Etnia Barcelona’s Ibiza Vol. 2 collection features optical frame Ibiza 04-470, a
contemporary retro style. The frame has flexible and extra chunky temples for a
comfortable fit. This style also combines solid, translucent fluorine colours with Havana prints, making this a sophisticated frame that is full of light.
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Transitions Optical and Eye Recommend have partnered to launch a joint contest, ‘The Best A Lens Can Offer’, to promote Transitions® lens products during the months of September and October. The contest is open to all Eye Recommend clinics and their patients across Canada.
Once registered for the contest, Eye Recommend clinics will complete a Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ lensonline training webinar. After completion of the training, the clinic will receive various printable and downloadable tools and POS materials, including counter cards and various social media assets to help promote and support the success of the promotion. Patients are encouraged to register their Transitions lens purchase for an opportunity to receive a pre-paid $50 VISA gift card. The Eye Recommend clinic with the highest number of Transitions lens pairs dispensed during the promotional period will receive a prize pack for every dispensing staff member. Any Transitions lens product dispensed is eligible, including Transitions Signature GEN 8 lenses (including Transitions Signature GEN 8 Style Colors), Transitions® XTRActive® lenses (including Transitions XTRActive Style Mirrors) and Transitions® Vantage® lenses.
“We recognize the challenges this year has brought for everyone, including our amazing industry partners,” said Christine Zeggil, National Key Account Executive for Transitions Canada. “We are pleased to partner with Eye Recommend to offer this promotion, bringing additional value to their member’s clinics and patients.”
“We value opportunities that support our member clinics,” said Mariko Macken, Director of Marketing and Communications with Eye Recommend. “We are pleased to be able to partner with Transitions Optical for promotions like this that reward patients for taking care of their eye health and vision, and also engage the clinic staff.”
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The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) announces William Ngo, OD, PhD, FAAO as this year’s recipient of the Korb – Exford Dry Eye Career Development Grant.
Dr. Ngo is head of Biosciences at the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) and a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science.
The grant is designed to support an individual to further their knowledge in the broad area of dry eye. His proposal to develop a biomarker panel to differentiate dry eye disease and neuropathic pain was chosen out of seven very competitive submissions.
This $25,000 grant will help Dr. Ngo advance eye care and improve outcomes for people with dry eye disease.
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WestGroupe announces the promotion of Alexis Nyiro to Director of Product and Marketing. In this role, Alexis will be responsible for leading the product and marketing teams at WestGroupe in order to ensure a consistent creative vision, as well as spearheading strong marketing programs for our sales team and customers. Since joining WestGroupe 11 years ago, Alexis has been instrumental in the design and development of WestGroupe’s product portfolio and has been an integral part of marketing their brands over the years.
“Alexis is the perfect person to take the helm of our product and marketing teams. She has a true understanding and appreciation of the DNA of our brands, a strong knowledge of current marketing trends and a keen eye for what resonates with our customers. As important, she has a proven track record of building, mentoring and empowering her team so we are excited to see those results within our marketing department,” says WestGroupe’s Vice President of Product Development and Creative Director, Beverly Suliteanu.
Source: WestGroupe
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JF REY with « LOLLY 5570 » – JF REY Kids & Teens
LAFONT with « HUGO » – Lafont Enfants
LUNETTES GRASSET ASSOCIES with « BE158 » – Bensimon
OPAL with « ELAM010 C65» – Elevenparis Boys & Girls
BOLLÉ with « CHRONOSHIELD »
CÉBÉ with « S’TRACK 2.0 »
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ESW Vision with « tearcheck®»
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