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Date Description Location
10/18/2012 Younger Optics Releases First Polarized Lens iPad App in Optical Industry TORRANCE, CA
9/22/2011 Younger Optics receives 2 OLA Awards of Excellence in 2011 Las Vegas, NV
10/19/2010 Younger Optics Releases Adage Short Corridor Progressive Lenses with NuPolar Polarization TORRANCE, CA
10/12/2010 Younger Optics and Transitions Optical Launch New Two-Seminar Tour TORRANCE, CA
7/19/2010 Younger Optics Introduces Adage™ Short Corridor Progressive Lenses TORRANCE, CA
5/3/2010 Younger Optics Now Offers High Index 1.67 Clear Lenses TORRANCE, CA
3/1/2010 Younger Optics Releases Newly Updated Publication on NuPolar Polarized Lenses TORRANCE, CA
1/25/2010 Younger Optics Releases NuPolar® Trilogy® Lenses — Visual Armor® TORRANCE, CA
10/12/2009 Younger Optics Releases NuPolar® Color Wheel TORRANCE, CA
9/7/2009 Younger Optics Continues To Expand NuPolar® Family With Polycarbonate Flat Top 28 TORRANCE, CA
7/27/2009 Transitions® VI finished lenses with “Super Hydrophobic” AR coating now available in hard resin TORRANCE, CA
3/4/2009 Younger Optics partners with Transitions Optical to present the Drivewear seminar tour TORRANCE, CA
3/3/2009 Younger Optics introduces high index 1.67 flat top 28 lenses TORRANCE, CA
3/3/2009 NuPolar® Polarized lens family grows with new High index 1.67 TORRANCE, CA
3/3/2009 New Transitions® VI finished lenses from Younger Optics feature “Super Hydrophobic” AR coatings TORRANCE, CA
11/5/2008 Younger Optics receives three Awards of Excellence at 2008 OLA TORRANCE, CA
11/2/2008 New wallcharts and technical specification binders reflect increased availability and new product lines TORRANCE, CA
9/1/2008 Younger Optics expands Drivewear® line with Polycarbonate Image® progressive lenses TORRANCE, CA
5/2/2008 Drivewear® now available in polycarbonate TORRANCE, CA
5/1/2008 First winner in Drivewear® sweepstakes announced TORRANCE, CA
2/22/2008 Services to be held for Younger Optics Co-Founder Grace Rips TORRANCE, CA
2/4/2008 Drivewear® lenses launched in Trinidad and Tobago TORRANCE, CA
1/2/2008 Younger Optics introduces Image Wrap™ in a decentered design TORRANCE, CA
1/1/2008 Younger Optics expands NuPolar® line with added base curve offerings TORRANCE, CA
1/1/2008 Younger Optics introduces Drivewear® Flat Top 28 TORRANCE, CA


10/18/2012
Younger Optics Releases First Polarized Lens iPad App in Optical Industry
 
 
Younger Optics announces the release of NuPolar, an educational iPad app that makes demonstrating polarized lenses interesting and exciting for eye care professionals and patients. ECPs now have a high-tech, free tool to engage patients in a discussion about the unique benefits of polarized Rx sunwear. The app includes brilliant images, computer graphics and narrated video to help the patient understand both polarized sunlight and polarized lenses.

The NuPolar iPad app is distributed exclusively through Apple’s online iTunes Store. iPad users may find the app in the iTunes Store by using “NuPolar” as a search term. The app is free to download and use. 		Eyecare professionals and patients may use the NuPolar app to:

  • See a video which explains how polarized light is created, and how NuPolar lenses block blinding glare
  • See real-life situations in which NuPolar lenses improve vision by blocking glare
  • Learn the history of polarized lens technology
  • See the availability of NuPolar lens materials, and learn the benefits of each material
  • See the availability of NuPolar lens colors for each style and material
  • Learn what makes the NuPolar lens different from other polarized lenses on the market
  • Learn about the advantages of NuPolar lenses’ unique film placement and construction
    		•  “Almost every patient is a good candidate for polarized Rx lenses,” says David Rips, president and CEO of Younger Optics, “but getting a patient to understand how polarized lenses help them see better can be complicated. This new NuPolar app can make that conversation easier and more engaging. And ECPs will enjoy having all that information at their fingertips.”

    ECPs who are using the iPad app in their practice are invited to send feedback to info@youngeroptics.com. Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com. ###
       


    9/22/2011
    Younger Optics receives 2 OLA Awards of Excellence in 2011
     
     

    Younger Optics received two OLA Awards of Excellence this year at the annual OLA Awards of Excellence meeting on September 22nd in Las Vegas, NV. This marks the OLA Awards of Excellence 25th anniversary. During these 25 years, Younger Optics has received a total of 24 Awards of Excellence.

