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July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Announces Two New Additions to the Senior Leadership Team

ZEISS Vision Care announces additions to the Senior Management Team designed to further strengthen partnerships and support Canadian Eye Care Professionals.

Olivier Debregeas joins ZEISS Vision Care effective March 2020 as Business Development Director for Sales and Marketing. Born and raised in Paris, he has lived and worked in France and Spain, until moving his family to Canada 10 years ago. He brings a wealth of international experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Development. “I’m very excited to join Carl Zeiss Vision Canada and will be committed to upholding ZEISS values and supporting Eye Care Professionals with the best in class service in the Optical Industry”

Ob Hussain has been appointed to the new role of Marketing Manager for ZEISS Vision Care Canada effective February 2020. Ob is an experienced licensed Optician, working in the optical industry for over 19 years and joined Zeiss Vision in 2019. Over his career, Ob has held various roles in optical manufacturing, including customer care and sales. In his new role, he will manage all aspects of ZEISS’ products and Go-To-Market strategies. “Over my career, I had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in our industry and I look forward to bringing them to light with ZEISS. I am passionate about supporting our Eye Care Professionals and look forward to developing a long-term partnership across Canada.”

“As our business continues to evolve, we are adding additional resources in the areas where we can work with the ECP’s to drive ZEISS technology to support and differentiate them in the marketplace. Olivier’s years of business development experience along with Ob’s understanding of the optical industry is a perfect match for this,” says Bryan Rossi President of Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Inc.

Click HERE for the full press release.

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Family Pairs Offer Extended

Essilor Canada announced the extension of the Family Pair offer from July 11^th to September 30^th. Practices that purchase eligible Essilor lenses for a patient can purchase a second, third or fourth pair for the same patient or their immediate family members and continue to receive an additional 50% off the lenses.

As the industry continues to recover, Essilor Canada supports customers by continuing to offer all Canadians access to high quality lenses.

Eye care practices can continue to drive conversion in their practices by encouraging the entire family to have an eye exam, and recommend lenses when applicable.

Click HERE for the full press release.

July 6, 2020May 19, 2026

HOYA Vision Care Canada Announces Launch of MiYOSMART with D.I.M.S. Technology

MiYOSMART with D.I.M.S. Technology, a spectacle lens for myopia control in children and youth, is developed in collaboration with HOYA Corporations’ research collaborator, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Following years of academic studies, product design and clinical research, HOYA Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University developed a revolutionary spectacle lens, based on a Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Technology or “D.I.M.S. Technology”, which won the Grand Prize, Grand Award and Gold Medal at the 46^th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in April 2018.

Wearing defocus spectacle lenses daily significantly slows myopia progression and axial elongation in myopic children aged 8 to 13, according to a two-year double-blind randomized clinical trial conducted in Hong Kong. The trial concluded that children wearing defocus lenses had 60% less myopia progression compared with those wearing single vision lenses. These findings provide strong evidence that defocus lenses are effective in reducing myopia progression.

HOYA Vision Care Canada announces the launch MiYOSMART lenses with D.I.M.S. Technology in Canada on July 1st, 2020. With the focus on educating both eye care professionals and parents on the importance of treating myopia and the various options that are currently available, MiYOSMART will be a welcome addition to helping combat myopia as a safe, easy and effective non-invasive option with proven results.

“This is the myopia management option that the Canadian market has been waiting for and we are proud to provide such an effective treatment with award winning technology that emphasizes Hoya’s leadership in the optical industry.” said Ahmos Henry, President of HOYA Vision Care Canada.

MiYOSMART lenses are an effective non-invasive method to manage myopia which can be fitted to a myopic child at any age like regular single vision lenses. They feature a low-maintenance multi-coating that is water repellant, easy to wipe and durable with UV protection making it suitable for children.

MiYOSMART lenses will not be available in the United States at this time.

Click HERE for the full press release.

July 6, 2020July 8, 2020

FYidoctors Opens First Clinic in Northwestern Ontario

FYidoctors has announced that Cousineau Eye Centre has joined the FYidoctors brand. The addition of the Cousineau Eye Centre marks the first FYidoctors location in Fort Frances, ON and the Northwestern Ontario region.

The Cousineau Eye Centre was established over 30 years ago by Dr. Thomas Cousineau who received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 1987. The clinic offers a complete range of family eye care services with a major emphasis in ocular health. The Cousineau Eye Centre also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome using a variety of screening and treatment options.

“We’re thrilled to have Dr. Thomas Cousineau and his experienced team join the FYi family. We look forward to serving the people of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District with the same calibre of experience they’ve come to know – just now with a more robust product offering and increased services,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors.

Dr. Cousineau echoed the sentiment and commented on his excitement to relay the benefits of the partnership to his patients and community.

“Joining forces with FYidoctors brings tremendous value to our patients by enhancing our ability to deliver leading edge products, services and technologies. FYidoctors also offers valuable industry resources and support systems which will serve to strengthen the level of care and service we provide,” said Dr. Thomas Cousineau.

Click HERE for the full press release.

July 6, 2020July 3, 2020

COVID-19 Relief & Equality in Eye Health Fund

The extraordinary events of the past several months, both the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the incidents of racial injustice and protests have affected everyone worldwide. Optometry Giving Sight joins with the chorus of voices of the optical industry friends who have spoken out against racism and inequality.

Optometry Giving Sight was founded on the principle of bringing eye care to underserved communities, most often facing economic inequities. They recognize the same injustices are found in underserved communities, particularly communities of colour right here in the U.S. and Canada.

With their dedication to Giving Sight and Hope to underserved populations, OGS wants to help give voice to the racial and eye care inequities that exist in communities within our own continent.

In response to COVID-19 and in solidarity with the recent protests against racism, Optometry Giving Sight is making available a COVID-19 Relief Fund for fellow eye care nonprofits/charities that provide services within the United States and Canada. The funding will award small grant support for any one or more of the following considerations:

To provide eye exams and low or no-cost glasses to individuals in underserved communities
Special project funding that helps build sustainable vision care efforts
Provide diversity and inclusion training to staff, volunteers and board members

There is $50,000 available with a max of $5,000 per grant. Applying organizations must have a Canadian Registered Charity status. Interested organizations can submit an electronic application found here by July 31.

Click HERE for the full press release.

Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Announces Two New Additions to the Senior Leadership Team

Family Pairs Offer Extended

HOYA Vision Care Canada Announces Launch of MiYOSMART with D.I.M.S. Technology

FYidoctors Opens First Clinic in Northwestern Ontario

COVID-19 Relief & Equality in Eye Health Fund

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