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April 23, 2021April 26, 2021

Rodenstock Lenses Now Distributed in Canada by Centennial Optical

Rodenstock and Centennial Optical announced a new distribution agreement for Rodenstock lenses in Canada, which takes effect in May 2021. Rodenstock digitally customized lenses will be available through Centennial Optical to Canadian eye care professionals and optical laboratories.

“This new partnership represents an opportunity for Canadian Eye Care Professionals to grow their practices with a premium brand and industry-leading lens technology”, said Mike Jones, Vice President, Lens Sales for Centennial. “We’re very excited to be able to offer this highly respected optical brand to our customers in Canada”, said Allen Nightingale, President of Centennial Optical.

Frieder Meidert, Director, International Distribution Partners for Rodenstock adds, “This new agreement with Centennial Optical allows us to share our advanced technologies with Canadian consumers and we’re pleased to work with a company with 54 years of experience as a trusted partner within the Canadian optical marketplace.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

April 22, 2021March 11, 2021

Wear a Piece of History with AO Eyewear

AO Eyewear prides itself on quality and timeless American style, since 1833. AO sunglasses have been proudly worn by JFK, the Apollo 11 crew, and countless film stars. The Original Pilot has been a favorite of U.S. military pilots since 1958. Expect uncompromising quality – engineered to rigid military specifications. Wear it for life; it’s a look that never goes out of style.

Distributed by Europa: www.europaeyewear.ca

April 22, 2021April 20, 2021

opti 2022: Commercial Driving Force and Platform for the Future

The next opti will be held from January 14^th to 16^th, 2022. Exhibitors can register for the trade show in Munich right away, doing so entirely free of risk but with the prospect of important and valuable business opportunities.

Bettina Reiter, exhibition director of opti, the international trade show for optics and design, along with Klaus Plaschka, managing director of GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, in their capacity as organisers, reveal in an interview why in future, trade fairs will be more important than ever, what the industry can expect from opti 2022 and why the venue in Munich will be a business booster.

See the full interview HERE.

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

HOYA to Release Results of MiYOSMART Clinical Study at Symposium on Myopia Management

HOYA Vision Care announced they will hold their symposium on Myopia Management on 24 April 2021 where the results of a three-year clinical follow-up study on the MiYOSMART lens will be discussed. The virtual event, focusing on HOYA’s approach to managing the ever-increasing rise of myopia in children, will be held during the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) Helsinki 2021.

The key highlight of the symposium will include HOYA Vision Care experts presenting the findings of a three-year clinical study recently published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology featuring the results of its award-winning MiYOSMART spectacle lens use with children. This study, conducted by the Centre for Myopia Research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and follows- up on a two-year study which previously demonstrated strong evidence of the lenses’ effectiveness in slowing down the progression of myopia in children ages 8-13 on average by 60%.

“The results of the three-year follow-up study on the MiYOSMART lens are very positive with the lens continuing to address the growing problem of myopia in children’’ said Griff Altmann, Chief Technology Officer at HOYA Vision Care. “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to share the latest clinical research data during the EAOO Helsinki 2021 conference.”

The virtual Myopia Symposium event on April 24 will be held from 10-11 a.m. local Helsinki time.

Click HERE for the full press release.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Helps Canadians with Sight Loss Face Challenges of COVID-19 Head On

CNIB thanks Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. for their longstanding support of people with sight loss across the country.

Most recently, Novartis enabled a telephone outreach campaign to occur right when COVID-19 hit to make sure none of the CNIB participants was left behind. This involved calling more than 11,000 participants to check on their wellness and find out what support they needed.

Their generous support is also being invested in a program called Advocacy 2.0, which will help Canadians who are blind or partially sighted learn how to successfully self-advocate and stand up for their own rights.

Click HERE for the full press release.

MIDO 2026 Exhibitor List Goes Live as “The Lens of Time” Exhibition Debuts

MIDO has released the exhibitor list for its 2026 edition, returning to Milan with around 1,200 exhibitors, new exhibition areas, and expanded industry programming.

Learn More

World Council of Optometry Announces 2026 World Optometry Week Theme

The World Council of Optometry has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, emphasizing collaboration as a cornerstone of global eye care.

From Dr. Google to Your Exam Lane

Patients are searching online for answers long before they see their eye doctor, changing how trust, education, and care begin.

Centennial Optical Collaborates with Ió:ken Designs™ on Indigenous Culturally Inspired Frame Collection

Centennial Optical has partnered with Ió:ken Designs to develop and distribute a new Indigenous culturally inspired eyewear collection created in collaboration with Mohawk artist Bruce Boots.

Menicon Announces Conclusion of ROSE K Manufacturing with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a Division of CooperVision, in Canada

Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.

MIDO 2026 Exhibitor List Goes Live as “The Lens of Time” Exhibition Debuts

MIDO has released the exhibitor list for its 2026 edition, returning to Milan with around 1,200 exhibitors, new exhibition areas, and expanded industry programming.

Learn More

World Council of Optometry Announces 2026 World Optometry Week Theme

The World Council of Optometry has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, emphasizing collaboration as a cornerstone of global eye care.

From Dr. Google to Your Exam Lane

Patients are searching online for answers long before they see their eye doctor, changing how trust, education, and care begin.

Centennial Optical Collaborates with Ió:ken Designs™ on Indigenous Culturally Inspired Frame Collection

Centennial Optical has partnered with Ió:ken Designs to develop and distribute a new Indigenous culturally inspired eyewear collection created in collaboration with Mohawk artist Bruce Boots.

Menicon Announces Conclusion of ROSE K Manufacturing with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a Division of CooperVision, in Canada

Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.

MIDO 2026 Exhibitor List Goes Live as “The Lens of Time” Exhibition Debuts

MIDO has released the exhibitor list for its 2026 edition, returning to Milan with around 1,200 exhibitors, new exhibition areas, and expanded industry programming.

Learn More

World Council of Optometry Announces 2026 World Optometry Week Theme

The World Council of Optometry has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, emphasizing collaboration as a cornerstone of global eye care.

From Dr. Google to Your Exam Lane

Patients are searching online for answers long before they see their eye doctor, changing how trust, education, and care begin.

Centennial Optical Collaborates with Ió:ken Designs™ on Indigenous Culturally Inspired Frame Collection

Centennial Optical has partnered with Ió:ken Designs to develop and distribute a new Indigenous culturally inspired eyewear collection created in collaboration with Mohawk artist Bruce Boots.

Menicon Announces Conclusion of ROSE K Manufacturing with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a Division of CooperVision, in Canada

Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.

Menicon Announces Conclusion of ROSE K Manufacturing with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a Division of CooperVision, in Canada

Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.

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