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August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

AAOF Announces 2020 Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant Recipient

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), in collaboration with the Fredric and Marion Rosemore Family Foundation, announce the 2020 recipient of the Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant.

Nicole Christie Ross, OD, MSc, FAAO, is an Assistant Professor of Optometry in the Department of Specialty & Advanced Care at the New England College of Optometry (NECO). Her team includes Dr. Alexin Malkin, OD, FAAO and Dr. Jeffrey Ho, OD, FAAO.

Dr. Ross and her team state their project, “Use of virtual reality technologies to support student education in patient care through telehealth in the field of low vision rehabilitation,” is intended to improve the quality of life for the visually impaired.

Erik Weissberg, OD, FAAO, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs at the New England College of Optometry said, “NECO is committed to the continued integration of innovation in the use of technology within clinical care and the curriculum, and this worthy project will serve to advance this goal.”

Click HERE for the press release.

August 21, 2020August 24, 2020

Canada United Launches “Buy Local” Weekend

Canada United Weekend, August 28-29-30th, is an initiative organized by RBC with the support all Provincial Chambers of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada to rally Canadians to shop local and support businesses in their communities.

For the last several months, Canadians across the country have gone above and beyond to support one another in these uncertain times. By helping local businesses through this trying time, Canada United aims to help turn the corner into economic recovery.

The COVID pandemic has reawakened the buy local movement as the need to provide mutual support to small businesses in our communities is evident now more than ever.

It is easy for local businesses to participate through social media posts and window signage available at an RBC brand.

Businesses can learn more about the initiative online.
Learn More and Take Action: https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/for-local-businesses

August 21, 2020August 17, 2020

National Youth Council Leadership Award

The National Youth Council believes in recognizing youth with sight loss. That’s why it created the Leadership Award to celebrate people going above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province or country.

One winner is selected yearly and presented with a plaque and $250 prize. Their accomplishments are also shared across CNIB’s national social media channels.

The application form can be found HERE.

Application Due Date: September 20, 2020

Click HERE for the full press release.

August 20, 2020May 20, 2026

Reshape: The First Lacoste Eco-Friendly Sunglasses

Lacoste Eyewear introduces a new sunglass style that is committed to social
responsibility. These adult and junior sunglasses from the eco-friendly Capsule
Collection are crafted using recycled injected material: each frame is made up of five
recycled PET water bottles, with biodegradable lenses. The Beach Pak collection comes with a dedicated pouch, made with a mix of recycled PET bottles and organic cotton.

Distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com

August 18, 2020May 19, 2026

Essilor Innovation: Crizal® Rock

Essilor presents the most recent innovation in coatings: Crizal® Rock™, the best combination against scratches and smudges.

The Crizal Rock coating offers scratch resistance due to the unique High-Resistance Technology, together with ease of cleaning, while preserving the main attributes of the Crizal coating: reduced glare, UV protection and dust- and water-repellent properties. This technology combines specific oxides known for their dust, scratch and temperature resistant properties.

All these performances have been confirmed by a new rigorous test protocol: the Lifeproof multi-test. It combines technical, real-life and torture tests to assess the resistance of a lens to wearers’ hectic lives. Crizal Rock is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology.

Designed to deal with the unpredictability of everyday life and eyeglass wearers’ expectations of product durability without compromising clarity of vision, Crizal Rock is protected by five international patents.

Click HERE for the full press release.