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March 28, 2025March 14, 2025

Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse

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By Shan Khan, RO

As 2025 unfolds, Pantone has unveiled its eagerly anticipated Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. This luxurious hue combines warm brown tones with soft taupe and creamy undertones, delivering a cozy and versatile aesthetic. Incorporating Mocha Mousse eyeglass frames into your inventory is a stylish way to keep your offerings fresh and on-trend.

What Makes Mocha Mousse Special?

Mocha Mousse embodies the essence of earthy, organic colours that evoke a connection to nature and comfort. This inviting shade is the perfect blend of warmth and versatility, making it a standout choice for eyewear. It complements a wide range of styles, adding a subtle touch of sophistication to any look.

How to Showcase Mocha Mousse

Eye care professionals can make the most of this trend by integrating Mocha Mousse frames into their offerings in creative and engaging ways:

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1. Curate a Diverse Collection

Stock a variety of Mocha Mousse frames, partnering with brands that offer styles ranging from timeless to contemporary. Ensure there’s something for every customer, whether they prefer bold statements or understated elegance.

2. Host a Styling Event

Elevate your trunk shows by pairing the Mocha Mousse theme with indulgent treats. Serve rich chocolates, creamy tiramisu, or mocha-flavored beverages to create a cohesive and memorable experience. The delicious treats not only match the warm tones of the frames but also make the event more engaging and enjoyable.

3. Showcase Versatility

Highlight how Mocha Mousse frames pair effortlessly with various outfits. Create displays that combine these frames with neutral tones for classic looks or vibrant colours for a playful edge. Share styling ideas through in-store visuals and social media platforms.

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4. Engage Customers Personally

Talk to your clients about the significance of this colour trend. Offer personalized advice on incorporating Mocha Mousse frames into their wardrobe. Making the shopping experience interactive and tailored enhances customer satisfaction.

5. Maximize Social Media

Feature real customers wearing Mocha Mousse frames in daily settings. User-generated content can inspire others and demonstrate how seamlessly this colour fits into everyday life.

6. Launch Seasonal Promotions

Run themed campaigns or promotions around Mocha Mousse. Use lookbooks or social media posts to showcase its versatility across casual and formal settings. Promotions with styling tips can further encourage customers to embrace the trend.

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Why Mocha Mousse Matters for ECPs

Welcoming Pantone’s Mocha Mousse into your eyewear collections offers a unique opportunity to captivate customers and stay on trend. This warm and inviting hue speaks to individual style preferences while aligning with the growing demand for sustainable products.

By embracing this colour trend, you position your shop as a hub for chic, contemporary eyewear. Get ready to delight your customers and elevate your offerings with the undeniable charm of Mocha Mousse eyeglass frames!

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March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Future Focus 25: Dialogue for the Next Generation of Canadian ODs

On March 26th, more than 220 optometry students came together for the 2025 NextGEN Future Focus event, held in person at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW) and the New England College of Optometry (NECO).

With additional participants joining online from several U.S. optometry schools, the event became a dynamic hybrid experience, uniting Canadian optometry students across campuses—and across borders—for an evening of connection, insight, and inspiration.

The live panel discussion, hosted at UW and simulcast to audiences at NECO and across Zoom, was co-moderated by Dr. Andre Stanberry (UW) and student moderator Maryam Safdar (OD Candidate, UW 2027).

The panel featured a diverse lineup of experienced optometric professionals from leading organizations, including:

Dr. Mary-Kate Alliston
Dr. Karine Briand
Dr. Howard Dolman
Dr. Laurie Lesser

Together, they offered honest insights into professional life after graduation, shared career lessons, and answered student questions from UW, NECO, and Zoom attendees in real-time.

Following the panel, students heard from Dr. Jenny Lee, who joined live from NECO. Dr. Lee, a UW 2023 graduate and the first NextGEN OD Ambassador to host the inaugural Future Focus event in 2023, brought her journey full circle as this year’s featured keynote speaker.

