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Optometry Clinic Beaulieu and Jalbert Join Visique

Visique announces Optometry Clinic Beaulieu and Jalbert have officially joined the Visique family. Along with the name change, the clinic has relocated within Place Jacques-Cartier and is now near the Center-Ville medical clinic.

As part of this next phase for the clinic, more than $600,000 has been invested in new equipment and renovations in order to enhance the patient experience under the new Visique name. With these advancements, the clinic will be able to provide a new, unique eye care experience to the community of Gaspe. Customers and patients will also benefit from some of the most competitive pricing offered on a wide selection of high-quality frames exclusive to Visique.

“While our clinic’s name may have changed, our commitment to exceptional personalized eye care remains the same,” said Dr. Maxime Paré. “Patients and customers can expect to be examined with equipment using the latest technology and will now have the ability to create custom glasses through Visique’s ophthalmic laboratory.”

The staff from Optometry Clinic Beaulieu and Jalbert will remain unchanged, including optometrists Dr. Gaëtane Fournier, Dr, Éric Jalbert and Dr. Maxime Paré. They will now be part of a larger team of 250+ associate optometrists operating in Quebec under the Visique banner. The reason for this transition is due to a shared philosophy of patient health and desire to utilize sought-after resources offered by Visique.

The public and media are invited to celebrate the new location on Friday, April 26 from 8:30am to 5pm. The three optometrists as well as the clinic team will be on hand to guide guests through the new offices, highlight the next generation of optometry and answer any questions patients may have. Attendees will enjoy discounts from 20% to 70% on all frames. In addition, a representative of the Lanctôt brand will be on hand to present the MEXX, OWP, Morel 1880, Julbo and Jaguar collections.

For more information, please call 418-368-2666 or visit www.visique.com .

New address: Place Jacques-Cartier 167 Queen, Unit 120, GASPE, QC, G4X 2W6

Source : FYidoctors

Sandro Eyewear, The Elegance of Discretion

Built on a classic colour palette of black, grey, tortoiseshell and crystal, the Sandro eyewear collections are reflective of the contemporary Sandro man and woman. Timeless panthos frames shapes have discreetly engraved branding on the collection of handmade acetates or refined metals. While bespoke elements such as Windsor rims, compliment the craftmanship of custom made five-barrel hinges and distinctive real triple rivets add the finishing touch of class.

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FYidoctors Expands Footprint in High-Growth Regions

FYidoctors announces that Dr. Michael Banducci & Associates, located in Mississauga, ON, has joined the FYidoctors family.

Conveniently located in Downtown Mississauga, the clinic has been serving both the Mississauga community and neighbouring municipalities of Etobicoke, Brampton and Oakville for over 14 years. Dr. Michael Banducci, Dr. Gary Kogon and their staff look forward to continuing to provide affordable and comprehensive optometric services from their current location under the FYidoctors banner.

“We have always believed that listening to your patients’ concerns and taking the time to understand their complete history is the way in which eye care should be approached,” said Dr. Michael Banducci. “Our decision to join the FYidoctors family was due to the fact that they share the same value for that comprehensive approach and will offer both us and our patients benefits which are of great value.”

Under the FYidoctors banner, Dr. Michael Banducci & Associates will now enjoy the benefits of FYidoctors’s ophthalmic laboratory in Delta, British Columbia, where patients and customers can create custom glasses to suit their personal needs.

“I am particularly excited about Dr. Banducci joining our company. It was over 10 years ago when I visited him and told the FYidoctors story. We were just starting our company,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman & CEO of FYidoctors. “We have both watched each other grow and evolve over the years and I am proud to have his Mississauga team join our company after all of these years. They will be an amazing addition to our team.”

Source : FYidoctors

New Look Vision Announces Sudden Passing of Senior Vice President Mario Pageau

New Look Vision Group is saddened to announce that its Senior Vice President Optician Networks and New Look Eyewear President, Mario Pageau o.o.d., died suddenly last Saturday.

Antoine Amiel, President and CEO of New Look Vision said: “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my friend and colleague Mario Pageau.  Mario had served as our Senior Vice President Optician Networks and New Look Eyewear President since October 2017 and for 17 years before that, in various key positions throughout New Look Vision.  His passion, dedication, humanity and humour will live on in our memories and inspire our actions.  On behalf of all at New Look Vision, I offer our deepest condolences to his loved ones.”

Mr. Pageau is survived by his wife Andrea Benavente, his sons Felix, Rafael and Matias, his daughters Emilie and Rebeca and his parents George and Nicole.

Marie-Josée Mercier, Vice-President Sales and Customer Experience, New Look Eyewear since 2010 is appointed General Manager of New Look Eyewear with immediate effect.  Ms.  Mercier is a distinguished retail professional with over 30 years’ experience, of which 14 years with the New Look Vision Group.

Details of the funeral will be communicated at a later date on the company’s website: www.newlookvision.ca

Source: New Look

Receiving a Smartphone Through the CNIB Foundation’s Phone it Forward Program

In September 2018, CNIB formally unveiled Phone It Forward – a program that gives Canadians a unique opportunity to donate their old smartphones, receive a tax receipt, and empower people who are blind.

Scott Seiler dreamed of owning a smartphone, but the cost, and lack of hands-on training, was a barrier.

As someone who had never sent a text message, Scott says he felt disconnected from the outside world. He longed for something that would allow him to connect with people without having to rely on memorizing multiple phone numbers. 

Through the CNIB Foundation’s Phone It Forward program, Scott received a free smartphone and one-on-one user training.

Slightly nervous about learning how to send text messages, he was shocked at how easy the process is. 

“I thought I was going to have to press all kinds of buttons to type out a message, but I just talked to Siri,” says Scott. “Getting the smartphone is one piece of the puzzle – having access to training is key. I’m in my late fifties; I didn’t grow up accustomed to this stuff.” 

Now, he’s learning how to use the built-in voiceover technology to help stay connected with family and friends. 

Scott says his smartphone has given him peace of mind. He is continuing to learn how to use the device and hopes to become proficient.

Visit phoneitforward.ca to donate your smartphone and change the life of someone who is blind.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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