Known for its heritage and quality, American Optical’s eyewear division pioneered metal eyewear manufacturing in the US, dating back to 1833. As the first sunglasses on the moon and a favourite of JFK, American Optical has long been known for their innovation, quality, and iconic sunwear. The 2020 relaunched collection celebrates AO’s most impactful styles – the Original PilotTM, the General, and the Saratoga, all made in Illinois, using the finest globally sourced materials.
CRISPR (also known as CRISPR-Cas9) is a gene editing technique that allows scientists to cut DNA very precisely. It’s like a pair of molecular scissors that can be used to cut mutations out, or add new pieces of DNA into a gene. The importance of this tool was highlighted in October 2020 when Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier (Max Planck, Berlin) and Dr. Jennifer Doudna (University of California, Berkeley) were awarded the 2020 Nobel prize in Chemistry for this discovery.
CRISPR is actually a natural part of a bacteria’s immune system. It was discovered by Dr. Charpentier in 2011 and soon after, working with Dr. Doudna, showed that it could be used to cut any piece of DNA very precisely and at specific sites.
It has been less than 10 years since its discovery but CRISPR has already had a huge impact on biomedical science and is the basis of new treatments being developed and tested in clinical trials for many diseases including cancer and blinding eye diseases. For example, a CRISPR-based treatment is being tested in a clinical trial for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), an inherited retinal disease (IRD) that causes sever vision loss at birth. There are other potential treatments in development for IRDs and other eye diseases such as glaucoma as the study below explains.
FYidoctors announced
the merger of Takahashi Optometry Centre to its growing banner. The merger
marks the company’s first clinic in Kamloops, BC.
Established in 1953, Takahashi
Optometry Centre is one of the longest-operating clinics in the Kamloops
region. Known for its patient-led approach to vision care, the family-run
business was founded by Dr. Edward Takahashi Sr. and is led by Dr. Ed Takahashi
Jr. The father-and-son duo guided the clinic for decades prior to Dr. Takahashi
Sr.’s retirement in 2006.
“We’re excited to partner with the
knowledgeable team of professionals at FYidoctors – who are known for providing
a high level of engagement and attentiveness to their clinics,” said Dr. Ed
Takahashi Jr. “This merger provides our patients access to leading eye care
technology along with the opportunity to purchase exclusive products.”
Over the years, Takahashi Optometry
has grown its team to include Dr. Donald Sanford, an associate who manages
various oculo-visual conditions, and Dr. Simone Sitar, a highly educated and
enthusiastic practitioner who recently relocated to the region.
Allergan,
an AbbVie company, announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application to
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for investigational AGN-190584
(pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of presbyopia. The
FDA is expected to act on the NDA by the end of 2021.
Approximately
128 million adults in the U.S. experience presbyopia. Yet, compared to other
eye-related conditions, there is a much lower awareness of presbyopia by name.
“Presbyopia
is a significant source of frustration for most adults over age 40 who find
current treatments inconvenient or invasive,” said Tom Hudson, MD,
senior vice president, R&D, chief scientific officer, AbbVie. “If
approved, AGN-190584 is expected to be the first eye drop to treat presbyopia,
providing a novel option to those affected in the U.S.”
The
NDA is based primarily on data from two Phase 3 GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 clinical
studies, which evaluated the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AGN-190584
(pilocarpine 1.25%). A total of 750 patients were randomized in a one-to-one
ratio of vehicle (placebo) to AGN-190584. In both studies, AGN-190584 met the
primary endpoint reaching statistical significance in improvement in near
vision in mesopic (in low light) conditions without a loss of distance vision
vs. the vehicle. There were no treatment emergent serious adverse events
observed in any AGN-190584 treated participants. The most common treatment
emergent non-serious adverse events occurring at a frequency of ≥5% in
AGN-190584 treated participants were headache and conjunctival hyperemia.
Orlando Bloom is the BOSS Eyewear
ambassador for Spring/Summer 2021. Best known for his work on the Lord of The Rings and Pirates of The Caribbean franchises,
Bloom is a world-renowned icon. His noteworthy and influential sense of style
creates an undeniable synergy between the actor and the BOSS man, making him
the perfect choice to wear the signature sunglasses and optical frames from the
Spring/Summer 2021 BOSS Eyewear collection.
