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Safilo North America Appoints Stephen Wright Chief Commercial Officer

Stephen Wright will begin as CCO effective June 19th 2018, replacing outgoing Henri Blomqvist, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

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Polaroid Eyewear Launches Heritage Collection

Sophisticated and unique, clip-ons make a comeback in the collection:  the new PLD 6045/S acetate model features a rectangular shape and comes in three colorways - white, black, and red.

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Dreamcatcher Eyewear Launches Workshop Program

Dreamcatcher Eyewear in Toronto is now accepting registrations for their training program for the creation of unique, handmade eyewear.

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New Canadian Guideline for Screening for Impaired Vision in Older Adults

The guideline, published in English and French in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC), is aimed at primary care practitioners.

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Valeant To Change Name to Bausch Health Companies Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals announced that the company will change its name to Bausch Health Companies Inc., effective July 2018.

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Transitions Launches Snapchat Try-on Experience with Consumer Campaign

In conjunction with the launch of the new Light Under Control™ campaign to consumers, Transitions Optical has partnered with Snapchat to create an interactive augmented reality try-on experience.

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Wearable Art

River, new from AYA Eyewear, is a classic style with intricately detailed Eagle metalwork by Donald Chretien.

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New Look Vision Group Announces Election of Directors

New Look Vision announced on May 10th that the nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 29, 2018 were elected as directors of New Look Vision.

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The Vision Council Names James Rosin as Optical Retail Division Chair

The Vision Council has announced that James Rosin of Rosin Eyecare will serve as the inaugural Chair of the recently formed Optical Retail Division.

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American Academy of Optometry Launches Online CE Platform

The American Academy of Optometry announces the launch of a brand new online CE and resource platform, Academy Online.

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