEW PRODUCT GALLERY - NOV/DEC 2009


HOW COLOR IS MANUFACTURED INTO FRAMES
Advancements in adding color to frame materials have created a whole new world of choices.


KENSIE EYEWEAR ROMANCES TODAY’S WOMEN
Kenmark’s kensie collection speaks to the woman who appreciates the latest fashion trends that make her feel pretty.

RAMPAGE IS ALL THE RAGE!
Viva’s new RAMPAGE collection offers day-to-night eyewear, perfect for your young female patients.


STETSON’S OFF-ROAD EYEWEAR IS ON TRACK
The Stetson brand reaches out to the younger American male with its modern styling and affordable pricing.


UNDERSTATED COLORS: REPORT FROM SILMO
While colors have become more subdued, which some say is due to the economic recession, powerful hues are still in abundance in eye- and sunwear. Green, blue, and purple were prevalent at this year’s Silmo, as was red. And they weren’t just monotones—color combinations offered some exciting surprises.


Free-Form Lenses
THE LABS’ PERSPECTIVE ON THE FUTURE OF FREE-FORM
Varying predictions have free-form ranging from 20% of all lenses to 100% of progressives in just five years, but all labs agree that free-form is here to stay.




Lenses
ANTI-FATIGUE PAL TECHNOLOGY TAKES THE STRAIN AWAY
Signet Armorlite’s new technology improves patient comfort while performing near viewing tasks for extended time periods.


LENSES NEW PRODUCT GALLERY - NOV/DEC 2009


THE CONTINUING EVOLUTION OF HIGH-INDEX LENSES
Manufacturers continue to improve upon existing lens materials by introducing higher indices. 




Ophthalmic Office
Optometry
A ‘SNAPPY’ LOOK AT TOPCON’S DC-3 SLIT LAMP CAMERA
The DC-3 Integrated Digital Camera Attachment is an excellent choice for slit lamp photography.


GPS GO ULTRA THIN
Art Optical continues to build on the success of its Thinsite lens with the introduction of the Thinsite 2.


IS YOUR VISION CHART STUCK IN THE 1800s?
Besides testing visual acuity, modern vision testing systems offer a host of features for the exam room.

OPHTHALMIC OFFICE NEW PRODUCT GALLERY - NOV/DEC 2009


UNCOVERING THE LATEST IN CL RESEARCH
Recommend the latest and greatest in cl materials, modalities, and designs by staying current with the newest reports.


Opinions
ONE-TO-ONE: CHRISTOPHER SHYER
CANDID CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN VCPN’S ED DE GENNARO AND LEADING OPTICAL EXECUTIVES ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT STRATEGIES.

ORBA IS COMING!


THE NEW AMERICAN WORKER


Ophthalmic Office
GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT


Product News
PRODUCT BUZZ - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
LAUNCHES, PROMOTIONS, MERCHANDISING, EVENTS, AND OTHER THINGS TO KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW.


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