“Eyewear to me is always the
essential complement of an outfit,” says Bloom, “Your eyewear should reflect
the way you are dressed and the way you feel, either in a bold or in a relaxed
look. BOSS eyewear perfectly brings together comfort with elegance and functionality,
which I always appreciate”.
The new eyewear campaign, shot in
Los Angeles by Cliff Watts, is introduced by Orlando Bloom with the words
“Everybody has a story to tell” to reflect the MY OWN BOSS spirit and portray
the strong, self-confident and authentic attitude of BOSS man.
The new sharp and clean visuals convey
a full focus on the product which is particularly emphasized thanks to an
unexpected multiplication effect: the new sunglasses and optical frames are
captured from different perspectives in striking close-ups, underlined by soft
color contrasts and a bright summery lightning.
BOSS 1255
BOSS 1255 optical frame:
These men’s optical frames, with their squared double-bridge
contemporary shape, are Made in Italy and crafted in a mix of metal and
acetate, personalized by distinctive details and slim metal temples with
adjustable plastic end-tips for added comfort.
BOSS 1299/U/S
BOSS 1299/U/S
sunglasses: These men’s
squared sunglasses Made in Italy and exclusive
to North America features a contemporary yet timeless and refined squared
shape crafted in sophisticated acetate, featuring a metal detail enriching the
endpiece and micro-casted BOSS logo.
Offered in wide sizes (55-57) with polarized lenses with flex hinges and
adjustable end tips for added comfort.
Orthokeratologist.org launches the first global community for orthokeratologists, inviting practitioners worldwide to register, connect and help advance the future of ortho k.
SightGlass Vision will host a Canadian webinar exploring real world pediatric cases and evidence supporting contrast based myopia control using DOT spectacle lenses.
HOYA Vision Care launches LensPreview in Canada, a virtual try on tool that lets patients preview photochromic, polarized and mirror lenses in true to colour detail, enhancing confidence and supporting practice growth.
Italian eyewear exports declined in early 2026 due to U.S. market weakness, but Europe’s resilience and improving monthly trends signal gradual recovery.
Orthokeratologist.org launches the first global community for orthokeratologists, inviting practitioners worldwide to register, connect and help advance the future of ortho k.
SightGlass Vision will host a Canadian webinar exploring real world pediatric cases and evidence supporting contrast based myopia control using DOT spectacle lenses.
HOYA Vision Care launches LensPreview in Canada, a virtual try on tool that lets patients preview photochromic, polarized and mirror lenses in true to colour detail, enhancing confidence and supporting practice growth.
Italian eyewear exports declined in early 2026 due to U.S. market weakness, but Europe’s resilience and improving monthly trends signal gradual recovery.
Orthokeratologist.org launches the first global community for orthokeratologists, inviting practitioners worldwide to register, connect and help advance the future of ortho k.
SightGlass Vision will host a Canadian webinar exploring real world pediatric cases and evidence supporting contrast based myopia control using DOT spectacle lenses.
HOYA Vision Care launches LensPreview in Canada, a virtual try on tool that lets patients preview photochromic, polarized and mirror lenses in true to colour detail, enhancing confidence and supporting practice growth.
Italian eyewear exports declined in early 2026 due to U.S. market weakness, but Europe’s resilience and improving monthly trends signal gradual recovery.
Orthokeratologist.org launches the first global community for orthokeratologists, inviting practitioners worldwide to register, connect and help advance the future of ortho k.
SightGlass Vision will host a Canadian webinar exploring real world pediatric cases and evidence supporting contrast based myopia control using DOT spectacle lenses.
HOYA Vision Care launches LensPreview in Canada, a virtual try on tool that lets patients preview photochromic, polarized and mirror lenses in true to colour detail, enhancing confidence and supporting practice growth.
Italian eyewear exports declined in early 2026 due to U.S. market weakness, but Europe’s resilience and improving monthly trends signal gradual recovery.
