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In our November-December issue of Optik we explore designers redefining the masculine style in The Modern Man’s Frame. Our editor Shan Khan shows examples of men’s frames in Sharp Looks for Men.
Through several Giving Back articles we look at different ways and the benefits for eye care professionals to be involved.
Check out these as well as many more in this issue of Optik.
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👓 40 years of building a legacy and the one thing most ODs never plan for.
Dr. Diana Monea graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1978, when fewer than 10% of practicing optometrists were women. She built practices across Saskatchewan and Calgary, worked tirelessly, and created something meaningful over four decades.
Then, on May 1, 2025 everything changed overnight.
Her story is a powerful reminder of a hard truth most of us push to the back burner:
- Succession planning cannot be postponed.
- Markets shift. Competition grows. Managed care reshapes private practice.
And a health event, diagnosis, or accident can change everything in the blink of an eye.
Whether you`re just starting out or decades into your career, the question isn`t if you`ll need a succession plan.
It`s whether you`ll have one ready when you need it.
📖 Read Dr. Monea`s full story in the latest issue of Optik Magazine — it`s one of the most honest and important pieces written for independent ODs in a long time.
#SuccessionPlanning #Optometry #IndependentOptometry #WomenInOptometry #OptometryLife #PracticeOwnership #IndieOD #EyeCareLeadership #OptikMagazine #PracticeManagement #OptometryBusiness #LegacyBuilding #WomenODs #EyeCare #OptometristLife #PracticeGrowth #BusinessOfOptometry #CareerPlanning #OD
👓 40 years of building a legacy and the one thing most ODs never plan for.
Dr. Diana Monea graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1978, when fewer than 10% of practicing optometrists were women. She built practices across Saskatchewan and Calgary, worked tirelessly, and created something meaningful over four decades.
Then, on May 1, 2025 everything changed overnight.
Her story is a powerful reminder of a hard truth most of us push to the back burner:
- Succession planning cannot be postponed.
- Markets shift. Competition grows. Managed care reshapes private practice.
And a health event, diagnosis, or accident can change everything in the blink of an eye.
Whether you`re just starting out or decades into your career, the question isn`t if you`ll need a succession plan.
It`s whether you`ll have one ready when you need it.
📖 Read Dr. Monea`s full story in the latest issue of Optik Magazine — it`s one of the most honest and important pieces written for independent ODs in a long time.
#SuccessionPlanning #Optometry #IndependentOptometry #WomenInOptometry #OptometryLife #PracticeOwnership #IndieOD #EyeCareLeadership #OptikMagazine #PracticeManagement #OptometryBusiness #LegacyBuilding #WomenODs #EyeCare #OptometristLife #PracticeGrowth #BusinessOfOptometry #CareerPlanning #OD
👁️ Ready to add myopia management to your practice? The time is now.
Myopia isn`t just a refractive issue it`s a progression story.
The practices seeing the best results aren`t waiting for the perfect moment. They`re starting small, refining as they go, and building confidence one patient at a time.
📌 "Myopia management is both an opportunity and a responsibility."
The first step? Simply committing to begin. 🙌
Dr. Diana Monea`s article in Jan/ Feb issue of Optik magazine on pages 40 - 44 is eye opening (no pun intended)
#MyopiaManagement #Optometry #IndependentOptometry #PediatricEyeCare #AxialLength #MyopiaControl #EyeHealthMatters #OptometryLife #Optometrist #EyeCareProvider #OrthoK #MyopiaAwareness #PediatricVision #EyeExam #OptikMagazine #EyeCareEducation #ProgressionNotAge #StartSmallGrowBig
👁️ Ready to add myopia management to your practice? The time is now.
Myopia isn`t just a refractive issue it`s a progression story.
The practices seeing the best results aren`t waiting for the perfect moment. They`re starting small, refining as they go, and building confidence one patient at a time.
📌 "Myopia management is both an opportunity and a responsibility."
