Essilor attended as a sponsor the white lab coat Ceremony that took place at l’École d’optométrie de l’Université de Montréal on October 6, 2014.
On that occasion, second year students received the white lab coat that marks the beginning of their clinical training and their first year colleagues received a briefcase full of instruments marking the start of their practical laboratories.
SOURCE: Essilor Canada Ltd
Valeant acquires Nicox Inc., Nicox’s US subsidiary specialized in diagnostic tests.
The deal is worth up to US$20 million, with US$10 million to be paid out upfront.
Nicox will concentrate on ophthalmic therapeutics. It intends to build an international ophthalmic company in Europe and in the United States, in light of its acquisition of Aciex and positive phase 3 results for Vesneo® (latanoprostene bunod).
Expected to be launched in 2016, this glaucoma therapy is under license by the Valeant division Bausch + Lomb. Valeant estimates that the drug’s potential peak global sales will exceed CA$1 billion.
For further information: http://www.nicox.com/news-media/news/acquisition-nicoxs-us-ophthalmic-diagnostics-subsidiary-valeant-2/
Titanium is found in the new sunglass model for women from the Blackfin Zero Edge line: the BF715 Magnetic. The frame is ultra-thin and lightweight. The angular curves of the front are in contrast with the tight arc that divides the massive lenses into two hemispheres, each featuring a different mirror-finish. Distributed by Mood Eyewear. http://www.blackfin.eu/
Vision-Ease Lens has named John Weber as its new chief executive officer.
Weber joins Vision-Ease Lens after serving for six years as president of CooperVision. Prior to assuming that role he was president of CooperVision Asia Pacific and served as executive vice president of worldwide operations for contact lens manufacturer Ocular Sciences.
On his part, Doug Hepper, who has served as the company’s CEO for the past 12 years, will transition to the role of executive chairman.
Vision-Ease Lens was acquired by the private equity investment firm Wind Point Partners in September 2014.
For further details: http://www.vision-ease.com/Home/About-Us/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/30/VisionEase-Lens-Announces-John-Weber-as-CEO.aspx
Tura has launched four new frames for men (138, 141, 142, 143). The T141, in metal and acetate, adapts the Clubmaster shape by slightly rounding out the corners, making the frame easier to wear. Spring hinges also make the frame more comfortable for the wearer. Tura opts for the Wayfarer shape for the T142 model, incorporating the retro open bridge into a modern front. http://www.tura.com/
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