    One of the awards presented to Younger Optics this year was in the Best in Lens Design category for the ADAGE® Progressive Lens. This is Younger’s third award in this category.

    ADAGE® is an ultra-short progressive lens design for smaller aesthetic frames, specially engineered to offer a superior, balanced combination of far, intermediate, and near fields of view. A fitting height of only 13mm allows new progressive wearers to keep their favorite frames without losing optical performance. A near zone that is wider than other short designs and an ultra-wide distance region make this progressive a significant advancement in the field of short progressive lenses.

    Progressive lens wearers enjoy the benefit of these lenses’ big functional zones with excellent and stable optical properties. These special features allow wearers to maintain a more natural eye position for every viewing distance. For more information on ADAGE® Progressive lenses, visit www.youngeroptics.com/adage.

    Younger Optics also won an Award of Excellence in the Best in Lens Materials category for NuPolar® 1.67 High Index. This is Younger Optics’ sixth Award of Excellence in this category. Previous materials that won this award include NuPolar® Trilogy® Visual Armor® in 2010, Drivewear® in Polycarbonate in 2008, Drivewear® Activated by Transitions® in 2007, NuPolar® Polycarbonate in 2004, and Trilogy® in 2002. To learn more about NuPolar® polarized lenses visit www.NuPolar.com.

    Younger Optics is very honored to be recognized in the optics industry by these awards. The world’s largest privately owned optical lens company, Younger is committed to making products which make your company successful. For more information about Younger Optics or any of Younger’s products, including NuPolar® polarized, ADAGE® progressive, IMAGE® progressive, or Drivewear® lenses, please call (800) 877-5367 or visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.

    Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and continues more than 50 years of leadership in lens innovation.
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    10/19/2010
    Younger Optics Releases Adage Short Corridor Progressive Lenses with NuPolar Polarization
     
     

    Since the release of Adage short corridor progressive polycarbonate lenses this summer, ECP's have been wondering – When will a polarized version be available?

     

    The wait is over! Younger Optics is pleased to announce the availability of Adage polycarbonate lenses in NuPolar® gray. Now ECPs can offer patients a clear progressive lens that fits into smaller, more fashionable frames, and offer the same prescription in NuPolar, the most trusted prescription polarized technology on the market.

    Benefits of Adage Lens with NuPolar® polarization:

    • Patients can get the same prescription for both clear and NuPolar polarized lenses

    • Minimum fitting height of 13mm (great for smaller frames)

    • Very wide near zone (generous reading area) for a short design

    • Large, functional zones (clear view in all areas)

    • 90% of add is reached at only 11mm below pupil

    • An effective blank size of 76mm

    • No secondary calculations necessary for use

    • NuPolar polarizing filter blocks blinding glare

     

    The Adage lens has been designed to provide the wearer with an excellent and balanced combination of far, near, and intermediate zones. Compared to leading short corridor progressives, the Adage lens offers a more generous usable area. This helps the wearer get a clear view, wherever they are looking.

    Polarized lenses do what no other lens or lens treatment can: block blinding glare. In addition, Adage NuPolar lenses are manufactured with all the features that make NuPolar unique: superb adhesion characteristics ensuring the lenses will not delaminate or separate, consistent true curve control (perfect for today’s digitally processed free-form requirements), and high polarization efficiency.  NuPolar lenses are unrivaled in color uniformity and color consistency.

    Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar brand.  For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.
       


    10/12/2010
    Younger Optics and Transitions Optical Launch New Two-Seminar Tour
     
     

    Eye Care Professionals across America are invited to attend two new seminars hosted by Transitions Optical and Younger Optics. The seminar tour, entitled Eyewear Essentials, is coming to twelve cities in October and November.

    Attending eye care professionals will receive two ABO education credits, as well as professional vouchers to try Transitions® XTRActive and NuPolar Trilogy lenses for free. At each event, ECPs will be given a chance to win a popular prize, such as an Amazon Kindle, no purchase necessary.

     

     

    The first seminar is called Eyewear Essentials: More Choices. The presentation will provide ECPs information on patient expectations and emerging trends, and will introduce a simple way to meet all of a patient's visual needs through two pairs of essential eyewear.

     

    The second seminar is titled Make Sunwear Important with a New to the World Sunlens: NuPolar Trilogy – Visual Armor. In this, ECPs will be introduced to an advanced new lens product and learn how to dramatically increase their practice or store's income by making sunwear a more important part of their business.

