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Academy 2018 San Antonio Registration and Housing Now Open

Registration is now open for the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting, Academy 2018 San Antonio, which will take place November 7-10, 2018 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

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J & J Vision Announces New Digital Platform for Eye Care Professionals

Johnson & Johnson Vision announced on Tuesday May 22 the Canadian launch of jnjvisionpro.ca, a bilingual digital platform that delivers online learning, patient education materials, practice resources and connected commerce.

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Vision Council Calls for Nominations for Lab Division Hall of Fame

The Lab Division Hall of Fame nominating committee is seeking nominations to the 2018 Lab Division Hall of Fame.

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First Ever Canadian Optical Lab Survey Now Available

Join in the $500 Give Away Optical Lab Survey Contest

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Safilo North America Appoints Stephen Wright Chief Commercial Officer

Stephen Wright will begin as CCO effective June 19th 2018, replacing outgoing Henri Blomqvist, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

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Polaroid Eyewear Launches Heritage Collection

Sophisticated and unique, clip-ons make a comeback in the collection:  the new PLD 6045/S acetate model features a rectangular shape and comes in three colorways - white, black, and red.

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Dreamcatcher Eyewear Launches Workshop Program

Dreamcatcher Eyewear in Toronto is now accepting registrations for their training program for the creation of unique, handmade eyewear.

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New Canadian Guideline for Screening for Impaired Vision in Older Adults

The guideline, published in English and French in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC), is aimed at primary care practitioners.

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Valeant To Change Name to Bausch Health Companies Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals announced that the company will change its name to Bausch Health Companies Inc., effective July 2018.

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Transitions Launches Snapchat Try-on Experience with Consumer Campaign

In conjunction with the launch of the new Light Under Control™ campaign to consumers, Transitions Optical has partnered with Snapchat to create an interactive augmented reality try-on experience.

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