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April 28, 2015April 24, 2018

CooperVision Presents 3rd Annual Science and Technology Awards Program

For the third consecutive year, CooperVision is proud to offer the CooperVision Science and Technology (S&T) Awards Program. The goal of this awards program is to bring recipients and CooperVision scientists together to explore new areas of technology advancement in contact lens applications and enable the translation of concepts into real world solutions. The focus on this year’s program is two-fold: 1) approaches to improve contact lens discomfort, including intervention and management strategies, and 2) technologies to enhance the functionality of contact lenses beyond conventional vision correction.

“The CooperVision Science and Technology awards continue to bear fruit,” said Arthur Back, Chief Technology Officer for CooperVision. “We have converted two of our seedling awardees from 2013-2014 into multi-year translational research awards. We encourage scientists and engineers from all fields to apply their competencies to our S&T needs as we have found that many applicants have embarked on collaborations with CooperVision scientists outside of the awards program. That is an unseen opportunity for applicants to understand; that your ideas and talents might be supported by CooperVision through alternate funding mechanisms outside of the awards program as well.”

The CooperVision S&T Awards Program is comprised of two awards: The CooperVision Seedling Award and the CooperVision Translational Research Award. Research proposals should demonstrate significant potential for research discoveries and technological advancements that CooperVision can rapidly commercialize to improve the performance, enhance the functionality, and/or broaden the use of contact lenses.

The CooperVision Seedling Award is intended to incentivize collaborations with CooperVision in a new research area for a one-year period. The award enables investigators to generate preliminary data that could be used toward a future CooperVision Translational Research Award. The maximum total cash amount for a CooperVision seedling is $100,000, including indirect costs.

A CooperVision Translational Research Award is a multi-year award for a substantive translational research project. Research under this award is milestone-driven in order to remain focused on a well-defined goal. A CooperVision Translational Research Award provides funding for up to two years, totaling up to $400,000, including indirect costs. A maximum of $250,000 can be requested for any one year. A CooperVision Translational Research Award may be considered for renewal at the end of the initial research period.

For information of the application process and materials, please visit http://coopervision.com/our-company/science-and-technology-awards

April 27, 2015April 24, 2018

Eye Protection from Blue Light in a Digital World

Incorporating all the benefits of ZEISS DuraVision® Platinum, ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect offers protection from the harmful blue light from LED lights, digital devices, TV screens, and computers. Recommended for patients that spend a lot of time in front of computers or with digital devices. Available May 1, 2015.

For more information, please visit www.zeiss.ca/duravision or call 1-800-268-6489.

April 27, 2015April 24, 2018

Essilor Reports Strong Sales Growth in Q1 and Plan Greater Media Spending

Essilor International reported an overall 25.4% sales gains to €1,659 million for Quarter 1, or 12.8% excluding the favourable currency effect. Lenses and Optical instruments matched the overall growth rate, posting a 25.3% increase versus last year.

North America, Essilor’s largest market, posted strong gains, up 39.2% or 21.3% without the effect of currency.

In comments to analysts, Essilor CEO Hubert Sagnières, indicated a significant increase in consumer media spending in Quarter 2 and increased new product launch activity, including EyeZen, a lens for relaxing the eyes when viewing digital devices that Essilor will release first in France.

April 24, 2015April 24, 2018

Zig Eyewear Releases Hot New Sunwear

Eye-catching, unique front and side detailing are sure to surprise and delight this spring on Zig Eyewear’s latest sunwear models. This model with a layering of grey cameo and black grid on the face, offers triangle grid cuts on the sides, capturing trend, offering sports appeal and quality detail. The 12 new models feature both metal and acetate models and are available in full rim and semi-rimless options.

http://www.zig-eyewear.com

April 24, 2015April 24, 2018

J & J Vision Care to be Headline Sponsor of 1st World Congress of Optometry

Organizers of the 1^st World Congress of Optometry have announced that Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Companies is to be the event’s headline sponsor. The Congress, organized by the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the Colombian Federation of Optometrists (FEDOPTO), takes place 14 – 16 August 2015 in Medellin, Colombia. It will be the first global event to encompass all aspects of optometry in order to share knowledge, explore clinical and technological innovation and establish an agreed holistic policy for the sector and for the future of accessible eye health care.

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is committed to transforming the world’s vision. This commitment is reflected in the work of its Vision Care Institute, which offers accessible, state-of-the-art education and training for eye healthcare professionals and makes a tangible contribution to raising standards within the eye healthcare sector.

Further information is available at www.worldcongressofoptometry.org

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