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The Carrera junior collection by Safilo, introduces four new fresh sunglass and optical frames for the stylish pre-teen kids of today. Constructed from acetates, metals and a combination of both, the refreshed collection offers a scaled down version of today’s current adult frames. The Carrerino sunglass collection features either a gradient mirror or multi-layered mirrored tints in a variety of colours including adventurous green and daring pink. Carrerino optical frames will cater to every boy and girl, starting with the most conservative souls to the ever so daring and trend setting kids of our world, by offering a multitude of acetate colours and finishes.
Distributed by Safilo: www.safilo.com
Dr. Carol Marois, Chairman of the Board of Optometric Services Inc. (OSI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrice Lacoste as CEO. He will also be part of Sécuro Vision’s Board of Directors, an OSI subsidiary.
Mr. Lacoste holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of McGill as well as an MBA from Montreal’s HEC. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Lacoste joined OSI this past February as Executive Vice-President. Before joining the company, he was President of Québec Loisirs.
Founded in 1983, OSI is Canada’s largest network of independent optometrists. With total sales of nearly $200M per year and over 150 employees between head office and its subsidiaries, the company is the buying group of choice to roughly 1,500 optometrists in over 750 clinics across Canada.
OSI developed a complete line of products and services in order to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company developed one of the most recognized bilingual clinic management software on the market and ensures its development, sales and support. OSI also holds its own Marketing Agency, which offers tailored services to its clinics and suppliers thanks to its extensive industry knowledge.
Through its subsidiary, Sécuro Vision Inc, OSI is also leader in Canada’s industrial eyes and face protection market. Among its many clients are major businesses across Canada. OSI is also associated with Optometrists in operating the OptoPlus banner that includes over 25 clinics spread across major cities in Quebec.
VSP Vision Care Canada’s “Mobile Eyes” mobile eye care clinic is visiting three locations in GTA from August 27-29 offering a free, full, eye exam and eyewear to patients in their first ever charitable outreach in Canada.
Founded in 2005 to help with disaster relief following Hurricane Katrina, Mobile Eyes is a state-of the-art vision clinic and dispensary on wheels which works with local FYidoctors to offer free vision care as they tour different cities when not required for disaster relief.
Working with local partners United Way Toronto, and with a streamlined process that allows them to see a patient every twenty minutes, they expect to offer over 150 patients free, comprehensive, eye exams and eyewear over the three day period. For prescription eyewear, the frames were donated by Marchon Canada and lenses from VSP Optics Group.
Adlens, UK-based makers of adjustable focus eyewear, won Gold in the 12th annual International Business Awards, in the category of Best New Product or Service – Consumer Product. The IBA are part of the “Stevie Awards”, described as the Oscars of the business community.
In addition, HelpMeSee, a charity dedicated to eliminating blindness caused by untreated cataracts in the developing world, won Gold in the category of Best Email Newsletter, as well as a Silver and two Bronze awards for their social media outreach.
The IBA award presentation gala will take place in Toronto on October 23rd at the Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Further Information: http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/iba/awards/408_2219_25801.cfm
The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
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The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
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Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
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EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
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CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
Learn More The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
Read More Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
Read More EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
Read More CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
Read More
The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
Learn More The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
Read more Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
Read more EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
Read more CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
Read more The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
Learn More The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
Read more Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
Read more EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
Read more CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
Read more
