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March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

FYidoctors Adds First Clinic in Kamloops

FYidoctors announced the merger of Takahashi Optometry Centre to its growing banner. The merger marks the company’s first clinic in Kamloops, BC.

Established in 1953, Takahashi Optometry Centre is one of the longest-operating clinics in the Kamloops region. Known for its patient-led approach to vision care, the family-run business was founded by Dr. Edward Takahashi Sr. and is led by Dr. Ed Takahashi Jr. The father-and-son duo guided the clinic for decades prior to Dr. Takahashi Sr.’s retirement in 2006.

“We’re excited to partner with the knowledgeable team of professionals at FYidoctors – who are known for providing a high level of engagement and attentiveness to their clinics,” said Dr. Ed Takahashi Jr. “This merger provides our patients access to leading eye care technology along with the opportunity to purchase exclusive products.”

Over the years, Takahashi Optometry has grown its team to include Dr. Donald Sanford, an associate who manages various oculo-visual conditions, and Dr. Simone Sitar, a highly educated and enthusiastic practitioner who recently relocated to the region.

Click HERE for the full press release.

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

Allergan Submits New Drug Application for Investigational AGN-190584 for the Treatment of Presbyopia

Allergan, an AbbVie company, announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for investigational AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of presbyopia. The FDA is expected to act on the NDA by the end of 2021.

Approximately 128 million adults in the U.S. experience presbyopia. Yet, compared to other eye-related conditions, there is a much lower awareness of presbyopia by name.

“Presbyopia is a significant source of frustration for most adults over age 40 who find current treatments inconvenient or invasive,” said Tom Hudson, MD, senior vice president, R&D, chief scientific officer, AbbVie. “If approved, AGN-190584 is expected to be the first eye drop to treat presbyopia, providing a novel option to those affected in the U.S.”

The NDA is based primarily on data from two Phase 3 GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 clinical studies, which evaluated the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%). A total of 750 patients were randomized in a one-to-one ratio of vehicle (placebo) to AGN-190584. In both studies, AGN-190584 met the primary endpoint reaching statistical significance in improvement in near vision in mesopic (in low light) conditions without a loss of distance vision vs. the vehicle. There were no treatment emergent serious adverse events observed in any AGN-190584 treated participants. The most common treatment emergent non-serious adverse events occurring at a frequency of ≥5% in AGN-190584 treated participants were headache and conjunctival hyperemia.

Click HERE for the full press release.

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

BOSS Eyewear Presents the SS 2021 Eyewear Campaign Featuring Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom is the BOSS Eyewear ambassador for Spring/Summer 2021. Best known for his work on the Lord of The Rings and Pirates of The Caribbean franchises, Bloom is a world-renowned icon. His noteworthy and influential sense of style creates an undeniable synergy between the actor and the BOSS man, making him the perfect choice to wear the signature sunglasses and optical frames from the Spring/Summer 2021 BOSS Eyewear collection.

“Eyewear to me is always the essential complement of an outfit,” says Bloom, “Your eyewear should reflect the way you are dressed and the way you feel, either in a bold or in a relaxed look. BOSS eyewear perfectly brings together comfort with elegance and functionality, which I always appreciate”.

The new eyewear campaign, shot in Los Angeles by Cliff Watts, is introduced by Orlando Bloom with the words “Everybody has a story to tell” to reflect the MY OWN BOSS spirit and portray the strong, self-confident and authentic attitude of BOSS man.

The new sharp and clean visuals convey a full focus on the product which is particularly emphasized thanks to an unexpected multiplication effect: the new sunglasses and optical frames are captured from different perspectives in striking close-ups, underlined by soft color contrasts and a bright summery lightning.

BOSS 1255 optical frame:

These men’s optical frames, with their squared double-bridge contemporary shape, are Made in Italy and crafted in a mix of metal and acetate, personalized by distinctive details and slim metal temples with adjustable plastic end-tips for added comfort.

