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April 21, 2022April 22, 2022

Join My Vision Show Starting April 28

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My Vision Show was built to include all professionals of the optical, optometry and ophthalmology industries. It is our sole purpose to be sure that all participants have a chance to share their opinion and to be heard. Some of our most popular events: Opticianry Peer Panel, IMAGINEM track, live networking and our incredible speaker line up!

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Each day features a packed schedule of peer-generated content, face-to-face shopping experiences and real-time networking with pros from across the industry and the world.

Day 1: Optical Retail

Join Specials Guests: Sara Bureau, Wendy Buchanan, Cynthia Pizzini-Marlo, Shan Khan. Stephen Fournier and a great line up of independent frame companies, labs and virtual try on software.

Day 2: Eye Care Practice

Join Special Guests: Steve Vargo. OD MBA, Ukti Vora, MBA, M. Optom, FAAO and a great line up of ophthalmic equipment, dry eye solutions and practice consultants.

Day 3: Influencers and Entrepreneurs

Join special guests: Truffles The Kitty, Carrie Wilson, Charlene Nichols & Chris Taylor and experience over 50 brands who are focused on empowering independent eye care professionals to succeed in their career and business.

Day 4: Optical Metaverse Launch

Join us for a Total Rewind and the first ever glimpse of the Optical Metaverse.

Go to event website HERE.

Post sponsored by My Vision Show.

April 21, 2022April 22, 2022

Optometry Giving Sight Appoints Lois Schoenbrun Interim Executive Director

Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) announces that Lois Schoenbrun, CAE (Ret.), FAAO, has been appointed interim executive director, effective April 11, 2022.

Ms. Schoenbrun formerly served as executive director of the American Academy of Optometry and the American Academy of Optometry Foundation from 1996 to 2019. Ms. Schoenbrun’s tenure at the Academy saw substantial growth in membership, annual meeting attendance, and assets, as well as significantly enhanced standing within the optometric community. She is now president of Schoenbrun Consulting, LLC, providing fund-raising, strategic planning, governance, and executive coaching services to such other clients as the Sport and Social Industry Association, the World Council of Optometry, and the World Optometry Foundation.

“We are delighted to have Ms. Schoenbrun’s experience and knowledge of the profession during this time of critical need for global eye and vision care services. She brings many years of proven organizational and leadership skills, and the interpersonal skills needed to represent OGS well to our global partners,” said Dr. Juan Carlos Aragón, Board chair for the U.S. and president, CooperVision Specialty EyeCare.

OGS expects to launch a search for a new executive director in 2022.

Click HERE for the full press release.

April 20, 2022April 14, 2022

New IRIS Partnership and Store Merger in Guelph, ON

IRIS the Visual Group announces the partnership of Elena Klotz, Optician and the merger of her optical store, Edge Opticians, into the downtown Guelph location in Ontario.

Edge Opticians, a family business, was founded seven years ago by Elena Klotz in the nearby Shoppes at Old Quebec Street. The IRIS location in downtown Guelph #832 is the result of an acquisition of the longstanding Scott Coburn Optical store by IRIS in 2021. The combined business will operate in the existing IRIS location.

“The IRIS vision of providing high-quality products to patients/clients is what most appealed to me. Having a support network while still maintaining the flavour of my individual practice was also appealing.” said Elena.

Elena Klotz is a third-generation eye care professional; her father was an Optometrist and mother an Optician. She has been an Optician for over 25 years having trained at Georgian College. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Guelph.

The new IRIS partnership consists of ownership of shares in an Ontario registered corporation that holds the assets of the downtown Guelph location only. Elena Klotz will receive dividends based on the profit of this individual location and participate in the appreciation of value of that specific practice as it grows. Elena will also receive a salary as the location’s Managing Optician.

“Partnership gives me a vested interest in the well-being of the practice. As a lifelong entrepreneur, partnership with IRIS meant I would still feel that I was an important part of the growing business,” Elena explained. “IRIS shares the exact same values of respect and high-quality care I have provided and will continue to provide to my loyal clientele in the community.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

April 20, 2022March 11, 2022

Öga, a Reinvented Classic

Wood is making a comeback at Öga and can be found in a unique collection, of which model OG10167O is a part. This frame, made of stainless steel, has a retro look that has been updated by the addition of a wooden circle, protected by a clear coating. Wood being a noble and living material, this frame will forge a unique character over time!

Distributed by Morel Canada: morel-france.com

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

Safilo Names Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni New President and CCO for North American Market

Safilo Group has appointed Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni as the President & Chief Commercial Officer for the North American market, effective from June 1, 2022, following the retirement of Steve Wright.

Rinaldi Ceroni, having also served as VP, International Strategy & Business Development at Costa Del Mar during a significant period of expansion, joined Safilo in June 2020 as Global General Manager of Smith Optics, today Safilo’s biggest brand in the portfolio.

Francesco will retain responsibility for Smith as President of Smith Optics, while Mark Phares, currently Director of Global Wholesale Channel for Smith, has been promoted to General Manager for Smith Optics, reporting to Francesco.

“North America has a central role in Safilo’s strategy and business growth. I thank Steve for his countless contributions to the Group and extend my best wishes for his retirement. Francesco has driven the implementation of key transformational projects for the Smith division over the past two years, fully embracing the digital acceleration and innovative responsibility that sets Safilo Group apart in the marketplace. I’m very excited about where Safilo is today and the next chapter for North America, and I wish all the best to Francesco in his new role”, said Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group.

Click HERE for the full press release.