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FYidoctors Achieves Platinum Best Managed Status and Workplace Recognition

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FYidoctors is marking a notable year of corporate recognition, having achieved Platinum Club status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies while also being named among Canada’s Best Workplaces™, in addition to earning distinctions as a Best Workplace for Women and for having one of the Most Trusted Executive Teams.

The Platinum designation reflects seven consecutive years of recognition in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, which evaluates private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or more. According to the program, participating businesses are assessed on areas including strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance, and financial performance.

Canada's Best Managed Companies - Platinum status (CNW Group/FYidoctors)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies – Platinum status (CNW Group/FYidoctors)

For FYidoctors, the latest recognition points not only to continued business growth, but also to the organizational culture it says it has been building across its clinics, home offices, and Delta lab operations nationwide.

“This is an extraordinary milestone for our organization,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of FYihealth group. “Achieving Platinum status as a Best Managed Company while also being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ speaks to the strength of our strategy and, most importantly, the strength of our people. These honours reflect the dedication of our teams across the country who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while building a culture rooted in trust and collaboration.”

The company said the workplace recognitions reinforce its focus on creating an environment in which employees across clinical, administrative, and lab settings feel supported and able to contribute at a high level.

Together, the honours position FYidoctors as an organization being recognized not only for its presence in Canadian eye care, but also for its broader approach to leadership, workplace culture, and operational performance.

Source: FYidoctors

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Doyle Optometrists and Opticians Expands into the Outaouais Region

Groupe Doyle Optométristes et Opticiens

Doyle Optometrists and Opticians marks its entry into the Outaouais region with the recent opening of its 27th location in the Aylmer sector. This opening is part of the company’s continued, sustained growth.

Doyle Optometrists and Opticians - Aylmer

Two well-established local professionals are joining the project as co-owners: Dr. Janie Boucher, optometrist, and Édith Métayer, dispensing optician.

“We are very pleased to continue our development by establishing ourselves in the Outaouais region, a rapidly growing area, while remaining true to our business model founded on collaboration,” said Patrick Doyle, President.

This partnership reflects a core pillar of Doyle’s business model, which aims to allow professionals to focus fully on their patients and clientele. This approach has enabled the company to grow steadily across Quebec while maintaining strong local roots.

“This model, which combines autonomy with support, allows each co-owner to be actively involved in their boutique while benefiting from the expertise and guidance of our head office.”

This opening is part of a rigorous expansion strategy combining organic growth and targeted acquisitions. Additional projects will be announced in spring 2026 under the leadership of President Patrick Doyle and Vice-President Karl Brousseau, Optometrist.

Source: Doyle Optometrists and Opticians

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The Vision Council Foundation Launches 2026 National Sunglasses Day Campaign

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The Vision Council Foundation is encouraging eyecare providers, optical retailers, and industry stakeholders to take part in the 2026 National Sunglasses Day campaign, ahead of the annual observance on June 27.

According to the organization, the campaign is intended to reinforce the role of UV-protective eyewear as an everyday health measure and to raise public awareness about the importance of regular sunglass use.

The Foundation notes that prolonged sun exposure can contribute to conditions such as photokeratitis, as well as increase the risk of cataracts and certain eye cancers. It also cited findings from The Vision Council’s 2025 Market inSights with 2026 Forecast report, which found that 63 per cent of U.S. adults wear non-prescription sunglasses, leaving more than a third without that form of protection.

“Eyecare providers and optical professionals are the most trusted voices when it comes to protecting patients’ vision and long-term eye health,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council and The Vision Council Foundation. She said the campaign is intended to make it easier for practices and businesses to promote the message of daily sunglass wear.

To support participation, the Foundation has released a set of free promotional resources, including downloadable toolkits for eyecare professionals, industry members, media, and consumers. The materials include patient education resources, social media graphics, fact sheets, UV safety statistics, and communication templates.

The Foundation is also offering up to 25 complimentary printed copies of its National Sunglasses Day UV Protection Educational Pamphlet per request for eyecare providers.

Organizations taking part are encouraged to use the campaign to host in-practice events, run promotions related to sunglasses or UV-protective lenses, share educational materials, and participate on social media using #NationalSunglassesDay.

The Vision Council Foundation said additional partnership opportunities are also available for organizations interested in supporting broader UV education efforts.

Source: The Vision Council

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LensCrafters and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Team Up with Los Angeles Unified School District to Provide Life-Changing Vision Care

LensCrafters x OneSight Team Photo may 2026

More than 900 Los Angeles students in grades K-12 received the gift of clear sight during a five-day vision clinic held May 4-8 at Harry Bridges Span School in Wilmington. The clinic was hosted by LensCrafters and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

During the clinic, more than 80 volunteers — including LensCrafters, EyeMed, and additional EssilorLuxottica team members, along with volunteer optometrists, technicians and support staff — worked together to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses to students who may otherwise lack access to essential vision care. Thanks to OneSight’s on-site lens production capabilities and proven clinic model, most patients received their new, high-quality eyewear the same day.

This clinic is one example of LensCrafters’ longstanding partnership with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. Since 1995, LensCrafters’ in-store fundraising has supported local initiatives across North America while helping to expand access to vision care globally, delivering life-changing impact in support of OneSight’s commitment to eliminate uncorrected poor vision.

“At LensCrafters, we believe access to quality vision care can empower humans to reach their full potential,” said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters and For Eyes. “Through our longstanding partnership with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, we’re proud to help remove barriers to care and expand access to life-changing vision services for children and communities around the world—helping them gain clarity and confidence and transforming the way they see and experience the world.”

“Clear vision plays a fundamental role in a child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive,” said Becky Palm, Executive Director, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, North America. “Through our global efforts, we are working to expand access to quality vision care in underserved communities and move closer to our commitment to eliminate uncorrected poor vision within a generation. We’re grateful to our partners and volunteers who help make this impact possible every day.”

To learn more about the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and how to support its work, visit www.onesight.essilorluxottica.com.

Click HERE for the press release.

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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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