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International Research Effort Points to Calcium Deposits as Origin of AMD
Wednesday, February 4 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according to a UK-led research team.
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Brien Holden Teams with Contamac to Develop Contact Lenses for Myopia Control
Tuesday, February 3 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Contamac, UK global provider of biocompatible materials for the ophthalmic industry and the Brien Holden Institute announced a partnership to develop gas permeable and silicone hydrogel contact lens products (CLs) focused on myopia control.
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Kirk & Kirk Partners With Luxe-Lab for North American Distribution
Friday, January 30 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Kirk & Kirk has announced Luxe-Lab will now distribute their Vivarium and Solarium collections in the U.S. and Canada.
Read MoreJIL SANDER AND RODENSTOCK SIGN EYEWEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT
Wednesday, January 28 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Jil Sander has joined forces with Rodenstock giving them the exclusive worldwide license to design, manufacture and distribute their ophthalmic frames and sunglasses.
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Transitions Optical Reveals the 2014 Canadian Retailer Winner: Opto-Réseau
Tuesday, January 27 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Transitions Optical, Inc. has named Opto-Réseau as the winner of the third annual Transitions Retailer of the Year Award.
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FYidoctors Announce Major Purchase of Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCTs
Monday, January 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
With a view toward improving coast to coast coverage with OCT technology, FYidoctors announced a substantial purchase from Carl Zeiss Canada’s Medical Division.
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Sales growth at Luxottica in 2014
Monday, January 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
After a year marked by administrative restructuring, Luxottica reported an increase in revenues of 6.7% (at constant exchange rates) in 2014 to $7.7 billion euros (CAN$10.75 billion).
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20/20 Accessory Source Makes Two New Appointments
Monday, January 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
20/20 Accessory Source has appointed Lisa Begg as Managing Director and Wayne Louie as Director of Marketing at their Maple Ridge Head Office in British Columbia.
Read MoreSay goodbye to Google Glass… for now
Monday, January 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
The Glass Explorer Program, launched in 2013, ended January 19, when Google closed the sale of its wearable prototypes.
Read MoreHema-Quebec Saves the Sight of a Child
Friday, January 23 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Eye drops developed by Hema-Quebec have prevented blindness in a young child with a severe ligneous conjunctivitis.
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