AC Lens Continues Rapid Growth, Looks to Extend its Reach in Growing Retail Contact Lens Market
Columbus, OH (ContentDesk) October 19, 2005 -- AC Lens continues to grow and thrive in the extremely competitive online retail contact lens market. The company reported sales of $7.7M year-to-date through September 30, and according to company executives, this represents a gain of 48 percent in comparison with the first nine months of 2004. AC Lens expects total sales of $10.5 to $11M for 2005. We have been profitable in each year of our existence, and we expect to continue our record of profitable growth again this year, commented CEO Peter M Clarkson. I am delighted with the progress we have made since 2004, and am confident that we will see continued success into 2006 and beyond. The company is currently exploring options for a private placement next year.
We are proud of the fact that we have continued to thrive without the need for external investment or capital, and that the company remains long-term debt-free.
Our growth has been fuelled by our own success, and is founded on the outstanding customer service experience provided by our team.
Now, however, we are considering the possibility of a private placement in order to leverage our proprietary technology, facilities and systems to increase our retail market share, and take AC Lens to the next level. Our technology and marketing teams have put the right groundwork in place, and we are now poised to aggressively expand further into the ever-growing retail online contact lens market, stated Clarkson. In addition, in 2005 we have successfully implemented two turnkey solutions with prominent vision benefit providers. We see opportunities expanding in this market in 2006. A full-service online contact lens and contact lens accessory retailer since 1996, AC Lens has grown profitably each year of its existence.
This success is largely attributed to effective strategic planning, outstanding industry expertise, and a dedication to customer service that continues to bring customers back.About AC Lens:AC Lens is an online contact lens and contact lens accessory retailer and sells brand name contacts, reading glasses, and vitamins and eye drops, directly to consumers via its website at http://www.aclens.com/. Operating from a 13,500 square foot custom-designed call-center and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, the company has been selling contact lenses online since 1996 and has established a reputation as an online leader in service, convenience, and discount prices for consumers. Visit AC Lens on the web at http://www.aclens.com/.CONTACT INFORMATION:Brian FrankAC Lensphone: 614-921-2558fax: 614-921-9866http://www.aclens.com/..
Bifocal Contact Lenses ? Tell Me More
As we get older our eye can suffer from Presbyopia, this can occur when our eyes are unable to focus incoming light due to the loss and flexibility in our eye muscles. The unfortunate result is that trying to read close-up such as reading a book or newspaper or even trying to use computer screens can become blurred.Bifocal contact lenses add an extra layer of near vision correction to the actually lens give you the power to focus and see object's close-up. There is usually a far-vision layer also.There are three different types of bifocal contact lens designs.
- Alternating
- Concentric
- Simultaneous
Contact lens > Bifocal Contact Lenses ? Tell Me More
Bifocal Contact Lenses ? Tell Me More
As we get older our eye can suffer from Presbyopia, this can occur when our eyes are unable to focus incoming light due to the loss and flexibility in our eye muscles. The unfortunate result is that trying to read close-up such as reading a book or newspaper or even trying to use computer screens can become blurred.Bifocal contact lenses add an extra layer of near vision correction to the actually lens give you the power to focus and see object's close-up. There is usually a far-vision layer also.There are three different types of bifocal contact lens designs.
- Alternating
- Concentric
- Simultaneous
Contact lens > Bifocal Contact Lenses ? Tell Me More
AC Lens Submits Comments and Recommendations to FTC Regarding Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act
Dr. Peter Clarkson, President of Columbus, OH based AC Lens, submitted formal comments and recommendations to the FTC today in response to the FTC's request for comments related to the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act, which the FTC announced on January 30, 2004. Dr. Clarkson's comments highlighted several areas where the FTC could alter the proposed rule to make it easier for consumers to purchase contact lenses from alternative sources such as Internet and mail order contact lens firms. Dr.
Clarkson recommended that the FTC should change the definition of "business hours" to include Saturdays since most ophthalmic practices are open on Saturdays, and this would allow AC Lens to offer customers faster prescription verification and order delivery.The FTC also solicited comments on "Private Label" lenses, which some eye doctors prescribe in order to lock patients into purchasing those lenses from the eye doctor or a specific retail outlet because the manufacturer of these...
AC Lens Submits Comments and Recommendations to FTC Regarding Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act
Contact lens > AC Lens Submits Comments and Recommendations to FTC Regarding Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act
Contact Lenses : How to wear and not tear
If you've never had contact lenses or haven't worn them ina long time and need a refresher, here's a few tips on whatto do and what not to do when wearing and caring for yourlenses. First on the list, make sure to listen to what your doctortells you. When he or she prescribes the lenses in thefirst place, they know what type of lenses they are givingyou as well as the type of care they will require. Some people need to remove their lenses for a few hourseach day and let their eyes 'rest,' especially in the firstfew weeks of wearing new lenses.Learn to carry rewetting drops with you. Nothing like dryeyes during work or a meeting will make you wish you hadstashed an extra bottle of solution in your car.
Avoid excessive rubbing at your eyes while wearing them andwear sunglasses when you're in the bright sun. If youreyes hurt excessively or you experience severe itching andredness, call your doctor. These are signs you don't wantto ignore.One thing your doctor will do on the day you...
Contact Lenses : How to wear and not tear
Contact lens > Contact Lenses : How to wear and not tear