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Opticians See Stronger Role in Contact Lens Wear and Care
Thursday, October 1 2026 | 08 h 30 min | Optik Magazine, Practice Management
A new Canadian survey highlights opticians’ interest, involvement and training needs in supporting contact lens patients.
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Eye on the Industry Episode 14: New Look at 40 with Jacinthe Laurendeau
Thursday, October 8 2026 | 14 h 31 min | News
New Look President Jacinthe Laurendeau joins Eye on the Industry to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary and discuss innovation, technology, customer experience and what comes next.
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Served with Style
Thursday, October 8 2026 | 12 h 27 min | Fashion Frames, Optik Magazine
Created with French chef Mathieu Pérou, Silure de Loire pairs a round acetate silhouette with tortoise tones, subtle green accents and resin details inspired by fish scales.
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Students of Vision Challenges Future Eye Care Professionals to Reimagine Light Management
Wednesday, October 7 2026 | 15 h 08 min | News
The Students of Vision Scholarship Program, presented by Transitions Optical and the Opticians Association of Canada, challenges future eye care professionals to develop a creative initiative that helps young adults better understand the impact of light on visual comfort, performance and everyday life. Top submissions will receive scholarships and smart eyewear equipped with Transitions lenses.
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New Research Finds Most Adults with Eye Strain Symptoms Skip Professional Care
Tuesday, October 6 2026 | 10 h 38 min | News
A new Vision Council report shows most adults with digital eye strain symptoms never seek care, underscoring the importance of eyecare providers in guiding patients.
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Applications Open for MIDO AWARDS 2027
Tuesday, October 6 2026 | 10 h 14 min | News
Applications are now open for the MIDO AWARDS 2027, including the CSE Award, CSE Corporate Award and Best Store Award, recognizing sustainability, innovation and excellence across the global optical industry.
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Four Miles to Clear Vision
Tuesday, October 6 2026 | 09 h 36 min | News
Kevin rode four miles to a Healing California Pop-Up Vision Clinic supported by OGS, where he received a full exam and prescription bifocals at no cost—improving his safety, independence, and quality of life.
Read More Optometry Giving Sight Provides Nearly $1M in Global Program Funding
Tuesday, October 6 2026 | 09 h 15 min | News
Optometry Giving Sight has awarded nearly $1 million in 2026 grants to 20 organizations worldwide, supporting sustainable optometry education, school eye health programs, and community-based primary eye care across six continents.
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Orthokeratologist.org Launches Global Community to Unite Orthokeratologists Worldwide
Friday, October 2 2026 | 10 h 08 min | News
Orthokeratologist.org launches the first global community for orthokeratologists, inviting practitioners worldwide to register, connect and help advance the future of ortho k.
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Canadian Webinar Series Connects Contrast Management Evidence with Real‑World Myopia Control for Children
Thursday, October 1 2026 | 14 h 35 min | News
SightGlass Vision will host a Canadian webinar exploring real world pediatric cases and evidence supporting contrast based myopia control using DOT spectacle lenses.
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HOYA Vision Care, Canada Announces the Launch of HOYA LensPreview™ Virtual Try-On for Photochromic, Polarized, and Mirror Lenses
Thursday, October 1 2026 | 13 h 17 min | News
HOYA Vision Care launches LensPreview in Canada, a virtual try on tool that lets patients preview photochromic, polarized and mirror lenses in true to colour detail, enhancing confidence and supporting practice growth.
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