The first step? Simply committing to begin. 🙌
Dr. Diana Monea`s article in Jan/ Feb issue of Optik magazine on pages 40 - 44 is eye opening (no pun intended)
#MyopiaManagement #Optometry #IndependentOptometry #PediatricEyeCare #AxialLength #MyopiaControl #EyeHealthMatters #OptometryLife #Optometrist #EyeCareProvider #OrthoK #MyopiaAwareness #PediatricVision #EyeExam #OptikMagazine #EyeCareEducation #ProgressionNotAge #StartSmallGrowBig
☁️ The color of the year just became your new favorite frame.
Pantone`s 2026 Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer a billowy, balanced white that`s all about clarity, calm, and a fresh start. And in eyewear? It translates perfectly.
WestGroupe`s white frame styles are having their moment right now, and honestly, we`re here for every second of it. Clean lines. Soft silhouettes.
A look that pairs with everything and says something quietly powerful.
White frames aren`t a trend. They`re a reset.
Whetherit`s a cat eye or an oversized square, this season is calling for the kind of frame that feels like breathing room.
*model Fysh F02142 colour 5318
#CloudDancer #Pantone2026 #ColorOfTheYear #WhiteFrames #EyewearTrends #WestGroupe #OptometryLife #IndependentOptometry #EyeCare #SunglassSeason #FrameGoals #SpringEyewear
☁️ The color of the year just became your new favorite frame.
Pantone`s 2026 Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer a billowy, balanced white that`s all about clarity, calm, and a fresh start. And in eyewear? It translates perfectly.
WestGroupe`s white frame styles are having their moment right now, and honestly, we`re here for every second of it. Clean lines. Soft silhouettes.
A look that pairs with everything and says something quietly powerful.
White frames aren`t a trend. They`re a reset.
Whetherit`s a cat eye or an oversized square, this season is calling for the kind of frame that feels like breathing room.
*model Fysh F02142 colour 5318
#CloudDancer #Pantone2026 #ColorOfTheYear #WhiteFrames #EyewearTrends #WestGroupe #OptometryLife #IndependentOptometry #EyeCare #SunglassSeason #FrameGoals #SpringEyewear
Vision Expo | March 11 to 14 | Orlando
The most comprehensive event in eyewear and eyecare is heading to Orlando this March 11 to 14.
Vision Expo is evolving into a single, more impactful annual gathering designed to create greater value across the entire optical industry. More connection. More innovation. More meaningful business opportunities.
From cutting edge frame collections and lens technology to clinical education and industry insights, this is where retail, medical, and fashion meet under one roof.
If you’re in optical, this is not just another trade show. It’s where the direction of the industry is shaped.
See you in Orlando.
#VisionExpo #OpticalIndustry #Eyewear #Eyecare #OrlandoEvents #OpticalBusiness
Vision Expo | March 11 to 14 | Orlando
The most comprehensive event in eyewear and eyecare is heading to Orlando this March 11 to 14.
Vision Expo is evolving into a single, more impactful annual gathering designed to create greater value across the entire optical industry. More connection. More innovation. More meaningful business opportunities.
From cutting edge frame collections and lens technology to clinical education and industry insights, this is where retail, medical, and fashion meet under one roof.
If you’re in optical, this is not just another trade show. It’s where the direction of the industry is shaped.
See you in Orlando.
#VisionExpo #OpticalIndustry #Eyewear #Eyecare #OrlandoEvents #OpticalBusiness
AYA Eyewear was launched in 2009 in collaboration with renowned First Nations artist Corrine Hunt, and has continued to grow through partnership, respect, and intention.
Every frame is created with precision and care. No shortcuts. No diluted meaning. The artists are partners, their stories are honored, and their chosen charities are supported.
The new release, River, says it all. The cutout detail on the temple is not decoration. It is craftsmanship. It is symbolism. It is proof that the smallest elements are often what make a frame truly stand out.
Designed with purpose. Worn with pride.
