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Safilo Announces Entry into Wearables through Canadian Connection

New Partnership Safilo and Interaxon
MUSE Brain Sensing Technology
MUSE Brain Sensing Head Band

Safilo Group announced a partnership and licensing agreement with Interaxon Inc, a Toronto-based world leader in sparse EEG (electroencephalography) brain sensing technology that has been validated with over 100 research partnerships, including University of Toronto, McMaster University, NASA, IBM and others. Interaxon’s MUSE technology enables consumers, athletes and healthcare professionals to enhance personal wellness by helping improve their mental focus.

Safilo will enter the wearable segment by integrating Interaxon’s Muse technology into a new product SafiloX, which will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January.

Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo Group, said. “It is neither another example of technology mounted on frames, nor technology for its own sake.  With SafiloX our group leverages its legendary passion for product and people for a wearable eyewear proposition of unparalleled fit and comfort, aspirational design and style, and compelling consumer relevance,”

Both Canadian and Italian scientific research partnerships with SafiloX are already underway, including at the University of Toronto, University of Victoria, as well as the neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience centre at the Cattolica University of Milan.

Read the full Press Release here.

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.

Distributed by Lanctôt : www.rlanctot.com

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