New Products and Services

Military Supplier Launches New Line of Consumer Sunglasses

Command Marketing Corporation, the company that produces these military-style sunglasses under an exclusive license from American Optical, Greenwich, CT, an­nounces the launch of the AO Skymaster Sports Series, the AO Skymaster Classic Series, and the AO Military Series.

To distinguish itself in the highly competitive premium sunglass category, Command will promote both the per­formance and style of its sunglasses. AO sunglasses provide protection from damaging ultra violet rays.

Command purchased the equipment, tooling, and ex­clusive manufacturing and marketing rights for AO sun­glasses from American Optical Corporation in 1988. The frames and lenses were designed according to strict mil­itary specifications. Today, slight design changes to the nose piece, temple, and lens make AO sunglasses more fashionable for consumers while maintaining the high performance quality demanded by the military. Com­mand Marketing is licensed by American Optical to use

Humphrey Introduces a Completely Redesigned, Advanced Lens Analyzer

Humphrey Instruments, Inc, announces the introduction of the Humphrey Lens Analyzer Model 350. The new LA350 represents a major advancement in automated lens reading instrumentation, both in sophistication and ease of use.

The Model 350 Lens Analyzer is designed so that any eyecare staff member can neutralize any lens-progres­sives, prescriptions with prism, contact lenses, polycar­bonate, and all other high-index materials. It even cal­culates both monocular and binocular spectacle prism diopter without centering the lens.

The new Lens Analyzer Model 350 features an ad­vanced interface that guides the operator, step by step,

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the names and trademarks associated with FG-58, and is the sole authorized user of the brand name "Original Pilot Sunglass ™."

For more information, contact Bill White, at Com­mand Marketing Corporation, Soroco Industrial Park, Route 131, Southbridge, MA 01550; call1-800-777-1173.

through the entire neutralization process. The LA350 of­fers continuous feedback and even notifies the user of special situations, such as lens aberrations or rapid power changes.

The new Lens Analyzer also uses a helpful feature from the computer and software industries-help screens. If the operator encounters a problem, an in-depth help screen can be accessed to answer virtually any question the op­erator might have.

ACCURx-Plus™ software is built into evey Lens An­alyzer Model 350. This will keep the instrument current for use with any lens materials-even those of the future. The operator simply enters the Abbe value for the lens and the LA350 will adjust accordingly.

For more information on the new Lens Analyzer Model 350, contact Alison Levine, Humphrey Instruments, 2992 Alvarado St, San Leandro, CA 94577; callS00-423-4393.