     

    Eyecare professionals that are interested in attending the seminars are required to RSVP by phone or the web. Call 1-800-848-1506, extension 3, or register online www.transitions.com/eyewearessentials.

    Dates and locations of the seminar tour are as follows:

     

    October 12            Wilkes Barre, PA

    October 14            San Jose, CA

    October 19            Arcadia, CA

    October 21            Frisco, TX

    October 26            Maple Grove, MN

    November 3          Utica, MI

    November 4          Homestead, PA

    November 9          Kansas City, KS

    November 11        Birmingham, AL

    November 11        Indianapolis, IN

    November 16        Hollywood, FL

    November 18        Tampa, FL

    Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand.
    For more information about Younger Optics, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com,
    or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    7/19/2010
    Younger Optics Introduces Adage™ Short Corridor Progressive Lenses
     
     

    ECP's can now offer patients a progressive lens that fits into smaller, more fashionable frames, with some of the widest usable zones on the market! Younger Optics is pleased to announce the release of the ADAGE™ short-corridor progressive lens in clear polycarbonate, with a NuPolar polarized lens to follow soon.

    Some progressive lenses with a longer minimum fitting height do not appeal to patients who wish to wear a smaller frame. The new Adage lens, with a minimum fitting height of only 13 mm, is ideal for smaller, fashionable frames.

    		Benefits of Adage Lenses: 
  • Minimum fitting height of 13mm
  • Very wide near zone for a short design
  • Large, functional zones
  • 90% of add is reached at only 11mm below pupil
  • An effective blank size of 76mm
  • No secondary calculations necessary for use

    The Adage lens has been designed to provide the wearer with an excellent and balanced combination of far, near, and intermediate zones. Compared to leading short corridor progressives, the ADAGE lens offers a more generous usable area. This helps the wearer get a clear view, wherever they are looking.

    • Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.
       


    5/3/2010
    Younger Optics Now Offers High Index 1.67 Clear Lenses
     
     
    Younger Optics has expanded its offering of High Index 1.67 lenses to include spherical single vision clear lenses. This lens, made from high-performance MR-10® resin, continues to round out Younger Optics’ High Index category of lenses. Ultra-thin 1.67 High Index lenses from Younger Optics are a great choice for patients with high prescriptions. Thin High Index lenses result in a more cosmetically appealing lens, and work especially well in drilled rimless eyewear.  When lens thickness consideration is essential, give them ultra-thin High Index 1.67 lenses. With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand.  For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367. 
       


    3/1/2010
    Younger Optics Releases Newly Updated Publication on NuPolar Polarized Lenses
     
     
    Eye Care Professionals have a new and useful resource on the subject of polarized lenses. Younger Optics has published the Art & Science of NuPolar®, a newly revised educational brochure, rich with color graphics, exciting design, and simple writing style.

    The Art & Science of NuPolar clearly describes the benefits of polarized lenses and educates the reader about the factors that define NuPolar quality.     		It explains how precise optics, polarization efficiency, heat stability, color uniformity, adhesion of the polarized filter, and controlled film placement each play a role in the quality of a polarized lens. The brochure provides comparisons between NuPolar and other products, lists the advantages of different colors and materials, and suggests ways to inform patients about these choices.
    		The previous edition of this publication, the Art & Science of Polarization, won the OLA Award of Excellence for Best in Marketing in 2006. To order your free copy of the new Art & Science of NuPolar, email amingus@youngeroptics.com.

    Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, visit the company’s web site atwww.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    1/25/2010
    Younger Optics Releases NuPolar® Trilogy® Lenses — Visual Armor®
     
     
    After five years of development, the optical lens innovators at California-based Younger Optics are excited to announce the arrival of a revolutionary new polarized lens: NuPolar® Trilogy®—Visual Armor®.

    Trilogy was based on research originally developed for the military. This research fueled efforts to bring together impact protection, great optics, light weight and chemical resistance all in one innovative lens material. Now Trilogy has been combined with NuPolar, the world’s leading Rx polarized technology, to give the eyewear market an incomparable sunwear solution: NuPolar Trilogy lenses.         		Polarized lenses do what no other lens or lens treatment can: block blinding glare. NuPolar lenses are the world’s number one polarized Rx lens due to unsurpassed quality and performance: superb adhesion characteristics ensuring the lenses will not delaminate or separate, consistent true curve control (perfect for today’s digital surfacing requirements), and high polarization efficiency. NuPolar lenses also have superb color uniformity and color consistency. NuPolar Trilogy lenses are the most recent addition to the quickly growing NuPolar lens family, which includes hard resin, polycarbonate and high index 1.67. For more details on the advanced technology of NuPolar, visit www.nupolar.com.