Her reflections on the emotional and professional phases of optometry school—Excitement, Doubt, Growth, and Accomplishments—resonated with attendees.

Throughout the evening, students connected with key leaders and potential employers and suppliers. The events were made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, including Visionary Sponsors, FYidoctors, OSI Group, Eye Recommend, and Specsavers, and Horizon Sponsors, Vogue Optical and Bausch + Lomb Canada, ROI Corporation and Clinical & Refractive Optometry Journal.

The night wrapped with a prize draw, with over $2,000 in prizes awarded to lucky participants across all venues.

Couldn’t attend live? Don’t worry—there’s more.

A Western Rewind on April 3 at 9 PM EDT,(6 PM Pacific) will recap the panel and keynote, plus add live interactive sessions and even more prizes!

➡️ Click here to register for the Western Rewind Zoom session.

More related content:

https://www.neco.edu/news/nextgen-canada-conference/

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

CooperVision Hosts Optometry Student Leaders at Educational Summit on World Optometry Day

To support future optometrists from across the U.S. and Canada, CooperVision recently conducted its 2025 Student Leadership Society Summit at its three major facilities in Rochester, N.Y. On World Optometry Day, nearly 50 members of CooperVision’s Student Contact Lens Leadership Society and Student Myopia Leadership Society participated, representing 26 schools and colleges of optometry.

Over the course of two days, attendees enhanced their clinical skills with hands-on toric and multifocal contact lens fitting workshops, building more confidence in prescribing lenses for patients with astigmatism and presbyopia. Other sessions emphasized the importance of using evidence-based treatments for the best vision correction and myopia management clinical outcomes, as well as offering insights into preparing for graduation and starting a career. Participants also received an in-person look at how contact lenses are made, packaged, warehoused and delivered during tours of CooperVision’s innovative made-to-order manufacturing and global distribution facilities in Scottsville and West Henrietta, N.Y.

“CooperVision is deeply committed to supporting the advancement of the optometry profession, including its future leaders,” said Tara Vaz, OD, Senior Manager, Professional and Academic Affairs. “The Student Leadership Society program and summit provide invaluable education, networking, and resources. Members serve as ambassadors, sharing new insights and lessons with student communities across the U.S. and Canada to enrich their campus experiences.”

CooperVision Student Leadership Society members are second- or third-year optometry students selected by faculty from each school to serve a one-year term. Over the course of the academic year, they are provided unique opportunities to advance their education. In addition to the educational summit, Student Leadership Society members receive a grant to attend the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting, and networking opportunities to learn from their peers and industry leaders.

For more information about these programs, visit https://coopervision.com/practitioner/academics/contact-lens-leadership-society.

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

WCO and Alcon Dry Eye Wheel Now Available in French

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, a practical tool that helps with the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease, is now available in French. Created by Professors Jennifer Craig, Lyndon Jones, and James Wolffsohn, the wheel is an easy-to-use, interactive mechanism that brings together the three pillars of dry eye mitigation, measurement, and management.

It is now accessible to the French-speaking optometry community at no cost via the WCO website at https://dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/interactive-dry-eye-wheel/. Translation was provided in collaboration with Association des Optométristes de France (AOF).

This launch supports World Optometry Week (March 17 – 23) and this year’s theme of “Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness.”

WCO and Alcon developed the joint education initiative to raise optometrists’ understanding of dry eye and provide resources on practical management. Dry eye disease is a chronic, painful condition impacting about 1.4 billion people worldwide.¹ Increased reports of dry eye align with notable factors such as increasing use of technology, environmental triggers, and an aging population.²

As noted in the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop Epidemiology Report II (TFOS DEWS II), one study in France reported a relatively high prevalence of symptomatic dry eye at 39.2%, indicating a higher prevalence of dry eye compared to many other regions studied.³ A study also cited in the TFOS DEWS II shows that one in four Canadians reportedly suffer from symptoms of dry eye.⁴A meta-analysis conducted in 2020 shows the prevalence of dry eye disease in Africa, another part of the world with multiple French speaking countries, to be as high as 42%.⁵

“As one of the top five most widely spoken languages in the world including in Quebec, France, and several countries in Africa, we’re proud to now offer this free and easily accessible tool in French to eye care practitioners,” said Dr. Sandra S. Block, O.D., M.Ed., MPH, FAAO, FCOVD, president of the World Council of Optometry. “Dry eye disease is a global epidemic that impacts people of all ages and backgrounds. WCO extends a special thanks to Alcon for its ongoing support of this initiative as we continue our mission of educating the optometry community about this disease.”

