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8 Points Inc. Announces Exclusive Agreement with Barberini Eyewear

8 Points Inc. and Barberini Eyewear announce their new North American eyewear collaboration. Barberini eyewear has signed a three-year agreement under which 8 Points Inc. will become the exclusive Canadian and American distributor for ophthalmic frames and sunglasses with platinum glass Barberini lenses.

Gianni Vetrini, the CEO of Barberini Eyewear speaks about his product: “[…] Our company has a long history of making quality glass lenses and we are known for that above all. […] We have developed polarized lenses, our top product, together with the in-house design and construction of the machinery required to make them. In addition to polarized lenses we also make photochromic lenses with the Hydrogen Firing technique, innovative coatings and lenses in special glass. […] At last eyewear that focuses totally on lenses, obviously without neglecting aesthetics and comfort.”

Fernando Silva, president of 8 points Inc., said: “We couldn’t be more excited to be the North American distributor for such an opulent eyewear collection. This company boasts organic and luxurious products as they own the entire production from mining the rare earth, refining their glass, and producing their lenses. All their factories are established across Europe where they’re lenses are renowned as the best in the world.”

This luxury eyewear collection will be available across Canada and the USA starting September 1st, 2017.

Optik Special Edition – Focus on Contacts now Online!

The newest Optik digital supplement focused on the latest contact lens technology trends and practice building advice is now available.

Features in this issue include:

  • Updates from the British Contact Lens Assocation (BCLA) Conference, including news from the Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS II) report.
  • Outlook from industry executives on the Canadian contact lens retail landscape.
  • Advice from leading contact lens practices.
  • The latest contact lens technologies for UV and blue light blocking.

Visit FocusonContacts.ca to read the special issue, no subscription or sign-up is required.

An Invitation to Register to Essilor Canada’s Alive Summit and Roadshow

There is still time to register for the Alive Summit, dedicated to Varilux Xperience partners, and Roadshow presented by Essilor Canada. Enjoy prestigious speakers, networking opportunities with your colleagues and the opportunity to discover the latest Essilor innovations.

We will be in Quebec City on September 5th, Toronto on September 8th, Montreal on September 22nd and Calgary on October 27th.

Click on this link: www.essilorroadshow.ca to learn more and register, or contact your Essilor Lens Consultant.

Eyes On Market joins FYidoctors, marking first Brantford location

CALGARY, AB – FYidoctors announces that Dr. Schuster, Dr. Bechtold and Dr. Shi of Eyes on Market have joined the organization as of August 14, 2017.

This clinic marks FYidoctors’ first location in Brantford, strengthening the company’s position in Ontario and demonstrating its commitment to providing high quality eye care from coast to coast. This full-spectrum clinic has been in operation since 1950, conveniently located in downtown Brantford, Ontario. With dedicated, long-term staff members who truly understand patient eye care needs, patient care is their top priority.

“I am very excited to welcome Drs. Schuster, Bechtold and Shi and their team from Eyes On Market to the FYidoctors family,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of FYidoctors. “As a doctor-owned company, our primary focus is on patient care, and by partnering with thought leaders like the team from Eyes On Market, we are able to deliver a fully personalized experience to every single patient across Canada.”

Dr. Schuster has been a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and Canadian Association of Optometrists since 1982. He has also served on the council of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, as well as chairing several of its committees.

“Joining FYidoctors allows us to take our patient care experience to the next level,” said Dr. Schuster. “We are excited to be part of a network of professionals who put patients first.”

Click HERE for full press release.

 

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