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Transitions Announces “Keep Your Eyes on the Ball” Consumer Contest in Partnership with Golf Canada

Transitions Optical in Canada has announced a new consumer contest in partnership with Golf Canada. The Transitions “Keep Your Eyes on the Ball” contest gives Canadian consumers the chance to enter to win over $5,000 in prizes, including a pair of Transitions lenses and a golf trip for four to Kananaskis in Alberta.

Consumers can simply enter the contest now through August 28, 2022 by completing the entry form at Kananaskismagicalexperience.com. The winner will be drawn at random from the contest participants and announced on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

“Golf is a great match for Transitions, especially since lighting conditions vary greatly on the golf course at all times of day,” said Arnaud Rajchenbach, marketing and sales manager, Transitions Optical Canada. “Whether in direct sunlight or shadows from trees, golf fans and amateur players alike appreciate Transitions ability to seamlessly adapt their level of tint to provide the best protection for comfort and enhanced vision on and off the course. We will also be able to share this with consumers at our Transitions booth during the CP Women PGA Golf Tournament in Ottawa, where visitors will be able to try the 12 Transitions lens colours, ask all their questions about Transitions lenses, and receive customized advice on Transitions.”

The winner of the contest will receive a gift certificate to the optical clinic of their choice that offers Transitions lenses to redeem for their prize pair. The trip to Kananaskis in Alberta includes airfare for four from a major Canadian airport to the golf destination, accommodations, a rental car if necessary, and two rounds of golf.

ECPs can visit Kananaskismagicalexperience.com for more information.

Click HERE for the full press release.

VTI Launches New NaturalVue® Enhanced Multifocal™

VTI

US-based medical device company Visioneering Technologies, Inc. announces the introduction of NaturalVue® (etafilcon A) Enhanced Multifocal 1 Day™ Contact Lenses, in Canada. 

The lenses feature the TripleTear™ Lubrication System and a new Ultra-Tapered Edge and provides excellent vision and comfort across a variety of patient types.

For more information, please call toll-free 1-844-VTI-LENS (1-844-884-5367) ext. 116 or visit the product information page for Canadian ECPs.

Canadian ECPs can order online here.

Nikon Launches Transitions® XTRActive® New Generation & XTRActive Polarized™ Lenses

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Nikon Optical Canada announces that Transitions XTRActive New Generation and Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses will be available as of July 18th. By combining Nikon state-of-the art designs with innovative Transitions technology, patients have an optimal visual experience and increased level of satisfaction while generating more sales and future sales for clinics.

Transitions XTRActive New Generation and Transitions XTRActive Polarized feature a 35% faster fade back time compared to previous generations. They are ideal for patients who frequently move from indoors to outdoors and are looking for an optical solution that perfectly matches their dynamic lifestyles.

· Transitions XTRActive New Generation lenses protect against bright lights, provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, offer blue light protection and is the darkest photochromic lens in hot temperatures and in the car.

· Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses are specially designed for very bright light and reflective glare exposure. They become extra dark and polarized at the same time when they are activated outdoors. Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses do not activate indoors, neither for darkness nor for polarization. As a result, the wearer can use their digital devices without having to worry about a polarized lens blocking their view of the screen and still receive the benefit of Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses.

Available in Nikon progressives SeeMax™ Ultimate, Presio Power Infinite and Presio Inspire, Nikon single vision lenses SeeMax™ Infinite and NL ViewFit, and with SeeCoat™ Next, HCC ICE and H coatings.

Click HERE for the full press release.

AYA’s Simcoe Takes Flight

A timeless classic, the aviator emerges once again and AYA’s Simcoe is a minimalist and contemporary version. Constructed from lightweight high grade stainless steel, these glasses are great for everyday use.

“Four Hills” artwork by Donald Chretien represents the stages of our life journey: childhood, adolescence, adult, and elder.

Distributed by: www.claudiaalan.com

Specsavers Appoints Claudia Rojas as Head of Opticianry with Aim to Hire 400 Opticians by 2024

Specsavers

To ensure clinical excellence, Specsavers has set out to build the largest network of opticians in Canada.

This is because Specsavers believe opticians are crucial to providing high-quality patient care, as they directly and significantly influence a patient’s quality of life.

Claudia Rojas

Leading the charge is Claudia Rojas, Head of Opticianry, Specsavers Canada. Claudia has over 20 years of experience working as a licensed refracting optician and has made tremendous strides in the optical industry. With her commitment to promote eyecare and eye health awareness, Claudia has served on the College of Opticians of British Columbia and is currently the Vice President of the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) and President of the OAC’s British Columbia Chapter.

“In my new role as Head of Opticianry, I am guided by my commitment to promote eyecare and eye health awareness,” said Claudia Rojas, Head of Opticianry at Specsavers Canada. “I look forward to broadening our network and ensuring opticians feel relevant, important and appreciated, as they are integral to the eyecare industry.”

Specsavers aims to have at least one optician present at all optical stores, at all times, to mentor eyecare consultants and optimize patient care.

“Opticians are integral to the delivery of Specsavers’ purpose, which is to provide accessible, quality eyecare and affordable eyewear,” said Bill Moir, General Manager of Specsavers Canada. “With Claudia at the helm, we’ll continue to support, train and mentor opticians to provide the best care possible, for example, using our OCT scans as a standard part of pre-test and our range of quality eyewear and advanced lenses, to best serve their patients.”

Specsavers is committed to offering its retail team career-progression plans to become licensed opticians and contact lens practitioners through a sponsorship program currently in development.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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