Marcolin and Skechers U.S.A., The Comfort Technology Company®, announce the renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Skechers sunglasses, eyeglasses and kids’ eyewear.
The partnership, started in 2014, has been further extended until December 31, 2030.
The Skechers optical and sunglass collections offer an array of unique, expressive accessories for adults and children in Skechers’ iconic looks and colours. From classic profiles to trending shapes and athletic-inspired designs, Skechers Eyewear features key iconic elements including vivid prints and patterns, bright pops of colour and unique temple treatments. The Skechers Kids collection shines bright with sparkles and rhinestones, along with sporty, playful looks for active adventures.
Skechers Eyewear is available at authorized ecommerce retailers and opticians, and Skechers sunglasses are sold at select Skechers stores, department and independent retail stores worldwide and online at skechers.com.
The Wavefront Congress, a convergence of global experts and thought leaders in optical sciences and wavefront technologies for eye care, has recognized Arthur Bradley, Ph.D., Research Fellow at CooperVision, as a 2024 Luminary for his outstanding contributions to the optometry field for over more than four decades.
Celebrating Excellence in Optometry
Dr. Arthur Bradley
The honor was awarded to him during the annual event, which drew over 100 optical scientists, clinicians, surgeons, corporate scientists from around the world to Houston.
In addition to receiving his Luminary recognition, Dr. Bradley shared insights from his seven-year trial on the cumulative treatment effect and efficacy of MiSight® 1 day† contact lenses, presenting findings derived from the multi-year international clinical study. A prolific researcher, Dr. Bradley has authored nearly 200 scientific papers and over 200 abstracts to date.
Before joining CooperVision in 2019, Dr. Bradley built a celebrated career as a vision science professor and researcher at Indiana University. Throughout his tenure, he provided mentorship and guidance to the thousands of students he taught in various fields, including optics, visual neuroscience, binocular vision, and visual function.
“Dr. Bradley has made significant contributions to the field of optometry, especially in developing novel ways to examine the visual and ophthalmic systems. For decades he has been a Luminary to thousands of young scientists, as well as optometrists, ophthalmologists, and research peers, encouraging a deeper understanding of human vision and optics.”
Francis Erard, CooperVision’s Vice President of Research and Development
Groundbreaking Research and Mentorship
Dr. Bradley and the CooperVision Research and Development myopia team have garnered global recognition for groundbreaking research on optical interventions that are helping to address the myopia epidemic.* His significant contributions, particularly in the context of MiSight® 1 day, have propelled the fields of myopia control and myopia management forward.
Dr. Bradley’s work continues to receive widespread recognition and is regularly featured at major conferences. Last year, Dr. Bradley was inducted into the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry’s Hall of Fame
“Guiding the next generation of research scientists is an essential aspect of the scientific journey,” said Dr. Bradley. “Whether in a university or corporate setting, I believe we have an innate mentorship responsibility. Hopefully, this recognition will help shine a brighter spotlight on opportunities to collaborate with emerging ocular scientists, building an even more promising future together.”
Dr. Bradley was named a 2024 Luminary along with Dr. Ray Applegate, Dr. Larry Thibos, and Dr. Jim Schwiegerling (posthumously).
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* MiSight® 1 day clinical study is the longest continuous soft contact lens study for myopia management.
† Canadian Indications for Use: MiSight 1 day (omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses for Myopia Control may reduce the rate of myopia progression in children (6-18) and correct ametropia. Reduction of myopia progression was observed in children with wearing time of 12 hours (8-16 hours) per day, 6.4 days (5-7) per week in a clinical study. Permanent myopia control after lens treatment is discontinued is not supported by clinical studies. MiSight (omafilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses for Myopia Control are indicated for single use daily disposable wear. When prescribed for daily disposable wear, the lens is to be discarded after each removal.
Alcon announces AcrySof® IQ Vivity® and Clareon® Vivity extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) has surpassed more than one million implants worldwide. Vivity is the most implanted EDOF IOL globally.1* Alcon is the global leader in IOLs—every four seconds an eye is implanted with an Alcon IOL—and continues to innovate in this space to address patients’ unmet needs.5¤
“Reaching the one million milestone for Vivity, the world’s leading EDOF IOL, represents a meaningful achievement in restoring distance, intermediate and functional near vision for people worldwide, enabling them to get back to doing and seeing the things they love. Vivity offers patients who want less dependency on glasses a game-changing option with its monofocal visual disturbance profile, embodying our commitment to helping people live and see brilliantly.”
