Special Feature
Loyal
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By Jody Johnson-Pettit
Lenses are a key component for keeping athletes’ eyes protected.
Lens companies are continually
raising their game by developing
products that can improve
performance - whether for daily
tasks like driving or competitive
activities like sports or athletics. single-vision lenses and coatings
in February. 2019 began with a bang with many
specialty lenses launching in the
Canadian marketplace. “I’ve got to say, it’s the first lens
that I’ve been really excited about
in a while,” he said in an interview. DRIVING EDGE
Toronto-based Plastic Plus is now
manufacturing IOT inMotion
daily driving lenses at its expanded
facility. The lenses feature a specific night
vision zone that corrects night
myopia, which affects one in three
people. HOYA Polarized Lenses cut glare -
such as from sunlight reflected on
the water, snow or wet roads - and
also offer 100% UV absorption,
enhance contrast and ensure
realistic image perception.
They also cut down on the glare of
oncoming headlights and reduce
visual fatigue while driving at
night. They are especially recommended
for sports and leisure activities.
The company began creating
inMotion progressive lenses at the
end of 2018 and both inMotion
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Plastic Plus president Paul Faibish
says inMotion lenses are a game
changer for night driving.
Faibish said the lenses offer
comfortable driving day and night
and improve focus of distant
objects on the road.
POLARIZATION
HOYA Vision Care Canada offers
many lenses that can improve
performance while outdoors.