In addition to providing an array of information from their digital booth, sponsors will be able to live stream presentations to the attendees through a new feature on the platform.
As per its mission, “My Vision Show Rewind” will highlight the independent brands, and a select few key opinion leaders, who participated in the show throughout the year.
My Vision Show has been gaining national attention from the eyewear community, optometric communities, and the trade show industry at large for hosting an unparalleled virtual and hybrid, experience.
A new study
establishes that contact lens wear offers an option for a better vision
correction experience than spectacles when paired with face masks, and doing so
likely improves adherence to mask use. Conducted by Eurolens Research at the
University of Manchester, it is the first work to compare the use of any type
of face mask with the two types of vision correction.
Dr. Carole Maldonado-Codina BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA
“Since mask wear
became widespread in early 2020, anecdotal reports of problems with fogging
when wearing spectacles have been common. Our work agreed with these reports
and revealed additional aspects of mask wear and visual correction that favor
contact lens prescribing,” said Carole Maldonado-Codina, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD,
MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA, Senior Lecturer in Optometry at the University of
Manchester and the paper’s lead author.
Thirty study
participants—all habitual spectacles wearers with no history of contact lens
use—were randomized to continue in spectacles (n=15) or wear somofilcon A daily
disposable contact lenses (n=15). A surgical face mask (Type II R) was worn for
at least one hour per day on four or more days per week. After two weeks,
participants completed the Quality-of-Life Impact of Refractive Correction
(QIRC) questionnaire and a two-part face mask usability questionnaire, as well
as assessing their ocular-related symptoms with visual analog grading scales
(VAS).
Individual QIRC
responses showed statistically significant differences for enjoying outdoor
activities, participating in fitness activities, and being able “to do the
things you want to do.” Better scores were observed for the contact lens group.
For face mask
usability, the study showed statistically significant differences again
favoring contact lens wear for breathability, heat, comfort on ear lobes, and
overall comfort.
The second part
of the face mask questionnaire similarly showed higher subjective ratings for
contact lenses across multiple dimensions, including walking, driving, reading,
computer use, exercising, and socializing.
Subjective VAS
scores for ocular-related symptoms at participant follow-up visits indicated
significantly greater scores for the somofilcon A daily disposable contact
lenses compared with the spectacle group for distance vision, near vision,
glare, fogging, restricted field of view, and peripheral blur. No differences
were observed between groups for dryness, comfort, or redness.
In their
conclusion, the authors offer a clear recommendation, writing “the findings of
this work suggest that where possible, contact lenses should be the preferred
vision correction option for people using face masks.”
“Eye care
professionals should consider discussing these findings with all of their
patients, even those who have never tried contact lenses before. Even if
patients love their spectacles, there is an opportunity for dual wear, swapping
their frames for contact lenses when they’ll be wearing a mask. It could be a
relatively straightforward approach with positive implications for multiple
aspects of a person’s daily life,” said Dr. Maldonado-Codina.
The study was supported with a grant from CooperVision.
Essilor Canada will launch a full range of myopia management solutions in early 2022, making it the first country in North America to offer a comprehensive vision care portfolio of a lens device plus related diagnostic and practice management aids.
Later this year (2021) on a pilot basis, Essilor will introduce Essilor Stellest™ lens, which slows down the progression of myopia in children. The broader launch across the country will be made early in 2022.
In addition to the Stellest lens, Essilor will launch a suite of digital instruments and solutions including the Myopia Expert 700 and the Essibox Myopia Care to help eye care professionals improve their myopia management practice.
Research and Development History. From clinical trials in the 1980s to recent strategic partnerships with organizations such as the International Myopia Institute or the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition, Essilor has been committed to developing innovative and effective solutions to help slow down myopia progression in children and contribute to preventing high myopia in the future.
Essilor Stellest™ lens has been designed with proprietary technology called “H.A.L.T.” (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target).
The H.A.L.T. technology consists of a constellation of aspherical lenslets spread on 11 rings and was designed to create a volume of signal that slows down the elongation of the eye.
The optical properties of the lenslets on each ring have been determined to guarantee a volume of signal always in front of the retina and follow its shape. In addition, Essilor Stellest™ lenses are comfortable, and easy to adapt for children: 90% of children are fully adapted within three days and 100% within one week according to a two-year controlled, randomized, double-masked clinical trial results on 54 myopic children wearing Stellest™ lenses compared to 50 myopic children wearing single vision lenses.
Solutions Include a Suite of Instruments Essilor also announced they will provide a highly accurate, turnkey resource that enables proactive myopia management by eyecare professionals through its Myopia Expert 700 with its digital Essibox Myopia Care solution, in addition to the lenses.
The Myopia Expert 700 will help eyecare professionals build a compelling myopia management patient journey from onset detection to progression monitoring thereby helping positioning professionals as myopia experts.
The device’s aim is to maximize engagement of the patient’s family in myopia management to boost satisfaction, loyalty, and traffic. Finally, the Essibox Myopia Care brings a scalable and professional protocol to practices for the early detection and monitoring of myopia.
“Essilor believes that everyone has a role to play in the fight against myopia, with eyecare professionals on the front lines. That’s why Essilor is proud to partner with Canadian experts on its advisory board and is already working with eyecare professionals on a pilot launch to share best practices and meet the specific needs of Canadians with comprehensive myopia management solutions”, according to the company statement.
