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Panelists Announced for The Vision Council 2017 Executive Summit

Join The Vision Council at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando-Grande Lakes, Florida as industry thought leaders take the stage to discuss and debate hot topics.

Thursday morning, January 26, incoming Chairman of The Vision Council Mike Hundert delves into wisdom offered by Dave Holmberg, President and CEO, Highmark Health, Daniel Liberman, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at Essilor, and Dr. Alan Glazier, OD, Founder, ODs on Facebook, as they discuss what’s next for managed care, disruption in channels of distribution, new business models and the future for Optometry. This is a great opportunity to hear perspectives on relevant issues and opportunities in an open conversation format.

Thursday afternoon, peer insights continue during the Generational panel moderated by Keynote Speaker Hannah Ubl.  Discover methods to leverage diversity and bridge the generational gap with practical and actionable solutions. Learn from industry leaders Don Oakley, President of VSP Optics Group, Holly Rush, CEO of Costa Del Mar, and Jenny Smith, Essilor Strategic Account Manager.

Ontario and British Columbia Clinics Join FYidoctors

Calgary – FYidoctors announces that Drs. Bishop, Marshall & Associates in Parry Sound, Ontario, and Sight for Sore Eyes Optical in White Rock, British Columbia, have both recently joined the FYidoctors family.

These acquisitions add to FYidoctors growing presence in Ontario and British Columbia. Equipped with a range of diagnostic technology, a wide selection of designer and exclusive label frames and internal freeform lens designs, the Parry Sound, ON location demonstrates FYi’s continued commitment to the Eastern region.

Like all FYidoctors locations, Drs. Bishop, Marshall & Associates will offer detailed pre-testing, comprehensive eye exams, a menu of current lens technology and custom fittings with our electronic measurement devices.

With a wide selection of designer and exclusive label frames and internal freeform lens designs, this White Rock, BC location adds a well-respected location to the FYi group. “We are pleased to continue the FYidoctors growth story with our first location in White Rock,” says Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman & CEO of FYidoctors. “We are determined that the FYidoctors promise of eye care is reflected in every Canadian community, and we look forward to fully equipping this clinic for future success.”

 

OWP Women: Exclusive Acetates with a Fresh Twist

The OWP design team has once again proven its core competence in creating frames out of exclusive material in a fresh, new way. Style 1412 has a fine nylor front made from stainless steel with delicate temples made from exclusive acetate. Bold but not brash, these frames offer a wonderfully feminine look that is guaranteed to turn heads. Striking colours or more subtle ones, from soft, blue tones to red with a gold front, to a black front with an exciting craquelée effect, to monochrome stripes along the temples. Style 1412 provides a balanced range of options that are perfect for every occasion. The slim, contoured temples ensure a comfortable feel and a great look.

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New Service Supports Canadian Independent Eye Care Practitioners

Toronto, ON – VuePoint IDS is pleased to announce the launch date of a new digital service for Canadian Eye Care Professionals. “Canadian Eye Care Business Review” (CECBR) will be a collaboration between VuePoint, publishers of Optik Magazine and InfoClip e-newsletters, Review of Optometric Business (published by Jobson Medical Information LLC.), Canadian eye care practitioners and Canadian suppliers supporting independent eye care.

The digital service will be available online in web format and delivered within the InfoClip XTRA biweekly e-newsletter starting in January 2017.

Canadian Eye Care Business Review will be solely dedicated to the business of eye care in the Canadian context.  “Much of the currently available resources are framed for a US perspective. CECBR will focus on Canadian relevance, providing original Canadian content from eye care professionals and subject matter experts, coupled with edited content from our publishing partners with relevancy to Canadian practices.”, said David Pietrobon, President of VuePoint iDS.

Drs. Tina and Jeff Goodhew, from Abbey Eye Care in Oakville, Ontario, will serve as Co-Chief Editors.  The Goodhew’s bring their passion for private practice and the experience of having built independent optometric practices in three different Canadian Provinces.

“We hope to develop original and exciting content that informs and engages the reader; with the focussed mission of helping independent eye care professionals succeed”, said Co-Editor Tina Goodhew, OD.

Jeff Goodhew, added, “The business and clinical aspects of practice are interconnected. The more successful we are in business practice, the more opportunity we have to deliver excellent patient care through leading edge technology that complements professional services.”

Foundation supporters of Canadian Eye Care Business Review include Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, ZEISS Vision Care, Zeiss Meditec, Frames Data Canada, LearnEyeCare LLC, and iMatrix. These suppliers have confirmed their commitment to the project, which in turn supports the growth and vibrancy of independent eye care professionals.

The site launch countdown is available at  www.cebr.ca

About VuePoint IDS Inc.
VuePoint IDS is Canada’s leading optical and vision care publisher of both digital and print publications, including Optik magazine, InfoClip.ca, and InfoClipXtra, Tmag as well as targeted email services for industry suppliers.  In addition, VuePoint provides marketing research, and continuing education program delivery services. VuePoint has a collaboration agreement with Jobson Medical Information LLC, publishers of 20/20, Vision Monday and Review Group (Optometry and Ophthalmology) publications.

Contact for Inquiries:
Please direct Canadian Eye Care Business Review inquiries to:
David Pietrobon, dpietrobon@eyecareupdate.com , Ph. (226) 780- 6871 x 5111

 

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