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April 23, 2021April 26, 2021

Rodenstock Lenses Now Distributed in Canada by Centennial Optical

Rodenstock and Centennial Optical announced a new distribution agreement for Rodenstock lenses in Canada, which takes effect in May 2021. Rodenstock digitally customized lenses will be available through Centennial Optical to Canadian eye care professionals and optical laboratories.

“This new partnership represents an opportunity for Canadian Eye Care Professionals to grow their practices with a premium brand and industry-leading lens technology”, said Mike Jones, Vice President, Lens Sales for Centennial. “We’re very excited to be able to offer this highly respected optical brand to our customers in Canada”, said Allen Nightingale, President of Centennial Optical.

Frieder Meidert, Director, International Distribution Partners for Rodenstock adds, “This new agreement with Centennial Optical allows us to share our advanced technologies with Canadian consumers and we’re pleased to work with a company with 54 years of experience as a trusted partner within the Canadian optical marketplace.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

April 22, 2021March 11, 2021

Wear a Piece of History with AO Eyewear

AO Eyewear prides itself on quality and timeless American style, since 1833. AO sunglasses have been proudly worn by JFK, the Apollo 11 crew, and countless film stars. The Original Pilot has been a favorite of U.S. military pilots since 1958. Expect uncompromising quality – engineered to rigid military specifications. Wear it for life; it’s a look that never goes out of style.

Distributed by Europa: www.europaeyewear.ca

April 22, 2021April 20, 2021

opti 2022: Commercial Driving Force and Platform for the Future

The next opti will be held from January 14^th to 16^th, 2022. Exhibitors can register for the trade show in Munich right away, doing so entirely free of risk but with the prospect of important and valuable business opportunities.

Bettina Reiter, exhibition director of opti, the international trade show for optics and design, along with Klaus Plaschka, managing director of GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, in their capacity as organisers, reveal in an interview why in future, trade fairs will be more important than ever, what the industry can expect from opti 2022 and why the venue in Munich will be a business booster.

See the full interview HERE.

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

HOYA to Release Results of MiYOSMART Clinical Study at Symposium on Myopia Management

HOYA Vision Care announced they will hold their symposium on Myopia Management on 24 April 2021 where the results of a three-year clinical follow-up study on the MiYOSMART lens will be discussed. The virtual event, focusing on HOYA’s approach to managing the ever-increasing rise of myopia in children, will be held during the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) Helsinki 2021.

The key highlight of the symposium will include HOYA Vision Care experts presenting the findings of a three-year clinical study recently published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology featuring the results of its award-winning MiYOSMART spectacle lens use with children. This study, conducted by the Centre for Myopia Research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and follows- up on a two-year study which previously demonstrated strong evidence of the lenses’ effectiveness in slowing down the progression of myopia in children ages 8-13 on average by 60%.

“The results of the three-year follow-up study on the MiYOSMART lens are very positive with the lens continuing to address the growing problem of myopia in children’’ said Griff Altmann, Chief Technology Officer at HOYA Vision Care. “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to share the latest clinical research data during the EAOO Helsinki 2021 conference.”

The virtual Myopia Symposium event on April 24 will be held from 10-11 a.m. local Helsinki time.

Click HERE for the full press release.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Helps Canadians with Sight Loss Face Challenges of COVID-19 Head On

CNIB thanks Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. for their longstanding support of people with sight loss across the country.

Most recently, Novartis enabled a telephone outreach campaign to occur right when COVID-19 hit to make sure none of the CNIB participants was left behind. This involved calling more than 11,000 participants to check on their wellness and find out what support they needed.

Their generous support is also being invested in a program called Advocacy 2.0, which will help Canadians who are blind or partially sighted learn how to successfully self-advocate and stand up for their own rights.

Click HERE for the full press release.

24-Month Study Data Support Efficacy of DOT Lenses in Young Children

SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.

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Canada’s First In-Lens Display AI Smart Glasses Enter the Optical Market Through Ming’s Optical Exclusive Partnership with Rokid

Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.

The CAO Celebrates Vision Health Month with Online Campaign Encouraging Canadians to “GetEyeWise”

The Canadian Association of Optometrists is marking Vision Health Month with its GetEyeWise campaign, encouraging Canadians to make regular comprehensive eye exams part of their health routine.

Silmo Paris nouvelle image de marque 2026

SILMO Paris Highlights International Reach and Innovation Ahead of 2026 Edition

SILMO Paris says its 2026 edition will bring together international exhibitors, brands, and industry stakeholders as the optical sector continues to evolve through innovation and changing market dynamics.

Managing Multiple Practices

Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

24-Month Study Data Support Efficacy of DOT Lenses in Young Children

SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.

Learn More

Canada’s First In-Lens Display AI Smart Glasses Enter the Optical Market Through Ming’s Optical Exclusive Partnership with Rokid

Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.

The CAO Celebrates Vision Health Month with Online Campaign Encouraging Canadians to “GetEyeWise”

The Canadian Association of Optometrists is marking Vision Health Month with its GetEyeWise campaign, encouraging Canadians to make regular comprehensive eye exams part of their health routine.

SILMO Paris Highlights International Reach and Innovation Ahead of 2026 Edition

Managing Multiple Practices

Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

24-Month Study Data Support Efficacy of DOT Lenses in Young Children

SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.

Learn More

Canada’s First In-Lens Display AI Smart Glasses Enter the Optical Market Through Ming’s Optical Exclusive Partnership with Rokid

Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.

The CAO Celebrates Vision Health Month with Online Campaign Encouraging Canadians to “GetEyeWise”

The Canadian Association of Optometrists is marking Vision Health Month with its GetEyeWise campaign, encouraging Canadians to make regular comprehensive eye exams part of their health routine.

SILMO Paris Highlights International Reach and Innovation Ahead of 2026 Edition

Managing Multiple Practices

Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

24-Month Study Data Support Efficacy of DOT Lenses in Young Children

SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.

Learn More

Canada’s First In-Lens Display AI Smart Glasses Enter the Optical Market Through Ming’s Optical Exclusive Partnership with Rokid

Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.

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