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Isabelle Boin-Serveau Appointed as Editor for Opt!K Magazine

David Pietrobon, President of Vuepoint IDS and publisher of the bilingual magazine Opt!k, has announced the appointment of Isabelle Boin-Serveau to the editorial team led by Charleen Wyman, Managing Editor.

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New Project Manager Announced for the Opti International Trade Show

Bettina Reiter will be taking on the role of project manager at Opi, the International Trade Show for Optics and Design in Germany.

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FYidoctors Creates New Flagship Facility in SW Ontario

FYidoctors have consolidated five local traditional practices in Sarnia, Ontario into a new fully equipped 5,400 square foot facility.

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New General Manager for De Rigo Vision USA

Iraj Kamili has been appointed CEO of De Rigo Vision, USA.

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HOYA Corp Sales Up on Good Ophthalmic Lens Results

HOYA announced sales up 16.9% and profit before tax up 22.9% for the third fiscal quarter 2014 (October –December) compared to the same period last year.

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Novartis and its Alcon Division Report Marginally Increased Global Sales in 2014

Novartis sales increased 1%, or 3% at constant exchange rates to $ US 58 billion ($74 billion CDN).

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International Research Effort Points to Calcium Deposits as Origin of AMD

Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according to a UK-led research team.

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Brien Holden Teams with Contamac to Develop Contact Lenses for Myopia Control

Contamac, UK global provider of biocompatible materials for the ophthalmic industry and the Brien Holden Institute announced a partnership to develop gas permeable and silicone hydrogel contact lens products (CLs) focused on myopia control.

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Kirk & Kirk Partners With Luxe-Lab for North American Distribution

Kirk & Kirk has announced Luxe-Lab will now distribute their Vivarium and Solarium collections in the U.S. and Canada.

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JIL SANDER AND RODENSTOCK SIGN EYEWEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT

Jil Sander has joined forces with Rodenstock giving them the exclusive worldwide license to design, manufacture and distribute their ophthalmic frames and sunglasses.

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