To further amplify the impact of its partnership with Plastic Bank^®, CooperVision announces the expansion of the trailblazing net plastic neutrality initiative to include its Biofinity^® family and MiSight^® 1 day contact lenses in Canada, making its most popular contact lens brands net plastic neutral. The company has also reached a significant milestone for the initiative: globally, the effort has prevented the equivalent of more than 100 million plastic bottles from entering the oceans.

In 2021, CooperVision pioneered the world’s first net plastic neutral contact lens with clariti^® 1 day in the U.S., and has continued to expand the scope of the global initiative. It funds Plastic Bank’s collection, processing and reuse of general ocean-bound plastic waste that is equal to the weight of the plastic contained in designated products in 27 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. In Canada, this includes the clariti^® 1 day, MyDay^®, MiSight^® 1 day, and Biofinity^® brands.

“Over the past two years, thousands of eye care professionals and their patients have already contributed to this cause, simply by prescribing and wearing CooperVision 1-day contact lenses. Now, with the inclusion of Biofinity^® and MiSight^® 1 day, we are poised to make an even bigger difference,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President, Professional & Government Affairs, Americas, CooperVision.

“We couldn’t be more thankful to everyone who has helped this program become an absolute success— the eye care professionals and wearers across the planet who share CooperVision’s sustainability commitment. Each plastic neutral contact lens that is prescribed and worn makes a difference,” said Aldo Zucaro, Senior Director, Corporate Responsibility, CooperCompanies.

Beyond the positive impact on the environment, CooperVision’s plastic neutrality initiative benefits collection community members in more than 350 coastal communities who receive payments through Plastic Bank for necessities such as groceries, cooking fuel, school tuition, and health insurance.

As a leading manufacturer of contact lenses, CooperVision is dedicated to reducing its environmental footprint, and its efforts extend beyond net plastic neutrality. The company has a strong track record of sustainable manufacturing and operations focused on areas in which it can make the greatest impact. CooperVision has developed best-in-class manufacturing processes resulting in award-winning conservation efforts in Puerto Rico and prestigious sustainability certifications in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.

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How lovely to pair a perfectly formed cat eye with stunningly gorgeous handmade acetates from Mazzucchelli, Italy. On top of that, dress it up with a dance of Austrian crystals and metal studs on the brow to create a cascade of textural articulation. Deliver elegance with Seraphin Shimmer 21.

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Did you know Transitions® has a lens for all your patients experiencing any level of light sensitivity? It’s true. Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™ seamlessly adapt to changing light situations by responding to surrounding light, changing from clear to dark when going outdoors and changing back to clear once inside. This is the only one smart clear lens that adapt to light and become dark in order to give to your patient this level of benefits

Plus, all Transitions lenses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays and help protect against sources of harmful blue light¹ including digital devices, screens and especially bright sun. By optimizing the amount of light eyes receive, Transitions lenses also help reduce glare for more effortless sight.

Compare the features and benefits Transitions® lenses offer and help patients find their perfect fit.

Transitions®Signature® GEN8™ lenses are our best overall photochromic lenses¹ and they’re our clearest and fastest lens.

Transitions®XTRActive® new generation lenses are best for patients who are very light sensitive or frequently exposed to bright light. They deliver the best extra darkness and light protection¹ from intense light indoors and outdoors, even in the car.

Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™ are best for those who are frequently exposed to bright light and reflective glare. They combine the benefits of light intelligent lenses and dynamic polarization for extra protection in any light situation and deliver sharper vision and vivid colours.

Visit Transitions.com/en-canadapro for educational resources or contact cscanada@transitions.com for marketing materials.

¹Based on achieving the highest-weighted composite score among main everyday photochromic lenses across measurements of key photochromic performance attributes weighted by their relative importance to consumers.

Transitions, Transitions Signature and XTRActive are registered trademarks, and the Transitions logo, Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses, Transitions XTRActive Polarized and XTRActive Polarized are trademarks of Transitions Optical, Inc. used under license by Transitions Optical Limited. GEN 8 is a trademark of Transitions Optical Limited.

©2022 Transitions Optical Limited. Photochromic performance and polarization are influenced by temperature, UV exposure and lens material.

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The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) is launching a new educational video which will help Opticians across Canada navigate between the organisations they depend on more easily.

This short video shows the difference between provincial regulatory bodies, who are there to protect the public in areas such as standards of practice, ethics and investigating complaints, and associations, which are there to protect and advocate for Licensed Opticians. Indeed, the Opticians Association of Canada includes with its membership personal professional liability insurance coverage and online continuing education for no additional charge.

More educational content on the topic will be available soon.

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