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Essilor Canada Presents the 1st Virtual Reality Headset Demonstration Tool

For the last 10 years, Essilor R&D laboratories have used virtual simulation to test and validate new concepts of lenses. Dedicated only to R&D until now, virtual reality will be entering stores with the launch in Canada of an exclusive virtual reality headset for 3D demos called NAUTILUSTM. This new generation of demo tool, totally adapted to optical practice, has been designed to reinforce the shopper’s experience and help the eye care professional during the selling process.

Click HERE to watch a preview.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

Stanley: Subtle and Urban

With equally slim fronts and temples, Stanley is available in eight metal models in an “urbanwear” style.

With streamlined eye shapes and fashionable taut or slightly rounded rectangles, they are easy to wear. For comfort, a slim TR90 spring temple is fitted to a stainless steel or matt TR90 front.

In terms of decorative effects, a brightly coloured and contrasting metal trim enlivens the single colour of the frame. For stainless steel fronts, a graduated two-colour version is available combined with a complementary temple colour.

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Transitions Announces Four Ways to Attend Transitions Academy 2017

NEW YORK– To meet demand and expand the audience of Transitions Academy attendees, Transitions Optical, Inc. is providing four ways for interested industry professionals to attend the 21st annual Transitions Academy, held January 29 – February 1, 2017 in Orlando.

Industry professionals can earn invitations to attend Transitions Academy 2017 through four ways:
1) Become a Transitions Innovation Award Finalist – Open to optical industry professionals and educators; national and regional retailers; optical laboratories and independent eyecare professionals and practices, the Transitions Innovation Awards categories include: 2016 Transitions Brand Ambassador (Individual-only award); Best in Growth Achievement; Best in Training; Best in Marketing and Best in Patient Experience.

2) Attend as a Guest of Your Lens Supplier – Industry professionals should let their Transitions® lens supplier know they would like to register for Transitions Academy. Many lens suppliers are providing opportunities and promotions for customers to earn their way and attend as their guest.

3) Become a Transitions Change Agent – Transitions Optical is recruiting eye care professionals who are millennials or serve many millennial patients to join its new industry group who are working together to change the conversations their peers and patients are having around Transitions lenses. Industry professionals interested in becoming a Transitions Change Agent can visit www.TransitionsPRO.com/ChangeAgent to apply.

4) Request a Spot – Transitions is reserving spaces for interested industry professionals from North America. Those interested can request to attend at www.TransitionsAcademy.com, more details regarding cost and arrangements will be provided.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

Digital Journal for Canadian Eye Doctors Makes Debut

VuePoint IDS Inc. has released the inaugural issue of EyeCareUpdate.com on April 28th. EyeCareUpdate.com provides practical clinical information for busy Eye Care Doctors.  The journal has twelve eye care sub-specialty sections, each with two section editors. Section editors are drawn from leading Canadian Ophthalmologists and Optometrists and also from experts from both USA and Europe. Dr. Raymond Stein, MD, FRCSC is the Editor-in-Chief.

The articles will be generally shorter than those typical of medical journals and be presented in an easy-read online format optimized responsively to various devices, including smart-phones and tablets.

Dr. Chris Rapuano, Director of Corneal services at Wills Eye Institute shares his wisdom on patients presenting with recurrent eye pain but no signs on clinical examination.   Dr. Barbara Caffrey, Toronto Eye Care, describes a growing phenomenon in her practice, which she describes as the “Invisible Dry Eye”.

Ocular Oncology fellows, under the leadership of Dr. Carole Shields, Co-director of Oncology Services at Wills Eye Hospital share valuable advice on early detection of small choroidal melanoma. Samuel Minaker and Victor Pegado, Victoria, BC Pediatric Ophthalmologist review the use of Atropine for myopia control, including results of recent studies in Caucasian eyes.

Eye care professionals can subscribe for free email notification and full access to the site which is now live at www.eyecareupdate.com.

 

CLU Issue 31: Overnight Lens Wear and Orthokeratology

Issue 31 of the Centre for Contact Lens Research’s Contact Lens Update explores extended wear of contact lenses, including the fields of myopia control and orthokeratology.

Clinical trial consultant Robin Chalmers writes about how innovations in contact lens materials have improved the safety of wearing contacts for extended periods.

In the feature article, Optometrist Kate Gifford reviews the Retardation of Myopia in Orthokeratology (ROMIO) study and looks at the future of myopia control.

Also included are research highlights from the Dutch Contact Lens Congress and a patient handout on Maximizing Success with Extended Wear Contact Lenses.

Visit Contact Lens Update online to view this issue.

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