Morel created a series of iconic sunglass models over the years which have led to the focus of a new sunglass collection called Azur. The name Azur derives its inspiration from the French Riviera. Azur offers a sophistication and elegance as well as comfort and protection in each model. There are exquisite details in the frames highlighting Morel’s expertise.
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Montreal area independent optical, Centre de Vision Lalonde Spiro, is making an innovative and safe method they devised for taking PD measurements available to their opticians and optometrists across the country.
With the new social-distancing measures in effect, they wanted to find a simple and safe way to protect patients and opticians when taking pupillary distance measurements. Using a ruler places the opticians too close to their patients and the results were sometimes inaccurate, according the owner/optician Elliot Spiro.
“To solve this problem, we designed and developed a breath shield that allows us to take measurements using our existing pupillometer with minimal physical contact. Our solution works like plexiglass panels and the slit lamp breath shield. The pupillometer is securely positioned on the shelf, there is no need for the patient to touch it and the optician achieves a more stable measurement,” said Spiro.
When the design was posted on social media, they were inundated with requests asking where it could be purchased. As a result, they decided to make these shields available to other opticians and optometrists facing the same challenges. The protective pupilometer shields are available on their website at www.centre-de-vision.com .
According to Spiro, the device has been endorsed by Regard Action and by the Quebec Association of Optometrists.
Elliott Spiro is a practicing optician at Centre de Vision Lalonde Spiro.
FYidoctors has announced the addition of Innisfil Eye Care to the company.
Dr. Morrie Sher received his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in 1985. Originally from North York, Dr. Sher had worked in the greater Toronto area since 1988. In 2004, Dr. Sher relocated his practice to Innisfil, ON where it currently operates. Dr. Sher has special interests in contact lenses, laser vision correction co-management and low vision.
“Being a part of a company like FYidoctors gives us the opportunity to join a larger movement towards quality eye care that’s led by optometrists,” said Dr. Sher. “We partnered with FYidoctors because they understand our needs as a clinic, and they have the tools that will help us better serve the client base that we’ve established here.”
Under the FYidoctors banner, the clinic will now enjoy the benefits of FYidoctors’ Internal Freeform technology, that produces high-quality lenses from their ophthalmic laboratory in Delta, B.C., in addition to a variety of support and a wide range of designer frames.
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CooperVision is encouraging the optometry, ophthalmology, vision science and public health communities to participate in the 9th annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit, presented by Prevent Blindness on Wednesday, July 15.
The summit’s online format and no-cost registration will allow broad attendance, helping advance discussions surrounding some of the most important topics in ocular health, including the rising severity and prevalence of myopia. According to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology in August 2018, 41.9% of U.S. children ages 5-19 are myopic.
More information and registration details are available at https://eyesummit.vfairs.com/
Within the Summit’s virtual exhibit hall, CooperVision will present its Brilliant Futures™ Myopia Management Program featuring MiSight® 1 day contact lenses.
“Our commitment to solving many of the world’s toughest vision challenges, including the rising tide of myopia, goes well beyond developing inventive products and programs for eye care professionals,” said Michele Andrews, Senior Director, Professional and Academic Affairs for CooperVision. “We believe that myopia management should become the standard of care. Only by partnering with forward-looking organizations such as Prevent Blindness and IAPB can we achieve this type of long-term change. We’re excited to take part in the Focus on Eye Health National Summit and hope to see the entire industry and our allies in myopia management participate in this year’s digital event.”
The conference keynote will be delivered by Peter Holland, chief executive of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), regarding the World Report on Vision published by the World Health Organization.
Essilor’s social impact fund, Vision for Life™, announced a €300,000 financial support scheme to help over 1,800 vulnerable primary vision care providers, whose livelihoods are at risk due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
These primary vision care providers are based in five countries – India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia and Kenya – and will each receive a cash assistance sum, equivalent to one month’s income.
These primary vision care providers are mainly micro-entrepreneurs trained under Essilor’s Eye Mitra (friend of the eyes in Hindi) program, first launched in India in 2013 and subsequently expanded and adapted to different countries around the world. Today there are over 16,000 primary vision care providers globally, providing sustainable access to vision care for over 320 million people.
