Eye Focus December 2018 | Page 16

SynergEyes launches Tangible Hydra-PEG coating in Canada SynergEyes, Inc., the worldwide leader in hybrid contact lens technology, has announced that the Tangible Hydra-PEG coating is now available in Canada. The lubricious “breakthrough polymer coating,” developed by Tangible Science, was launched in the United States last year. Due to the positive response to the coating, Canadian practitioners and patients can now also experience the benefits of Tangible Hydra-PEG on both Duette and UltraHealth hybrid lenses. During a pre-launch program in the United States, 17 optometrists fit 141 patients with Duette and Duette Progressive with Tangible Hydra-PEG, with patients and doctors citing great optics and all-day comfort, says Syn- ergEyes, the only advanced-technology contact lens company focused exclu- sively on the leading independent eye care professionals. Ninety per cent of Duette wearers described Duette with Tangible Hydra-PEG as comfortable, with the majority reporting comfortable wear for over 13 hours per day. Since 2017, eye care professionals across the United States have been successfully prescribing Duette and UltraHealth with Tangible Hydra-PEG for their astigmatic, presbyopic and irregular cornea patients. Practitioners have consistently commented on the positive impact of the Tangible Hydra-PEG coating. ATTENTION EMPLOYERS… BC College of Optics Feb 11 th , 2019 class What does BC College of Optics Offer? The BCCO program ensures all BCCO graduates can properly integrate the academic and practical aspects of entry-level opticianry. Our Award-winning and experienced instructors explain challenging optical concepts and techniques, monitor hands-on clinical skills and improve practical abilities in our in-house clinical environment. Optical re-do’s are both expensive and embarrassing. BCCO grads come job-ready, and will make an immediate contribution to your store’s bottom line. Employers can expect increased productivity and professionalism with improved patient service and satisfaction. Send us your most-motivated employee (or family member) as an investment in your business and we will return to you a fully-qualified OPTICIAN/CONTACT LENS FITTER in Fall 2018. Classes begin Feb 11th, 2019!! BC College of Optics www.bccollegeofoptics.ca | #208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC | T: (604) 581-0101. 37