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Doyle Optometrists and Opticians Expands into the Outaouais Region

Groupe Doyle Optométristes et Opticiens

Doyle Optometrists and Opticians marks its entry into the Outaouais region with the recent opening of its 27th location in the Aylmer sector. This opening is part of the company’s continued, sustained growth.

Doyle Optometrists and Opticians - Aylmer

Two well-established local professionals are joining the project as co-owners: Dr. Janie Boucher, optometrist, and Édith Métayer, dispensing optician.

“We are very pleased to continue our development by establishing ourselves in the Outaouais region, a rapidly growing area, while remaining true to our business model founded on collaboration,” said Patrick Doyle, President.

This partnership reflects a core pillar of Doyle’s business model, which aims to allow professionals to focus fully on their patients and clientele. This approach has enabled the company to grow steadily across Quebec while maintaining strong local roots.

“This model, which combines autonomy with support, allows each co-owner to be actively involved in their boutique while benefiting from the expertise and guidance of our head office.”

This opening is part of a rigorous expansion strategy combining organic growth and targeted acquisitions. Additional projects will be announced in spring 2026 under the leadership of President Patrick Doyle and Vice-President Karl Brousseau, Optometrist.

Source: Doyle Optometrists and Opticians

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The Vision Council Foundation Launches 2026 National Sunglasses Day Campaign

The Vision Council logo

The Vision Council Foundation is encouraging eyecare providers, optical retailers, and industry stakeholders to take part in the 2026 National Sunglasses Day campaign, ahead of the annual observance on June 27.

According to the organization, the campaign is intended to reinforce the role of UV-protective eyewear as an everyday health measure and to raise public awareness about the importance of regular sunglass use.

The Foundation notes that prolonged sun exposure can contribute to conditions such as photokeratitis, as well as increase the risk of cataracts and certain eye cancers. It also cited findings from The Vision Council’s 2025 Market inSights with 2026 Forecast report, which found that 63 per cent of U.S. adults wear non-prescription sunglasses, leaving more than a third without that form of protection.

“Eyecare providers and optical professionals are the most trusted voices when it comes to protecting patients’ vision and long-term eye health,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council and The Vision Council Foundation. She said the campaign is intended to make it easier for practices and businesses to promote the message of daily sunglass wear.

To support participation, the Foundation has released a set of free promotional resources, including downloadable toolkits for eyecare professionals, industry members, media, and consumers. The materials include patient education resources, social media graphics, fact sheets, UV safety statistics, and communication templates.

The Foundation is also offering up to 25 complimentary printed copies of its National Sunglasses Day UV Protection Educational Pamphlet per request for eyecare providers.

Organizations taking part are encouraged to use the campaign to host in-practice events, run promotions related to sunglasses or UV-protective lenses, share educational materials, and participate on social media using #NationalSunglassesDay.

The Vision Council Foundation said additional partnership opportunities are also available for organizations interested in supporting broader UV education efforts.

Source: The Vision Council

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LensCrafters and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Team Up with Los Angeles Unified School District to Provide Life-Changing Vision Care

LensCrafters x OneSight Team Photo may 2026

More than 900 Los Angeles students in grades K-12 received the gift of clear sight during a five-day vision clinic held May 4-8 at Harry Bridges Span School in Wilmington. The clinic was hosted by LensCrafters and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

During the clinic, more than 80 volunteers — including LensCrafters, EyeMed, and additional EssilorLuxottica team members, along with volunteer optometrists, technicians and support staff — worked together to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses to students who may otherwise lack access to essential vision care. Thanks to OneSight’s on-site lens production capabilities and proven clinic model, most patients received their new, high-quality eyewear the same day.

This clinic is one example of LensCrafters’ longstanding partnership with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. Since 1995, LensCrafters’ in-store fundraising has supported local initiatives across North America while helping to expand access to vision care globally, delivering life-changing impact in support of OneSight’s commitment to eliminate uncorrected poor vision.

“At LensCrafters, we believe access to quality vision care can empower humans to reach their full potential,” said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters and For Eyes. “Through our longstanding partnership with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, we’re proud to help remove barriers to care and expand access to life-changing vision services for children and communities around the world—helping them gain clarity and confidence and transforming the way they see and experience the world.”

“Clear vision plays a fundamental role in a child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive,” said Becky Palm, Executive Director, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, North America. “Through our global efforts, we are working to expand access to quality vision care in underserved communities and move closer to our commitment to eliminate uncorrected poor vision within a generation. We’re grateful to our partners and volunteers who help make this impact possible every day.”

To learn more about the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and how to support its work, visit www.onesight.essilorluxottica.com.

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Carrot Launches Analytics Dashboard for Eye Care Practices

Carrot logo 2026

Carrot has announced the launch of its Analytics Dashboard, a new platform feature designed to give eye care practices real-time visibility into diagnostic workflow performance across providers, locations, and devices.

According to the company, the dashboard is intended to help practices identify inefficiencies, monitor testing activity, and improve operational performance by bringing fragmented workflow data into a single view.

Carrot Analytics Dashboard

Carrot says diagnostic workflow data is often spread across multiple systems, making it difficult for administrators to assess performance in real time. The company also noted that EMR records may depend on manual entry and may not always capture every test performed. The new dashboard is designed to address those gaps by centralizing testing data and presenting it in a more accessible format.

In a statement, Jeremy Barlow, CEO of Carrot, said the company sees the dashboard as an initial step in turning testing activity into operational insight that can help clinics improve efficiency and make more informed business decisions.

Carrot said the dashboard includes tools to track testing volume, evaluate device and provider utilization, measure tests per visit, and identify discrepancies between testing performed and testing captured. The company says these insights are intended to support decisions related to workflow, staffing, and revenue capture.

Charmaine Brown, PhD, Product Director at Carrot, said the dashboard was designed to focus on metrics most closely tied to efficiency, consistency, and practice performance, rather than simply increasing the volume of data available to users.

The company also says the dashboard is designed for multi-location organizations, allowing administrators to compare sites, monitor performance trends, and identify workflow variation across a network.

Carrot said the launch reflects a broader effort to expand its platform beyond measurement alone and into workflow and performance management for eye care practices. The Analytics Dashboard is now available within the Carrot Platform.

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