Max Mara presents the new Fall/Winter 2017/2018 eyewear collection. The MM ANITA cat-eye acetate sunglasses are a tribute to the icy and timeless femininity of La Dolce Vita star Anita Ekberg. The frame is embellished with a fine metal detail on both sides of the front and on the temple tips which adds sparkle and subtly nods to the iconic Prism element, an undisputable symbol of the Max Mara woman.
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CNIB is calling on the Senate of Canada to make amendments to strengthen requirements to accommodate Canadians with sight loss. As the Senate resumes sitting at the end of January, they will continue their study of Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act. CNIB supports the passage of this important piece of legislation, specifically the creation of an airline Passenger Bill of Rights.
Canadians with sight loss have difficulties travelling in Canada independently, especially when travelling on an airplane. Problems exists in all facets of airline travel: from booking tickets, to navigating airports, and providing sufficient space for passengers with sight loss and their guide dogs.
“Flying in Canada and internationally is often difficult. I can’t independently book my own ticket online,” said Diane Bergeron, CNIB Vice President, Engagement and International Affairs. “Canadian airline websites fail to meet basic usability guidelines, which makes travel planning nearly impossible. Canadians with sight loss continue to encounter unnecessary barriers when travelling by air, and many of these simply do not need to exist.”
The Senate has two options: pass the Bill as is or send it back to the House of Commons with amendments.
“The legislation isn’t bad, in fact, Canada needs a Passenger Bill of Rights,” said Thomas Simpson, CNIB’s Manager of Operations and Government Affairs. “The problem CNIB has is there is no disability lens on Bill C-49. No one took the time to think about problems that exist for Canadians with disabilities who travel, and how this piece of legislation can help alleviate these problems. I’d like to think in 2018 that the Government of Canada would think about persons with disability when drafting all legislation.”
Bill C-49, known as the Transportation Modernization Act, seeks to modernize Canada’s Transportation Act and several other associated pieces of legislation. Bill C-49 seeks to create a Passenger Bill of Rights to create standards for how national airlines treat Canadian passengers.
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Optik has obtained a statement from Essilor Canada responding to the ruling of the Ontario Superior Court in favour of the joint application by the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the College of Opticians of Ontario against Clearly, an online division of Essilor Canada Group Inc., to comply with Ontario’s dispensing regulations.
The full statement from Essilor Canada:
“Essilor Canada is aware of the Ontario Court’s ruling. Clearly has filed a motion to appeal that decision and has filed an application to stay the Court’s decision as part of the appeal process.
Essilor and its entire group of companies, are fully committed to complying with laws, regulations and requirements in all the countries and jurisdictions where we operate.
Our corporate mission is to improve lives by improving sight. To achieve that, at Essilor Canada we firmly believe in the importance of adopting and embracing advancements in technology to not only better diagnose and prevent eye health issues but to also provide better access to vision correction and protection solutions.
The reality is that in our industry and in many others, the needs of consumers are evolving and alternate channels are here and ever evolving. It is of key importance for Essilor to continue to work hand-in-hand with Opticians, Optometrists and all eye care professionals while also addressing consumers’ new buying preferences, in order to provide access to the best quality of eye care for all Canadians.
In the meantime, we continue to promote that good vision is part of good health and that regular eye exams should be performed by licensed eye care professionals.”
Read more about the ruling here:
Ontario Superior Court Grants Injunction Against Essilor/Clearly
Canadian Eye Care Business Review (CECBR), the digital online resource for independent eye care practitioners in the Canadian market, and Canadian Optometry Group (COG), an email-based and commercially-independent forum restricted to Canadian optometrists and optometric educators operated by Dr. Peter Rozanec and Dr. Glen Chiasson, are proud to announce a content collaboration.
