With over 100 years of heritage, Nikon Optical Canada is devoted to using its knowledge and understanding of sight to bring a unique life experience to each wearer of its eyeglass lenses. Its meticulous and detailed effort in its product development goes beyond providing the best personalized vision to eyeglass wearers.
In Canada for the last 35 years, every Canadian should have the opportunity to learn more about Nikon Lenswear. With this in mind, Nikon Optical Canada is proud to announce the release of its new consumer website www.nikonlenswear.com/ca.
This new website is dedicated to helping consumers learn more about vision correction, protection and style. It offers the latest eye care tips, educates on various types of vision correction, informs about the latest lens innovations and allows consumers to explore lens options tailored to their lifestyle, helping them to be more knowledgeable before visiting an eye care professional.
For more information, visit the Nikon Lenswear website and contact a Nikon Business Development Partner to learn more about Nikon as a lens partner for your practice.
As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing eye care in Canada, WestGroupe has donated a total of $35,000 to the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI). This includes an initial contribution of $15,000 in 2023, followed by an additional $20,000 in 2024, reinforcing WestGroupe’s dedication to supporting vision research, education, and expanded access to care.
The Waterloo Eye Institute, part of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science, is set to become a national centre of excellence for eye and vision care, research, and education. The Waterloo Eye Institute’s 68,000 square feet of new and renovated space will include state-of-the-art clinics emphasizing both primary eye care and specialty services like myopia management, vision therapy, and low vision rehabilitation. With enhanced facilities, future optometry professionals will train to provide the highest level of care to their patients.
“We are thrilled to support the groundbreaking work of the Waterloo Eye Institute,” said Michael Suliteanu, President of WestGroupe. “At WestGroupe, we believe innovation and accessibility are key to advancing eye care. By contributing to WEI, we are investing in a brighter future for patients across Canada.”
“We are grateful to WestGroupe for this ongoing support of the Waterloo Eye Institute,” said Dr. Stanley Woo, Director of the School of Optometry & Vision Science. “This additional gift indicates WestGroupe’s ongoing commitment to our shared vision of helping people see.”
WestGroupe’s donations play a vital role in fuelling innovation in vision care at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science, helping to ensure greater access to essential eye care services for Canadians. This initiative aligns with the company’s core values of innovation, excellence, and accessibility in the field of optometry.
The Longchamp LO780S features a graceful oval shape with a two-tone frame made from 60% plant-based resin. Lightweight and sophisticated, its iconic logo-adorned temples add an exclusive, modern touch. A perfect choice for those seeking timeless elegance with a contemporary edge.
Working with leading brands to constantly push the envelope through distinct designs, innovative materials and clever constructions, Marchon Eyewear’s goal is to consistently design distinctive eyewear that offers accessible quality, style and value.
Marchon is proud of its diversified portfolio of brands, covering key demand segments in the premium end of the market.
Marchon Eyewear distributes its products through a global network of subsidiaries and distributors, serving over 80,000 accounts in more than 100 countries.
Whether helping people access quality care, supporting eye care providers in managing their practice, or partnering with local organizations to aid our communities, VSP Vision™ is there with a comprehensive portfolio of brands that keep health at the center of everything we do. As the first not-for-profit eye health company, care and compassion have led our growth for nearly 70 years. Today, our focus remains on helping those we serve bring their best vision to life.
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FYihealth group announces the appointment of Mary Kovacs as its new Head of Talent. With nearly three decades of experience in human resources, Kovacs is a highly accomplished HR executive with a proven track record in employee experience, total rewards strategies, talent management, organizational culture development, and change management.
In addition to her leadership role, Kovacs serves as a faculty member at Mount Royal University and sits on the board of the Calgary Total Rewards Network. Her extensive expertise will be instrumental in strengthening FYihealth group’s commitment to fostering a people-centric, innovative, and high-performance work environment.
“Mary’s experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to prioritize talent development and employee engagement,” says Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chair & CEO at FYihealth group.
Drawn to FYihealth group’s people, purpose, , and innovative approach to eye care, she is eager to contribute to the company’s continued growth and success. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Kovacs will play a critical role in advancing FYihealth group’s strategic priorities, ensuring the organization remains a top employer and industry leader in vision care.
World Optometry Week provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of eye care, recognize optometrists’ contributions to advancing eye care as a human right, and emphasize optometry’s role in global health.
The theme for World Optometry Week 2025, “Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness,” reflects the WCO’s response to key challenges outlined in the 2019 World Report on Vision (WRV). Issues such as the growing global population, aging demographics, and rising urbanization pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, particularly in providing sustainable eye care. By expanding optometry’s role as a primary eye care provider within collaborative care models, we as optometrists are uniquely positioned to address these challenges.
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has evolved from a reactive role in supporting our members to actively representing the profession in a proactive capacity, with a focus on addressing the increasing demand for quality, accessible, and equitable eye care. WCO envisions the future of eye care as one where optometry plays a central role in global health systems to meet this demand. As a relatively young profession, we must continue to educate policymakers about optometry’s importance in the global health agenda.
One significant step recently taken by WCO was to develop a clear definition of the role of an optometrist, as part of WCO’s Concept of Optometry. To reduce confusion and help enhance recognition and regulation of optometry where it is needed, WCO has provided this clearly defined role of practice for individuals with an optometric title, focusing on the importance of optometrists occupying the level of a primary care provider.
In 2024, WCO released the WCO Competency Framework for Optometry, highlighting the competencies required for optometry to participate most effectively in the international eye care agenda. This framework was developed to advance the profession in line with the WHO Eye Care Competency Framework (ECCF), which underscored the challenge of an insufficient number of eye care providers to address the more than one billion people affected by preventable vision impairment and blindness, as reported in the World Report on Vision. This report identified areas where optometry can play a more active role in reducing preventable impairment and ensuring at-risk patients are identified, treated, and referred out when necessary. Efforts have since focused on addressing gaps in eye care access, starting with the recognition of the provider shortage.
WCO believes that the documented number of people identified with preventable impairment is a direct call to action for optometry in this pivotal moment. Our members across the globe are entering the conversation on how to expand the workforce, raise awareness of the growing demand for eye care, and ensure practitioners have the necessary competencies to provide high-quality primary eye care. Additionally, WCO continues to partner with others to develop tools to assist practicing clinicians to address myopia management, dry eye disease, and presbyopia with the latest science on diagnosis, treatment, and awareness.
Now is the time to grow our professional footprint to help address the challenges outlined five years ago in the World Report on Vision. It is going to take time to effect change, but if optometry continues to work together, we can be part of the solution. Happy World Optometry Week!
Sincerely,
Sandra S. Block, OD, M ED, MPH, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FCOVD, FNAP, FARVO
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