In April 18 Optician Awards 2019 were presented to UK Opticians, Contact Lens Practitioners and Manufacturers & Suppliers to the Optical Industry.
In all 18 trophies were presented at a 1980s themed glittering black tie bash in the Hilton Metropole next to the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham coinciding with the Optrafair weekend.
The Winner of the Contact Lens Product of the Year was Duette by SynergEyes UK!
SynergEyes UK entered the competition against Coopervision (OptiExpert) and Mark’ennovy (Personalized Care) with SynergEyes Duette Progressive Centre Distance with FlexOptics® technology.
A selection of the award winning submission by SynergEyes UK stating:
Key Duette features that include:
HyperBond® junction technology
- Hyperbond has been tested to 300% of original lens size
- Guaranteed never to split at the junction
Proprietary high Dk material
- 130 Dk GP and 84 Dk SiHy skirt ensuring excellent ocular health
- UV blocker helps protect from the sun’s harmful rays
- 2-stage plasma treatment enhances comfort and reduces deposition
Uncompromised Optics
- Corrects virtually all corneal cylinder powers
- Corrects all axis directions
- Vision not affected by lens rotation
Easy to Fit
Whilst this lens has a vast array of parameters, it is fitted empirically. The “Wow Factor” of putting a lens onto a patient’s eye that will give them instant comfort and clarity of vision at all distances, cannot be underestimated.
With no need to worry about correcting the cyl, Duette Progressive is easy to fit using the same empirical fitting procedure as single-vision Duette with the addition of:
- Measuring the photopic pupil size
- Selecting CD or CN dependent on the ADD power
SynergEyes UK emphasises that the unique combination of customisable base curves, add powers and centre distance zone sizes, driven by photopic pupil size, provide contact lenses to meet almost all presbyopic needs.
Duette Progressive is not available on the Internet.
Additionally, with the patient understanding that this is a specialist lens, their perception of the practitioner and practice is enhanced, making them the strong advocates and walking ambassadors who will happily refer friends and family. 
As Dispensing Optician Darcie Richman raves, “I just love Duette Progressives. I had given up ever wearing contact lenses but my Duettes are a game changer. So comfortable and vision is amazing; so easy to get in and out too. Simply the best!”