BOSS 1299/U/S sunglasses: These men’s squared sunglasses Made in Italy and exclusive to North America features a contemporary yet timeless and refined squared shape crafted in sophisticated acetate, featuring a metal detail enriching the endpiece and micro-casted BOSS logo. Offered in wide sizes (55-57) with polarized lenses with flex hinges and adjustable end tips for added comfort.

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 26, 2021May 19, 2026

Transitions and The Optical Group Offer 30-Day Challenge Promotion

Transitions Optical and the Optical Group have partnered to offer a 30-Day Challenge incentive to promote Transitions^® lens products. The promotion will run until the end of March 2021 and is open to all Optical Group members across Canada.

To participate, individuals must register at transitionschallenge.com/TheOpticalGroup. Once registered for the contest, participants are encouraged to recommend Transitions^® lenses to all patients and report sales on a tracking sheet. At the end of each month, participating members send their tracking sheet to cscanada@transitions.com. Names will be individually entered into a monthly drawing for one of 30 available $100 CAD gift cards chosen each month. Then, at the end of March 2021, all submitted tracking sheets will be entered to win the grand prize of one of three $1,000 gift cards. Participants can recommend and dispense any Transitions lens product, including Transitions Signature GEN 8 lenses (including Transitions Signature GEN 8 Style Colors), Transitions^® XTRActive^® lenses (including Transitions XTRActive Style Mirrors) and Transitions^® Vantage^® lenses.

“We are thrilled to start 2021 on a positive note, with an incentive program that engages independent ECPs through our partnership with the Optical Group,” said Christine Zeggil, National Key Account Executive for Transitions Canada. “We know that once people try Transitions lenses, they are often fans for life – repurchasing at extremely high rates. With this promotion, we can encourage more people to try the Transitions lenses that best fit their needs and lifestyle.”

“We are pleased to partner with Transitions Optical to bring additional opportunities to support independent ECPs across Canada, said Ruth Priebe, Director of Operations for the Optical Group. “Transitions Optical’s 30-Day Challenge provides a fun incentive for more of our members to learn about Transitions lens products and for a chance to win in the process.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

CNIB Partners with Global Sighted Assistance Leader, Be My Eyes

CNIB and Be My Eyes, a global leader in assistive technology and provider of real-time video assistance for people with sight loss, announced their partnership.

Through this new partnership, CNIB will be joining the Be My Eyes network, becoming the first Canadian organization to offer “Be My Eyes for Work”. This value-added service will be available for all CNIB employees and volunteers.

The internal facing service, “Be My Eyes for Work”, will offer employees and volunteers access to a closed network of sighted colleagues, for easy access to visual assistance with work-related tasks and helping to foster a strong collaborative culture.

“CNIB has hundreds of employees across the country and serves thousands of Canadians with sight loss – all of whom will benefit tremendously from sharing information over live video,” says Will Butler, Vice President of Community at Be My Eyes. “With Be My Eyes’ advanced availability algorithm and administrative tools, we’re empowering CNIB to deliver that video support efficiently and with high satisfaction rates. We’re thrilled to see Be My Eyes for Work taking root in Canada and look forward to welcoming other corporate leaders who want to help their employees and customers do more.”

Additionally, CNIB Frontier Accessibility, CNIB’s social enterprise dedicated to accessibility in all aspects of work and life, is now a distributor of “Be My Eyes for Work” and “Specialized Help” across Canada, helping organizations work towards championing a culture of accessibility and inclusion both externally and internally.

Instead of reaching Be My Eyes’ network of sighted volunteers, “Specialized Help” connects users directly with bilingual Be My Eyes Support Specialists who have signed confidentiality agreements and received specialized training to help with personal matters, navigation and wayfinding.

Click HERE for the full press release.

FYidoctors Adds First Clinic in Kamloops

Allergan Submits New Drug Application for Investigational AGN-190584 for the Treatment of Presbyopia

BOSS Eyewear Presents the SS 2021 Eyewear Campaign Featuring Orlando Bloom

Transitions and The Optical Group Offer 30-Day Challenge Promotion

CNIB Partners with Global Sighted Assistance Leader, Be My Eyes

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