RAMSEY, MINN. (May 7, 2008) – Vision-Ease Lens (VEL) recently announced the launch of its Continua® semi-finished single vision (SFSV) 80mm lenses. This new product extension signifies VEL’s commitment to provide the most versatile polycarbonate lens line for a wide variety of processing applications.

 

“The eyewear industry is growing in its need for direct-surface progressive lens processing and lenses for wrap-around frames and larger frame styles,” said Karen Hoyt, product manager, VEL. “Vision-Ease Lens’ latest extension to the Continua lens line not only meets that trend head on, but also takes it a step further to provide a versatile, unique solution in the marketplace.”

 

Continua SFSV 80mm lenses are available in a number of base curves including 0.50, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.25, 6.25, 7.50, 8.50 and 9.75. With a prescription range of +8.00 to -12.00, these lenses accommodate a variety of consumer needs.

 

Featuring highly abrasion-resistant thermal-cured hard coating, the new Continua lenses are compatible with all AR coating applications. The backside tints to a sunglass state, and provides 100 percent protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays.

 

Headquartered in Ramsey, Minn., Vision-Ease Lens is a manufacturer of quality ophthalmic lenses including LifeRx™ photochromic lenses, Coppertone™ polarized lenses, SunRx® polarized lenses, and Illumina® progressive line-free lenses. Vision-Ease Lens products are sold through independent opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as many retail chains and dispensing markets across the country.