    To see videos demonstrating the astonishing impact and chemical resistance of Trilogy lenses, please visit www.trilogylens.com.

    Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar brand. For more information about Younger Optics, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    10/12/2009
    Younger Optics Releases NuPolar® Color Wheel
     
     
    Eyecare professionals now have a new way to demonstrate the benefits of NuPolar® polarized lenses to their patients. Younger Optics introduces the NuPolar Color Wheel, a new marketing piece now available to dispensaries and labs that support NuPolar polarized lenses.

    How it works: As a patient holds the NuPolar Color Wheel up to their eye and looks through the polarized film, they will be able to see how glare is removed from their environment. In addition, the patient can rotate an inner wheel to switch the color of the film between the five different NuPolar colors: Gray 1 (tintable), Gray 3, Brown, Copper, and Green-15®. The benefits of each color choice are listed to help patients determine the NuPolar color that will work best for them.         		The NuPolar Color Wheel is free-standing, designed to sit conveniently upon any optical shop dispensing table or frame board. This new marketing device effectively demonstrates the most important attribute of NuPolar polarized lenses – blocking blinding glare – and will help make “selling second pairs” much easier. The Color Wheel can work in conjunction with the NuPolar Glare Demonstrator already in use at many NuPolar dispensaries. Call your Younger Optics Lens Consultant to order this “self selling” marketing tool. NuPolar lenses are the world’s most trusted polarized Rx lens, featuring superb adhesion characteristics (ensuring no delamination or separation), consistent true curve control (perfect for today’s digitally processed free-form requirements), and high polarization efficiency. NuPolar lenses have been unrivaled in color uniformity and color consistency.

    For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    9/7/2009
    Younger Optics Continues To Expand NuPolar® Family With Polycarbonate Flat Top 28
     
     
    Polarized polycarbonate Flat Top wearers can now enjoy the quality and benefits of NuPolar, the world’s most trusted and prescribed polarized RX lens. NuPolar® Flat Top 28 polycarbonate lenses are now available in gray and brown.

    These new lenses are the most recent addition to the NuPolar family, which includes hard resin, polycarbonate and high index 1.67. The NuPolar Flat Top 28 polycarbonate lenses feature an exclusive 8 base offering, resulting in a wider Rx range than any other polycarbonate polarized flat top lens, and is perfect for wrap frames.         		Polarized lenses do what no other lens or lens treatment can: block blinding glare. In addition, NuPolar polycarbonate Flat Top 28 lenses are manufactured with all the features that make NuPolar unique: superb adhesion characteristics ensuring the lenses will not delaminate or separate, consistent true curve control (perfect for today’s digitally processed free-form requirements), and high polarization efficiency. NuPolar lenses are unrivaled in color uniformity and color consistency. With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar brand.  For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    7/27/2009
    Transitions® VI finished lenses with “Super Hydrophobic” AR coating now available in hard resin
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — June 2009)
    Younger Optics has added hard resin to their new Transitions® VI finished lens line; Poly was introduced earlier this year. Both materials offer a “Super Hydrophobic” AR coating and are available in single vision gray and brown colors. The response from Laboratories has been very positive to these lenses with a high quality AR coating that can outperform many of the more costly coatings now on the market.

    This AR’s hydrophobic properties allow water droplets to easily run off the surface of the lens without stains or streaks. These hydrophobic properties also help to remove smudges, dust, dirt and fingerprints, making the lenses easy to clean and maintain. Tests have shown this advanced coating is very durable, to resist scratching and peeling throughout the life of the lens.     		The Super Hydrophobic AR on these finished lenses provides high transmission, to let more light through the lens and allow the wearer to see clearer, sharper images with the benefits of Transitions® VI Photochromic Technology. At the same time, the Super Hydrophobic AR prevents annoying reflections from coming off the wearer’s lenses, and has a pleasing, uniform reflected color.

    Transitions® VI finished lenses with “Super Hydrophobic” AR coating are available now in hard resin and polycarbonate from Younger Optics.     		Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics has won 18 OLA awards during more than 50 years of bringing innovative products to the optical industry. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    3/4/2009
    Younger Optics partners with Transitions Optical to present the Drivewear seminar tour
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — March 2009)
    Younger Optics is teaming with Transitions Optical, Inc. to present seminars throughout the United States in a 21-city tour that will educate eyecare professionals about the benefits of Drivewear® lenses Activated by Transitions® and how they can increase sun lens sales.

