News
Contact Lens Market Share Increases Contribute to Cooper Companies Growth in Q2
Wednesday, June 10 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Cooper Companies reported Q2 (ending April 30, 2015) revenue increases of 5% versus same period last year.
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FYidoctors Opens to the International Stage in Whistler, BC
Tuesday, June 9 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
FYidoctors, a leading Canadian eye care company, is extremely excited to announce that Whistler Eye Clinic, based in Whistler, BC, will join their team.
Read MoreA new culprit in diabetic retinopathy
Friday, June 5 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that the protein ANGPTL4 (Angiopoietin-like 4) contributes to the proliferation of leaky blood vessels in the eye in patients with diabetic retinopathy, leading to a loss of vision and eventually permanent blindness.
Read MoreSpring allergens linked to dry eye
Friday, May 29 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at the University of Miami have, for the first time, found a link between airborne allergens and dry eye.
Read MoreGarneau College Launches New Acuvue Contact Lens Space
Wednesday, May 27 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
The new contact lens clinical and dispensing training space opened this past May 14 in the presence of all the partners involved in this major project.
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Jerry Warner Appointed as CooperVision President, North America
Tuesday, May 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Cooper Vision makes internal promotion of Jerry Warner to President, North America.
Read MoreCalifornia relists BpA as hazardous, optical industry responds
Tuesday, May 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
California has relisted Bisphenol A (BpA), a chemical important to the optical industry as a starting material for the production of polycarbonate lenses, on the list of hazardous substances known to cause cancer or birth defects and regulated under Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.
Read MoreCanadians do not visit optometrists for eye emergencies
Monday, May 25 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
In eye care emergencies, more Canadians rush to the emergency room or their family doctor rather than to an optometrist.
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Luxottica and Prada Renew License Agreement for 10 Years
Friday, May 22 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Luxottica and Prada renew worldwide agreement for design, production and distribution of Rx frames and sunglasses.
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Coastal Contacts Inc. Unveils New Brand Direction
Thursday, May 21 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Coastal Contacts Inc., the world’s largest online eyewear retailer has announced a rebrand of ClearlyContacts.ca to Clearly™.
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