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Sheena Taff Wins 2016 Transitions Brand Ambassador Award

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Transitions Optical honored Sheena Taff, Roberts & Brown Opticians, Vancouver, British Columbia, with the 2016 Transitions Brand Ambassador title, a category of the Transitions Innovation Awards program, during a recognition ceremony at Transitions Academy in Orlando, Fla.

“I began my role as a Transitions Change Agent knowing that I could make a difference in what people think about the average Transitions wearer,” said Taff. “Being able to wear Transitions myself and showcase them in a stylish, fashion forward way, makes it easy to spread the word about one of my favorite products. I am incredibly excited to be receiving this award.”

Click here to read the full press release.


 

Introducing the NEW MagniLink Voice II Reading Machine

Eschenbach Optik of America announces the new and improved MagniLink Voice II.  A second generation reading machine with high performance, contemporary design and expanded features. With the push of a button, this user-friendly reading machine converts text into speech.

The MagniLink Voice II is easy to set-up: unfold the handle, place the reading material underneath the camera, and press the orange button to begin hearing the text read aloud. It can read misaligned documents, full letter pages and has automatic language detection with voice feedback on all of the functions. The reading speed, volume, audio profiles, voices and light can be adjusted. It has three user modes including basic, full and customizable and now has an option to connect to an external monitor via HDMI output so scanned text can be displayed visually while it’s read aloud.

This new-age reading machine is available with two options –  HDMI monitor output and internal battery.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

Ontario Expands Drug List for Optometrists

The Ontario government has announced the expansion of the list of drugs that Optometrists can prescribe.  An additional 11 drugs have been added to the list including specific topical corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.  Notably cyclosporine (brand name Restasis® Allergan), a topical immunomodulator indicated to increase tear production, is among the newly added drugs.

 Click for the statement from the College of Optometrists of Ontario:

 

U of W School of Optometry & Vision Science Celebrates 50 Years

University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science announces their 50th anniversary launch event. This event will be an opportunity to help bring students, faculty, staff and retirees together for some fun activities and get everyone in the spirit of the School’s 50th year.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, pick up a “passport” in the morning and then complete a scavenger hunt of facts, both historical and fun. There will be pizza and cupcakes, as well as 50th anniversary prizes to win! Participants will have all day to complete their passports.  Several speeches will be made during lunch and the first of the prizes will be awarded.  The day will wrap up with final prize draws.

Speakers During the Lunch Break

Feridun Hamdullahpur will talk about the 60th anniversary of the university. Debbie Jones and Marlee Spafford will focus on School’s 50th Anniversary and will reflect on the past, acknowledge contributors and talk about the future, 50 and beyond.

Schedule:

8:30 – 9:30 am – pick up your passport and grab a coffee

12:30 – 1:30 pm – speeches, first round of prizes, cupcakes and pizza

5:00 pm – final draw

Source : https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/events/50th-anniversary-launch-event?hootPostID=994f7e7c77574f8d16cf3d0326906c2e

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