    The national Drivewear Seminar Tour kicked off February 24 in Arcadia, CA, and will end on May 5 in Homestead, PA. Each seminar begins with dinner and registration, followed by “The Glaring Truth”, a 20-minute presentation by Transitions Optical, which explores the different types of glare and the best eyewear solutions to address each one. Then Younger Optics will present a one-hour, ABO-approved seminar entitled “Drivewear, Accelerating Your Sun Lens Business”.     		“Right now, second pair sales are more important than ever,” said David Rips, President, Younger Optics. “By simply offering sunwear as a second pair to every customer, ECP’s can literally double the size of their practice. Virtually every patient drives and can benefit from Drivewear. The driving task is influenced by many factors, including glare, and understanding how patients can benefit from Drivewear lenses is vital. We’re excited to partner with Transitions to bring this information to the industry while offering eyecare professionals tools to educate their patients and build their businesses.” As a special recognition for participation in the tour, Younger will provide each attendee with a certificate of completion, a complimentary voucher for a trial pair of Drivewear® lenses and a chance to win exciting prizes.

    Eyecare professionals can get more information and register online at www.drivewearlens.com.
       


    3/3/2009
    Younger Optics introduces high index 1.67 flat top 28 lenses
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — March 2009)  Now you can upgrade your flat top wearers to ultra-thin 1.67 high index Flat Top 28 clear lenses from Younger Optics. 

    Ultra-thin 1.67 High Index lenses from Younger Optics (manufactured with high-performance MR-10™ resin) are a great choice for patients with high prescriptions. Thin High Index lenses result in a more cosmetically appealing lens, and work especially well in drilled rimless eyewear.  When lens thickness consideration is essential, give them ultra-thin High Index 1.67 Flat Top 28 lenses. 

    High Index 1.67 Flat Top 28 clear lenses are available now from Younger Optics in adds from 1.00D to 3.50D.      		With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand.  For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367. 
       


    3/3/2009
    NuPolar® Polarized lens family grows with new High index 1.67
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — March 2009)  NuPolar, the world’s most popular polarized RX lens, now brings the quality and features you have come to expect from NuPolar to the 1.67 market. 

    “The eyecare industry is aware of the many benefits of polarized lenses – that they remove glare and enhance visual acuity - but it’s also important to remember,” stresses David Rips, President and CEO of Younger Optics, “that not all polarized lenses are manufactured the same.  While other polarized lenses vary in quality and performance, NuPolar consistently outperforms other products in the marketplace.”

    NuPolar 1.67 lenses are manufactured MR-10™ resin, a high performance material with good processing and stability characteristics.  NuPolar 1.67 is offered in five base curves with precise film placement to allow for minimum thickness over a wide Rx range, and is backed by all applicable NuPolar warranties.     		NuPolar 1.67 lenses are manufactured with all the features that make NuPolar unique: excellent heat stability (even when subjected to the elevated temperatures encountered during many hard coating and A/R coating processes), superb adhesion characteristics ensuring the lenses will not delaminate or separate, consistent true curve control (perfect for today’s digitally processed free-form requirements), and high polarization efficiency.  NuPolar’s quality standards never allow your desired gray or brown colors to look too green or too blue, and NuPolar lenses are unrivaled in color uniformity, assuring consistent color matching.

    NuPolar High Index 1.67 lenses are available now in single vision gray & brown.     		With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand.  For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367. 
       


    3/3/2009
    New Transitions® VI finished lenses from Younger Optics feature “Super Hydrophobic” AR coatings
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — March 2009) Younger Optics now offers Transitions® VI finished polycarbonate lenses with “Super Hydrophobic” AR coating in single vision gray and brown. Independent tests* have shown that this Super Hydrophobic AR outperforms many of the AR coatings in use today.

    This AR’s hydrophobic properties allow water droplets to easily run off the surface of the lens without stains or streaks. These hydrophobic properties also help to remove smudges, dust, dirt and fingerprints, making the lenses easy to clean and maintain. Extreme tests have shown this advanced coating is very durable, to resist scratching and peeling throughout the life of the lens.     		The Super Hydrophobic AR on these finished polycarbonate lenses provides high transmission, to let more light through the lens and allow the wearer to see clearer, sharper images with the benefits of Transitions® VI Photochromic Technology.  At the same time, the Super Hydrophobic AR prevents annoying reflections from coming off the wearer’s lenses, and has a pleasing, uniform reflected color. 