#AYAEyewear #IndigenousArt #CorrineHunt #WearTheStory #EyewearWithMeaning #SupportIndigenousArtists #DetailsMatter
AYA Eyewear was launched in 2009 in collaboration with renowned First Nations artist Corrine Hunt, and has continued to grow through partnership, respect, and intention.
Every frame is created with precision and care. No shortcuts. No diluted meaning. The artists are partners, their stories are honored, and their chosen charities are supported.
The new release, River, says it all. The cutout detail on the temple is not decoration. It is craftsmanship. It is symbolism. It is proof that the smallest elements are often what make a frame truly stand out.
Designed with purpose. Worn with pride.
#AYAEyewear #IndigenousArt #CorrineHunt #WearTheStory #EyewearWithMeaning #SupportIndigenousArtists #DetailsMatter
Since 1880, MOREL has been redefining what eyewear can be.
145 years of family heritage.
Independent by choice.
Driven by craftsmanship, industrial precision, and a relentless pursuit of beauty.
Each frame is created with exceptional materials and meticulous finishing, designed for comfort, character, and confidence. These aren’t glasses that blend in. They’re built to express individuality.
French design. Audacious spirit. Timeless expertise.
#Morel #FrenchEyewear #IndependentBrand #LuxuryFrames #OpticalStyle #Craftsmanship #MadeInFrance
Since 1880, MOREL has been redefining what eyewear can be.
145 years of family heritage.
Independent by choice.
Driven by craftsmanship, industrial precision, and a relentless pursuit of beauty.
Each frame is created with exceptional materials and meticulous finishing, designed for comfort, character, and confidence. These aren’t glasses that blend in. They’re built to express individuality.
French design. Audacious spirit. Timeless expertise.
#Morel #FrenchEyewear #IndependentBrand #LuxuryFrames #OpticalStyle #Craftsmanship #MadeInFrance
Meet LEMUR.
A classic round silhouette, reimagined with a bold double bridge that brings an artistic edge to a timeless shape. Crafted in sleek stainless steel, it is lightweight, refined, and full of personality.
Minimalism, with attitude.
#Coseyechannel #EyewearStyle #OpticalFashion #FrameOfTheDay #IndependentEyewear #RoundFrames #ModernOptical
Meet LEMUR.
A classic round silhouette, reimagined with a bold double bridge that brings an artistic edge to a timeless shape. Crafted in sleek stainless steel, it is lightweight, refined, and full of personality.
Minimalism, with attitude.
#Coseyechannel #EyewearStyle #OpticalFashion #FrameOfTheDay #IndependentEyewear #RoundFrames #ModernOptical
Three features. One issue. Endless insight.
Pg. 18 – Fashion & Dispensing
Pantone’s Cloud Dancer sets the tone for 2026 with a fresh, modern take on optical style.
Pg. 32 – Mental Health in Practice
A practical, EQ-based guide to recognizing and supporting patients experiencing depression.
Pg. 40 – Clinical Practice & Research
Getting started in myopia management and building confidence in care for the next generation.
Tap through to explore the ideas shaping optical today.
#OPTIKMagazine #OpticalIndustry #DispensingOptician #OpticalStyle #MyopiaManagement #EyeCareProfessionals #ClinicalOptometry #MentalHealthInHealthcare
Three features. One issue. Endless insight.
Pg. 18 – Fashion & Dispensing
Pantone’s Cloud Dancer sets the tone for 2026 with a fresh, modern take on optical style.
Pg. 32 – Mental Health in Practice
A practical, EQ-based guide to recognizing and supporting patients experiencing depression.
Pg. 40 – Clinical Practice & Research
Getting started in myopia management and building confidence in care for the next generation.
Tap through to explore the ideas shaping optical today.
#OPTIKMagazine #OpticalIndustry #DispensingOptician #OpticalStyle #MyopiaManagement #EyeCareProfessionals #ClinicalOptometry #MentalHealthInHealthcare
