Here are the winners of the 2018 Vision Choice Awards:
First Place: Miraflex, Booth: 13056
Second Place: Lunette, Booth: G21033
Third Place: Mó eyewear, Booth: G21037
Attendees were able to view products on display in the Product Gallery and cast their ballots throughout the show.
Style 2179, 2180 (photo): Fresh exclusive Italian acetates, whose balance and detail couldn’t possibly be more feminine, are the centerpiece and highlight of OWP’s new ladies’ styles. With style 2179’s round, stylish statement and style 2180’s finely curved rectangular front, the exciting materials speak for themselves with their fine-edged design. A discreet metal decor on the temple delivers a classy finish with playful colour contrasts.
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IOT, the Spanish freeform digital lens designer, has updated their logo and refreshed their website and social media profiles.
Carolina Gago, General Manager of IOT explains the reason for the change: “IOT has evolved significantly since it was founded and we had the desire to better transmit who we are today and celebrate a new era. Our new corporate look represents our greatest commitment, which is give our customers the newest solutions they need to be successful and to completely customize those solutions to their businesses. Our new corporate look was also designed to take us into the future. We anticipate amazing things to come for the future of the ophthalmic lenses.”
IOT’s new website is designed to be a resource for information on IOT products and services and include research and peer-reviewed articles from IOT scientists.
Daniel Crespo, President and CEO of IOT, says, “Our new corporate image embodies the philosophy of the company. We put our partners at the center of our business, so we can work together as one team and create solutions that are completely customized to their businesses. It is our mission at IOT to offer our business partners the technology and services they need to manufacture the best lenses in the world.”
Click HERE to read the full press release.
Eschenbach Optik of America announces its new partnership with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, a leading nonprofit that partners exceptional men and women who are blind or visually impaired with elite German Shepherd guide dogs, providing all clients with increased independence to improve their lives and the world around them.
The Eschenbach Partner Project consists of a charitable commitment to sponsor breeding, raising and training of a Fidelco German Shepherd guide dog. Eschenbach’s customers, end-users and others will be able to follow the Eschenbach sponsored puppy through its journey from pup to placement as it goes through the puppy training program, becomes an exceptional guide dog and is matched with a remarkable client. They have place dogs all across the US and six in Canada.
Check out the new Eschenbach Partner Project webpage online at www.eschenbach.com/partner_project.asp to follow the puppy through its journey.
Click HERE for the full press release.
The TRATTO 03, part of Safilo’s new Men’s Collection for Fall/winter 2018, has a masculine rounded optical frame in acetate subtly decorated on the temples’ metal core with a textured pattern, hence the name “Tratto, signifying “graphic lines.” The temples also feature a thin metal ring joining the two acetate pieces that form the temple.
The colour palette includes striped brown, blue, black and crystal.
SightGlass Vision has launched “Control the Contrast,” a global education campaign aimed at increasing awareness of contrast management in myopia control among eye care professionals.
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Registration is now open for the American Academy of Optometry’s 2026 Myopia Summit, a one-day program focused on evidence-based strategies for myopia management.
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Alternative Eyewear and East Optical have signed an exclusive agreement to distribute MyoPro myopia control lenses in Canada for independent eye care practices.
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The Centre for Ocular Research & Education has published Issue 89 of Contact Lens Update, focusing on the benefits and clinical considerations of prescribing contact lenses for children.
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Canadian Optical Supply is celebrating 75 years of service to the Canadian optical industry. Founded in Montreal in 1951, the family-owned company is marking the milestone by honouring its legacy of innovation, customer care and enduring partnerships with eye care professionals across Canada.
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SightGlass Vision has launched “Control the Contrast,” a global education campaign aimed at increasing awareness of contrast management in myopia control among eye care professionals.
Learn More Registration is now open for the American Academy of Optometry’s 2026 Myopia Summit, a one-day program focused on evidence-based strategies for myopia management.
Read More Alternative Eyewear and East Optical have signed an exclusive agreement to distribute MyoPro myopia control lenses in Canada for independent eye care practices.
Read More The Centre for Ocular Research & Education has published Issue 89 of Contact Lens Update, focusing on the benefits and clinical considerations of prescribing contact lenses for children.
Read More Canadian Optical Supply is celebrating 75 years of service to the Canadian optical industry. Founded in Montreal in 1951, the family-owned company is marking the milestone by honouring its legacy of innovation, customer care and enduring partnerships with eye care professionals across Canada.
Read More
SightGlass Vision has launched “Control the Contrast,” a global education campaign aimed at increasing awareness of contrast management in myopia control among eye care professionals.
Learn More Registration is now open for the American Academy of Optometry’s 2026 Myopia Summit, a one-day program focused on evidence-based strategies for myopia management.
Read more Alternative Eyewear and East Optical have signed an exclusive agreement to distribute MyoPro myopia control lenses in Canada for independent eye care practices.
Read more The Centre for Ocular Research & Education has published Issue 89 of Contact Lens Update, focusing on the benefits and clinical considerations of prescribing contact lenses for children.
Read more Canadian Optical Supply is celebrating 75 years of service to the Canadian optical industry. Founded in Montreal in 1951, the family-owned company is marking the milestone by honouring its legacy of innovation, customer care and enduring partnerships with eye care professionals across Canada.
Read more SightGlass Vision has launched “Control the Contrast,” a global education campaign aimed at increasing awareness of contrast management in myopia control among eye care professionals.
Learn More Registration is now open for the American Academy of Optometry’s 2026 Myopia Summit, a one-day program focused on evidence-based strategies for myopia management.
Read more Alternative Eyewear and East Optical have signed an exclusive agreement to distribute MyoPro myopia control lenses in Canada for independent eye care practices.
Read more The Centre for Ocular Research & Education has published Issue 89 of Contact Lens Update, focusing on the benefits and clinical considerations of prescribing contact lenses for children.
Read more Canadian Optical Supply is celebrating 75 years of service to the Canadian optical industry. Founded in Montreal in 1951, the family-owned company is marking the milestone by honouring its legacy of innovation, customer care and enduring partnerships with eye care professionals across Canada.
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