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October 22, 2019October 17, 2019

X-Ide: Timeless Elegance

The new X-Ide collection, introduced at Silmo Paris 2019, embodies a blend of contemporary flair and timeless elegance. Combinations of different materials take center stage in the new collection. Elegant, ingenious frames, skillfully crafted as true works of art for everyday wear.

Entirely made in Italy, all X-Ide frames are the result of fine design and
thoughtful attention to even the smallest details. Photo: New Wave

Distributed by Mood Eyewear: www.moodeyewear.com

October 17, 2019

New Look Vision Continues Its Roll-up Strategy with Another Tuck-in Acquisition in Ontario

New Look Vision Group announced that its optometric division, Iris, The Visual Group (1990) Inc. (“Iris”) has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the optical and business assets of Medical Arts Optical Inc. which operates under the name Medical Arts in North York, Ontario.

Antoine Amiel, President of New Look Vision stated that: “This acquisition is a continuation of New Look Vision’s expansion strategy across Canada with current emphasis on Ontario. To-date this year, we will have acquired ten new roll-up locations across the country, including six in Ontario, the country’s most populous and fragmented eye care market. We continue to monitor the landscape for additional attractive opportunities.”

Perry Steigner, owner of Medical Arts Optical: “I have passionately built Medical Arts Optical for over 27 years, based on high standards in optics, ethics and personalized service. I believe that the timing was perfect for me to join Iris, a group of professionals that share my values and will help me to continue providing the best products and service to my clients.”

Dr. Daryan Angle, VP, Business Development of Iris, stated that: “We are excited to bring an eye care business with the same focus on high quality products and service into the growing Iris network in Ontario. Perry is an exceptional optician with over 40 years in the industry and we are honoured to welcome him and his team to the Iris family of professionals. Together we will continue to provide the same exceptional care to his loyal clients.”

The acquisition of Medical Arts Optical is expected to close on or about November 30, 2019.

Source: New Look Vision

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Essilor Showcased Its Latest Innovations at SILMO 2019

The latest edition of the optical and eyewear industry’s signature trade fair, Silmo, took place in Paris from September 27 – 30, giving an opportunity to Essilor Group companies to showcase their inherent strengths.

Over 4 days, more than 30,000 professional international visitors were immersed in the eyewear and vision care world through the creativity of approximately 800 exhibitors, the diverse range of activities, events and programs.

This year marked the 25^th anniversary of the Silmo d’Or awards which recognize outstanding product design and innovation. Here are the Essilor Group innovations honoured at the awards ceremony:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care with Acuvue Oasys with Transitions in the “Vision Contactology” category

Novacel with “Variovid Volterra” by Leica Eyecare in the “Vision Glasses” category

BBGR with “Lumiz 100” in the “Material / Equipment” category

Essilor Group companies and brands who were present at the fair include: Essilor, Costa, Transitions, Essilor Instruments, FGX, Bolon, Essilor Sun Solution, BBGR, Nikon, Mont Royal, Novacel, SIVO, GKB Optics, SeeWorld Optical, Shamir, Wanxin Optical, Creasky, Satisloh, Activisu.

Another key highlight at the trade fair: precious objects and artefacts from the exclusive Essilor-Pierre Marly Collection were exhibited for the first time at Silmo. These were on loan by the highly reputed Musée de la lunette (the Eyewear Museum). This special-themed exhibition featured 50 pieces in 14 showcases and visitors were able to discover a wide range of historical optical objects.

Click HERE for the full press release.

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

copenhagen specs expands to Barcelona

Since the very first copenhagen specs, the eyewear fair has established itself as an important part of the eyewear business. And with the partnership with SILMO, the ambition is to bring the unique fair concept of copenhagen specs to other cities than Copenhagen and Berlin.

The next city will be Barcelona, and the dates for the first Barcelona specs will be May 9-10, 2020. The eyewear fair will take place in the middle of Barcelona city in the Italian Pavilion, Fira Montjuic at Plaça d’Espanya.

Morten Gammelmark, Founder/CEO of copenhagen specs says: “The ambition ofcopenhagen specs has always been to promote and support independent eyewear. Andwith the partnership with SILMO, the long-time promoter of eyewear excellency, we now have the opportunity to bring the eyewear fair to Barcelona and promote the fantastic independent eyewear brands. We will stay true to our concept with small booths, focus on the product and a cosy and very unique atmosphere.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

World Health Organization to Address First-Ever World Vision Report During AAO Conference

The World Health Organization (WHO) just released its first ever world report on vision, identifying global “significant challenges” in vision health. Today, the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) announced a commitment to rise to those challenges.

The first step will occur during the joint meeting of American Academy of Optometry and World Council of Optometry taking place October 23-27, 2019 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The meeting, known as Academy 2019 Orlando and the 3^rd World Congress of Optometry, will feature a plenary discussion on Wednesday, October 23 at 10:00 am featuring leaders from WHO and AAO. That session and the entire meeting are open to credentialed media.

The World report on vision says 2.2 billion people have some form of vision impairment, of whom 1 billion have an impairment that could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. The report anticipates a growth in those numbers over the next few years and calls for stakeholders including eye care practitioners and policymakers to help shape a global agenda on vision to help stem the crisis.

AAO Board President, Dr. Barbara Caffery believes the report will be crucial in uniting the entire vision health community to address the problem. “Optometrists and all of the disciplines within vision care have the skills and opportunity to bring about profound change around the world,” she said. “We believe this report will galvanize the issue and trigger a coordinated effort. At AAO, we are ready to step up and fight this battle.”

The WHO report identifies universal vision coverage, standardization of practice methods and a global disparity in quality of care among a series of barriers to world-wide vision care improvement. As one of the world’s leading vision care membership and advocacy associations, AAO accredits optometrists and inspires the highest standards of evidence-based care, a critical component of WHO’s path forward.

“The American Academy of Optometry is in a unique position to help educate and train the workforce that can solve this problem. We will also help push for the standardization of care while we advance the inclusion of optometry into standard practice where it is not currently recognized,” said Dr. Caffery. “AAO is ready to put the full weight of our organization behind this global effort.”

The World report on vision will be a defining topic throughout Academy 2019 Orlando and the 3rd World Congress of Optometry next week. The meeting will draw more than 8,000 optometrists, ophthalmologists, vision care professionals, students, support personnel and media to Florida, to discuss the latest optometric developments, trends and strategies. The Wednesday, October 23 Plenary session at 10:00 am will focus on the report and begin to define how optometrists can play their crucial part in addressing its findings.

Over the coming months, AAO will hold discussions and develop strategies to raise awareness and address the findings of the WHO report while defining a path for members to share their talents. “Our members are well trained and highly skilled,” said Dr. Caffery. “We have the ability to affect significant change for vision-impaired people around the world and we are committed to doing it.”