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October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

FYidoctors | Visique Reveals Enhancing Life Foundation

FYidoctors | Visique announces an expansion in their corporate responsibility efforts with the revealing of the FYidoctors | Visique Enhancing Life Foundation.

Formerly known as the FYi Foundation for Sight, the foundation was originally created in March 2011 with the goal of improving access to eye care and corrective vision needs for underserved patients. Effective immediately, the foundation will focus on supporting charities that enhance the lives of all Canadians, no matter the social aspect they serve.

“Vision allows us to take in and enjoy all which life has to offer, so it feels like a natural step to ensure our philanthropic foundation mirrors that,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors. “We were pleased to have made significant contributions under the FYi Foundation for Sight and are eager to continue doing so – just now with a broader goal for all aspects of life.”

FYidoctors | Visique has always valued having a positive influence beyond its clinics’ doors and, through the Enhancing Life Foundation, looks forward to being more actively involved in numerous community outreach initiatives. The foundation will be managed as a flow-through fund overseen by the Calgary Foundation, which will redirect funds to initiatives and charitable partners nationwide. This year, FYidoctors | Visique aims to raise $200,000.

“We are delighted to change the name of our foundation to one which is a descriptive representation of what we aim to do with it – enhance lives,” said Dr. Karen Hayward, Chair of the Enhancing Life Foundation. “Our profession has provided us the ability to enhance lives daily by providing first rate eye care and eye wear to protect and strengthen what I would arguably call our most precious sense – sight. Going forward, we will acknowledge October as Enhancing Life Month and dedicate it to raising funds for worthwhile charities and initiatives across the country.”

FYidoctors | Visique has also declared October 24, 2019 as Enhancing Life Day, a day where clinics across the country will be participating in fundraising efforts for various charitable partners.

Click HERE for the full press release.

October 22, 2019October 17, 2019

X-Ide: Timeless Elegance

The new X-Ide collection, introduced at Silmo Paris 2019, embodies a blend of contemporary flair and timeless elegance. Combinations of different materials take center stage in the new collection. Elegant, ingenious frames, skillfully crafted as true works of art for everyday wear.

Entirely made in Italy, all X-Ide frames are the result of fine design and
thoughtful attention to even the smallest details. Photo: New Wave

Distributed by Mood Eyewear: www.moodeyewear.com

October 17, 2019

New Look Vision Continues Its Roll-up Strategy with Another Tuck-in Acquisition in Ontario

New Look Vision Group announced that its optometric division, Iris, The Visual Group (1990) Inc. (“Iris”) has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the optical and business assets of Medical Arts Optical Inc. which operates under the name Medical Arts in North York, Ontario.

Antoine Amiel, President of New Look Vision stated that: “This acquisition is a continuation of New Look Vision’s expansion strategy across Canada with current emphasis on Ontario. To-date this year, we will have acquired ten new roll-up locations across the country, including six in Ontario, the country’s most populous and fragmented eye care market. We continue to monitor the landscape for additional attractive opportunities.”

Perry Steigner, owner of Medical Arts Optical: “I have passionately built Medical Arts Optical for over 27 years, based on high standards in optics, ethics and personalized service. I believe that the timing was perfect for me to join Iris, a group of professionals that share my values and will help me to continue providing the best products and service to my clients.”

Dr. Daryan Angle, VP, Business Development of Iris, stated that: “We are excited to bring an eye care business with the same focus on high quality products and service into the growing Iris network in Ontario. Perry is an exceptional optician with over 40 years in the industry and we are honoured to welcome him and his team to the Iris family of professionals. Together we will continue to provide the same exceptional care to his loyal clients.”

The acquisition of Medical Arts Optical is expected to close on or about November 30, 2019.

Source: New Look Vision

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Essilor Showcased Its Latest Innovations at SILMO 2019

The latest edition of the optical and eyewear industry’s signature trade fair, Silmo, took place in Paris from September 27 – 30, giving an opportunity to Essilor Group companies to showcase their inherent strengths.

Over 4 days, more than 30,000 professional international visitors were immersed in the eyewear and vision care world through the creativity of approximately 800 exhibitors, the diverse range of activities, events and programs.

This year marked the 25^th anniversary of the Silmo d’Or awards which recognize outstanding product design and innovation. Here are the Essilor Group innovations honoured at the awards ceremony:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care with Acuvue Oasys with Transitions in the “Vision Contactology” category

Novacel with “Variovid Volterra” by Leica Eyecare in the “Vision Glasses” category

BBGR with “Lumiz 100” in the “Material / Equipment” category

Essilor Group companies and brands who were present at the fair include: Essilor, Costa, Transitions, Essilor Instruments, FGX, Bolon, Essilor Sun Solution, BBGR, Nikon, Mont Royal, Novacel, SIVO, GKB Optics, SeeWorld Optical, Shamir, Wanxin Optical, Creasky, Satisloh, Activisu.

Another key highlight at the trade fair: precious objects and artefacts from the exclusive Essilor-Pierre Marly Collection were exhibited for the first time at Silmo. These were on loan by the highly reputed Musée de la lunette (the Eyewear Museum). This special-themed exhibition featured 50 pieces in 14 showcases and visitors were able to discover a wide range of historical optical objects.

Click HERE for the full press release.