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Marcolin and Designer Marcelo Burlon County of Milan Join Forces to Create New Avant-Garde Styles

Three fresh new Marcolin eyewear styles made their first appearance this week at Marcelo Burlon County of Milan’s fashion show. A balance of sophistication and urban appeal are found in the avant-garde styles: Madre Tierra Leather, Madre Tierra Pixel and Madre Tierra All Black. Each style features premium quality materials, original patterns and handmade details.

Casting a square-shaped silhouette, Madre Tierra Leather sunglasses have an acetate structure entirely covered by genuine, matte black leather and are finished off with unique hand-stitched details and metal inserts.

Madre Tierra Pixel’s black acetate contrasts with the brand Marcelo Burlon County of Milan’s exclusive signature pattern, a white-gradient, pixel texture.

Madre Tierra All Black combines a classic square front with the fresh and stylish twist of a metallic clip-on to create a modern double-bridge structure. Its shiny profiles embrace bold, gold lenses that stand out on the black acetate frames. Metal details, such as the iconic logo of the brand, adorn the temples and the front.

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Craftmanship is the Hallmark of ProDesign Denmark Spring Styles

Craftmanship is the hallmark of ProDesign Denmark’s Collection 1403-05. The technically advanced design is both highly detailed and flexible. The wire core is painted with fresh, mono-colors on the inside, and features a complex coloured pattern on the outside of the frame. It is mounted on titanium and contains TR90 (a thermoplastic material) that adds durability. http://prodesigndenmark.com/

Health Canada Approves First ‘Bionic Eye’

The Argus II is the first retinal prosthesis system of its kind to be approved by Health Canada from Second Sight Medical Products. The “bionic eye” is used for treating outer retinal degeneration and  Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) blindness.

The system provides electrical pulses to stimulate the retina’s remaining cells, resulting in a perception of light patterns in the brain. The implant aids shape and large object recognition, as well as people and object identification, such as finding doorways, and following lines or edges.

An estimated 13,000 people in Canada and 1.2 million people worldwide have RP. Argus II is implanted in more than 100 individuals worldwide. This Canadian approval will allow service expansion into additional provinces beyond Ontario. In June 2014, the first Canadian patient received the Argus II at the Toronto Western Hospital.

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Innotec’s Bold Innovation: the Spenser

Innotec Eyewear brand from Ogi Eyewear introduces a new lightweight, masculine frame for 2015. The Spenser represents sleek design and lightweight feel at its finest. Featuring an angular bridge, large lens shape and a custom Innotec hinge, the Spenser displays durability, innovation and technology for any occasion. Offered in four gradient fade colors including black fade/black, brown fade/silver, green fade/green and blue fade/navy. http://www.innoteceyewear.com/

New Essilor Canada President Incoming February 1st
as Marc Tersigni Moves Ahead

Marc Tersigni, President of Essilor Canada confirmed to VuePoint that a new President will be appointed at Essilor Canada effective February 1, 2015.   Mr. Tersigni will assume new responsibilities within the company.

Mr. Tersigni joined Essilor Canada in 1996 as Sales and Operations Manager. He was appointed as Managing Director, Essilor UK in 2008 and returned to Canada in the top role in 2011.

The  company is expected to release further information regarding the reorganization shortly.

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