Shamir Releases a New Generation of Bifocal Lenses

The launch of Shamir Duo, a patent-pending freeform design, marks Shamir Insight's introduction into the bifocal market Shamir Duo provides patients with an improved, premium bifocal solution unlike any other available in the market.   This innovative new lens offers surface continuity, eliminating the visible line that is associated with flat-top bifocals and providing the patient with improved optics. The image jump created by the visible dividing line in flat-tops results in loss of image. With Shamir Duo, a natural, distortion-free path is maintained as the eye moves from one vision zone to another, resulting in enhanced vision and comfort. The result is a more aesthetically pleasing lens as well.   Processed with freeform equipment, Shamir Duo lends itself to a variety of materials, tints and coatings. Unlike flat-top bifocals, the lens is available in a wide selection of indexes and treatments, such as hi-index materials, photochromic and polarized lenses, as well as tints that allow Duo to be used as both an indoor and outdoor solution. With Shamir Duo patients now have a broader selection than ever before.   "Shamir Duo is a revolutionary new bifocal design that completely eliminates the distinctive line that previously defined the bifocal lens. By introducing a freeform design, we are able to improve the optics as well as the cosmetic features and allow for a variety of materials and treatments, making the Duo superior to standard bifocals," said Candice Keating, director of marketing for Shamir Insight, San Diego.   Shamir Duo will be available in a 15-mm fitting height in the following materials: 1.5 hard resin, Trivex, 1.60 SuperLite, 1.67 SuperLite, Polyplus and 1.74 SuperLite.