Mark Newson, Country Business Unit Head, Surgical Division at Alcon Canada
Vivity uses Alcon’s proprietary non-diffractive Wavefront-Shaping X-WAVETM technology, an advanced optical principal that simultaneously stretches and shifts light without splitting it— balancing quality of vision and maximizing range of vision.2,3 This unique mechanism of action is not refractive, does not introduce spherical aberrations and has ultimately expanded PCIOL access to even more patients.
Recent, large-scale real-world data underscores the impact of Vivity on patients across the globe. The Vivity Registry Study4+ demonstrates high patient satisfaction among several patient cohorts, as the vast majority of patients (92%) report they are satisfied with their sight∞ and three-quarters of patients report no difficulty with their sight for everyday activities.‡ With Vivity, more than 91% of patients report no halos, glares, or starbursts.† Additionally, nearly 50% of patients no longer need glasses for near activities; this percentage increases to 66% for patients who received monovision.
Vivity is available in more than 80 countries, including Canada and US. Alcon offers a family of leading IOLs designed to meet the unique vision needs of patients, including Vivity and PanOptix®—the most implanted PCIOLs worldwide—as well as Monofocal and Toric options. PanOptix surpassed 1M implants in early 2022, and is the most implanted trifocal worldwide.5,6
Alcon Data on File, US Patent 9968440 B2, May 15, 2018.
AcrySof® IQ Vivity® or Clareon® IQ Vivity® IOL Directions for Use.
Reus NJ, Kooijman M, Perez-Vives C. Overall Visual Outcomes from a Real-world Study of Presbyopia-correcting IOLs in a Large Population. Presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) Annual Meeting; 8-12 Sept, 2023; Vienna, Austria.
Promotional Claim Supporting information PanOptix PC-IOL Family Product Code TFNT00.
Alcon IOL Global Sales; Jan 2021- Nov 2022.
* Based on worldwide sales of AcrySof IQ Vivity® and Clareon® Vivity ® IOLs
Presbyopia Correcting Intraocular Lens
+The Vivity® Registry Study was a multicentre, ambispective, non-comparative, open-label, non- interventional registry study conducted across 41 sites from eight (8) countries: Australia, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
‡CATQUEST 9SF, patients were asked: Do you have difficulty with the activities because of your sight? If so, to what extent?
∞Subject satisfaction was evaluated with the Catquest 9SF Questionnaire. Statistic refers to ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ satisfied.
†Visual disturbances were evaluated by asking open, non-prompted questions about visual experience.
§IOLSAT: In the past 7 days, how often did you need to wear eyeglasses to see?
Specsavers Canada launched its new ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ campaign with a spot called ‘Airport’. The spot was developed by their in-house agency, Specsavers Creative and directed by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, known for Ted Lasso and Father Ted.
Specsavers Canada launched its new ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ campaign with a spot called ‘Airport’.
Harnessing the signature Specsavers humour, the ad introduces us to couple Greg and Ella who are about to go on vacation. Ella has an easy check in while Greg parks the car. Greg finally skids into the airport lobby with his wheelie suitcase and is now visibly cutting it close to make the departure.
Checking the departure board, Greg rushes frantically to catch his flight and we see him caught up in a few tricky situations. These include relatable moments like forgetting to empty a water bottle before going through security or trying to run along a moving walkway packed with people who are standing still.
It ends with Greg racing out onto the tarmac where the aircraft is being prepared for takeoff. We cut to a concerned-looking Ella who is already onboard, peering out of a window as she spots Greg. But will he manage to board the plane, or should he have gone to Specsavers?
The spot is crafted entirely without dialogue, with the comedic emphasis being on visual humour. The campaign includes 30 and 15 second cuts, that will air on broadcast, connected TV, and social media.
“Specsavers have managed to achieve that rare feat of creating their own distinctive brand of humour. Their work has a comedy voice of its own so my role was to get the best out of the script and maximize the laughs. And telling a story purely with images – along with humour and wit – was right up my runway, ” says Declan Lowney, Director.
