Innovative Eyewear Inc., the developer and manufacturer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Lucyd Armor, Reebok, Eddie Bauer and Nautica brands, announced a new partnership with Encore Optical Laboratory. The partnership is notable because of the expansive range of new lens technologies and finishing techniques that Encore is enabling for Lucyd customers. First, the introduction of Chemistrie lens clips makes Lucyd glasses the first smart eyewear to be available online with this powerful new technology, in which small magnets are precision-mounted into the lenses. This enables Chemistrie’s patented tinted clips to attach easily and change the function of the lenses. The tinted clips provide a range of functions, including sun protection, computer use, light-sensitivity protection and night driving.
In addition to the clips, Lucyd frames will be offered with Zeiss PhotoFusion X lenses, a new standard in photochromic lenses that adapt quickly to light conditions. For patients seeking an autotinting option, this new lens range offers incredible value, with rapid tint change in several attractive colors.
Finally, Encore’s ability to cut extremely high-index and complex prescriptions enables a full range of prescriptions to be installed in Lucyd Armor’s popular smart safety glasses. With Encore Laboratory’s technology, almost any prescription can now be installed in these frames, further widening Armor’s addressable market for industrial, prescription eyeglass customers.
Harrison Gross, CEO of Innovative Eyewear, said, “From day one, we have been the smartglass company that puts correcting and protecting vision first and foremost. We have continuously pushed the envelope to offer more frame and lens options than any other smart eyewear company, because the consumer wants flexibility when it comes to their vision correction purchases. We believe that for smart eyewear to achieve mass-market success, we need to offer a similar amount of variety found in traditional eyewear. ”
Hank DelFavero, VP of sales at Encore, said, “At Encore Optical Lab, we’re excited to partner with Innovative Eyewear to bring a unique blend of advanced lens technology and next-generation smart eyewear solutions. This partnership allows us to provide consumers with cutting-edge products, faster turnaround times and the personalized service they deserve. Together, Encore and Innovative Eyewear are helping shape the future of eyewear—where clarity, convenience and technology come together.”
