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January 16, 2018April 24, 2018

Be Smart and Connected with Nikon’s Smart Boost

Nikon introduces a new single vision lens aimed at relieving eye strain caused by the prolonged usage of Smartphones.

Thanks to the innovation behind Smart Boost, patients can enjoy a more comfortable and natural vision:

-With a 7% magnification effect integrated in the optical design, details on the screen appear bigger making Smartphone usage easier on the eyes.
-Smart Boost is optimized with an additional +0.50D to reduce accommodation.
-Smart Boost combined with SeeCoat Blue Premium further reduces eye strain and delivers dynamic performance and optimal viewing comfort.

Visit www.nikonlenswear.ca for more information.

January 16, 2018April 24, 2018

Vision Expo Announces New Event Director

Vision Expo has announced Joanne Mohr as the new Event Director for Show co-owner Reed Exhibitions. Mohr, in conjunction with the team at partner organization The Vision Council, will work to design, build and deliver the best possible Vision Expo experience for the show’s 27,000 annual attendees and over 700 exhibitors from across the vision industry.

Mohr brings over 25 years of tradeshow experience to the Vision Expo team, including an expertise in fashion and retail. Most recently, Mohr served as Executive Vice President of ENK International, orchestrating a series of trade exhibitions that included nearly 10,000 design companies in New York City and Las Vegas and attracted 250,000 global buyers and press annually.

“We are delighted to welcome Joanne Mohr to Vision Expo,” said Melissa Ashley, Reed Exhibitions Senior Vice President. “Her retail background coupled with such a strong understanding of the trade show business will add a new dimension of thinking to the team. Her experience will be invaluable as we continue to look at new ways to invigorate the shows and refresh the fashion elements.”

For more information on Reed Exhibitions, visit www.reedexpo.com. For more information on Vision Expo, visit VisionExpoEast.com and follow Vision Expo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

January 12, 2018May 20, 2026

Marc Jacobs, Strong and Fashion-Forward

Irreverent, unconventional and unexpected: this sums up the bold expression of the Marc Jacobs fall/winter 2017 eyewear collection. Four distinctly refined product families make up this season’s collection: Neon, Metal Twist, Fashion Show and Iconic Man (pictured). Iconic Man’s masculine navigator style, which can accommodate prescription lenses, is made unique through a smart combination of colours and materials, with a special laser engraved finishing on the temple. Colour palette: matt black/gray blue lens, dark havana/gray ivory mirror, black gold/gray, blue/blue sky mirror.

Distributed by Safilo: www.safilo.com

January 12, 2018April 24, 2018

I-MED Pharma partners with OCuSOFT to bring the I-PEN to USA

I-MED Pharma Inc., a Canadian company based in Montreal specializing in dry eye diagnosis and management, announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with OCuSOFT Inc. for distribution rights in the United States for its patented I-PEN® Osmolarity System. On December 22, 2017 the FDA issued an Acceptance Review Notification for the I-PEN® Osmolarity System 510k submission. This distribution partnership will officially commence upon final FDA approval of the 510k, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2018.

The I-PEN® Osmolarity System is the world’s first, handheld platform that offers eye care professionals a quick and reliable tool for screening dry eye patients.

Daniel Hofmann, President of I-MED Pharma stated, “We are thrilled to partner with OCuSOFT, a company recognized for addressing clinical needs with innovative solutions. The I-PEN® Osmolarity System is an invaluable asset for measuring tear osmolarity, a key step in identifying the presence and severity of dry eye disease. We believe that this partnership will offer the first economical solution for eye care professionals looking for an efficient and reliable diagnostic tool in this area.”

Cynthia Barratt, President and CEO of OCuSOFT states, “OCuSOFT is extremely excited about the I-Pen® Osmolarity System and we know clinicians will be too. Continuing research demonstrates the importance of testing tear film osmolarity and now with I-Pen®, there is an affordable means to do so. I-Pen® is a hand-held device that practitioners can utilize in-office. It is efficient and highly reliable, enabling practitioners to diagnose and treat Dry Eye with confidence.” OCuSOFT Inc. will be making a future announcement as to availability.

Engineer at Simon Fraser Develops High Resolution Retinal Scanner

Marko Sarunic, Engineering Science Professor at Simon Fraser University, has developed a high resolution retinal scanner that can help in diagnosing disease before vision loss occurs.

The scanner produces three dimensional cross sections of the retina down to the smallest details—individual blood vessels, capillaries and photoreceptors. The new retinal scanner is also much smaller than current high resolution scanners.

“It’s a breakthrough in clinical diagnostics,” says Sarunic. “With the high-resolution scanner, ophthalmologists and optometrists can detect damage and changes to small numbers of individual photoreceptors, giving them a diagnosis before the patient loses vision, and the potential to take preventative measures.”

Vitreoretinal Specialist Dr. Eduardo Navas says, “Early detection of abnormal blood vessels caused by Wet AMD and diabetes is essential to saving a patient’s vision. Dr. Sarunic’s new imaging technology is benefiting patients, allowing us to diagnose and treat Wet AMD and diabetic eye disease before patients develop bleeding and permanent damage to their retina.”