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VuePoint IDS Appoints Chantal Desrochers as Sales and Client Representative
Monday, March 23 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
David Pietrobon, President of VuePoint IDS Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Chantal Desrochers as Sales and Client Service Representative, Quebec and International.
Read MoreSmartphones linked to increase in eye problems
Friday, March 20 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Prolonged smartphone use, especially among young people, is implicated in an increase in eye problems ranging from eye strain to myopia and even temporary blindness.
Read MoreBlindness Preventing Protein Discovered
Wednesday, March 18 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at Louisiana State University have discovered a retinal protein essential for vision and uncovered the molecular mechanisms of visual degeneration.
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How does your vision change in space?
Tuesday, March 17 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
NASA is investigating how low gravity affects the vision of their astronauts. Spending extended time in microgravity environments can lead to swelling of the optic nerve and a far-sighted shift.
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Essilor Appoints New Community Relations Director
Friday, March 13 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Essilor has announced the appointment of Community Relations Director, Sheila Bissonnette, as part of the company's long-term community growth and development plans.
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Blackfin recognized for its Mido 2015 stand
Friday, March 13 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Black Shard, the Blackfin stand, won the Bestand 2015 award at the recent Mido.
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Sales growth of 5.1% at Safilo in 2014
Thursday, March 12 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Italian eyewear manufacturer Safilo Group reported a 5.1% increase in sales to CAN$1.487 billion in 2014 (1.178 billion euros).
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Sales Gains in CooperVision Spur Cooper Companies 2015 Q1 Results
Tuesday, March 10 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Reporting the first fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2015, Cooper Companies revenue reached US $445.2 million ($ 562 million CDN) - a 10% increase from the prior year. CooperVision (CVI) sales increased 13% reaching $ 369.3 million ($466 million CDN). The strongest growth was shown in
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Record Year for Italian Eyewear
Monday, March 9 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Exports of sunglasses, optical frames and Italian lenses increased 11.8% in 2014, reaching a record $4.346 billion CAD (3.110 billion).
Read More A New Leader is Added to the Sàfilo Sports Division
Friday, March 6 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Kevin Hyland is the new Sàfilo North American sport channel sales leader.
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