News
Vabysmo® Now Publicly Funded for Retinal Vein Occlusion and Pre-Filled Syringe in Quebec
Tuesday, August 19 2025 | 13 h 46 min | News
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada) has announced that Vabysmo® (faricimab injection) is now publicly funded in Quebec for the treatment of macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO). The medication has been added to the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) list of reimbursed drugs.
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Honey, You’re a Star!
Tuesday, August 19 2025 | 12 h 05 min | Fashion Frames
Meet Honey: the ultra-light, butterfly-shaped kids’ frame with soft curves, color-fade style, and all-day comfort for every giggle, dash, and dance break.
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CooperVision Canada Marks Fifth Year of Raising Awareness About Childhood Myopia and Treatment Options
Tuesday, August 19 2025 | 09 h 28 min | News
For the fifth year, CooperVision Canada continues to raise awareness about childhood myopia and treatment with MiSight® 1 day contact lenses—designed to slow its progression.
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New Transitions® campaign inspires wearers to ‘move freely in any light’
Tuesday, August 19 2025 | 08 h 09 min | News
Transitions® Optical has unveiled a new Canadian campaign encouraging wearers to “move freely in any light.” With a focus on comfort, protection, and style, the initiative is expected to reach over 17 million consumers nationwide.
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OGS Kicks Off 2025 World Sight Day Challenge
Monday, August 18 2025 | 08 h 31 min | News
Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has launched the 2025 World Sight Day Challenge, its largest annual fundraiser supporting global vision care. Running September 1 to October 31, in conjunction with World Sight Day on October 9, the initiative brings together optometry practices, students, and businesses to raise funds.
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Indigenous Children’s Eye Examination Project Confronts Vision Care Gaps in Remote Communities
Thursday, August 14 2025 | 08 h 30 min | News
The ICEE Project is bringing eye care directly to Indigenous children in remote Canadian communities, addressing a critical gap in pediatric vision health.
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Gold Retinal Prosthesis Could Help Restore Some Vision
Wednesday, August 13 2025 | 14 h 33 min | Vision Science
A study in ACS Nano shows that gold nanoparticles may restore some vision by acting as photoreceptors, offering a potential non-surgical treatment for retinal degeneration.
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Fitson: A Frame for Everyone
Wednesday, August 13 2025 | 11 h 58 min | Fashion Frames
Fitson is a Canadian eyewear brand that blends style and quality. Its trendy frames are made to suit every face with a variety of shapes, sizes, and bold colours.
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New Contact Lens Update Explores AI’s Impact and Potential
Wednesday, August 13 2025 | 11 h 28 min | News
CORE’s latest Contact Lens Update (Issue 85) explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping contact lens practice. From AI-based fitting algorithms to smart lenses and proactive meibography, experts share how this technology is enhancing patient outcomes, streamlining workflows, and supporting advanced ocular surface monitoring.
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Ray-Ban and A$AP Rocky Unveil The Next Generation Collection — Brand New Styles Launched at Paris Fashion Week
Wednesday, August 13 2025 | 08 h 39 min | Fashion Frames
Ray-Ban and A$AP Rocky unveil the Next Generation Collection—three avant-garde Ultra Wrap sunglasses launched at Paris Fashion Week, redefining the future of eyewear.
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