“We’re so excited to be able to share more of the ‘Should’ve’ world with Canadians, especially with something as relatable as airport travel. The combination of our award-winning Specsavers Creative agency, together with direction from Declan Lowney have perfectly blended our brand humour with our purpose of changing lives through better sight.”
Catherine Walsh, Marketing Director at Specsavers Canada
“We wanted to do something different with this spot – up the jeopardy, up the scale and increase the gags. It’s a fun spot that we’re sure will resonate with all sorts of people. Declan and the team worked really hard together to bring the script to life so successfully,” says Richard James, Creative Director at Specsavers Creative.
Opto-Réseau announces the integration of ‘C’est la vue’ clinic into its growing network. Founded in 1989, ‘C’est la vue’ has built a strong reputation as a reference in optics in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville neighborhood.
Opto-Réseau C’est la vue clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Key Facts
Opto-Réseau C’est la vue clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Continuity of quality services: Marianne Lagacé and Isabel Moreau, the owners of ‘C’est la vue’, lead a team of experienced professionals, including a total of 5 optometrists and 5 opticians. This integration ensures the continuity of quality service, with a commitment to maintaining the same high standards of eye care.
The power of a professional network: Through this alliance, the owners of ‘C’est la vue’ will benefit from privileged access to a vast pool of knowledge from over 80 banner members. Thus, they can continue to advance their practice, constantly staying abreast of innovations in optometry.
“The arrival of ‘C’est la vue’ at Opto-Réseau underscores our commitment to female entrepreneurship in the field of optics. Marianne Lagacé and Isabel Moreau, two dynamic women entrepreneurs, embody the passion and expertise that we value at Opto-Réseau by bringing a unique perspective and contributing to our entrepreneurial legacy.”
Christine Breton, CEO of Opto-Réseau
Expansion for Opto-Réseau on the Island of Montreal
This addition marks a significant milestone for Opto-Réseau, strengthening its already extensive network of independent clinics. The addition of ‘C’est la vue’ brings additional expertise and a long history of quality service to the Ahuntsic-Cartierville community.
Opto-Réseau C’est la vue clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
As always, lool demonstrates its leadership in technology, offering a collection where luxury and details coexist with comfort, lightweight (8g), excellent flexible properties and high durability.
Embrace children's unique styles in eyewear selection with a custom approach, ensuring confidence, comfort, and individuality in their first pair of eyeglasses.
Each year the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
Transitions® showcased Gen STM at the Festival d'été de Québec from July 4 to July 14. Located on Grande Allée, the booth featured an eye-catching setup that attracted festivalgoers eager to explore the offerings.
As always, lool demonstrates its leadership in technology, offering a collection where luxury and details coexist with comfort, lightweight (8g), excellent flexible properties and high durability.
Embrace children's unique styles in eyewear selection with a custom approach, ensuring confidence, comfort, and individuality in their first pair of eyeglasses.
Each year the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
Transitions® showcased Gen STM at the Festival d'été de Québec from July 4 to July 14. Located on Grande Allée, the booth featured an eye-catching setup that attracted festivalgoers eager to explore the offerings.
As always, lool demonstrates its leadership in technology, offering a collection where luxury and details coexist with comfort, lightweight (8g), excellent flexible properties and high durability.
Embrace children's unique styles in eyewear selection with a custom approach, ensuring confidence, comfort, and individuality in their first pair of eyeglasses.
Each year the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
Transitions® showcased Gen STM at the Festival d'été de Québec from July 4 to July 14. Located on Grande Allée, the booth featured an eye-catching setup that attracted festivalgoers eager to explore the offerings.
As always, lool demonstrates its leadership in technology, offering a collection where luxury and details coexist with comfort, lightweight (8g), excellent flexible properties and high durability.
Embrace children's unique styles in eyewear selection with a custom approach, ensuring confidence, comfort, and individuality in their first pair of eyeglasses.
Each year the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
Transitions® showcased Gen STM at the Festival d'été de Québec from July 4 to July 14. Located on Grande Allée, the booth featured an eye-catching setup that attracted festivalgoers eager to explore the offerings.
