Calvin Klein launches the Spring-Summer 2023 collection featuring timeless and bold shapes. The CK23504S sunglasses boast a modified rectangular shape complemented by solid lenses flushed into the milled acetate front.

Their sleek, ultramodern look is enhanced by refined details, such as the iconic metal sticker embellishments on the front and thick temples with thinning down tips.

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The Optical Vision Group is taking its next big step by focusing on continuing the Canadian expansion of its Optical Warehouse/Entrepôt de la Lunette optical stores, with a franchising concept carefully developed to attract optometrists, opticians and other qualified investors.

“Our Everything You Need, Simply Less Expensive™ concept, which was developed in Quebec, resonates with glasses wearers in all provinces,” says Daniel Beaulieu, President and CEO of Optical Vision Group. “In and outside of Quebec, we see the public’s anticipation of our arrival in major cities across Canada, and we wish to build a national network to cater to the increasing demand for affordable eyeglasses that we see from coast to coast.”

The franchising opportunity is based on the retail strategy that has been developed and perfected by the group over the past 10 years. “Investors are very interested in the low-cost franchising proposition and the potential return on investment over a five-year period,” Beaulieu says.

“Our high quality product assortment and offering, which includes a Best Price Policy on all lenses, frames starting at just $20, and a complete pair with anti-glare starting at $70, are exciting for independent practice owners who have an option that allows them to be very competitive.”

Franchisees benefit from associating themselves with a growing brand that has a customized marketing program, established supply chain, ongoing training support, and a concept that has won the Radisson award presented by the Trois-Rivières Chamber of Commerce for New Business in 2016 and been recognized by the Quebec Chamber of Commerce as a Mercuriades finalist for Successful Business Strategy in 2018.

To learn more about the Optical Warehouse franchise opportunity, email franchising@opticalwarehouse.ca .

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Eschenbach Optik of America introduces the new Elumentis LED Lamp which provides bright, adjustable illumination which improves contrast and helps those with vision loss from macular degeneration and other eye diseases see better. The lamp features intuitive operation and allows users to select the optimal light colour temperature and brightness level they need to maximize their viewing environment.

The energy-efficient LEDs last up to 25,000 hours, are dimmable, and provide light in three different colour temperatures – from warm white 2700K, to neutral white 4800K, to cool white 6400K. The desired colour, brightness and ambient light option can be selected by using the tactile buttons on the lamp base.

The Elumentis LED lamp extends up to 21 inches tall and can reach over most computer monitors to provide illumination onto a computer keyboard. The lamp head tilts in several directions and the lamp arm can be moved from the top and bottom joints allowing the user to position the light exactly where needed. It also folds down to just 2.5 inches high for easy portability and storage.

This lamp not only offers a high colour rendering index and shadow-free illumination, but also has an ambient light option that provides illumination from the top of the lamp head which can help brighten a room. The sturdy base has anti-slip pads on the bottom to increase stability and protect sensitive surfaces it may be placed on.

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Get ready to elevate your eyewear game with AYA Optical’s latest release – the Jeremy sunglasses. Boasting a sleek, unisex design that’s perfect for daily wear, this lightweight model will flatter any face shape.

Available in two stunning variations, the black matte with blue flash lens or brown lens with silver flash. Unique frog design by Corrine Hunt.

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Alcon announced the expansion of the partnership with Plastic Bank – an organization that builds recycling ecosystems in under-developed communities to fight plastic pollution while providing collection members with a path out of poverty. For each ton of plastic introduced in the marketplace, Plastic Bank will collect an equivalent amount of ocean-bound plastic in vulnerable coastal communities.

In 2022, Plastic Bank removed more than 649,000 kilograms (kg) of plastic waste from the environment to offset the plastic used by Alcon for select Surgical and Vision Care products. Alcon aims to support the plastic removal of more than 990,000 kg in 2023 – the equivalent of stopping more than 49 million plastic bottles from reaching the ocean this year.

Beyond environmental impact, Alcon’s partnership with Plastic Bank will help more than 330 collection communities globally in 2023. Collection members exchange the plastic they collect for life-improving benefits such as health insurance, grocery vouchers and school supplies.

“While single-use plastics are essential to the safety and convenience of medical products, we strive to minimize their impact on the environment by supporting important initiatives like this program with Plastic Bank,’” said Charles Herget, Head of ESG at Alcon.

In 2022, Plastic Bank’s program with both the Surgical and Vision Care products helped remove the equivalent of more than 32 million plastic bottles.

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