Seneca Polytechnic Launches New Opticianry Lab Through Gift from HOYA Vision Care

Wednesday, April 23 2025 | 12 h 01 min | News

Opticianry students at Seneca Polytechnic now have access to a cutting-edge optical laboratory, thanks to a new gift from HOYA Vision Care.

The new HOYA Vision Care Eyeglass Dispensing Lab at Seneca’s Newnham Campus replicates a high-end retail optical dispensing and vision-testing environment. This immersive learning space allows students to develop their skills in a setting that prepares them for success through hands-on experiential learning.

Pictured outside the new HOYA Vision Care Eyeglass Dispensing Lab are (left to right) Tatiana Mighiu, Professor, School of Health Sciences, Seneca Polytechnic; Maria Pettuccelli, Senior Director of Marketing, HOYA Vision Care, Canada; Steven Haifwai, President, HOYA Vision Care, Canada; President David Agnew, Seneca Polytechnic; and Nelson Rodrigues, Dean, Faculty of Community & Health, Seneca Polytechnic.

Equipped with professional-grade technology, the laboratory provides students with the tools they need to master essential competencies in eyeglass dispensing. From taking precise measurements to selecting appropriate frames and ensuring a proper, comfortable fit, students gain practical experience with the latest advancements in optical care.

“We are thankful to HOYA for the generous donation that made our new Dispensing Lab possible,” said David Agnew, President, Seneca Polytechnic. “Students are already benefitting tremendously from this new facility and its sophisticated equipment, ensuring that they transition seamlessly from education to employment.”

“HOYA is proud to support the next generation of opticians through our sponsorship of Seneca Polytechnic and our commitment to the optical industry in Canada,” said Steven Haifawi, President, HOYA Vision Care, Canada. “We are ensuring that future eye care professionals have the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to provide great service to their communities.”

Seneca Polytechnic - Students develop their skills by working with state-of-the-art equipment in the new lab. — Students develop their skills by working with state-of-the-art equipment in the new lab.

The HOYA Vision Care Dispensing Lab will enhance the academic experience for students in Seneca’s Opticianry diploma program, providing them with the specialized knowledge and skills to safely, and competently, dispense contact lenses, eyeglasses and subnormal vision devices.

Source: Seneca Polytechnic

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