The pandemic has seen many countries impose stringent lockdown measures to contain the spread of the virus, impacting a lot of businesses, including the network of primary vision care providers. They have been forced to close or operate under restricted conditions. Even as countries emerge from lockdowns, business has not returned to normal for these vision care providers. A recent survey conducted by Essilor found that a number of them do not have enough savings to sustain prolonged business closures and are the only source of income for their families.
The cash assistance sum is equivalent to one month’s income for each primary vision care provider and will be disbursed to each primary vision care provider with the help of local NGO partners. Essilor has earlier issued personal protective equipment, safety tips as well as advisories on the safe handling and usage of eyeglasses to stem the spread of COVID-19 to its entire network of primary vision care providers. It is also providing online training, enabling them to upskill during this period. In addition, the Essilor teams are investigating relevant support schemes and assistance programs within each country and helping the vision care providers apply for them.
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HOYA Vision Care Canada has announced the availability of Sensity 3, Sensity Colours and Sensity Shine, expanding its light-adaptive lens portfolio for eye care professionals across Canada.
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The American Academy of Optometry has announced its 2026 award recipients, recognizing leaders in optometry, vision science, education, research, clinical care and service.
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J.F. REY has introduced IMAGINE, its 2026 kids eyewear collection designed for children aged 4 to 12, with frames emphasizing colour, transparency, comfort and durability.
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Toulch Rimless has signed a Canadian distribution agreement with Audace Lunettes, which will represent the Montreal-based brand and its Phi collection across Canada.
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SightGlass Vision will host a July 22 webinar for Canadian eye care professionals on contrast management for myopia control, featuring new CATHAY study data and practical insights from Canadian practice.
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HOYA Vision Care Canada has announced the availability of Sensity 3, Sensity Colours and Sensity Shine, expanding its light-adaptive lens portfolio for eye care professionals across Canada.
Learn More The American Academy of Optometry has announced its 2026 award recipients, recognizing leaders in optometry, vision science, education, research, clinical care and service.
Read More J.F. REY has introduced IMAGINE, its 2026 kids eyewear collection designed for children aged 4 to 12, with frames emphasizing colour, transparency, comfort and durability.
Read More Toulch Rimless has signed a Canadian distribution agreement with Audace Lunettes, which will represent the Montreal-based brand and its Phi collection across Canada.
Read More SightGlass Vision will host a July 22 webinar for Canadian eye care professionals on contrast management for myopia control, featuring new CATHAY study data and practical insights from Canadian practice.
Read More
HOYA Vision Care Canada has announced the availability of Sensity 3, Sensity Colours and Sensity Shine, expanding its light-adaptive lens portfolio for eye care professionals across Canada.
Learn More The American Academy of Optometry has announced its 2026 award recipients, recognizing leaders in optometry, vision science, education, research, clinical care and service.
Read more J.F. REY has introduced IMAGINE, its 2026 kids eyewear collection designed for children aged 4 to 12, with frames emphasizing colour, transparency, comfort and durability.
Read more Toulch Rimless has signed a Canadian distribution agreement with Audace Lunettes, which will represent the Montreal-based brand and its Phi collection across Canada.
Read more SightGlass Vision will host a July 22 webinar for Canadian eye care professionals on contrast management for myopia control, featuring new CATHAY study data and practical insights from Canadian practice.
Read more HOYA Vision Care Canada has announced the availability of Sensity 3, Sensity Colours and Sensity Shine, expanding its light-adaptive lens portfolio for eye care professionals across Canada.
Learn More The American Academy of Optometry has announced its 2026 award recipients, recognizing leaders in optometry, vision science, education, research, clinical care and service.
Read more J.F. REY has introduced IMAGINE, its 2026 kids eyewear collection designed for children aged 4 to 12, with frames emphasizing colour, transparency, comfort and durability.
Read more Toulch Rimless has signed a Canadian distribution agreement with Audace Lunettes, which will represent the Montreal-based brand and its Phi collection across Canada.
Read more SightGlass Vision will host a July 22 webinar for Canadian eye care professionals on contrast management for myopia control, featuring new CATHAY study data and practical insights from Canadian practice.
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