CECBR will provide a monthly digest of the best contributions from COG content on their website. Content from COG is focused on topical issues affecting Canadian Optometry and has been a valuable resource for its members. All contributions will protect the anonymity of the COG members. CECBR Editors Drs. Jeff and Tina Goodhew will make regular posts on COG, bringing valuable content and information to its members.
COG is a private Google forum that provides a private platform for optometric colleagues across Canada to communicate about issues relevant to practice—to post questions and information, seek opinions and exchange ideas. Membership to COG is restricted to Canadian Optometrists, Optometric Schools and academics at Canadian Optometric Universities.
Eligible persons can apply for membership at canadianoptometrygroup@gmail.com.
Canadian Eye Care Business Review can be viewed at eyecarebusiness.ca.
The Vision Council announces that CEO Ashley Mills has been named the recipient of The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) Pleaides Award, which celebrates an individual for showing exceptional support in advancing the leadership role of women.
The award will be recognized during OWA events in New York during Vision Expo East, including a champagne breakfast awards ceremony and “star awards” cocktail and networking event, to celebrate and promote the achievements of women in the optical industry.
This award recognizes Mills’ outstanding work in elevating awareness of the importance of vision to the public, and her commitment to cultivating strong, effective partnerships throughout the optical arena and in adjacent sectors.
Ray-Ban has named Jennie as global ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta, bringing the two brands together under a shared global campaign.
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Specsavers has launched a new eyewear collaboration with Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan, featuring 13 optical frames and four sunglasses inspired by personal style and everyday wearability.
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Bausch + Lomb says its ONE by ONE Recycling program has now collected and recycled nearly 725,000 pounds of used contact lens, lens care and eye care materials in the United States.
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HOYA Vision Care has launched Sensity 3, the latest generation of its light-adaptive lenses, with reported improvements in durability, colour stability, and fade-back speed.
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As scope of practice expansion is considered across Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society says patient safety must remain the central principle guiding any changes to healthcare delivery.
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Ray-Ban has named Jennie as global ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta, bringing the two brands together under a shared global campaign.
Learn More Specsavers has launched a new eyewear collaboration with Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan, featuring 13 optical frames and four sunglasses inspired by personal style and everyday wearability.
Read More Bausch + Lomb says its ONE by ONE Recycling program has now collected and recycled nearly 725,000 pounds of used contact lens, lens care and eye care materials in the United States.
Read More HOYA Vision Care has launched Sensity 3, the latest generation of its light-adaptive lenses, with reported improvements in durability, colour stability, and fade-back speed.
Read More As scope of practice expansion is considered across Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society says patient safety must remain the central principle guiding any changes to healthcare delivery.
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Ray-Ban has named Jennie as global ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta, bringing the two brands together under a shared global campaign.
Learn More Specsavers has launched a new eyewear collaboration with Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan, featuring 13 optical frames and four sunglasses inspired by personal style and everyday wearability.
Read more Bausch + Lomb says its ONE by ONE Recycling program has now collected and recycled nearly 725,000 pounds of used contact lens, lens care and eye care materials in the United States.
Read more HOYA Vision Care has launched Sensity 3, the latest generation of its light-adaptive lenses, with reported improvements in durability, colour stability, and fade-back speed.
Read more As scope of practice expansion is considered across Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society says patient safety must remain the central principle guiding any changes to healthcare delivery.
Read more Ray-Ban has named Jennie as global ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta, bringing the two brands together under a shared global campaign.
Learn More Specsavers has launched a new eyewear collaboration with Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan, featuring 13 optical frames and four sunglasses inspired by personal style and everyday wearability.
Read more Bausch + Lomb says its ONE by ONE Recycling program has now collected and recycled nearly 725,000 pounds of used contact lens, lens care and eye care materials in the United States.
Read more HOYA Vision Care has launched Sensity 3, the latest generation of its light-adaptive lenses, with reported improvements in durability, colour stability, and fade-back speed.
Read more As scope of practice expansion is considered across Canada, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society says patient safety must remain the central principle guiding any changes to healthcare delivery.
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