Spring is going to be exciting. Made of stainless steel, OWP style 1453 features an airy design with ultra-thin rims. The upper edge with overlapping outlines act as a subtle eye-catcher. A three-dimensional temple design with cut-outs emphasizes the frame’s lightweight appearance. The style is available in three colorways that promise both delicate surface designs and muted color shades. The OWP women’s collection represents attention to detail and superb design. Whether they are feminine and vibrant or timelessly elegant – every one of OWP’s creations stands out thanks to its unique character and, as such, is the perfect statement piece for fashion-conscious women.
Fighting Blindness Canada Challenges You to Turn Off Your Screens for 24 hours on March 20
Canadians spend a lot of time looking at screens: Computer, phone, gaming and television.
According to Statistics Canada in a survey completed in 2020, Canadians have dramatically increased their time on screens because of the COVID-19 pandemic:
• 68% more time on internet
• 63% more time watching TV
• 22% more time playing video games
Screens Off for Sight means giving your eyes a break from screens. It can be a helpful rest for your eyes too. On March 20 at 6 a.m., join the challenge and turn off your screens for 24 hours.
Challenge yourself and others to find things to do OFF your screen and raise funds for Fighting Blindness Canada at the same time!
Take advantage of the free time you’ll have by going for a hike, playing family board games, reading (or listening to) a book, dancing around your house, knitting a blanket, putting your baking skills to the test … there are endless activities that you can have fun doing all while giving your eyes a rest and raising funds for vision research.
For more information, visit fbcscreensoff.ca.
FYidoctors Acquires Aesthetic Medical Network Inc.
FYidoctors announced it has acquired Aesthetic Medical Network Inc. (“AMNI”), a network comprised of Canada’s leading aesthetic medicine doctors.
“This new strategic partnership will help shape the future of aesthetic medicine in Canada,” said Stuart Fowler, Co-Founder of AMNI. “We are happy to have found a partner in FYidoctors that holds a proven track record in providing exceptional value for both doctors and patients. Working with FYidoctors will help AMNI further its commitment to delivering the best in aesthetic medicine and elevating the experience of its members.”
“Despite the climate, demand for aesthetic medicine continues to grow and through this exciting new partnership with AMNI we are uniquely positioned to continue providing excellence in patient care,” said Dr. Jason McWhirter, VP and Chief Medical Officer of FYidoctors’ Medical Aesthetics Division.
Through its network of recognized experts and focus on ethics and patient safety, over the years AMNI has demonstrated its commitment to providing the highest standard in aesthetic medicine, and taken a doctor-led, patient-centric approach in the field.
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EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies Announce Joint Venture for Acquisition of SightGlass Vision
EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies have entered into an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture for the acquisition of SightGlass Vision, a U.S. based life sciences company focused on developing innovative spectacle lenses to reduce the progression of myopia in children.
EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies will leverage their shared expertise and global leadership in myopia management to accelerate the commercialization of SightGlass Vision spectacle lenses. Through this partnership, they will further strengthen innovation opportunities and go-to-market capabilities to grow the myopia control category. SightGlass Vision’s technology will complement both companies’ existing solutions, including Essilor’s Stellest lens and CooperVision’s MiSight and Orthokeratology contact lenses.
Today affecting 2.6 billion people worldwide, it is estimated that nearly 5 billion people, or half of the world population, will be myopic by 2050. By combining their scientific expertise and product development capabilities, EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies intend to increase awareness and offer additional solutions to help address this global eye health issue.
“We are excited to join forces with CooperCompanies, a company with a strong track-record in addressing major vision conditions, including myopia, and leverage together the SightGlass Vision technology. The complementarity of our existing solutions, including Essilor’s recent Stellest lens, with SightGlass Vision’s promising technology will further strengthen our offer by providing advanced products answering to the growing needs of customers and consumers worldwide,” said Francesco Milleri and Paul du Saillant, respectively CEO and Deputy CEO of EssilorLuxottica.
“EssilorLuxottica is a pioneer and global leader in the vision space and expanding our relationship to better tackle the rapidly growing myopia management marketplace is extremely exciting. This partnership is a natural extension to our existing portfolio of innovative myopia management products, including MiSight contact lenses, and we firmly believe this partnership will strengthen our ability to accelerate those offerings,” said Al White, CooperCompanies CEO and President.
The joint venture will acquire SightGlass Vision from CooperCompanies, and the closing of the acquisition and creation of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. CooperCompanies previously held a minority ownership interest in SightGlass Vision and completed its acquisition of SightGlass Vision in January 2021.
New Look Vision Announces Appointment of Jean-François Lacasse as VP, Business Development
New Look Vision Group announces the appointment of Jean-Francois Lacasse, as Vice-President, Business Development. Mr. Lacasse, who is based in Montreal, is an experienced optical industry executive, with over 30 years’ experience in business development. His previous experience includes sales management, business development and integration positions with contact lens and ophthalmic lenses manufacturers in Canada.
Antoine Amiel, CEO of New Look Vision stated that: “Jean-Francois’ track record and experience, in the fields of growth, integration, business to business and lens product development are instrumental to support New Look Vision’s current strategic and operating priorities.”
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