Thin metal lays the framework for a combo sunglass style reimagined in a soft teardrop shape. The combination browline detail is applied in a gentle curve of teal acetate, the starting point of the matching gradient lenses that give this frame a sophisticated look. The whole look is pulled together with a matching teal temple decor and every last detail has been considered, down to the matching metal nosepads.
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FYidoctors announces its expansion into Pembroke, ON with Dr. Vernon Prentice, OD and his staff officially joining the FYidoctors family.
As a second-generation optometrist, Dr. Prentice and his staff remain committed to providing excellence in vision testing, eye health examinations and eyewear products.
“FYidoctors has shown me that after the 37 years I’ve spent in practice, it is possible to operate at the highest level of care without the mental overhead private practice constantly demands,” said Dr. Prentice. “My staffs’ efforts to provide our patients with a positive experience when visiting us for eye care services is perfectly aligned with the internal culture of FYidoctors and is reflected by the recognition they receive for those ‘bend over backwards’ moments.”
Through FYidoctors, customers and patients can still expect exceptional personalized eye care services. Additionally, patients and customers will now have the ability to create custom glasses through the ophthalmic laboratory in Delta, British Columbia and have access to a wide selection of frames and designers exclusively offered by FYidoctors.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Prentice and his staff into the FYidoctors’ family and to be bannering our first location in Pembroke,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman & CEO of FYidoctors. “It brings us great pride to be given the opportunity to serve a new market and demonstrate our commitment to the eye heath of its residents.”
This acquisition marks the third for FYidoctors in Ontario within the last two months.
Source: FYidoctors
AbbVie Inc., the pharma spin-off from Abbot Labs and Allergan announced that the companies have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which AbbVie will acquire Allergan in a cash and stock transaction for a transaction equity value of approximately $63 billion.
According to Allergan, the portfolio including medical aesthetics, eye care, CNS and gastrointestinal businesses, will enhance AbbVie’s growth platform and create substantial value for shareholders of both companies.
The strategic rationale cited in the news release is that Allergan’s product portfolio will be enhanced by AbbVie’s commercial expertise and international infrastructure.
Upon completion of the transaction, AbbVie will continue to be incorporated in USA and have its principal executive offices in North Chicago, Illinois and will continue to be led by current chairman and CEO, Richard A. Gonzalez. Two members of Allergan’s Board, including chairman and chief executive officer, Brent Saunders, will join AbbVie’s Board upon completion of the transaction.
Click HERE for the full press release.
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has announced plans to continue disseminating results of its recent white papers, including developing short summaries, as noted in a June update to its members. Acknowledging far-reaching interest in the topic, the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published “five minute overviews” of each paper ahead of the official release, authored by the CORE clinical science team. In conjunction with Dr. Kate Gifford, CORE has also created a downloadable set of practical tips on how to implement the clinical management guidelines in practice.
The summaries, reference guide and additional myopia management insights can be accessed for free at https://contactlensupdate.com/category/issues/myopia-matters/
“IMI’s efforts and impacts cannot be understated, especially given the widespread and growing interest in stemming the progression and problems created by myopia. We expect to see the same focus on myopia at this week’s American Optometric Association Optometry’s Meeting gathering in St. Louis,” said Karen Walsh, clinical scientist and editor of Contact Lens Update, CORE. “It’s clear that many practicing eye care professionals want a consolidated version of the papers, along with practical guidance on how to create an evidence-based routine for myopia management. We hope our efforts amplify the tremendous body of knowledge being built by the IMI.”
The summaries and clinical insights fact sheet are part of a special edition of Contact Lens Update, which provides a global platform for unbiased clinical insights based in current research. Since 2011, each issue has provided dependable and up-to-date ocular health information for more than 60,000 leading eye care professionals. The publication receives support from the educational arms of Alcon and Johnson & Johnson Vision.
Source: CORE
Safilo announces plans to open a new state-of-the-art North American Distribution Center in Denver, Colorado, to further improve its speed-to-market and increase service levels to customers across the region.
The company took possession of the new Denver Logistics Hub on Tuesday, June 18th with the expectation of being fully operational within the third quarter of this year. The existing Safilo North American Distribution Centers in Clearfield, Utah, Montreal, Canada and the other existing facility in Denver will be integrated into the new Denver facility. The company’s best-in-class lab facility for Smith prescription lenses, currently located in Clearfield, Utah, will also be relocated to the new Denver Distribution Center.
This decision follows the company’s plans to merge four Distribution Centers into one innovative hub and operationally streamline and modernize its U.S. logistics and distribution network. The first phase was initiated by the move in June 2016 of its Parsippany, N.J. Distribution Center to the current Denver D.C. This was followed, in July 2017, by the move of Safilo’s North American headquarters to Secaucus, N.J. to a more modernized work environment in closer proximity to New York City and its showroom there.
The new logistics hub in Denver will allow for an important improvement in efficiency: a 20% increase of inventory capacity and a 15% improvement in delivery performance; it will also include greener, energy-efficient and environmentally-sustainable features, including carbon footprint reduction and the use of eco-friendly materials for packaging. This is made possible thanks to a $6 million investment in high tech systems with a strong focus on innovation. The new hub will be fully integrated with Safilo’s HQ through a unique IT platform, enabling the service level in North America to be further enhanced, as well as in all other regions globally.
Click HERE for the full press release.
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