The Transitions Canada team is partnering with the Eye Disease Foundation through a research project grant program which will go toward supporting research of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The Eye Disease Foundation has partnered with Transitions Optical for several years due to support its commitment to improving vision. Over the course of the next two years, Transitions Optical will be donating $40,000 CAD to the Eye Disease Foundation – $20,000 CAD in 2021 and $20,000 CAD in 2022.
“We are grateful for Transitions Optical’s generous and ongoing commitment to our research around AMD,” said Steeve Lachance, general manager of the Eye Disease Foundation. “This donation will allow us to continue to conduct studies to better understand eye diseases, including AMD, and to ultimately improve the lives of many suffering today and in the future.”
Additionally, Transitions is also presenting the Starlight Virtual Fundraiser taking place December 10, 2021. As presenting sponsor, Transitions Optical’s donation will support the planning and execution of the virtual fundraiser event, where attendees can enjoy a gourmet box of imported wines, cheeses, fruits, crackers, and charcuteries. Funds raised from the event will help support research by the Eye Disease Foundation.
FYidoctors announces its newest partner in
Newmarket, Ontario’s Dr. Boulos Medical Spa. The partnership marks the 6th
Ontario-based medical aesthetics clinic onboarded in recent weeks, as
FYidoctors continues its expansion across the country.
“Dr.
Shahira Boulos and her team have consistently ranked atop the list of medical
aesthetics service providers in the Newmarket region for almost a decade,” says
Dr. Al Ulsifer, Chair and CEO of FYidoctors. “The care and knowledge that has
gone into her business is evidenced by this operational success.”
A leader in the treatment of skin
conditions, volume loss and wrinkles, and procedures such as injectables, light
& laser therapies, facials and body wrap treatments, Dr. Boulos is a veteran
practitioner, having received her medical degree in 1986 and administering
cosmetic injections since 2007.
“Becoming a partner with FYidoctors is a
massive step forward for us,” says Dr. Boulos. “We are now unfettered to focus
on our craft and our patients, moving from essentially a small business to a
broader organization with the resources to take us to the next level. I am
excited for our partnership and look forward to co-authoring the next chapter.”
Dr. Boulos Medical Spa is a long-time
charitable supporter and active fundraiser for South Lake Hospital.
OptikConEd.com has collaborated with Dorina Reiz to offer a new 2-hour CE course for opticians on myopia care and the optician’s role as a key provider.
GIGI STUDIOS is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of growth for the Barcelona-based eyewear brand, now present in more than 50 countries.
Oakley will release Infiniloop on July 14, a limited-quantity eyewear design featuring a minimal dual-material frame structure and a connection to the brand’s Future Genesis storytelling platform.
Innovative Eyewear has announced a rollout of Lucyd Armor smart safety eyewear through FYihealth group’s FYidoctors and Visique clinics, with initial placement expected in Q3 2026.
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is encouraging Canadians to protect their eyes from harmful UV exposure this summer, warning that cumulative UV damage can increase the risk of cataracts, photokeratitis and other serious eye conditions.
OptikConEd.com has collaborated with Dorina Reiz to offer a new 2-hour CE course for opticians on myopia care and the optician’s role as a key provider.
GIGI STUDIOS is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of growth for the Barcelona-based eyewear brand, now present in more than 50 countries.
Oakley will release Infiniloop on July 14, a limited-quantity eyewear design featuring a minimal dual-material frame structure and a connection to the brand’s Future Genesis storytelling platform.
Innovative Eyewear has announced a rollout of Lucyd Armor smart safety eyewear through FYihealth group’s FYidoctors and Visique clinics, with initial placement expected in Q3 2026.
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is encouraging Canadians to protect their eyes from harmful UV exposure this summer, warning that cumulative UV damage can increase the risk of cataracts, photokeratitis and other serious eye conditions.
OptikConEd.com has collaborated with Dorina Reiz to offer a new 2-hour CE course for opticians on myopia care and the optician’s role as a key provider.
GIGI STUDIOS is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of growth for the Barcelona-based eyewear brand, now present in more than 50 countries.
Oakley will release Infiniloop on July 14, a limited-quantity eyewear design featuring a minimal dual-material frame structure and a connection to the brand’s Future Genesis storytelling platform.
Innovative Eyewear has announced a rollout of Lucyd Armor smart safety eyewear through FYihealth group’s FYidoctors and Visique clinics, with initial placement expected in Q3 2026.
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is encouraging Canadians to protect their eyes from harmful UV exposure this summer, warning that cumulative UV damage can increase the risk of cataracts, photokeratitis and other serious eye conditions.
OptikConEd.com has collaborated with Dorina Reiz to offer a new 2-hour CE course for opticians on myopia care and the optician’s role as a key provider.
GIGI STUDIOS is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of growth for the Barcelona-based eyewear brand, now present in more than 50 countries.
Oakley will release Infiniloop on July 14, a limited-quantity eyewear design featuring a minimal dual-material frame structure and a connection to the brand’s Future Genesis storytelling platform.
Innovative Eyewear has announced a rollout of Lucyd Armor smart safety eyewear through FYihealth group’s FYidoctors and Visique clinics, with initial placement expected in Q3 2026.
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is encouraging Canadians to protect their eyes from harmful UV exposure this summer, warning that cumulative UV damage can increase the risk of cataracts, photokeratitis and other serious eye conditions.
