Over 1,000 exhibitors are participating in MIDO, set to open Saturday, February 4,at Fieramilano Rho. The exhibiting companies are arriving from around the world and represent the entire eyewear industry supply chain. Germany France, Austria, Spain, Denmark, USA, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Turkey and even Mauritius are all on the roster.

A multitude of activities will animate the three days of the show. Among the guests on the calendar of events in the OTTICLUB space in Pavilion 3, is Nick Cerioni, Creative Director and celebrity stylist. Cerioni will be the guest speaker at the How to? cycle round table entitled “How to define a look and a personality through eyewear. Styling as an opportunity for opticians”, taking place Saturday, February 4 at 1 pm in the OTTICLUB space. Other How to? topics include the interior design of retail optical shops with architect Martino Berghinz (Sunday, Feb. 5, at 3 pm at OTTICLUB) and communication and creativity with researcher Luisa Aschiero and multi-disciplinary artist Felice Limosani (Monday, Feb. 6, at 1 pm at OTTICLUB).

Back to Saturday: on the calendar at 10:30 am, the ANFAO Empowering Optical Women Leadership project in support of women on a leadership career path in the eyewear industry. The meeting will be moderated by journalist Barbara Serra, sponsored by Fondazione Bellisario, and produced in partnership with SDA Bocconi [School of Management].

Sunday Feb. 5, at 2 pm in the Fashion District square (Pavilion 1), MIDO’s annual award ceremony in recognition of outstanding optical shops, exhibitors and, starting this year, industry companies. Alongside the traditional BeStore Award, for optical shops that offer an outstanding shopping experience and customer service, and the Stand Up for Green award, in its 2nd edition and assigned to the stand most focused on environmental stewardship, this year, for the first time, the CSE – Certified Sustainable Eyewear award will be presented.

In conjunction with MIDO 2023, at 4:30 pm on Saturday, Feb. 4, in the Fieramilano Rho Auditorium, the “Ophthalmology, optics and optometry: new technologies and the future” conference will take place, organized in partnership with MIDO by the publisher of b2eyes and EyeSee.

To always be up to date on MIDO news, visit www.mido.com and the official social channels Instagram (@mido_exhibition), Facebook (@MIDOExhibition), Twitter (@MIDOExhibition) and LinkedIn

#MIDO2023 #livethewonder.

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The Spanish brand Kaleos announced its new distribution agreement with the Lanctôt Optical Group.

Since 2013, Kaleos has been offering eyewear collections with a unique aesthetic, where a combination of visual elements is carefully studied to offer products that will delight design lovers.

Lanctôt Optical is a family-owned Canadian company that has been in business for over 70 years. It has become the reference for quality European eyewear in the Canadian market, with unparalleled service and invaluable expertise for high-quality products.

With this alliance, Kaleos will benefit from Lanctôt Optical vast distribution network across Canada, while the latter will be able to expand its market shares by broadening its current portfolio.

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Following the success of its pre-launch in Quebec and British Columbia, Strak Amsterdam is launching its products in February 2023 for all Canadian provinces.

Strak Amsterdam is the will to egress from the traditional eyewear landscape towards a more innovative, contemporary and uninterrupted sleek design process. The resulting new eyewear collection is defined by frame fronts crafted from a single plate of Japanese titanium mated to temples formed from a single rod of Beta-titanium.

Inspired by Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Its luxurious canal houses and charming gabled facades represent the golden age of Dutch heritage. Nearing the end of the 20^th century, the city emerged into a more innovative, contemporary and SLEEK architecture.    

Witness the new collection acknowledged and dedicated to the premise of being lightweight yet sturdy. Take trust in knowing we have gone to craft and manufacturing extremes that result in a new, and decidedly raw capture of what it means to be industrial with style.

 Distributed by Canadian Optical Supply.

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Ahead of the first global eye care conference of the year, the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has announced its “Top 10 of 2022” publications list, designating works of significant value to clinicians, researchers, educators, and manufacturers. The papers were selected from 26 peer-reviewed manuscripts covering clinical studies, laboratory studies, and reviews developed by the organization over the past 12 months.

