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New sports vision clinic at the University of Waterloo
Thursday, October 23 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Latest News
The School of Optometry & Vision Science now has a clinic to promote sports vision research.
Read MoreImproved access to eye care for Saskatchewan diabetics
Monday, October 20 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
In Saskatchewan, the government is now fully covering the cost of annual eye examinations for diabetic adults This measure is the result of an...
Read MoreNational awareness campaign on blue light exposure
Sunday, October 19 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
On October 16, specialized media, the general population, and eyecare professionals gathered for the official launch of a major awareness campaign...
Read MoreTurmoil at the head of Luxottica
Wednesday, October 15 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
A few weeks after having announced major changes to its governance structure, Luxottica Group accepted the resignation of two...
Read MoreOptometric Services Inc (OSI) and Prairie Ophthalmics sign agreement
Monday, October 13 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
The spokespersons for Prairie Ophthalmics (1988) Inc and Optometric Services Inc (OSI) announced that they have signed a strategic alliance...
Read MoreToday is the World Sight Day Challenge
Wednesday, October 8 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Today, Thursday, October 9, the industry is invited to support Optometry Giving Sight and its annual fundraising campaign known as the World Sight...
Read MoreVitamin E and selenium disappoint
Monday, October 6 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Taking daily supplements of selenium or vitamin E appears to have no significant effect on the development of age-related cataracts in men,...
Read MoreDark chocolate and red wine to fight glaucoma
Sunday, October 5 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
A Spanish study identified certain foods that could ease the symptoms of glaucoma However, stronger remedies are needed to completely cure the...
Read MoreOver 33,000 visitors at Silmo in Paris
Thursday, October 2 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Over 33,000 visitors made their way around the halls of the latest Silmo, held September 26 through 29 in Paris More than half of the visitors...
Read MoreTension over professional recognition for optometrists in France
Wednesday, October 1 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
The French newspaper Les Echos recently disclosed details about a draft bill intended to allow opticians-optometrists to prescribe glasses In...
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