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February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

CooperVision President Jerry Warner Elected to The Vision Council Board of Directors

The Vision Council has elected CooperVision President Jerry Warner to a three-year term on its Board of Directors. The global organization promotes comprehensive growth in the vision care industry through education, advocacy, research, consumer outreach, strategic relationship building, and industry forums.

“The Vision Council is pleased to welcome Jerry as a director at large,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council. “As the first contact lens company representative to have a seat on our Board, Jerry offers valuable perspective and experience following years of active membership and volunteering from the CooperVision team.”

Prior to his promotion to President of CooperVision, which took effect this month, Warner was the company’s Executive Vice President and President, Americas and Global Commercial Functions. He has also held roles as President of the Americas region and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for the contact lens leader.

Warner said, “It is an honor to serve in this capacity, advocating for and helping create partnerships across the industry from which everyone benefits—manufacturers, practitioners, retailers, and consumers. The Vision Council is tireless in its efforts to enable better vision for better lives, which mirrors CooperVision’s own purpose to help improve the way people see each day.”

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February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

Copenhagen Specs Confirms Dates, March 5-6

Copenhagen Specs confirms the dates, March 5-6 and will be the first eyewear tradeshow in the Nordic Region to take place in 2022.

All restrictions have been lifted in Denmark from February 1^st, so finally the optical business can meet in the same venue in Copenhagen.

CEO of Copenhagen Specs, Morten Gammelmark says: “We are delighted to finally gather the optical business after a very long period under the influence of covid. We look forward to inspire our visitors with new collections and products from our innovative exhibitors.”

He continues: “It has been tough times in the event business, so we are hoping for the same support from exhibitors and visitors, as we did before the pandemic. We will of course still have a lot of focus on the pandemic and will make all necessary measures to ensure exhibitors and visitors.

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February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

MIDO 2022: Registration is Open as Countdown Begins

Starting today, visitors to the international eyewear show can register on the MIDO website www.mido.com for the forthcoming edition of the show, to be held April 30 to May 2, 2022.

The opening of registration means that everything is ready to kick off an event that holds the utmost potential for international traffic.

“Moving the date was a risky and brave decision taken to ensure MIDO remains the international gold-standard event. A choice that today is proving to be the right one because many exhibitors and buyers, from all over the world, are registered to participate in the April show,” stated MIDO President Giovanni Vitaloni.

Another confidence booster can be found in industry data, released in December at the ANFAO general meeting. During the last nine months of 2021 the numbers were better than those forecast in the first part of the year and showed a complete return to the results achieved in 2019. Leading the recovery, above all, were optical frames for export and ophthalmic lenses in the domestic market, while all the top export markets for Italian eyewear are showing signs of recovery.

“The businesses in our industry have re-launched – concluded Vitaloni – and are looking forward to MIDO 2022 as a not-to-be missed opportunity to finally meet in-person with Italian and international customers and to showcase their collections, that will be an expression, above all, of durability, research, sustainability and quality.”

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February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Alcon Canada Announces Launch of TOTAL30®

Alcon announced plans to launch TOTAL30^®in Canada, the first-and-only monthly replacement Water Gradient lens that feels like nothing, even on day 30. Using Alcon’s proprietary Water Gradient material first introduced with DAILIES TOTAL1^® contact lenses, TOTAL30^® delivers a premium wearing experience for reusable contact lens wearers, according to the company.

“We are very excited to add TOTAL30^®to the TOTAL^® brand portfolio, said Chris Dyk, Country Business Unit Head, Vision Care. “Despite approximately two-thirds of contact lens wearers continuing to choose reusable lenses, innovation in this sector has lagged behind daily disposables for over a decade. That changes today. TOTAL30^®delivers a reusable lens with a Water Gradient surface that remains durable for a full 30 days, helping Canadians see brilliantly.”

According to Alcon, TOTAL30^® lenses are clinically shown to feel like nothing, even on day 30, giving contact lens wearers an exceptional wearing experience in a reusable lens. Alcon capitalized on its proprietary Water Gradient contact lens material to provide a reusable lens that approaches 100% water at the surface, so all that touches the eye is a gentle cushion of moisture.

“Striving for clear vision shouldn’t mean sacrificing on comfort,” said Dr. Christine Misener, O.D. at the Ancaster Eye Clinic. “For my patients who wear monthly reusable contact lenses, the introduction of TOTAL30^® will be an exciting new option to consider when they’re looking for a premium wearing experience.”

The reusable, Water Gradient design of TOTAL30^® is made possible by the introduction of new biomimetic CELLIGENT^® Technology. CELLIGENT^® combines a biomimetic surface and a unique lens chemistry to help resist bacteria and lipid deposits.

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January 31, 2022May 19, 2026

Neurolens Partners with Riverside Opticalab Group

Neurolens announces that Riverside Opticalab Group Ltd will be the lab manufacturer and distributor for Neurolens customers in Canada moving forward. With this new partnership, Neurolens providers can expect excellent customer service, superior product quality, a wider product offering and faster delivery times.

“As we strive to deliver a best-in-class experience to our Canadian eye care providers, we have actively sought a production partner that will deliver lenses to our standards while maintaining exceptional customer service,” said Pierre Bertrand, Chief Executive Officer of Neurolens. “Riverside Opticalab Group has a first-class reputation in Canada, and we knew from our first meeting that they were an ideal partner for Neurolens as we expand our capabilities into this promising market,” Bertrand added.

Current and new Neurolens providers have been transitioning to Riverside Opticalab Group in a phased approach over the last months.

Under the leadership of Sylvain St-Gelais President of Riverside Opticalab Group Ltd, the organization has become a recognized eyewear innovator and industry pioneer. “Riverside Opticalab Group Ltd has positioned itself as a ground-breaking entity that has brought high-end solutions to our valued customers,” said Sylvain St-Gelais. “Being the distributor of Neurolens is a natural fit as our two organizations are relentlessly customer-centric and committed to giving eye care providers more opportunities to positively impact their patients.”

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