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Transitions Optical Continues Transitions Innovation Awards Program

LAS VEGAS – Industry professionals can begin submitting nominations for the 2016 Transitions Innovation Awards Program on October 1. Through the program, Transitions Optical, Inc. recognizes loyal partners and individual optical industry professionals from the U.S. and Canada for their commitment to growing their businesses by supporting the Transitions® brand over the past year.

Open to independent eye care professionals and practices; optical industry professionals and educators; national and regional retailers; and optical laboratories, the five Transitions Innovation Awards categories include:

  • 2016 Transitions Brand Ambassador (Individual-only award)
  • Best in Growth Achievement
  • Best in Training
  • Best in Marketing
  • Best in Patient Experience

Nominations for all Transitions Innovation Awards will be accepted online (at TransitionsCanadaPRO.ca/Awards) from October 1 – 31, 2016. To enter, candidates must complete a nomination form and detail their 2016 efforts in the following evaluation areas: commitment and inspiration, goals, plan and creativity, and impact and results. Nominees are welcome to enter more than one category and can self-enter, or can be nominated by a lab, lens manufacturer, industry colleague or other industry organization representative.

All finalists in each category will receive a trip for two to the 2017 Transitions Academy, January 29 – February 1, 2017 in Orlando, Fla., where the winners will be announced.  Award finalists will be notified no later than December 5, 2016 to secure travel plans.

For more information: TransitionsCanadaPRO.ca/Awards.

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Modern Optical Announces Passing of Yale F. Weissman

YALE F. WEISSMAN-1Roselle, IL – With great sadness, Modern Optical International announces the passing of its beloved Co-Founder and Chairman, Yale F. Weissman on September 18, 2016.

Yale was a dedicated family man whose entrepreneurial spirit and charm was well known in the optical industry. Born in Chicago in 1939, Yale honed his sales skills in his early years in various professions as he discovered an innate ability to authentically connect with people from all walks of life. He was introduced to the optical industry in the early 1970’s, and in 1974, Yale co-founded Modern Optical with then-partner Donald Ellefsen. With Yale leading the sales team, they built the company’s foundation in the value-oriented eyewear niche. Yale’s son Kenneth joined the company in 1991, and later became the company President while Yale transitioned to the role of Chairman. Together, the father-son team furthered Modern Optical’s presence in the optical industry expanding the sales force coast to coast and internationally. Throughout the company’s 42-year history, Modern Optical has remained true to its founding principles of providing quality, affordable eyewear while delivering the absolute best customer service.

Ken Weissman, President of Modern Optical International, reflects, “Our Modern Family is forever grateful for my father’s strong leadership, vision, and passion to create a company with purpose and integrity. Thank you to everyone for your compassion and support as we honor this remarkable man and his legacy we call Modern Optical. We will miss him dearly.”

Confident Sophistication with Jackson by Claudia Alan

Sophisticated, lightweight and extremely wearable. Great for the gentleman that wants to update his look. This all-stainless steel style is great for those needing a larger sized frame. It comes in flattering satin colours and features a cut-out Eagle Raven design by Corrine Hunt.

Jackson comes in three colours, Satin matte black, Satin matte brown, Satin matte navy.

Frame Size: 58-17-145

B-Size (Vertical lens height): 38.6 mm
Distributed by Claudia Alan: www.claudiaalan.com

 

Q2 June VisionWatch Canada Optical Data is Released

VuePoint has released the VisionWatch quarterly consumer data on the Canadian optical market.  The dataset represents the third semi-annual data point since the inception of the Canadian consumer panel in June 2015.

You can view the report by clicking the icon below:

Key Highlights:

  • 12-month consumer sales of corrective lenses shows a significant decline versus prior reported period.
  • Overall Canadian consumer usage of vision corrective devices and frequency of eye examinations remains steady and similar to levels in the US.
  • Eye examinations performed at Retail Optical Chains show a slight increase from the prior period. (N.B. VisionWatch data does not comment on the statistical significance of specific question data.)
  • Channel sales of corrective eyewear frames show a very slight increase in independents and Mass Merchants/Department stores.
  • Plano sunglass usage in Canada show considerable underdevelopment versus US, Rx Sun is slightly underdeveloped versus USA.
  • Physical location sales of Contact Lenses are reported higher than US levels and show an increase from the previous period.

Click here to see the Quantitative Report Online

Notice:
The Q2 reported data is subject to revision by VisionWatch. VuePoint will provided updated results if they are revised by VisionWatch.

2016 Silmo d’or Winners

Silmo dor 2016The jury attributed the prizes. Elegant yet festive, the evening party to unveil the winners of the 2016 SILMO d’Or Awards was held at the “Maison de la Mutualité” in Paris on September 23, 2016.

Here are the 2016 winners:

“Children” Category
KNCO – “Bili” by Karavan Kids

“Sport Equipement” Category
DEMETZ – “Lazer-Run”

 

“Low Vision” Category
special prize: VISIOLE – “Go Vision”
ex aequo: ESSILOR – “My Eye”
ex aequo: CECIAA – “NuEyes”

“Frame Technological Innovation” Category
OXIBIS GROUP – “77H” by Exalto

“PREMIERE CLASSE” Prize
PRIDE EYEWEAR – “305 BL”

“Material/Equipment” Category
NETLOOKS – “Netlooks 3D”

“Vision” Category
ESSILOR – “Eye Protect System”

“Sunglass” Category
PARASITE DESIGN – “Anti Retro X”

“Optical Frame” Category
BLAKE KUWAHARA – “Khan”

Click HERE to view full press release and images.

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