This season’s must have eyewear collection is fashion forward, unique in styling and features flattering shapes for the modern woman. The collection’s show stoppers DVF623S Sussi (photo) and DVF626s Norah are a bold take on the classic cat eye featuring a whole lot of DVF panache. Both models are available in an array of stunning radiant colours.
Diane von Furstenberg is distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com
Philippe Lafont, president of the SILMO Paris exhibition and Lafont Paris passed away suddenly at the age of 70.
Since 2012, Philippe Lafont has devoted himself to developing the exhibition, seeking to make SILMO a flagship forum for all industry stakeholders. Continuing the work begun by Guy Charlot, Philippe’s commitment has seen SILMO become a valuable tool for opticians and helped to raise the profile of the French optics sector. Under his leadership, SILMO has also pursued its international development.
His death is a huge loss for all who were fortunate enough to work with him. SILMO’s administrators and teams extend their deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
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MIDO President Cirillo Marcolin called it, “an invaluable moment to network and gain new insights into the profession and industry trends”, while reporting a 5.5% growth in attendance over the previous year, with 55,000 attendees from around the world in Milan Feb 25-27.
MIDO was especially boastful of their slick and successful social media campaign, with over 20,000 posts using the official MIDO Hashtags during the three-day event, including #LivetheWonder.
Highlighting the event the MIDO awards for BESTORE and BESTAND. The BESTORE was created by MIDO to honor the optical stores with ideas that shape trends, where originality, innovation and an exciting atmosphere promote a unique shopping experience.
Award winners were from Japan, Austria and France.
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Aptly named, Soleil is available as a sunglass or bifocal sun reader. The Rising Sun design is by renowned First Nations artist Corrine Hunt. It comes in two lustrous colours and is a very comfortable fit for a variety of face shapes: demi with alabaster and black with silver.
CALGARY, AB – FYidoctors announces the recent hire of Scotty Turnbull, who has joined the Delta Ophthalmic Laboratory as General Manager. Turnbull brings over 30 years of experience in the eye care industry to this new role, with a strong background in lab management that has spanned most of his career.
One of the most innovative facilities in North America with over 55,000 square feet and state-of-the art equipment and technology, FYidoctors – Delta Ophthalmic Laboratory produces and distributes an impressive line-up of products, including 100% internal freeform lenses, stock lenses, coatings, contact lenses, and exclusive, branded and private label frames. Both the facility and its coatings are ZEISS certified, reinforcing FYidoctors’ commitment to high quality eyewear and service for Canadians.
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Starting November 1, Alberta will allow specially trained optometrists to perform select laser and minor surgical procedures, expanding access to eye care.
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Transitions Optical is accepting applications for its 2027 Change Agent Program, a peer community of eyecare professionals from the U.S. and Canada.
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The Vision Council’s Consumer inSights Q3 2026 report highlights stable consumer spending, increased vision coverage and evolving eyewear purchasing trends.
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Optometry Giving Sight has appointed Dr. Luigi Bilotto as Chair, Canada, and welcomed Dr. Alan Glazier to its Board of Directors.
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J.F. REY introduces SAKURA, a limited-edition sunglass creation from J.F. REY LAB enhanced by an exclusive Cherry Blossom fragrance developed with ROBERTET.
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Starting November 1, Alberta will allow specially trained optometrists to perform select laser and minor surgical procedures, expanding access to eye care.
Learn More Transitions Optical is accepting applications for its 2027 Change Agent Program, a peer community of eyecare professionals from the U.S. and Canada.
Read More The Vision Council’s Consumer inSights Q3 2026 report highlights stable consumer spending, increased vision coverage and evolving eyewear purchasing trends.
Read More Optometry Giving Sight has appointed Dr. Luigi Bilotto as Chair, Canada, and welcomed Dr. Alan Glazier to its Board of Directors.
Read More J.F. REY introduces SAKURA, a limited-edition sunglass creation from J.F. REY LAB enhanced by an exclusive Cherry Blossom fragrance developed with ROBERTET.
Read More
Starting November 1, Alberta will allow specially trained optometrists to perform select laser and minor surgical procedures, expanding access to eye care.
Learn More Transitions Optical is accepting applications for its 2027 Change Agent Program, a peer community of eyecare professionals from the U.S. and Canada.
Read more The Vision Council’s Consumer inSights Q3 2026 report highlights stable consumer spending, increased vision coverage and evolving eyewear purchasing trends.
Read more Optometry Giving Sight has appointed Dr. Luigi Bilotto as Chair, Canada, and welcomed Dr. Alan Glazier to its Board of Directors.
Read more J.F. REY introduces SAKURA, a limited-edition sunglass creation from J.F. REY LAB enhanced by an exclusive Cherry Blossom fragrance developed with ROBERTET.
Read more Starting November 1, Alberta will allow specially trained optometrists to perform select laser and minor surgical procedures, expanding access to eye care.
Learn More Transitions Optical is accepting applications for its 2027 Change Agent Program, a peer community of eyecare professionals from the U.S. and Canada.
Read more The Vision Council’s Consumer inSights Q3 2026 report highlights stable consumer spending, increased vision coverage and evolving eyewear purchasing trends.
Read more Optometry Giving Sight has appointed Dr. Luigi Bilotto as Chair, Canada, and welcomed Dr. Alan Glazier to its Board of Directors.
Read more J.F. REY introduces SAKURA, a limited-edition sunglass creation from J.F. REY LAB enhanced by an exclusive Cherry Blossom fragrance developed with ROBERTET.
Read more
