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FDA Approves New CooperVision Biofinity® toric multifocal Contact Lenses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted CooperVision, Inc. approval for its new Biofinity® toric multifocal contact lenses.

The product combines the proven optical designs of CooperVision’s Biofinity toric and Biofinity multifocal to provide patients with both astigmatism and presbyopia vision correction. The company plans to make the lenses available to U.S. eye care professionals later this year, followed by other markets.

“Biofinity® toric multifocal extends the reliable performance of our Biofinity® toric lenses to presbyopic patients,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Senior Director, Professional and Academic Affairs, North America, CooperVision. “U.S. eye care professionals will soon have an easy-to-fit, familiar lens design they can count on to keep current toric wearers satisfied in contact lenses for longer, and provide new astigmatic wearers an alternative to reading glasses. It’s a win-win for practitioners and their patients.”

Lens parameters and other details regarding Biofinity® toric multifocal will be made public in the coming months.

Source: CooperVision

Make a Statement in Swarovski® Sparkle

Intricate designs meet everyday wearability in these uniquely constructed
frames. Sparkle in Bebe glasses are adorned with stand-out details such as
ombre colours and extravagant Swarovski® crystals. Bebe designs for women
who are keen to emphasize their individual personality and make a statement.
An acetate frame front with adjustable nose pads showcases a crystal base to
best display the hand-set marquee-shaped Swarovski® crystals.

Photo: Model BB5168

Distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com

Sàfilo acquiert 61,34 % de Privé Revaux

Le Groupe Sàfilo a annoncé l’acquisition de 61,34 % des titres de capitaux propres de la société de Miami Prive Goods (« Privé Revaux ») à la signature et à la conclusion de la transaction.

David Schottenstein, le fondateur et président-directeur général (PDG) de la société, demeure propriétaire d’environ 15,5 % des titres de capitaux propres, tandis que le reste est détenu par les célébrités Jamie Foxx, Hailee Steinfeld et Ashley Benson, la haute direction de la société et certains autres investisseurs. Le fonds d’action privé TSG Consumer Partners et ses affiliées ont vendu tous leurs intérêts dans Privé Revaux au Groupe Sàfilo et à d’autres détenteurs d’actions de la société.

Privé Revaux est née en 2017 d’une passion commune pour le style et la qualité afin de perturber l’industrie des lunettes et de fabriquer des montures de haute qualité à la portée de tous. La société a élargi sa gamme de montures de qualité abordables au-delà des lunettes solaires habituelles pour offrir des lunettes qui bloquent la lumière bleue et atténuent la fatigue oculaire. Depuis sa fondation, Privé Revaux a entretenu des relations étroites avec des vedettes, qui portent ses produits et vantent leurs mérites.

En 2019, la société a enregistré des ventes nettes d’environ 20 millions de dollars américains, une hausse d’à peu près 90 % par rapport à l’année précédente, et planifie de continuer à progresser fortement en 2020. Cette participation majeure de 61,34 % vaut 67,5 millions de dollars américains.

David Schottenstein demeurera PDG de Privé Revaux, laquelle continuera à être exploitée à partir de son siège social de Miami.

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Essilor s’associe à l’ONU pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans le monde

Essilor a annoncé son engagement à faire un don d’un million de lunettes de vue et de lunettes de soleil au Fond des Nations Unies pour la sécurité routière (UNSRF). Ce partenariat vise à promouvoir un plan d’action mondial en faveur de la bonne vision sur la route. L’annonce intervient avant la 3ème Conférence ministérielle mondiale, prévue à Stockholm les 19 et 20 février prochains, qui fixera le programme pour atteindre les objectifs de l’ONU à l’horizon 2030 en matière de sécurité routière.

Chaque jour, 3700 personnes dans le monde perdent la vie dans des accidents de la route. Ils sont devenus aujourd’hui la première cause de décès chez les enfants et jeunes adultes âgés de 5 à 29 ans. La prévention des décès et accidents traumatiques liés à la route est essentielle pour atteindre les objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies (ODD) en matière de santé, de villes et d’infrastructures, dans lesquels la sécurité routière joue un rôle important.

Jusqu’à 90 % de l’information nécessaire sur la route passe par la vue. Une bonne vision est donc essentielle pour que les conducteurs, les motards, les cyclistes et les piétons prennent des décisions sûres et appropriées sur la route. Et pourtant, une personne sur trois souffre encore d’une mauvaise vision non corrigée. Un problème souvent dû à un manque de sensibilisation ou un accès limité aux soins visuels dans de nombreuses parties du monde.

En s’associant à l’UNRSF, Essilor mettra à profit son expertise en matière de santé visuelle pour contribuer à une mobilité plus sûre dans le monde entier. Outre le don d’un million de lunettes de vue et de lunettes de soleil d’ici 2030, le groupe continuera d’innover pour apporter les solutions permettant de diagnostiquer, corriger, protéger et améliorer la vision de tous les usagers de la route.

La décision d’Essilor de rejoindre le UNRSF est une étape majeure dans l’engagement de l’entreprise pour une mobilité sûre, après la signature en 2017 du partenariat avec la Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) pour mener ensemble la lutte contre la mauvaise vision sur la route.

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Essilor Joins Forces with United Nations in Global Efforts for Road Safety

Essilor announced it pledges a first of its kind donation of 1 million glasses and sunglasses to the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNSRF), as they partner to promote global action on good vision for road users. The announcement comes ahead of the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference (February 19-20) in Stockholm, to set the agenda for achieving the UN 2030 goals for road safety.

Every day 3,700 people die on the world’s roads, making road accidents the leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 5–29. Preventing traffic-related injuries and fatalities is crucial to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health, cities and infrastructure, where road safety plays an important role.

With up to 90% of the information needed on the road coming through our eyes, good vision is critical for drivers, bikers, cyclists and pedestrians to take safe and appropriate decisions. However, there is a substantial lack of awareness about the importance of good vision, and access to sustainable eye care remains limited in large parts of the world, with 1 in 3 people still suffering from uncorrected poor vision.

By partnering with the UNRSF, Essilor will leverage its track-record in vision care to contribute to safe mobility across the globe. In addition to the donation of 1 million glasses and sunglasses between now and 2030, a landmark year for the SDGs, the Group will continue to innovate for solutions to diagnose, correct, protect and enhance the vision of all road users.

This latest decision by Essilor to join the UNRSF further reinforces the Company’s commitment towards road safety, which goes back to Essilor’s partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), signed in 2017, to jointly lead the fight against poor vision on the road.

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