The Centre for Contact Lens Research at the University of Waterloo announced a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Vision Care to provide funding for ContactLensUpdate.com.

ContactLensUpdate.com provides professionals with up-to-date educational materials regarding best practices and treatment options for eye health, with an emphasis on dry eye and contact lenses. Recently, the site has covered topics, such as the increase in myopia rates and the impact of makeup on eye health.

Content includes insights from leading researchers, patient handouts, review articles and conference highlights. New in-depth features on specific topics are added about six times yearly.

The website, now in its fourth year, is maintained by Waterloo’s Centre for Contact Lens Research and serves a worldwide audience.

The famous Hawaiian brand Maui Jim sunglasses scored a winning point by becoming a global partner of the male ATP tennis circuit.

Maui Jim announced at the ATP 500 tournament in Dubai it became the new official supplier of the ATP World Tour and Barclays World Tour Finals in London. Over a period of three years, the agreement will allow Maui Jim to enjoy global rights, as well as a presence at many tournaments sanctioned by the ATP.

“We are delighted to have joined forces with ATP as tennis is such a great fit for Maui Jim,”  said Martijn Van Eerde, marketing director for Europe, “Over the years, many players, coaches and line judges have discovered the benefits of our PolarizedPlus2 lens technology to improve their views of the game. This partnership with the ATP was the logical next step.”

For more information: http://www.opticianonline.net/maui-jim-serves-eyewear-atp-world-tour/

 

Marcolin SpA and TBL Licensing LLC have renewed their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Timberland ophthalmic and sunglass frames.

The partnership was extended to December 31, 2018, with an option to renew for an additional two years.

Marcolin and Timberland signed their first deal in 2003.

Marcolin currently has over 1,450 different ophthalmic and sunglass styles on the market. It sold over $14.3 million eyeglasses in 2014. Aside from Timberland, Marcolin’s portfolio includes other well-known brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Tom Ford, Guess and Swarovski. The company pulled off a huge deal in 2013 with the acquisition of Viva International.

To read the press release: http://us.marcolin.com/upload/documenti/marcolin_announces_the_early_renewal_of_its_licensing_agreement_with_tbl_licensing_llc.pdf

FYidoctors recently announced the appointment of Aldo Romano to the position of vice-president of supply chain.

In his new role, he will oversee the laboratories, distribution and the overall supply chain, in addition to serving as a senior member of the executive team. Romano is the former head of commercial research and development at Specsavers.

The new vice-president says he was attracted to the business model at FYidoctors; it offers Canadian consumers “the right blend of clinical and retail value.”