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Blanchard Named a top Vendor in the Global Vision Care Market

Manchester, NH Blanchard Contact Lenses, a scleral lens designer in North America, has been named by Technavio as one of the top 19 leading vision care vendors in the world, according to their recent global vision care market 2016-2020 report.   Vendors were identified based on their revenue and market dominance in terms of experience, research & development, product portfolio, financials, and geographical presence.

Competitive Landscape:  “The global vision care market is characterized by the presence of diversified international and regional providers. As the international vendors are consistently increasing their footprint in the market, regional vendors are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with them, especially in terms of quality, pricing, market reach, and financial resources.”

Click HERE to read full press release.

ZEISS Introduces New Synchrony Division

ZEISS synchrony_Family_475152095_1The new Synchrony division of Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Inc. is launching today, July 1, 2016. This Synchrony portfolio completely revamps the non-ZEISS lens program. Several older lens designs are being upgraded and many new ones will be introduced along with two new synchrony coatings to offer a comprehensive non-ZEISS lens portfolio.

This move will help strengthen the ZEISS brand and in addition offer Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Inc. customers an attractive non-branded option for those patients who are price sensitive looking for not just value but quality and service.

Contact ZEISS at 1-800-268-6489 or reach out to your Carl Zeiss Vision sales representative to learn more about the Synchrony line of products.

 

Be Seduced by Welch

Model Welch has become a standard not to be missed in the Vinyl Factory collection. This uber-glamour cat-eye frame in acetate features a bevelled design front, which highlights the various textures of the selected materials.

Distributed by Optiman Group: www.optimaninc.com

Registration Opens for Vision Expo West 2016

Norwalk, CT – Registration has opened for Vision Expo West 2016 in September at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV (Education: Sept. 14–17; Exhibition: Sept. 15–17). Registration for education courses is also open.

The Vision Expo education program is positively impacting practices and customers, according to research following Vision Expo East 2016, which found that 94 percent of Vision Expo East attendees believe education they received at Vision Expo would help provide better care for their patients. The same research found that nearly 3 in 4 will make changes based on their education experience–including implementing learnings and training staff on what was learned.

The conference – showcasing company and product innovation across 183,000 sq. feet of exhibit space and offering 320+ hours of education – will take place amidst dozens of related events held in Las Vegas during the week of Vision Expo.

Attendees who register by Thursday, August 18th will benefit from early bird pricing: a $25 discount on registration fees. Customizable education packages are available with a la carte options and total office pricing offers discounts for practice groups.

To register, visit: VisionExpoWest.com

To read full press release, click HERE.

Westgroupe and Eyewear Designs Ltd. Sign Distribution Agreement

Tony Hawk Kids-1Montreal, QC– WestGroupe is pleased to announce an agreement with Eyewear Designs Ltd. to distribute the Tony Hawk Kids eyewear collection in Canada.

Tony Hawk is a skateboard legend and is widely considered to be one of the most successful and influential pioneers of modern skateboard culture.  Today the Tony Hawk brand includes a billion-dollar video game franchise, successful businesses such as Birdhouse Skateboards, Hawk Clothing, and the Tony Hawk Signature Series sporting goods and toys.  Originally launched in 2015 as an adult collection, Tony Hawk Eyewear has garnered rave reviews for its innovative styling, bold use of color and attention to detail.  Building on this success, Eyewear Designs Ltd. has developed the new Tony Hawk Kids Eyewear Collection to appeal to a new generation of Hawk fans.

The Tony Hawk Kids Collection will be launching with six styles (three acetate models and three stainless steel models) that feature trendy styling and fun color combinations.  Designed with active young boys in mind, each model features spring hinges for added durability and are tough enough to stand up to an active lifestyle.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

 

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