Nikon Optical Canada announces that Transitions XTRActive New Generation and Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses will be available as of July 18^th. By combining Nikon state-of-the art designs with innovative Transitions technology, patients have an optimal visual experience and increased level of satisfaction while generating more sales and future sales for clinics.

Transitions XTRActive New Generation and Transitions XTRActive Polarized feature a 35% faster fade back time compared to previous generations. They are ideal for patients who frequently move from indoors to outdoors and are looking for an optical solution that perfectly matches their dynamic lifestyles.

· Transitions XTRActive New Generation lenses protect against bright lights, provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, offer blue light protection and is the darkest photochromic lens in hot temperatures and in the car.

· Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses are specially designed for very bright light and reflective glare exposure. They become extra dark and polarized at the same time when they are activated outdoors. Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses do not activate indoors, neither for darkness nor for polarization. As a result, the wearer can use their digital devices without having to worry about a polarized lens blocking their view of the screen and still receive the benefit of Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses.

Available in Nikon progressives SeeMax™ Ultimate, Presio Power Infinite and Presio Inspire, Nikon single vision lenses SeeMax™ Infinite and NL ViewFit, and with SeeCoat™ Next, HCC ICE and H coatings.

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To ensure clinical excellence, Specsavers has set out to build the largest network of opticians in Canada.

This is because Specsavers believe opticians are crucial to providing high-quality patient care, as they directly and significantly influence a patient’s quality of life.

Leading the charge is Claudia Rojas, Head of Opticianry, Specsavers Canada. Claudia has over 20 years of experience working as a licensed refracting optician and has made tremendous strides in the optical industry. With her commitment to promote eyecare and eye health awareness, Claudia has served on the College of Opticians of British Columbia and is currently the Vice President of the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) and President of the OAC’s British Columbia Chapter.

“In my new role as Head of Opticianry, I am guided by my commitment to promote eyecare and eye health awareness,” said Claudia Rojas, Head of Opticianry at Specsavers Canada. “I look forward to broadening our network and ensuring opticians feel relevant, important and appreciated, as they are integral to the eyecare industry.”

Specsavers aims to have at least one optician present at all optical stores, at all times, to mentor eyecare consultants and optimize patient care.

“Opticians are integral to the delivery of Specsavers’ purpose, which is to provide accessible, quality eyecare and affordable eyewear,” said Bill Moir, General Manager of Specsavers Canada. “With Claudia at the helm, we’ll continue to support, train and mentor opticians to provide the best care possible, for example, using our OCT scans as a standard part of pre-test and our range of quality eyewear and advanced lenses, to best serve their patients.”

Specsavers is committed to offering its retail team career-progression plans to become licensed opticians and contact lens practitioners through a sponsorship program currently in development.

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Following the recent appointment of Dr. Susan Resnick, Editor-in-Chief, CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Journal, Dr. Resnick announced three outstanding additions to the CRO editorial board.

The new appointments include:

Bridget Hendricks, OD, MS, FAAO
Clinical Chief, Glaucoma and Retina Service
Associate Professor, School of Optometry, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health services

Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, Dipl.
Professor, Director of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Service
Salus University, The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS, FIAOMC
Adjunct Clinical Professor,
University of Houston College of Optometry

“I am excited and honored to collaborate with these outstanding clinicians in furthering the educational goals of CRO”, said Dr. Resnick.

Dr. Hendricks joined the School of Optometry at MCPHS as an Associate Professor of Optometry in 2017. She is the Chief of Services for the Glaucoma Clinic, as well as a Primary Eye Care provider in the Eye and Vision Center. Her clinical and research areas of interest are in optometric education, diversity equity and inclusion, and ocular disease with special focus on Glaucoma.

Dr. Kelly Malloy is the Chief of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Specialty Clinical Service at The Eye Institute and Co-Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease residency program at PCO/Salus. She holds the rank of Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) of Salus University, where she specializes in neuro-ophthalmic disease.

Dr. Anith Pillai is a Therapeutic Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. His clinical externships included training at The Multiple Sclerosis Eye Care Center at the University of Houston College of Optometry where he aided in Neuro-Ophthalmic and Multiple Sclerosis Eye Care. He serves on the Board for the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and is the Texas leader of the Young ODs of America.

Source: Clinical & Refractive Optometry Journal