Available from Lanctôt, Tendo Nomad returns with a structured look for this new men’s concept featuring strong contrasts, form and precision with a playful reference to the armor of the samurai.
The offer consists of three 100% stainless steel men’s models with geometric lines in semi-rimless topbars.
Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com
ProDesign Denmark has added four shapes in six colours each in the Essential Collection (models 1748-1751). By using transparent colour all the way through the lamination, ProDesign has obtained a more refined look, where the wire core becomes a precious decoration.
The University of Alberta has recently begun the enrolling and dosing of subjects in a Phase II clinical trial for a gene therapy treatment of choroideremia, a rare inherited disorder where the capillaries of the choroid degenerate, causing blindness by around middle age.
This gene therapy, in which a viral vector carrying a working copy of the REP1 gene is introduced via sub-retinal injection, was developed by NightstaRx, a UK-based biopharmaceutical company, specializing in the development of therapies for retinal dystrophies. The current phase of this trial involves six subjects, all of them men.
Ian MacDonald, Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Alberta and leader of the clinical research team, says, “It’s a great privilege to be able to do something very positive for people with choroideremia. People have hoped for this for a long time.”
Further Information: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/11502.asp
SILMO 2015 is continuing its makeover by rebooting SILMO TV, to offer exhibitors and visitors a trade fair with its finger firmly on the pulse of the industry. SILMO TV will without a doubt be a real highlight of the 2015 event, which is scheduled for 25 – 28 September at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
SILMO TV with a stunning new look for a trade fair that’s growing ever more connected
With its new, leading edge positioning, more in synch with its market and in step with its times, SILMO needed to come up with an ultra-modern and effective tool… that’s now been achieved thanks to SILMO TV! More than just a TV stage set, SILMO TV will be the go-to multimedia tool of this 2015 edition:
Connected with its public: SILMO TV will be the preferred showcase for all exhibitors seeking visibility and a key information hub for visitors and optics industry players.
Connected with its industry: SILMO TV will be a forum for debates and programmes on the sector’s latest developments, shining the spotlight on 4 major topics: Fashion, Health, Innovation and Training.
Connected with the exhibition’s news as it happens: To ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action, SILMO TV will bring you all the highlights of the trade fair via live coverage on the stage.
Connected with the digital world: SILMO TV will be pre-recorded and broadcast on YouTube, with a presence too on the major social media platforms to give maximum interactivity.
Key figures for SILMO TV:
36 programmes scheduled
24-hour coverage
15 innovations presented
10 major trends uncovered
4 news broadcasts, enabling you to keep tabs both on the exhibition and on the industry’s latest developments!
Get a sneak preview of SILMO TV 2015 style.
The programs will be broadcast in French and English, with simultaneous translation to cater for an international audience.
Launching August 3, 2015: A new solution from ZEISS to combat visual challenges when driving.
Most drivers are exposed to difficult driving conditions that impact their vision, such as driving in rain, snow or fog, and of course driving at night. For most, this can be a major source of stress – in fact, over two thirds of adults report difficulty driving in these challenging visual conditions.
Zeiss is very excited to announce the launch of an innovative lens solution from ZEISS: ZEISS DriveSafe – a lens and coating combo to combat these challenges. Call at 1-800-268-6489 or visit www.zeiss.ca/drivesafe to learn more. Or reach out to your local ZEISS representative.
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Read More Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.
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Learn More The World Council of Optometry has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, emphasizing collaboration as a cornerstone of global eye care.
Read more Patients are searching online for answers long before they see their eye doctor, changing how trust, education, and care begin.
Read more Centennial Optical has partnered with Ió:ken Designs to develop and distribute a new Indigenous culturally inspired eyewear collection created in collaboration with Mohawk artist Bruce Boots.
Read more Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.
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Learn More The World Council of Optometry has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, emphasizing collaboration as a cornerstone of global eye care.
Read more Patients are searching online for answers long before they see their eye doctor, changing how trust, education, and care begin.
Read more Centennial Optical has partnered with Ió:ken Designs to develop and distribute a new Indigenous culturally inspired eyewear collection created in collaboration with Mohawk artist Bruce Boots.
Read more Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.
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