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Take Part, Exchange Ideas, Debate Issues

SILMO ACADEMY has carved out a niche for itself as a forum for dialogue and information on the latest scientific developments in the vision and optics sectors, aimed at opticians and other vision specialists both in France and abroad. In line with tradition, this symposium will take place within the framework of SILMO Paris, World Optical Fair from October 6 to 9, 2017 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.

This is a unique opportunity to have your say, a platform to share directly your thoughts, analyses and scientific studies. The 2017 symposium is dedicated in all aspects to GLARE.

Moreover, since 2010, Silmo Academy has set itself the goal of supporting professionals working in ophthalmic optics in their quest for excellence by proposing workshops and a scientific symposium where they can enhance their knowledge and share ideas with experts from every field.

Since 2016, Silmo Academy has chosen to support a research project in the field of optics and vision science. It is offering a €10,000 grant for a project submitted by an individual researcher or research team, with the winning project selected by the scientific committee.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

For the eligibility criteria on the €10,000 grant, click HERE.

 

Think About Your Eyes Launches 2017 Advertising

Think About Your Eyes, the vision community’s national public awareness campaign, launches its 2017 national advertising, with an increase in advertising budget and updated advertising placements. Campaign advertisements will run for three quarters in 2017, up from two quarters in previous years. Thanks to increased funding from industry partners, including The Vision Council and the American Optometric Association, as well as the addition of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care as a leadership partner, media spending has increased by 60% in 2017.

Think About Your Eyes ads will be seen or heard through the end of September. The ads include 15 million spots on podcasts and online audio (Pandora and Spotify), 14 million online video spots, and 6 million digital banner ads across 2,000 top websites like The New York Times and ESPN. Broadcast ads will appear in primetime across 27 cable networks, including popular networks like USA, Comedy Central, and FX. For the first time ever, Think About Your Eyes ads will appear on broadcast networks, specifically ABC and NBC, during primetime programming and sporting events, including NBA and MLB games.

The campaign has also announced a new milestone, with three million visitors to the campaign website since its launch. The site features a comprehensive practice locator tool where visitors can easily find local Think About Your Eyes eye care providers from a database that now houses more than 19,000 participating providers.

 

Camille: Reworked Retro Design

The Marius Morel 1880 collection reintroduces the elegance of the company’s very first designs: authentic products subtly updated in terms of volumes and details.

The Camille concept consists of four handcrafted acetate models (mitered end pieces) featuring a keyhole bridge and generous shapes. The frames are fitted with the exclusive “M” spring-hinge. The five barrels make the whole assembly robust and responsive.

Distributed by Lanctôt : www.rlanctot.com

Allergan Reports Strong 2016 Finish with 7% Increase in Net Revenues

Allergan plc reported its fourth quarter and full year 2016 continuing operations performance. Total net revenues were $3.9 billion, a 7% increase versus the prior year quarter.

For the full year 2016, Allergan reported total net revenues of $14.57 billion, a 15% increase versus the prior year.

Allergan’s Eye Care franchise experienced strong results versus the prior year. RESTASIS® net revenues were $393.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, up 13%, driven by demand and pricing.

The Glaucoma franchise experienced a modest decline, with net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2016 of $102.3 million, up 2% versus prior year quarter offset by LUMIGAN® net revenues declining 9%.

OZURDEX® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2016 were strong at $22.6 million, up 18% versus prior year quarter driven by continued strong demand from the diabetic macular edema indication.

“2016 was a year of transformation for Allergan. We are now a branded biopharmaceutical leader, focused on delivering sustainable revenue growth, advancing our pipeline, maintaining industry leading margins and allocating capital to maximize shareholder return. In the fourth quarter of 2016, we delivered against these priorities,” says  Brent Saunders, Chairman and CEO of Allergan.

View the complete press release here.

New Look Eyewear Wins Best in Training Award at Transitions Academy

New Look_Transitions Academy 2017ORLANDO, Fla. – Transitions Optical honored New Look Eyewear with the 2016 Best in Training title, a category of the Transitions Innovation Awards program, during a recognition ceremony on Tuesday at Transitions Academy in Orlando, Fla.

Marie-Josee Mercier, Vice President Sales and Operations at New Look Eyewear, accepted the award on behalf of the retailer at Transitions Academy.

“Adopting a new method of product training very much allowed for better retention of information for our employees,” said Mercier. “Learning about Transitions products in a fun way helped us maintain a high-level of employee participation and excitement. We are very happy to accept this award.”

To read the full press release, click here.


 

 

 

 

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