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IRIS the Visual Group announces the partnership of Dr. Robert McLaughlin, Optometrist in their Langford location in Victoria, BC.
The Langford IRIS location #655 has been a longstanding success on Vancouver Island since its first inception 22 years ago.
Dr. Robert McLaughlin, originally from the United Kingdom, was a professional physicist holding a PhD from Cambridge University prior to becoming an Optometrist. After five years in practice in the UK, he re-located to Calgary where he practiced for eight years. In that time, he worked with Ophthalmologist Dr. Al-Ghoul developing a Dry Eye specialty clinic. While in Alberta he was a council member on the board of the Alberta College of Optometrists.
As a passionate advocate for scope expansion, Dr. McLaughlin completed the Oklahoma College of Optometry’s advanced procedures course. He relocated to Victoria, BC two years ago. The warm hospitality, outstanding patient care and strong leadership of the successful Langford IRIS team, inspired Dr. Mc Laughlin to partner into his location.
The new IRIS partnership consists of ownership of shares in a BC registered corporation that holds the assets of the Langford location only and operates as IRIS Optometrists Opticians. Dr. McLaughlin will receive dividends based on the profit of this individual location only and participate in the appreciation of value of that specific practice as it grows.
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Luxottica Group announced that it has entered into a preliminary sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of a total of 1,727,141 shares of the company Giorgio Fedon & Figli S.p.A., listed on Euronext Growth Milan, the market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., representing 90.9% of the share capital of the Company. The transaction represents a step forward in EssilorLuxottica’s vertical integration strategy.
Thanks to cutting-edge technologies and dedicated innovations, the acquisition will allow to better fit the eyewear and spectacles with the cases and packaging to ensure maximum protection and integrity of the product.
Furthermore, EssilorLuxottica will also leverage on the Company to pursue its sustainability strategy, investing in the recyclability and circularity of the packaging materials produced by the Company.
It is expected that the Conditions Precedent may be fulfilled, and the Closing may take place by the end of June 2022.
In the event of completion of the transaction, Luxottica will hold a shareholding equal to 90.9% of the Issuer’s share capital and will be required to launch a mandatory tender offer on all outstanding shares of the Company (“MTO”), at the same price of Euro 17.03 per share.
The MTO is aimed at delisting the Company.
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Eschenbach Optik of America introduces its new Acunis FL-41 filters which are designed for patients with light sensitivity due to migraines, traumatic brain injury and other eye conditions. In contrast to conventional sunglass lenses which attenuate all light wavelengths evenly, the Acunis FL-41 lenses reduce the transmission of select light wavelengths responsible for glare.
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By Shan Khan
The shift to online retailing has changed the game for many in the optical industry. While some consumers may find online buying suits their needs, its clearly not the best solution for everyone. By offering superior products, comprehensive care — and most importantly, education and information —The Eye Shoppe of downtown Oshawa aims to continue to satisfy its loyal customer base “in person” for years to come.
The Eye Shoppe has been a consistent presence in the heart of Oshawa’s downtown core for more than 30 years. It features a rare but highly effective business model, with the dispensary serving as a key component of a broader practice that includes onsite ophthalmologists and optometrists to support patient care. The cross-functional team of eyecare professionals collaborates closely to ensure that each patient receives the best possible outcome — a formula that keeps clients coming back.
Keeping Quality in Mind
Visitors to The Eye Shoppe are welcomed into a spacious, light-filled showroom that emits a casual, yet professional atmosphere. The store carries eyewear from a number of mainstream brands, Reva and Costa sunglasses, and original, alternative offerings from independent producers including Etnia Barcelona, Lafont, N49 and Faniel.
Similarly, the team maintains strong relationships with a number of lens representatives and labs, which are viewed as knowledgeable, supportive partners in the business of providing patients with the best possible vision correction solutions for their work and home environments.
Streamlined Experience
While the pandemic disrupted the shop’s traditional processes, it has also created opportunities to streamline and improve operations, Wael points out. The store’s location in a standalone building provides control over capacity limits, and customers seeking new frames are required to make an appointment to ensure numbers remain safely within public health guidelines. Use of technological advancements in measuring, such as the Essilor Visioffice, allows The Eye Shoppe optometry staff to take accurate patient measurements while maintaining a safe social distance.
As the industry continues to evolve and experience inevitable disruption, Wael proudly supports the Ontario Opticians Association as a single, unified voice for the industry. By emphasizing the value of personal interactions and professional expertise, he is confident that the bricks-and-mortar optical model can continue to thrive.
To read the full article, go to Optik Magazine, March-April 2022 issue!
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