“The entire CORE team, our collaborators, and sponsors continue to advance multiple dimensions of ocular science at a record pace, helping peers in the optometry and ophthalmology communities provide the best possible patient care,” says CORE Director Lyndon Jones, PhD, DSc, FCOptom, FAAO. “The sheer volume of these high-caliber studies can be overwhelming at times. That’s why we have selected 10 publications that represent essential knowledge for today’s eye care professionals.”

Papers making the “Top 10” for 2022 (in the order in which they were published) include:

1. Effect of a Novel Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acid Supplement on Dry Eye Disease: A 3-month Randomized Controlled Trial. Optom Vis Sci 2022; 99;1: 67-75. Ng A, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000001826

2. Testing drug release from medicated contact lenses: The missing link to predict in vivo performance. J Control Release 2022; 343 672-702. Pereira-da-Mota A, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.02.014

3. Long-term Effect of Dual-focus Contact Lenses on Myopia Progression in Children: A 6-year Multicenter Clinical Trial. Optom Vis Sci 2022; 99;3: 204-212. Chamberlain P, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000001873

4. Exploring the factors which impact overall satisfaction with single vision contact lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2022; 45;5: 101579. Guthrie S, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2022.101579

5. The impact of contact lenses on meibomian gland morphology. Ocul Surf 2022; 24 148-155. Osae, E.A., et al.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2022.04.001

6. Antiviral Activity of Contemporary Contact Lens Care Solutions against Two Human Seasonal Coronavirus Strains. Pathogens 2022; 11;4: 472. Lourenco Nogueira C, et al.

https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11040472

7. The impact of a rub and rinse regimen on removal of human coronaviruses from contemporary contact lens materials. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2022; 45;6: 101719. Lourenco Nogueira C, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2022.101719

8. Short-term tolerability of commercial eyelid cleansers: A randomised crossover study. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2022; 45;6: 101733. Craig J, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2022.101733

9. Magnitude of astigmatism – A comparison between eyes. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2022; 45;5: 101510. Luensmann D, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2021.101510

10. Temporal Change in Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Expression from Immortalized Human Corneal Epithelial Cells Exposed to Hyperosmotic Stress. Curr Eye Res 2022; 47;11: 1488-1495. Nagaarudkumaran N, et al.

https://doi.org/10.1080/02713683.2022.2125531

CORE offers a searchable database of its more than 2,600 peer-reviewed papers, professional articles, continuing education presentations, and scientific presentations dating back to the early 1980s. That resource is available at https://core.uwaterloo.ca/publications/.

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Eyecare Business Canada and NextGen OD are pleased to announce their 2023 Sponsorship to the Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS). 

NextGen OD is a digital resource specifically for recent Canadian OD graduates and Optometry students studying in Canada and in the USA.

Along with NextGen OD’s complementary website Eye Care Business Canada, Next GenOD provides resources for Optometry Students and recent OD graduates, including information on career options in all facets of optometric practice. 

As students enter their final academic years, progress through internships and externships, and possibly residency and fellowships, a host of options and opportunities lay ahead.  NextGen OD provides insights from students making these choices as well the paths of recent grads who are dealing with these important decisions.

The NextGen OD eco-system consists of a website (www.NextGenOD.ca), Facebook page, Instagram, and a Linked In Showcase Page.

APERTURE Magazine Contest Sponsorship and More
A unique aspect of NextGen OD’s sponsorship is to reward winning contributions to CAOS’ online magazine, APERTURE. 

Student winners of the APERTURE writing contest will be recognized by publishing the winning entries in Optik Magazine in 2023, reaching over 10,000 Canadian eye care professionals.  Additionally, $500 of prizes will be provided by the publisher to the winning entrants.   

“As a broad spectrum B2B publisher in the eyecare space, identifying the next generation of leading peer influencers is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the talent that lies within this cohort and bring their fresh perspectives to the industry at large.” said David Pietrobon, president of VuePoint IDS, which publishes both Eye Care Business Canada and NextGen OD, and Optik Magazine.

In addition to the APERTURE Magazine contest sponsorship, NextGen OD is planning webinars bringing together Canadian students from across North America with various subject matter experts. Plans are also underway to provide peer-reviewed clinical pearls to both students preparing for Board Examinations and recent graduates that require continuing education credits. These will be provided through CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Journal and CRO Online CE, a division of VuePoint IDS Inc. 

Individuals can sign up for the NextGen OD e-newsletter on the website: www.nextgenod.ca.

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