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FYidoctors Acquires Medical Aesthetics Chain ReNue

FYidoctors announced Tuesday the acquisition of ReNue, a chain of doctor-led medical aesthetics clinics based in Calgary, Alberta. This acquisition marks the entry of FYidoctors into the field of medical aesthetics.

Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jason McWhirter as an extension of his established medical practice, ReNue provides holistic patient-centric care that helps patients look and feel confident. Blending the safety, security and technology of a medical practice with a highly refined aesthetic sensibility, ReNue offers patients advanced skin care, hair removal, body services, as well as minimally invasive cosmetic options, all in a private and relaxed setting.

“To our core, FYidoctors is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors. “We are committed to doctor-led patient care, which makes joining forces with ReNue a natural fit. As patients continue to seek out a personalized health care approach, we are positioned to support them on that journey.”

Dr. McWhirter said that patients will be the prime beneficiaries of the FYidoctors-ReNue partnership.

“Partnering with a powerhouse like FYidoctors that shares our values of putting patients before products, will enhance our footprint and, ultimately, the quality of care we provide,” said Dr. McWhirter. By bringing together our medical aesthetics expertise with FYidoctors’ established system for business support and growth, ReNue is ready to expand operations to bring our trusted, modern and holistic approach to many more patients across Canada.” 

Click HERE for the full press release.

Aired on Bloomberg: Essilor’s Ambition to Eliminate Poor Vision in One Generation

As a leading advocate for the importance of good vision and eye care, Essilor was featured on Bloomberg as part of the media company’s 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders.

In this video, Hubert Sagnieres, Chairman, Essilor International; Jayanth Bhuvaraghan, Chief Mission Officer, Essilor and Björn Drobe, Senior Manager, Vision Sciences, Essilor, share how the Group champions good vision as a basic human right which helps to improve lives and collaborates to make innovative eye care more accessible, in order to combat poor vision, particularly the global myopia epidemic.

Click HERE for the full press release.

HOYA Announces 24-Hour Service Program for iD LifeStyle 3 Lenses

Hoya Vision Care Canada logo

HOYA Vision Care Canada announces the launch of their new national 24-hour service program available on uncut iD LifeStyle 3 lenses – the latest addition to HOYA’s premium progressive product line.

iD Lifestyle 3 lenses include design variations that are specifically tailored to presbyopes’ active lifestyles. Equipped with HOYA’s premium patented technologies, such as Binocular Harmonization Technology™ (BHT) and iD (Integrated Dual Side) design for precise and effortless focusing, iD LifeStyle 3 is HOYA’s response to changing vision challenges. The three design variations are easy to recommend, do not require extensive consultation procedures and provide great adaptation and satisfaction rates.

This 24-hour service commitment will replace the current 48-hour program that launched in April 2015 with significant success.

“It is our intention to provide independent eye care professionals with the fastest possible service on a premium lens with HOYA’s most durable anti-reflective coating available on the market. This is just another way that we demonstrate our ability to provide solutions that enhance the success of our valued business partners.” said Ahmos Henry, President of HOYA Vision Care Canada.

HOYA’s 24-hour service program is currently available in 1.50, 1.50 Transitions, and 1.53 with Super HiVision EX3 or Super HiVision anti-reflective coatings.

Click HERE for the full press release.

2019 OSI National Summit

The 3rd edition of the OSI National Summit took place from November 15 to 17, in Whistler, BC. Close to 250 optometrists, opticians and visual clinic employees from across Canada gathered at the Fairmont Château Whistler for a weekend of discoveries, training and seminars presented by renowned speakers.

“We strive to foster a strong entrepreneurial culture among owner optometrists in Canada. Through innovation and continuous improvement of our practice management solutions, OSI Group Members can benefit from a full range of value-added tools and services that provide a competitive edge and pave the way to a thriving business model for independently owned clinics across Canada” said Patrice Lacoste, President and CEO of the OSI Group.

Eyewear Fashion and Style

The event was off to an impressive start on Friday night with the presentation of the “Travel Without the Jet Lag” fashion show, which played host to the latest trends in eyewear.


Ashleigh McIvor

The highlight of the show was the stunning Transitions® dress, made entirely from 200 of the latest innovative grey-coloured light intelligent Transitions® Signature® GEN8 lenses provided by Essilor Canada. The dress was modelled by Vancouver-born Ashleigh McIvor, Canada’s ski cross gold medallist at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Created exclusively for the OSI Group, this distinctive composition was crafted by fashion designers Vincent Knesevith and Branagan Auld.

Supplier Trade Show

Supplier Trade Show

More than 30 partners and suppliers were onsite to showcase their latest collections of fashion frames in a variety of colours and styles, as well as present some of the leading-edge technologies in lenses, dry eye treatment and screening instruments.

Conferences and Training

A line-up of keynote speakers and training professionals, such as award-winning entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Darrell Keezer and Dermatologic Surgeon and Clinical Professor Dr. David Zloty shared their expertise on a wide variety of patient care and practice management topics.

Throughout the weekend, participants also took advantage of networking opportunities during summit activities breaks as well as gourmet meals like the Chef’s competition on Friday night and the Black & White theme dinner on Saturday.

The 2020 edition of the OSI National Summit will be held from November 20 to 22, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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