As a
leading advocate for the importance of good vision and eye care, Essilor was
featured on Bloomberg as part of the media company’s 50 Sustainability and
Climate Leaders.
In this video, Hubert Sagnieres, Chairman, Essilor
International; Jayanth Bhuvaraghan, Chief Mission Officer, Essilor and Björn
Drobe, Senior Manager, Vision Sciences, Essilor, share how the Group champions
good vision as a basic human right which helps to improve lives and
collaborates to make innovative eye care more accessible, in order to combat
poor vision, particularly the global myopia epidemic.
HOYA Vision Care Canada announces the launch of their new national
24-hour service program available on uncut iD LifeStyle 3 lenses – the latest
addition to HOYA’s premium progressive product line.
iD Lifestyle 3 lenses include design variations that are specifically
tailored to presbyopes’ active lifestyles. Equipped with HOYA’s premium
patented technologies, such as Binocular Harmonization Technology™ (BHT) and iD
(Integrated Dual Side) design for precise and effortless focusing, iD LifeStyle
3 is HOYA’s response to changing vision challenges. The three design variations
are easy to recommend, do not require extensive consultation procedures and
provide great adaptation and satisfaction rates.
This 24-hour service commitment will replace the current 48-hour program
that launched in April 2015 with significant success.
“It is our intention to provide independent eye care professionals with
the fastest possible service on a premium lens with HOYA’s most durable
anti-reflective coating available on the market. This is just another way that
we demonstrate our ability to provide solutions that enhance the success of our
valued business partners.” said Ahmos Henry, President of HOYA Vision Care
Canada.
HOYA’s
24-hour service program is currently available in 1.50, 1.50 Transitions, and
1.53 with Super HiVision EX3 or Super HiVision anti-reflective coatings.
The 3rd edition of the OSI National Summit took
place from November 15 to 17, in Whistler, BC. Close to 250 optometrists,
opticians and visual clinic employees from across Canada gathered at the Fairmont
Château Whistler for a weekend of discoveries, training and seminars presented
by renowned speakers.
“We strive to foster a strong
entrepreneurial culture among owner optometrists in Canada. Through innovation
and continuous improvement of our practice management solutions, OSI Group
Members can benefit from a full range of value-added tools and services that
provide a competitive edge and pave the way to a thriving business model for
independently owned clinics across Canada” said Patrice Lacoste, President and
CEO of the OSI Group.
Eyewear Fashion and Style
The event was off to an impressive start on Friday night with the presentation of the “Travel Without the Jet Lag” fashion show, which played host to the latest trends in eyewear.
Ashleigh McIvor
The highlight of the show was the stunning Transitions® dress, made entirely from 200 of the latest innovative grey-coloured light intelligent Transitions® Signature® GEN8 lenses provided by Essilor Canada. The dress was modelled by Vancouver-born Ashleigh McIvor, Canada’s ski cross gold medallist at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Created exclusively for the OSI Group, this distinctive composition was crafted by fashion designers Vincent Knesevith and Branagan Auld.
Supplier Trade Show
Supplier Trade Show
More than 30 partners and suppliers were
onsite to showcase their latest collections of fashion frames in a variety of
colours and styles, as well as present some of the leading-edge technologies in
lenses, dry eye treatment and screening instruments.
Conferences and Training
A line-up of keynote speakers and training
professionals, such as award-winning entrepreneur and digital marketing expert
Darrell Keezer and Dermatologic Surgeon and Clinical Professor Dr. David Zloty
shared their expertise on a wide variety of patient care and practice
management topics.
Throughout the weekend, participants also took advantage of networking opportunities during summit activities breaks as well as
gourmet meals like the Chef’s competition on Friday night and the Black &
White theme dinner on Saturday.
The 2020 edition of the OSI National
Summit will be held from November 20 to 22, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
in Toronto.
The aesthetic of Chloe’s Ayla sunglasses, inspired by reading spectacles of the 50s, exudes a fusion of fashion forward design and vintage allure. The ultra-thin and ultra-light metal silhouette has a distinctively petite half-moon shape, while the new saddle bridge allows the frame to be worn high or low on the nose for a play on different looks.
Transitions Optical announced Wednesday
that Christine Zeggil has re-joined the Transitions North America Sales Team as
the National Key Account Executive, Canada. In her new role, Zeggil’s primary
responsibility will be to provide support and contribute to the growth and
development of targeted national accounts through well-defined strategic sales
and marketing plans.
Zeggil has more than 24 years of experience
in National Sales Management and Strategic Business Development, having spent
the last 19 years in the optical industry. Zeggil re-joins the Transitions organization
after spending the last 5 years with Hoya Vision Care as their Regional Sales
Manager for Central Canada. Prior to that, she held the role of Transitions
Business Manager, Canada for the last 8 of her 14-year tenure with the
organization.
“Christine was a valued member of our team
as Transitions Business Manager for Canada in the past, and we are excited to
see her array of talents and positive attitude return to our Canadian team in
her new role as National Key Account Executive,” said Drew Smith, Director of
North American Channels, Transitions Optical, Inc.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
