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Allergan and Pfizer: Botox and Viagra Makers Merge

Biopharma giants Pfizer Inc. and Allergan plc announced unanimous board approval for the merger of the two companies, in a transaction value of $160 billion US.

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Alcon Introduces Personalized LASIK Procedure Contoura Vision

Alcon introduced Contoura Vision, an advancement in its WaveLight refractive portfolio during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Las Vegas, November 14-17, 2015.

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Medicated Eye Drops Slow Children’s Myopia Progression

Results from a five year clinical trial in Singapore, presented at the AAO annual meeting, show that low-dose atropine slowed the progression of myopia in school-age children.

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Maddox, Everett, Davis, Ellis and Bruno. Bring on the Men! Frames that is

Stunning shapes, rich in colour for a bolder look, and made from superior Mazzucchelli Italian acetates all finished by hand.

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E-Vision Developing Fully Tunable Electronic Contact Lens

E-Vision Smart Optics, Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based company specializing in electrically-modulated tunable lens technology, announced today that it is developing the first electronic contact lens (ECL) that will allow the wearer to continuously adjust far, near and middle-vision customized to the individual's own needs.

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Financial Report: New Look Director Takes Stake in Company

The financial press reports that New Look Eyewear Director, Richard Cherney, purchased 2,000 shares of the company on November 12, 2015 at $28.00 CDN per share.

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Mexx Sun: Round Shapes and New Ease

Summer trend number 1: round and oval sunglasses and summer 2016 go together like nothing else.

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Ontario MPPs visit Practices on Optometry Day

On November 10, Ontario MPPs joined optometrists at their practices to learn about the work eye care professionals do in their community and to discuss the role optometrists play in Ontario’s health care system.

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Italian Elegance from Emilio Pucci

Emilio Pucci adds two new styles to their Fall/Winter 2015 eyewear collection.

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Hoya Appoints New Territory Manager in Quebec

Hoya Vision Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Christine Le Brasseur, Dispensing Optician for eight years, as Territory Manager for the eastern part of Montreal as well as the North shore.

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