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August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

Transitions Optical Forms Canadian Pro Forum and Announces Members

Transitions Optical has announced the formation of an advisory Pro Forum in Canada. The group consists of Canadian eye care professionals and is intended to provide insights on a variety of industry topics, issues and trends, as well as feedback for the company on product recommendations, advertising, patient communication, demonstration tools and trade programs to meet patient needs. The group met for its inaugural meeting August 15-18 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, alongside the successful U.S. Pro Forum group, which was formed in 2012.

“Our Pro Forum has been invaluable to us as we seek to provide the best possible products for the widest group of patients, and the most effective tools and resources for the optical industry,” said Patience Cook, director, North America marketing, Transitions Optical. “The Pro Forum’s insights have consistently helped us learn and improve and adding the experience of this diverse and talented group of Canadian eyecare professionals will help us further meet patient needs.”

The Pro Forum meets formally twice a year, during Transitions Academy and again each summer. Eyecare professionals from Canada who interested in joining the group can contact Transitions Customer Service at 1-877-254-2590 to inquire about additional slots.

Meet the Canada Pro Forum Members for 2019:

Trisha Beal, O.D. – Brant Family Eyecare, Brantford, Ontario
Christine Paré-Denis, O.D. – Le Lunetier Blainville, Blainville Québec
Raouf Hakim, Optician – Lopticien.ca, Laval, Québec
Rachel Hill, Optician – Personal Optical, St. Catharines, Ontario
Eddy Kam Hong Hung, Optician – Eye Station Optical, Richmond, British Columbia
Trevor Miranda, O.D. – Cowichan Eyecare, Cobble Hill, British Columbia (not pictured)
Diana Monea, O.D. – Eye Health Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan
Marie Trudel, Optician – Ma Vue – Marie Trudel Opticienne, Québec City, Québec
Wael Yassein, Optician – The Eye Shoppe, Oshawa, Ontario

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

AAO Foundation Selects Contact Lens Residency Award Recipient

The AAO Foundation announced Jocelyn Ou, OD, as this year’s recipient of the Bert C. and Lydia M. Corwin Contact Lens Residency award.

Dr. Ou is a cornea and contact lens resident at the Ketchum Health University Eye Center, was chosen by a committee of members in the Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO). The award is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of contact lenses by providing incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education.

Barry A. Weissman, OD, FAAO said, “I have found Jocelyn to be a most intelligent, conscientious, skilled optometrist, and a very caring clinician. I have enjoyed serving as her mentor and expect to see great things from her as her career evolves.”

Of the eleven applicants who applied to the program, Jocelyn presented an impressive resume of experience in clinical, volunteer service, research, and lecture presentation. Jocelyn will receive a $2,000 education award and a $750 travel fellowship to attend Academy 2019 Orlando and 3 rd World Congress of Optometry in October.

August 28, 2019May 20, 2026

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August 26, 2019May 19, 2026

#OptikEyeStyle Toronto Brings Eyewear Enthusiasts Together to Celebrate Eye Fashion

Eyewear enthusiasts from across the spectrum of the Canadian Optical industry gathered at the #OptikEyeStyle event in downtown Toronto on Thursday evening to celebrate independent eyewear for independent Eye Care Professionals.

Over 50 different designer eyewear collections from 20+ vendors displayed their wares in a visual extravaganza of eyewear artistry, craftsmanship and quality.

The event, combining a frame show with networking and education, was attended by over 120 persons including frame exhibitors, practice owners and optical buyers, educators and students, and industry VIPs.

The event was held in the Toronto Theatre district’s Artscape Sandbox, where the walls of the venue were transformed into a visual pageant of aesthetic eyewear designs.

#OptikEyeStyle event host, Rachel Hill, independent Optical owner from nearby St. Catharines, interviewed both attendees and exhibitors, exploring guests’ passion for high-end fashion eyewear.

“Friend of Independent” supporter Christine Zeggil, Central Canada Regional Manager, HOYA said of the event, “It’s fantastic, so many great people and wonderful frames and great partners.” The Optical Group and Digital ECP were also “Friends of Independents” supporters.

Photo credit: Albert Mo. McCray Optical

Seneca College Opticianry Professor Tatiana Mighui, remarked, “The event sparked interest and curiosity to delve into the websites of the frame makers who have displayed such amazing products.” She was joined by several Seneca Optician students attending the event.

Over 50 different high end frame collections provided an opportunity to start the conversations between customers and suppliers.

Watch the #OptikEyeStyle Video
Toronto, August 22nd, 2019

#OptikEyeStyle provided an opportunity to share perspectives and network.

Guests participated in an interactive fun excercise to dynamically create a word cloud to reflect the meaning of “Independent Eye Care Professional”.

Exhibitors and Attendees worked together
To define “Independent ECPs”

#OptikEyeStyle was created as an event for Independent Eyewear and Independent Eye Care professionals. In 2019, its inaugural year, the event was held in Vancouver on June 4 and Toronto August 22nd. The 2019 tour will finish in Montréal on September 5th. (Registration for Montréal is still open.)

For information on #Eyestyle 2020, please register here.

August 23, 2019August 20, 2019

Take the 2019 World Sight Day Challenge in October

There are 1.22 billion people around the world, millions of whom are children, who are blind or vision-impaired because they do not have access to an eye exam and glasses. The World Sight Day Challenge is a response to this alarming statistic and is Optometry Giving Sight’s largest fundraising campaign of the year. The challenge brings the global optometry community together to raise money and awareness to help provide eye care to those in need. The challenge is focused on World Sight Day, Thursday, Oct. 10, and runs throughout October.

“It is estimated that as much as 80% of what a child learns is processed through the visual system; an eye examination and glasses can mean the difference between a life of poverty and a life of opportunity,” said Dr. Juan Carlos Aragon, chair of Optometry Giving Sight. “A child’s ability to play and learn and to contribute at home and school is largely dependent on good vision.”

Nine-year-old Paul was living on the streets in Kenya after being abandoned by his parents. Paul also had an additional challenge as he has an unusual vision impairment with one eye being near sighted and the other far sighted. His daily life was difficult to say the least.

Fortunately, the head teacher of a local school for vision-impaired students noticed Paul foraging on the streets and struggling with his vision. The teacher was able to enroll Paul in his school and get him the care he needed at an Optometry Giving Sight funded vision center. Paul is now off the streets and flourishing at school.

The World Sight Day Challenge helps fund eyecare projects that help transform the lives of children like Paul.

For the past 13 years, thousands of optometrists, staff members, patients and students have taken the World Sight Day Challenge and made a difference by making a tax-deductible donation and/or by raising funds in their practice, school or company.

Optometry Giving Sight encourages everyone to join the World Sight Day Challenge and help transform the lives of people around the world by helping to provide access to eye care.

Click HERE for the full press release.