News
California relists BpA as hazardous, optical industry responds
Tuesday, May 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
California has relisted Bisphenol A (BpA), a chemical important to the optical industry as a starting material for the production of polycarbonate lenses, on the list of hazardous substances known to cause cancer or birth defects and regulated under Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.
Read MoreCanadians do not visit optometrists for eye emergencies
Monday, May 25 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
In eye care emergencies, more Canadians rush to the emergency room or their family doctor rather than to an optometrist.
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Luxottica and Prada Renew License Agreement for 10 Years
Friday, May 22 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Luxottica and Prada renew worldwide agreement for design, production and distribution of Rx frames and sunglasses.
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Coastal Contacts Inc. Unveils New Brand Direction
Thursday, May 21 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Coastal Contacts Inc., the world’s largest online eyewear retailer has announced a rebrand of ClearlyContacts.ca to Clearly™.
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U of M Student Among Essilor 2015 Student Grant Award Winners
Wednesday, May 20 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Essilor announced the names of 16 student grant award winners from North American Optometric schools based on entries to a case study competition.
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Next Consolidation Opportunity in the Ophthalmic Lens Market?
Thursday, May 14 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Bloomberg reports that lens giants HOYA and Essilor are sizing up German lens manufacturer Rodenstock.
Read MoreBalanced in virtual reality
Thursday, May 14 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego found that virtual reality is useful for measuring balance in patients with glaucoma.
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Kering Eyewear Appoints Vice President of Sales for N.A.
Thursday, May 14 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Fernando Silva has been named the new North American Vice President.
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Luxottica Wholesale N.A. Announces New Customer Centric Sales Structure
Monday, May 11 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Luxottica Wholesale North America aims to perfect its commercial structure by creating two dedicated teams, one focused on the Optical market and the other on the Premium Sun market.
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2015 Recognition Gala at Cégep Garneau
Monday, May 11 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
On Monday, April 27, the Cégep Garneau Foundation and the Department of Visual Orthosis Techniques hosted the 2015 Recognition Gala.
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