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July 31, 2019August 1, 2019

Vision Expert Clinics in Quebec Acquired by FYidoctors

FYidoctors | Visique, announced the acquisition of all 11 Vision Expert clinics located in Quebec. The first clinics transitioning to the Visique banner are the Bromont, Varennes and Acton Vale clinics.

Collectively, these first three clinics have been servicing their respective communities for over 50 years. The Bromont clinic, with Dr. Émilie Martel, Dr. Émilie Chamberland, Dr Charles David Blouin and Dr. Louis Simon Lavallée, has been in operation for almost 10 years. Similarly, the Varennes location, with Dr. Louis Simon Lavallée and Dr. Charles Henri, has also been in business for nearly a decade. The Acton Vale clinic, with Dr. Josianne Cloutier and Dr. Robert Sylvestre, has proudly been serving its community for over 32 years.

According to Vision Expert website, the rebrand to Visique began in July.

“We have always operated under the notion that eye care is to go above and beyond the simple eye exam,” said Dr. Dary Lavallée, optometrist and spokesperson for Vision Expert. “When it comes to Visique, we saw a lot of alignment in how we envisioned the future of eye care to be in addition to their dedication to patients and track record of success. We’re looking forward to being a part of something bigger that we believe will ultimately benefit the residents who work, play and live in our communities.”

FYidoctors | Visique entered the Quebec market in 2017 and, since then, have acquired 46 locations across the province. Once completing the acquisition of Vision Expert, Visique will have a total of 57 clinics in Quebec – notwithstanding additional acquisitions which may occur.

“Expanding FYidoctors | Visique in the Quebec market is yet another indication of our commitment to growing our brand,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of FYidoctors. “The track record and professional reputation of Vision Expert in the Quebec market will act as a tremendous asset in growing our market presence throughout the province. I am thrilled to have them on board. Adding Vision Expert clinics under the Visique banner allows us, collectively, to reach the goal of putting eye care back into the hands and knowledge of those who are most qualified – optometrists.”

All clinics will remain in their current locations during the transition to the Visique banner and will see no decline in services offered. The bannering of the remaining Vision Expert clinics are expected to be completed in October 2019.

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July 24, 2019

Christophe Pillet, Chairman of the Jury for SILMO D’OR 2019 awards

SILMO announced the French designer and interior architect Christophe Pillet will be the Chairman of the Jury for the SILMO D’OR 2019 Awards

After graduating from l’École nationale supérieure d’art of Nice in 1985, Christophe Pillet joined the Domus Academy in Milan to study with the greatest talents in the field. He received his degree there in 1986. While living in the capital of Lombardy, for four years he collaborated with Michele De Lucchi, Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Martine Bedin. He then joined Philippe Starck in Paris, where he worked from 1989 to 1993. Following these diverse experiences, he founded his own agency in Paris in 1993.

“I am not seeking the extraordinary, but rather to reveal what is beautiful and moving in the ordinary,” he explains. This true stylistic signature has earned him a number of prizes and awards, and brought him to work for a variety of clients in furniture and product design as well as the interior architecture of hotels, restaurants, office buildings and mansions…

His elegant, contemporary style is always a delight, whatever the project. Moreover, he never ceases to expand his territories of application. Nothing can stop this workaholic: he loves a good challenge and is buoyed by a natural curiosity of dealing with reality and adding his “French touch”, his understated, humanised aesthetic – never minimalist or cold – without compromising on an interest in innovation and technology.

Pillet does not promote the narcissistic flourishes of a designer seeking to impress. His approach is sensitive and restrained; he is always inclined to first consider the value of an object or place in terms of use before getting involved, never rushing into a project. Which automatically makes him the ideal chairman for the SILMO d’OR jury. He accepted this challenge with enthusiastic interest, especially since he has already had some initial experiences in the world of eyewear: in 2008, he designed a sunglasses line for the 75th anniversary of Lacoste, and in 2017, Vuarnet requested his services for its sports and lifestyle collections.

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

FYidoctors Adds Second Location in St. Albert

FYidoctors announced it will be bannering its second location in St. Albert, Alberta through the acquisition of St. Albert Optometrists’ Clinic.

As part of the acquisition, Dr. Aaron Patel, Dr. Rajan Mistry, Dr. Amy Bakelaar and their staff have been welcomed in as part of the FYidoctors team.

“FYidoctors is setting the standards for how eye care in Canada should be,” said Dr. Aaron Patel. “Having access to their existing technology will help us stay up-to-date on the latest methods and best practises when it comes to optometric care of our patients. We hold ourselves to a high standard, so we look forward to raising the bar for eye care even higher alongside FYidoctors.”

Dr. Patel has over 15 years of experience practicing primary eye care optometry – 12 of which were practiced in Edmonton. He is an engaged member of the optometry industry, previously serving as President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists and currently serving as a councilman of the Canadian Association of Optometrists. He prioritizes humanitarian efforts and personally travels to underdeveloped countries like Honduras, Peru and Belize to assist the less fortunate with eye care.

With almost 20 years experience as a practicing optometrist in the St. Albert community, Dr. Amy Bakelaar has cultivated extensive knowledge in the industry working for St. Albert Optometrists’ Clinic and at a local cornea and cataracts surgeons’ office. Similar to her colleagues, she donates her time volunteering for organizations like Third World Eye Care Society, Amigos Eye Care, Remote Area Medical Volutneers and I Care International.

Dr. Mistry completed both his undergraduate degree and optometry degree at the prestigious University of Waterloo. During his studies, he practiced in various settings such as hospitals in Oklahoma, clinics in Australia and has provided care of those in underdeveloped countries like Nicaragua and Peru.

“Coninuing to grow our banner in a region is a big deal for us as it creates more brand recognition and ability to market more effectivey,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO of FYidoctors. “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Patel, Dr. Mistry, Dr. Bakelaar and their staff to FYidoctors and look forward to working alongside them to serve the community’s eye care needs.”

This acquisition marks the second in Alberta within the last week.

July 24, 2019May 20, 2026

Longchamp Eyewear’s Signature Stripe Motif

Longchamp evokes its unique heritage in the design of a new pair of
sunglasses that merge Parisian allure with sophisticated design and
exceptional savoir-faire. The colours of the decorative stripes coordinate with the gradient lenses to create a harmonious, chromatic effect infused with timeless elegance and modern femininity.

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July 18, 2019May 20, 2026

A New Type of 3D Glasses

Create custom 3D printed frames for every single patient. You Scan. You Design. Specsy 3D prints. It’s as simple as that! The Specsy turnkey retail kit enables ECPs to 3D scan patients and design custom frames on each patient’s 3D scan. Specsy 3D prints every single frame to order.

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