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HOYA Corp Sales Up on Good Ophthalmic Lens Results

HOYA announced sales up 16.9% and profit before tax up 22.9% for the third fiscal quarter 2014 (October –December) compared to the same period last year.

Ophthalmic lenses contributed significantly to the overall result. The Corporation cites increased overseas sales increases and the inclusion SEIKO lenses in the total.

HOYA and SEIKO ophthalmic lenses are reported in Health Care related products of the Life Care division. Health Care related products, which also include contact lens sales through specialty retailer Eye City, account for 45% of total HOYA sales.

HOYA did not highlight specific performance in North America or Canada in their quarterly report.

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New General Manager for De Rigo Vision USA

Iraj Kamili has been appointed CEO of De Rigo Vision, USA. In this role, he will strengthen the presence of De Rigo in the North American market.

Kamili, who holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut, brings extensive experience in management of international companies, including a previous role in the eyewear industry with Alain Mikli. Kamili will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing all operational activities and strategies.

In addition, the De Rigo group announced in January the signing of a licensing agreement with Zadig et Voltaire covering the design, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and ophthalmic frames. The collections will be distributed via the sales network of De Rigo Vision and Zadig & Voltaire shops.

FYidoctors Creates New Flagship Facility in SW Ontario

FYidoctors have consolidated five local traditional practices in Sarnia, Ontario into a new fully equipped 5,400 square foot facility. Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and President of FYidoctors says of the merger, “There is a lot of talk of consolidation in the industry of late.  I believe that ‘local’ consolidations of traditional clinics, like the one in Sarnia, are a great opportunity for the future of optometry.”

The practices of Dr. A. Moscone, Dr. E. Stratton, Dr. L. Jubenville, Dr. M. Dawes, Dr. D. Waters, Dr. K Rath, and Tim Fletcher of Distinctive Eyewear, will now operate in a new, branded location.

International Research Effort Points to Calcium Deposits as Origin of AMD

Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according to a UK-led research team.

The researchers believe that these spheres attract fat and lipid deposits over time to form drusen. The study is based upon observations in 30 eyes in donors aged 43 to 96.

The researchers are hopeful that this understanding of the origin of drusen will lead to prevention strategies that might stop AMD from developing.

Source: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0115/200115-macular-degeneration-linked-to-calcium#sthash.Q0VSBy0g.dpuf

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