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October 10, 2019October 9, 2019

WCO Recognizes World Sight Day on October 10, 2019

The World Council of Optometry (WCO), along with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, recognizes Thursday, October 10 as World Sight Day. The theme for 2019 is Vision First!

The WCO represents over 200,000 optometrists in more than 80 countries, with nearly 300 combined Country, Affiliate, Corporate, and Individual Memberships across six world regions – Africa, Asia Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Their mission is to facilitate the enhancement and development of eye and vision care worldwide, through advocacy, education, policy development and humanitarian outreach.

Dr. Scott Mundle, President of WCO, encourages everyone to be vigilant in our collective goal of eliminating avoidable blindness. “With the impending crisis of significant levels of high myopia on the horizon, WCO is taking an active role in the management and prevention of myopia and other eye diseases,” said Dr. Mundle. WCO has been working with other organizations, including the IAPB, to further this cause. With the release of the World Health Organization of the World Report on Vision, it is our hope that myopia management, uncorrected refractive error and eye diseases, including cataract, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, will have the global attention they deserve.

Included in the World Report on Vision Report is the recommendation that member WHO nations adopt a Universal Health Coverage strategy to deal with these eye health issues. “We urge governments around the world to act upon this call to action by the World Health Organization,” says Dr. Mundle.

Click HERE for the full press release.

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Eye Tracking Results Could Predict Alzheimer’s

People with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) gradually lose the ability to control attention and develop impairments of a gaze-shift towards a prominent stimulus, as well away from this stimulus.

A noteworthy question is whether eye-movement impairments are detectable in people who are in a preclinical stage of AD and therefore at a greater risk of developing clinical dementia.

AD often progresses from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which involves a slight decline in memory and reasoning that is not serious enough to interfere with daily activities.

According to some studies, 46% of people who are diagnosed with MCI develop dementia within 3 years.

There are two forms of MCI that show different symptoms, amnesic (aMCI) and nonamnesic (naMCI). The former primarily affects memory, whereas the latter affects other cognitive skills. Having the aMCI form increases the risk of Alzheimer’s significantly more than naMCI.

Researcher Thom Wilcockson, from the school of sports, Exercise, and Health Sciences at Loughborough University in the UK, and his colleagues, carried out the first study of its kind using eye tracking tests to see if they could distinguish participants of the two forms based on their results.

The research involved 42 participants with aMCI, 47 people with naMCI, 68 participants who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and 92 age-matched controls who were cognitively healthy. Participants were given computer-based tasks and asked to avoid looking at a distracting stimulus, such as a dot that appears at random places on the screen.

The results revealed that based on the participants’ eye tracking results, it was possible to distinguish between the participants who had aMCI and those who had naMCI. Furthermore, the eye tracking results of those with aMCI closely resembled the scores of those with Alzheimer’s disease.

The study’s lead author stated that “the results indicate that it is possible to predict which MCI patients are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.” If we can detect Alzheimer’s early on, there’s a better chance of early treatment, improvement of a person’s brain health and reduction in symptoms.

“I hope to build on this research and continue the development of eye tracking mythologies for early diagnosis.” Concluded the lead researcher.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326161.php

https://www.aging-us.com/article/102118/text

October 9, 2019May 20, 2026

X-Ide: Designed to Amaze and Never Cliched

The new X-Ide collection embodies contemporary flair and timeless elegance. The “Jazz” emphasizes the eyes, a shape and thin metal frame with a brow piece embellished with a unique diamond effect detail makes it an eyewear classic informed by a fresh, modern flair. Entirely made in Italy, Fine craftsmanship and painstaking handiwork are showcased in this artisan frames.

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October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

FYidoctors Eyes Expansion in St. Catharines with Second Location

FYidoctors | Visique announces that Dr. Viktor Kuraitis and his staff have joined the FYidoctors family.

Dr. Kuraitis graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Vision Science and Optometry in 1975 with a special interest in vision therapy. Soon after graduation, he opened his own practice, which still stands in its original location on Linwell Road. The clinic has been serving the residents of St. Catharines for over 40 years and specializes in binocular vision, and prism and vision therapy.

Born and raised in St. Catharines, Dr. Kuraitis is an active member of his community participating in many forms including his role with the Grantham Lions Club. Dr. Kuraitis is also a member of Lions Eye Care Niagara, an organization that helps support eye health initiatives in Niagara. Beyond his local community, he is also a member of professional associations such as the College of Optometrists of Ontario, Ontario Association of Optometrists, Canadian Association of Optometrists, College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the College of Syntonic Optometry – of which he is a member and fellow.

“We’re excited to be expanding our presence in the St. Catharines region and welcoming Dr. Kuraitis and his staff to the FYidoctors family,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of FYidoctors. “Having run his clinic for over 40 years, Dr. Kuraitis understands the importance of our mission, to provide Canadians access to high quality eye care and eye wear, and we look forward to continuing making strides in attaining it with him and his team onboard.”

The Dr. Viktor A. Kuraitis, O.D. clinic will continue to operate in the same location and to serve its patients with the same high quality eyecare experience they’ve become accustomed to – just now under the FYidoctors banner.

Click HERE for the full press release.

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

Kering and Safilo Renew Supply Agreement

Kering Eyewear and Safilo announce the renewal of their agreement for the manufacturing and supply of Gucci branded products. The three-year partnership will come into effect starting January 2021, providing complete continuity to the previous contract expiring December 2020.

The decision follows a three-year collaboration during which the two Groups have formed a trustworthy partnership, leveraging Safilo’s top-tier service, unparalleled product quality and unique craftsmanship capabilities, all key elements for Kering Eyewear.

Kering Eyewear and Safilo have always been attentive to their social responsibility role and share a common vision to work to preserve the Italian eyewear-manufacturing district.

Click HERE for the full press release.

WCO Recognizes World Sight Day on October 10, 2019

Eye Tracking Results Could Predict Alzheimer’s

X-Ide: Designed to Amaze and Never Cliched

FYidoctors Eyes Expansion in St. Catharines with Second Location

Kering and Safilo Renew Supply Agreement

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