    Transitions® VI finished polycarbonate lenses with “Super Hydrophobic” AR coating are available now from Younger Optics.     		Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics has won 18 OLA awards during more than 50 years of bringing innovative products to the optical industry. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    11/5/2008
    Younger Optics receives three Awards of Excellence at 2008 OLA
     
     

    Younger Optics was honored with 3 OLA Awards of Excellence at the most recent OLA meeting (held November 6 - 8 in Nashville, Tennessee), bringing the company up to a total of 18 Awards, including the first award ever presented in 1987.

    “OLA believes it is important to recognize the Ophthalmic Industry suppliers who have made an outstanding contribution to the laboratory community and allied professions.  An OLA Award of Excellence is the most prestigious award our industry offers,” said Barney Dougher, OLA President.

    Two of the awards received this year recognized Younger’s newest product line: Drivewear® lenses, Activated by Transitions®.  These categories included Best in Lens Materials: Drivewear in Polycarbonate, and Best in Marketing: Drivewear Informational Videos (a 60 second loop for the patient waiting room, and a 3 minute training video for Eyecare Professionals). 

    The third award was for Best in Lens Design: Image Wrap™ Decentered Design (available in NuPolar® Gray Polycarbonate).

    “We are thrilled and very thankful to be recognized by the optical industry by these awards,” said Younger Optics President, David Rips.  “It is our tradition - and our goal - to bring innovative products to the industry that help make your company successful.”

    Irving Rips, founder of Younger Optics, was also honored posthumously at the 2008 OLA with an induction into the Hall of Fame Optical Pioneers; David Rips proudly accepted the award on his father’s behalf.

       


    11/2/2008
    New wallcharts and technical specification binders reflect increased availability and new product lines
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — November 2008)
    Younger Optics has recently made product reference easier and more convenient for their customers with the introduction of two documents – Updated Younger Optics Wallcharts and New Technical Specification binders. The updated wallchart reflects product lines that have grown considerably to include the new Image Wrap™ lens, NuPolar® copper and Green-15®, 1.67 High Index lenses, Flat Top 28 Trilogy® Transitions® lenses, Transitions® 1.60 High Index lenses, and odd base curve ranges throughout several product lines.     		There’s even an entire new category of lens – Drivewear® lenses Activated by Transitions® (www.drivewearlens.com)! The wallchart, measuring 33.5 inches by 28 inches, is designed to be both functional and graphically appealing. The new technical specifications binder contains loose-leaf pages that can be removed and replaced when new products become available, and is large enough to accommodate additional literature and product materials. Like the wallchart, it is designed to be visually appealing as well as an easy and convenient reference point for all of Younger’s products. To obtain these new documents or to learn more about any of Younger Optics’ fine products, please feel free to contact your Younger Optics sales representative or the Younger Marketing Department by calling (800) 877-5367. Younger also welcomes you to visit their newly redesigned website at www.youngeroptics.com, where you can find great information about the company and products, including downloadable versions of all of Younger’s technical specifications.
       


    9/1/2008
    Younger Optics expands Drivewear® line with Polycarbonate Image® progressive lenses
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — September 2008)
    Younger Optics has once again expanded the availability of their innovative line of sunlenses by introducing Drivewear® IMAGE® progressives in polycarbonate. “Without a doubt, since we released Drivewear lenses, the two biggest product requests have been for polycarbonate and for a progressive. In the past year, we’ve managed to fulfill both those requests, with Drivewear polycarbonate Single Vision and the Image lens in Hard Resin. Now, we’re bringing the two together with the new Polycarbonate Drivewear Image progressive,” said David Rips, President and CEO of Younger Optics. The award-winning IMAGE progressive has been rated favorably among recent independent studies. This is in part because IMAGE boasts one of the widest distortion free distance zones in the industry, a key advantage for the driving task. From the dashboard to the road ahead, IMAGE provides excellent viewing at near, far and intermediate distances, and can accommodate Rx ranges of -9D to +7D, with 1.00 – 3.00 add powers. And now, Drivewear progressive wearers can take advantage of the high impact resistance and higher index polycarbonate offers.     		Drivewear lenses uniquely combine two of the most advanced technologies found in the eyeglass industry today: Transitions™ Photochromic Technology and NuPolar® polarization. Designed specifically to meet the unique visual demands of the driving task, Drivewear Activated by Transitions® is the first polarized photochromic lens to darken behind the windshield of a car which allows Drivewear lenses to change color based on current driving conditions in order to enhance the driver’s vision. In addition, Drivewear lenses are polarized to block blinding glare, another essential attribute when driving a car. For more information and technical details, visit www.drivewearlens.com. Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    5/2/2008
    Drivewear® now available in polycarbonate
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — May 2008)
    Drivewear® Activated by Transitions® lenses are now available in single vision polycarbonate. “Drivewear in Polycarbonate has been the number one request since Drivewear was introduced, and we are excited to announce its release,” said David Rips, President and CEO of Younger Optics. Eyecare professionals and patients can now take advantage of the high impact resistance and higher index polycarbonate offers. Drivewear is also available in hard resin plano, single vision, Flat Top 28 bifocals and Younger’s IMAGE® progressive.     		Drivewear lenses uniquely combine two of the most advanced technologies found in the eyeglass industry today: Transitions™ Photochromic Technology and NuPolar® polarization. Designed specifically to meet the unique visual demands of the driving task, Drivewear is the first polarized photochromic lens to darken behind the windshield of a car which allows Drivewear lenses to change color based on current driving conditions in order to enhance the driver’s vision. In addition, Drivewear lenses are polarized to block blinding glare, another distinct advantage when driving a car.
       


