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July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Marcolin and Moncler Announce Early Renewal of Worldwide Licensing Agreement

Marcolin Group and Moncler announce the early renewal of their worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of sunglasses, eyeglasses and ski masks under the branding of Moncler Lunettes.

The partnership, which started in 2015, as reported by Optik NOW, has been extended for an additional five years through December 31, 2025.

Moncler is an iconic brand that has always combined its unique style with constant innovation. The eyewear collection made by Marcolin Group reflects the brand values and stands out for its excellence, technological innovation and combination of aesthetics with functionality.

Marcolin Group will continue to embody the brand’s iconic features in all the eyewear collections as they are made available worldwide.

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July 7, 2020May 20, 2026

COS: City Inspired

Code™ uses Canada’s diverse cities and people to inspire and influence frame design. Sketched in Montreal, The Stylish “Bety” takes inspiration from Edmonton’s famous Mural on Whyte Avenue in the heart of the trendy Old Strathcona neighbourhood.

Featured model: CD 1050 C.1

Distributed by COS: canadianoptical.com

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Announces Two New Additions to the Senior Leadership Team

ZEISS Vision Care announces additions to the Senior Management Team designed to further strengthen partnerships and support Canadian Eye Care Professionals.

Olivier Debregeas joins ZEISS Vision Care effective March 2020 as Business Development Director for Sales and Marketing. Born and raised in Paris, he has lived and worked in France and Spain, until moving his family to Canada 10 years ago. He brings a wealth of international experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Development. “I’m very excited to join Carl Zeiss Vision Canada and will be committed to upholding ZEISS values and supporting Eye Care Professionals with the best in class service in the Optical Industry”

Ob Hussain has been appointed to the new role of Marketing Manager for ZEISS Vision Care Canada effective February 2020. Ob is an experienced licensed Optician, working in the optical industry for over 19 years and joined Zeiss Vision in 2019. Over his career, Ob has held various roles in optical manufacturing, including customer care and sales. In his new role, he will manage all aspects of ZEISS’ products and Go-To-Market strategies. “Over my career, I had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in our industry and I look forward to bringing them to light with ZEISS. I am passionate about supporting our Eye Care Professionals and look forward to developing a long-term partnership across Canada.”

“As our business continues to evolve, we are adding additional resources in the areas where we can work with the ECP’s to drive ZEISS technology to support and differentiate them in the marketplace. Olivier’s years of business development experience along with Ob’s understanding of the optical industry is a perfect match for this,” says Bryan Rossi President of Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Inc.

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July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Family Pairs Offer Extended

Essilor Canada announced the extension of the Family Pair offer from July 11^th to September 30^th. Practices that purchase eligible Essilor lenses for a patient can purchase a second, third or fourth pair for the same patient or their immediate family members and continue to receive an additional 50% off the lenses.

As the industry continues to recover, Essilor Canada supports customers by continuing to offer all Canadians access to high quality lenses.

Eye care practices can continue to drive conversion in their practices by encouraging the entire family to have an eye exam, and recommend lenses when applicable.

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July 6, 2020May 19, 2026

HOYA Vision Care Canada Announces Launch of MiYOSMART with D.I.M.S. Technology

MiYOSMART with D.I.M.S. Technology, a spectacle lens for myopia control in children and youth, is developed in collaboration with HOYA Corporations’ research collaborator, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Following years of academic studies, product design and clinical research, HOYA Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University developed a revolutionary spectacle lens, based on a Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Technology or “D.I.M.S. Technology”, which won the Grand Prize, Grand Award and Gold Medal at the 46^th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in April 2018.

Wearing defocus spectacle lenses daily significantly slows myopia progression and axial elongation in myopic children aged 8 to 13, according to a two-year double-blind randomized clinical trial conducted in Hong Kong. The trial concluded that children wearing defocus lenses had 60% less myopia progression compared with those wearing single vision lenses. These findings provide strong evidence that defocus lenses are effective in reducing myopia progression.

HOYA Vision Care Canada announces the launch MiYOSMART lenses with D.I.M.S. Technology in Canada on July 1st, 2020. With the focus on educating both eye care professionals and parents on the importance of treating myopia and the various options that are currently available, MiYOSMART will be a welcome addition to helping combat myopia as a safe, easy and effective non-invasive option with proven results.

“This is the myopia management option that the Canadian market has been waiting for and we are proud to provide such an effective treatment with award winning technology that emphasizes Hoya’s leadership in the optical industry.” said Ahmos Henry, President of HOYA Vision Care Canada.

MiYOSMART lenses are an effective non-invasive method to manage myopia which can be fitted to a myopic child at any age like regular single vision lenses. They feature a low-maintenance multi-coating that is water repellant, easy to wipe and durable with UV protection making it suitable for children.

MiYOSMART lenses will not be available in the United States at this time.

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