Vuarnet now offers its famous Glacier sunglasses in two new colours: full white and full blue. The aviator-style frame combines an ultra-light metal with Mazzucchelli acetate, and is available with Skilynx mineral lenses or new Polarlynx polarizing lenses. This frame was first launched in 1957. http://www.vuarnet.us/
Rodenstock continued with its reorganization in Canada, announcing that the Rodenstock line of frames will now be distributed exclusively through Eyestock.ca. The new distributor for frames is owned and operated by Jeremy Carvalho, formerly the Managing Director of Rodenstock Canada. Carvalho is putting emphasis on providing high tech and high touch service, citing a user-friendly website and a knowledgeable sales team. Other frame lines, including Rocco, Claudia Schiffer and Mercedes Benz will also be made available through the eyestock.ca website.
Reorganization of Rodenstock’s lens business, through the appointment of Plastic Plus as exclusive Canadian lens distributor, was made earlier this month.
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for Actavis’ pending acquisition of Allergan. The close of business record date has been set for January 22, 2015 for shareholder meetings.
The two companies combined will create one of the top 10 global growth pharmaceuticals with expected revenue of $23 billion in 2015.
Read the full press release here: http://agn.client.shareholder.com/releaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=890722
Carl Zeiss Meditech, the surgical equipment and solutions group affiliated with Carl Zeiss AG, posted a modest 3% revenue gain in the financial year ending 2014, notwithstanding unfavourable currency affects and competitive pressures.
Total sales reached $1.278 billion CND, a slight increase from the $1.275 billion in the prior year. Profits before taxes were up 13.3%. Sales of the ophthalmic division declined 4.6% to $524 million CDN, due to strong competitiveness in the diagnostic equipment industry.
Overall Research and Development expenditures reached 11% of revenue, the highest level in three years. The group plans to make even further increases in R&D spending targeted in the ophthalmic surgical business even at the expense of short-term profitability.
The Americas region is the only one to have experienced a decline, with a drop in revenue of 9.4%, about 1/3 of which was due to currency changes.
Carl Zeiss Meditech has nearly 3,000 world-wide employees and is 65% held by Carl Zeiss AG, one of the world’s leading optical and optoelectronic corporations.
For more information: http://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/Meditec/downloads/pdf/press-releases/czm_2014_qiv_en.pdf
Zyloware has launched two new Randy Jackson Limited Edition models (X113 and X114), as well as three new Randy Jackson Sun styles (S920P, S921P and S922P). S920P and S921P are full rim zyl frames with a double-bar bridge, whereas the modified round-shaped S922P frame features acetate temples with three metal rivets. Zyloware has also introduced two new Sophia Loren frames (M256, M259), as well as two new styles each for Stetson 180 Flex-Hinge (F104, F111), Stetson Off Road (5039, 5040), Gloria By Gloria Vanderbilt (GG 4035, GG 4037) and MaxStudio (134Z, 135M). http://www.zyloware.com/
The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
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The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
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EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
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CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
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Learn More The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
Read More Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
Read More EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
Read More CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
Learn More The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
Read more Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
Read more EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
Read more CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
Read more The Canadian Association of Optometrists has appointed Joelle Walker as its new CEO, effective January 2026, succeeding François Couillard after more than 40 years of leadership.
Learn More The World Council of Optometry and Alcon have released a new video featuring eye care professionals from around the world sharing how they use the Dry Eye Wheel to support dry eye diagnosis, education, and management.
Read more Silhouette unveils SPX Illusion 2025, featuring two new lightweight shapes— including a striking geometric design—offered in five trend-forward colors like Canary Green Havana and Smokey Blossom. A refined, featherlight way to express personal style with elegance.
Read more EssilorLuxottica will acquire Signifeye, adding 15 Belgian clinics to its growing ophthalmology network and strengthening its integrated medical eye-care strategy.
Read more CORE has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, summarizing key findings from the TFOS DEWS III dry eye reports. Expert-authored content and downloadable PDFs provide clinicians with practical guidance on diagnosis, management, and evolving best practices.
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