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February 9, 2018April 24, 2018

J&J Vision Expands Offering for 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST for ASTIGMATISM

Johnson & Johnson Vision announces the Canadian launch of expanded parameters for 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM, a daily disposable contact lens that offers patients Eyelid Stabilized Design for clear, stable vision and LACREON® Technology that provides a cushion of moisture for long-lasting comfort.

Nearly 1 out of every 2 vision corrected patients has astigmatism in at least one eye, and full correction can provide them with improved visual quality of life. With the addition of 48% more lens parameters for patients with astigmatism, the 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST Brand Contact Lens family now offers coverage for nearly 96% of spherical and astigmatic eyes3 and the ACUVUE® Family of 1-Day Contact Lenses for Astigmatism now offers the largest range of parameters among daily disposable contact lenses.

The proprietary Eyelid Stabilized Design found in 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST for ASTIGMATISM works naturally with the eyelids, helping to keep the lens in the correct position. LACREON® Technology embeds a moisture-rich wetting agent into the lens creating a cushion of moisture that won’t blink away over time. The result is reduced friction of the lens and greater end-of-day comfort.

1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST for ASTIGMATISM provides Class II UV protection, blocking approximately 82% of UVA and 97% of UVB rays.

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 9, 2018April 24, 2018

Hoya Reports Record High Revenues in Third Quarter Results

During the quarter, which ended December 31, 2017, HOYA Group reports that revenues increased 11.6 % year on year, reaching 136,759 million yen. Profit growth in conjunction with higher revenues led to quarterly profit before tax of 34,683 million yen (1 yen = $0.12 CAD) with 27,727 million yen ($3.3 billion CAD) in profit, representing increases of 6.8% and 10.6%, respectively.

Sales of eyeglass lenses rose 16% on a currency-neutral basis, “in response to business acquisitions and strong sales growth in the Americas.” Sales of contact lenses also increased. Intraocular lens sales grew 16% on a currency-neutral basis. Overall the Hoya Life Care segment reported up 14.5% year over year.

“In the Life Care segment, we will continue to focus on the growth while securing profit,” said Hiroshi Suzuki, chief executive officer of HOYA.

Hoya also announced the projected results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. Hoya forecasts revenues of 535 billion yen (up 11.7% compared to the previous year), pre-tax profit of 128 billion yen (up 15.5%) and profit for the term of 104 billion yen (up 19.7%).

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 9, 2018April 24, 2018

Changes to Essilor International Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Essilor International (Compagnie Générale d’Optique) has announced two changes in its composition:

Henrietta Fore has announced her resignation from the Essilor Board of Directors after being appointed Executive Director of UNICEF on January 1, 2018.

The members of the Board of Directors congratulated Mrs. Fore on her new appointment and thanked her warmly for her very important contribution to the Board’s work over the past two years.

Yi He, Director representing the employee shareholders through the Valoptec Association, has also announced that he will resign from the Essilor Board of Directors following the end of his term as a Board director of the Valoptec Association.

Given that the combination with Luxottica is under way, the Essilor Board of Directors did not feel this was an appropriate time to appoint two new members to succeed them.

As Henrietta Fore had been nominated to the Board of Directors of the future EssilorLuxottica, a new female director will be nominated in the near future and that appointment will be submitted for approval to Essilor’s next General Shareholders’ Meeting.

Source: Essilor

February 9, 2018April 24, 2018

VEE Expands Education Programming; Early-Bird Registration Deadline

Alexandria, VA – With one week left before the February 15 early-bird registration deadline, Vision Expo East has announced the addition of new educational programming to its expansive scope of education, products, trends and solutions that keep the industry updated on best practices in patient care, practice management and more.

Vision Expo East will debut a slate of new educational tracks including Attract and Retain Customers, Ocular Aesthetics, Supporting the Practice Experience, Clinical Concepts for Opticians and Technicians and Specialty Lens, and new lecture series including ODs on Facebook After Dark.

Through the recently announced OptiCon @ Vision Expo, ABO & NCLE will now offer exam review courses for the National Opticianry Competency Exam (NOCE) and Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE), for both basic and advanced levels, at Vision Expos East and West. All exam review courses will be taught by current National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS) faculty. The NOCE and the CLRE, as well as the ABO & NCLE Advanced Exams, Online Spectacle Practical Exam, and Online Contact Lens Practical Exam, will be administered during Vision Expo East on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

The new OptiCon @ Vision Expo Advisory Board has selected their top education picks to help attendees make the most of their time in New York. For value pricing, a new OptiCon package was developed that includes up to 15 hours of continuing education – including an exclusive General Session – as well as Exhibit Hall access, two lunch vouchers, tailored special events, and access to discounted rates at a dedicated OptiCon hotel.

Not to be missed are the returning attendee-favorites including the Owner’s and Manager’s Essentials Program, Spectacle Lens Expert Track, Dispensing Essentials, Retail Program and invitation-only Boutique Buyer Panel, as well as the free Global Contact Lens Forum, Ocular Surface Disease and Wellness Symposium, and Vision Series.

After their successful debut last year, the popular Pop Up Talks series will return for free, fast-paced 30-minute sessions to get attendees up-to-date on fashion forward trends and key industry topics in an intimate, interactive setting in the Galleria Lounge.

Vision Expo East will take place at the Javits Center in New York, NY (Education: March 15–18; Exhibition: March 16–18).

February 7, 2018May 20, 2026

Etnia Barcelona’s Twist of Elegance

In terms of colour, the word “reARTing” just about sums up the current tendency to reinterpret and delve into the history of art for inspiration, to create new collections. Etnia Barcelona’s new and exclusive acetates contain miniature pictorial pieces that combine with monochrome acetates in shades that both contrast and blend.