The tool is also available in English and Spanish.

To use the Dry Eye Wheel in French and discover other dry eye disease resources on the WCO website, visit: https://dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/interactive-dry-eye-wheel/

¹ MarketScope (2020) 2020 Dry Eye Products Market Report. A Global Analysis for 2019 to 2025. October 2020.

² Stapleton F, Alves M, Bunya VY, Jalbert I, Lekhanont K et al. (2017) TFOS DEWS II Epidemiology Report. Ocul Surf 15 (3): 334-365.

³ Malet F, Le Goff M, Colin J, Schweitzer C, Delyfer MN, Korobelnik JF, et al. Dry eye disease in French elderly subjects: the Alienor Study. Acta Ophthalmol 2014;92(6):e429–e436.

⁴Doughty MJ, Fonn D, Richter D, Simpson T, Caffery B, Gordon K. A patient questionnaire approach to estimating the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in patients presenting to optometric practices across Canada. Optom Vis Sci 1997;74:624–631.

⁵Akowuah, P. K., & Kobia-Acquah, E. (2020). Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry, 97(12), 1089–1098.

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Specsavers Joins IAPB to Advocate for Better Eye Health

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) welcomes Specsavers as a pivotal new member, joining the global alliance for the eye health sector in the fight against avoidable sight loss.

“For more than four decades, Specsavers has been driven by a singular vision: to change people’s lives through better sight and hearing,” said Dame Mary Perkins, who founded Specsavers with her husband Doug more than 40 years ago. “We believe everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves access to quality eye health services. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in initiatives like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans, allowing for early detection of conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma – directly aligning with IAPB’s mission to eliminate preventable blindness.”

One of the key pillars of Specsavers sustainability ambitions is to improve quality of life outcomes for disadvantaged members of society. “Our aim is to empower individuals and communities, so we are very pleased to be supporting IAPB as we continue to lobby for policy changes to remove barriers to eye health, ultimately contributing to a world where everyone can see their full potential.”

Peter Holland, CEO of IAPB, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Specsavers to IAPB as a Group A Member. They join a global alliance of over 250 organisations working towards a world where no one experiences unnecessary sight loss, and everyone can reach their full potential. Specsavers’ expertise in optometry and commitment to making a difference align with our mission and will strengthen our collective efforts to improve eye care accessibility globally.”

“We can learn an enormous amount from Specsavers’ innovative approaches, from diagnostic technology to community outreach,” Peter Holland added. “Their research and delivery of accessible care are vital in our shared mission. The rollout of OCT scans as a standard for all patients, is a game-changer in early detection and support our goal of reducing the burden of preventable blindness. Their mobile clinics and home visit services are reaching underserved populations, ensuring that no one is left behind. These initiatives not only improve individual lives but can also strengthen our collective advocacy efforts.”

The partnership between IAPB and Specsavers signifies a powerful step forward in the global fight for better eye health in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and beyond, promising to bring innovative solutions and increased access to care to those who need it most.

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Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse

What Makes Mocha Mousse Special?

How to Showcase Mocha Mousse

Why Mocha Mousse Matters for ECPs

Future Focus 25: Dialogue for the Next Generation of Canadian ODs

CooperVision Hosts Optometry Student Leaders at Educational Summit on World Optometry Day

WCO and Alcon Dry Eye Wheel Now Available in French

Specsavers Joins IAPB to Advocate for Better Eye Health

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