    5/1/2008
    First winner in Drivewear® sweepstakes announced
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — May 2008)
    A winner has been named in the first of two drawings for a Sony 52” LCD TV in the Drivewear consumer sweepstakes. Howard Geyer won the grand prize after registering the Drivewear® lenses Activated by Transitions® he purchased from Eye Desire in Miami Beach, Florida. Patients who purchase Drivewear, like Howard Geyer, can register their lenses by either returning the provided registration card or by registering their lenses online at www.drivewearlens.com.

    Informative Owner’s Manuals that are distributed to the consumer with their purchase of Drivewear lenses are designed to thank the patient and to help them better understand the benefits and features of the product in friendly language. When patients return the included postcard to register their lenses (or register online), they receive a free gift from Younger Optics and are automatically entered into the Drivewear Sweepstakes drawings.     		“My Drivewear lenses are fantastic,” said Howard Geyer, grand prize winner.  “I live in Florida and have used photochromic lenses before, but most of the photochromic lenses don't get dark enough in the heat of the Florida sun. That's why I love my Drivewear lenses, they get dark even when it's hot.  For anyone who wants a photochromic lens, Drivewear is it."  

    In addition to the LCD TV grand prize, Apple iPods were awarded to twenty other lucky Drivewear registrants. A second drawing for an LCD TV and twenty Apple iPods will take place this July.

    About the Drivewear Lens: Drivewear lenses uniquely combine two of the most advanced technologies found in the eyeglass industry today: NuPolar® polarization and Transitions™ Photochromic Technology.     		Designed specifically to meet the unique visual demands of the driving task, Drivewear is the first polarized photochromic lens to darken behind the windshield of a car which allows Drivewear lenses to change color based on current driving conditions in order to enhance the driver’s vision. The polarization properties of Drivewear lenses will block blinding glare, another essential attribute when driving a car.

    For more information and technical details, visit www.drivewearlens.com.

    Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.
       


    2/22/2008
    Services to be held for Younger Optics Co-Founder Grace Rips
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — February 2008)
    Grace “Bebe” Rips, co-founder of Younger Optics, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 20th. Bebe worked side by side everyday with her husband Irving, to build Younger Optics from an idea and a backyard garage, into a successful and innovative optical company employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide. Bebe brought to the partnership strong business skills to complement her husband’s creativity. She proudly raised and nurtured her three children (Ted, David and Debby) along with the company during her 57 years of marriage. She is also survived by 8 loving grandchildren. For more than 50 years, Younger Optics benefited from Bebe’s guidance and enthusiasm.     		As Mrs. Rips donated to many different charities like her husband Irving, the family suggests that anyone wishing to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, should contact Hadassah Southern California (310) 276-0036, in Bebe Rips’ name. Funeral services will be held at Mount Sinai Cemetery 5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles on Friday, February 22nd at 11:00am.
       


    2/4/2008
    Drivewear® lenses launched in Trinidad and Tobago
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — February 2008)
    Younger Optics teamed up with Value Optical during the weekend of January 25 – 26 to introduce consumers to Drivewear® lenses at the Premier Cinema and Mall on the island of Trinidad. The islands of Trinidad & Tobago in the southern Caribbean together occupy approximately 5000 sq km and have over 4000 km of roadways, with over 400,000 cars on the island’s network. The event promoted eye health and safety and educated drivers of all ages about the benefits of wearing the Drivewear lens. The booth attracted crowds by displaying a Porsche Cayman sports car and models sporting Drivewear lenses in Porsche frames.     		“I only use polarized lenses for my sunglasses and the Drivewear lens meets and surpasses all my expectations of a premium sunglass lens,” said Ameer Ali, Optician and Lab Manager of Optex Laboratories, at the event. “Simply, this lens is fantastic and I will recommend it as one of two primary spectacle pairs for all my patients.”

