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One Million Bottle Challenge by OKIA: Over 3.8 Million Plastic Bottles Turned Into Eyeglasses

With the RESHAPE project, the Hong Kong-based company launched the "One Million Bottle Challenge" in 2019 with the aim of recycling 1 million PET plastic bottles into frames.

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Clearly to Add New Brick & Mortar Stores

Online retailer Clearly will expand to fifteen physical locations in the next few years, adding to the cacophony of Canadian corporate optical expansion.

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First Successful Implantation of Revolutionary Wireless Visual Prosthesis Brain Implant

While there is currently no cure for blindness, a first-of-its-kind artificial vision system has undergone its first successful implantation, bringing with it the potential to restore partial vision to people who have lost their sight.

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Julbo, the Sport DNA!

Thriving on a great reputation in the world of sunglasses for outdoor sports, Julbo has transposed its craft into its ophthalmic collections.

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FYidoctors Expands into Quebec with Cosmedica Partnership

Montreal-based medical aesthetics and plastic surgery pioneer looks to the future with national healthcare organization

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DaTE Confirms Three Days in Florence and Announces First Milan Special Event

DaTE – Shaping Avantgarde, the event that has showcased the eyewear of the future since 2013, will be held in Florence, at Stazione Leopolda, September 10 to 12, 2022.

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6 Reasons Why People Like Virtual Meetings

Are virtual meetings here to stay? We think so! The advantages are compelling. Here are six really good benefits we have come to appreciate.

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Essilor Announces ‘A New Perspective on Myopia’ Event on February 23

The first virtual event about myopia management dedicated to the Canadian market

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Transitions Appoints Tania Dzepina as Key Account Manager, Canada

In her new role, Dzepina’s primary responsibility will be to provide support and contribute to the growth and development of targeted national accounts through well-defined strategic sales and marketing plans.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Unveils New Gancini Profile Eyewear Styles

The SF278S navigator style features shiny gold, dark or light ruthenium. This frame has a lightweight front that embraces solid or gradient lenses and is marked by a double bridge.

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