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National Sunglasses Day 2018: Over 1 Billion Impressions

The Vision Council has garnered more than 1 billion online, social media and broadcast consumer media impressions for National Sunglasses Day.

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Novartis Announces Intention to Spin Off Alcon

Novartis has announced that they intend to seek shareholder approval to spin off 100% of Alcon's eye care device business into a standalone, separately traded company.

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First 3D Printed Human Corneas

A low cost technique of creating human corneas could be used to ensure an unlimited supply of transplants.

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CNIB Welcomes New Federal Accessibility Legislation

CNIB applauds the Government of Canada for tabling historic accessibility legislation aimed at breaking down barriers for Canadians with disabilities. 

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New Free ConEd Course on Sport Protective Eyewear Available

Earn three EC Credits from a comprehensive online course on protecting athlete patients, supported by a grant from Liberty Sport. The complimentary course is posted on OptikConEd portal at www.optikconed.ca/opticians/

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Made in Italy: Leather-Wrapped Special Edition Sunglasses

The Nomad (RNB9001/S) from rag & bone is a unisex, round metal aviator featuring handmade, matte acetate rims hand-wrapped in supple Italian leather.

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Luxottica Acquires Barberini

With this acquisition the Group invests in “made in Italy” and reinforces its technological leadership in high quality sun lenses

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Announcing New Transitions® Signature® Style Colors and New Transitions® XTRActive® Style Mirrors

New Transitions Colour Choices and Fashionable Mirror Effect Designed to Appeal to Younger, Image-Conscious Consumers

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Optik ConEd Announces Opticianry Summer Sale

Why leave it to the end of the year? Summertime is perfect for catching up on your continuing education credit requirements. Optik ConEd Summer Sale makes it easy.

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Orgreen’s Realistic Colourist

It’s a testament to just how seriously Copenhagen-based eyewear company Ørgreen takes the subject of colour...

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