    Drivewear lenses uniquely combine two of the most advanced technologies found in the eyeglass industry today: Transitions™ Photochromic Technology and NuPolar® polarization. Designed specifically to meet the unique visual demands of the driving task, Drivewear is the first polarized photochromic lens to darken behind the windshield of a car which allows Drivewear lenses to change color based on current driving conditions in order to enhance the driver’s vision. In addition, Drivewear lenses are polarized to block blinding glare, another essential attribute when driving a car.     		For more information and technical details, visit www.drivewearlens.com.

    Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.
       


    1/2/2008
    Younger Optics introduces Image Wrap™ in a decentered design
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — January 2008) Younger Optics now offers their award-winning IMAGE® progressive in a new decentered design for steeply wrapped frames. Younger is launching the new IMAGE WRAP™ lens in polycarbonate NuPolar® Gray, a great choice for people with active lifestyles who typically wear sporty wrap frames.

    David Rips, president and CEO of Younger Optics, explains the need for this new decentered design: “Standard progressive designs often do not offer enough lens material for wrap sunframes. As every laboratory technician knows, when the lens doesn’t “cut out,” it becomes a real headache for the laboratory and the doctor, as they must decide whether to change the frame or progressive lens style. Either way, it spells trouble that can result in lost business and a lot of aggravation for everyone… no one likes having to go back to the patient and tell them that they can’t have what they want. Younger now offers a better solution.”     		Benefits of Decentered Design:

    • Available in +8 BC for “Wrap Frames”
    • Decentered 7mm to allow for maximum cut-out opportunity
    • An effective blank size of 83mm
    • No secondary calculations necessary for use
    • Great for narrow PD’s
    • Now the ability to match premium Image® NuPolar® Poly technology with today’s premium sunglass frames
    • No need to compromise technology and performance on Rx sunglasses due to cut-out issues
    • With one of the widest distance zones in the industry, the IMAGE progressive design is ideal for sunwear
    		 Many of today’s progressive designs do not perform well as prescription sunwear. IMAGE was designed with sunwear in mind, with an emphasis on maintaining clear unobstructed distance vision. In a recent independent study, it was found that IMAGE had one of the widest distance zones of all the designs tested. NuPolar is the world’s most popular prescription polarized sunwear. Lightweight, thin and impact resistant, IMAGE NuPolar in polycarbonate can be a great choice for sports, active lifestyles, or when safety is your primary concern. Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.
       


    1/1/2008
    Younger Optics expands NuPolar® line with added base curve offerings
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — January 2008)
    Younger Optics is expanding its NuPolar® product line with additional base curves, available in single diopter increments from 1.25 to 8.25. The new base curve offerings are available in NuPolar’s two most popular colors – Gray 3 and brown – and are ideal for digital processing.     		“It’s important to us to continually bring our customers new products that keep up with cutting edge technology,” said David Rips, President and CEO of Younger Optics,” so they can feel comfortable in looking to Younger to meet all of their present - and future - lens needs.” NuPolar’s newly expanded base curve range is currently available in Single Vision Hard Resin Gray 3 and brown. Younger Optics is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. With world headquarters in Torrance, CA, Younger Optics has won 12 OLA awards during more than 50 years of bringing innovative products to the optical industry. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.
       


    1/1/2008
    Younger Optics introduces Drivewear® Flat Top 28
     
     
    (TORRANCE, CA — January 2008)
    Younger Optics has recently expanded the availability of their Drivewear line by adding a Flat Top 28 in hard resin. “Our Drivewear customers have been asking for a flat top since Drivewear was released, and Younger is proud to be able to meet that need,” said David Rips, President and CEO of Younger Optics. Drivewear is also currently available in hard resin plano, single vision and Younger’s IMAGE® progressive.     		Drivewear lenses uniquely combine two of the most advanced technologies found in the eyeglass industry today: Transitions™ Photochromic Technology and NuPolar® polarization. Designed specifically to meet the unique visual demands of the driving task, Drivewear is the first polarized photochromic lens to darken behind the windshield of a car which allows Drivewear lenses to change color based on current driving conditions in order to enhance the driver’s vision. In addition, Drivewear lenses are polarized to block blinding glare, another distinct advantage when driving a car. For more information and technical details, visit www.drivewearlens.com.

    Younger Optics is headquartered in Torrance, CA, and is recognized as the world leader in prescription polarized lenses with its NuPolar® brand. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the company’s web site at www.youngeroptics.com.