Aptly named, Soleil is available as a sunglass or bifocal sun reader. The Rising Sun design is by renowned First Nations artist Corrine Hunt. It comes in two lustrous colours and is a very comfortable fit for a variety of face shapes: demi with alabaster and black with silver.
FYidoctors Announces New GM at Delta Ophthalmic Laboratory
CALGARY, AB – FYidoctors announces the recent hire of Scotty Turnbull, who has joined the Delta Ophthalmic Laboratory as General Manager. Turnbull brings over 30 years of experience in the eye care industry to this new role, with a strong background in lab management that has spanned most of his career.
One of the most innovative facilities in North America with over 55,000 square feet and state-of-the art equipment and technology, FYidoctors – Delta Ophthalmic Laboratory produces and distributes an impressive line-up of products, including 100% internal freeform lenses, stock lenses, coatings, contact lenses, and exclusive, branded and private label frames. Both the facility and its coatings are ZEISS certified, reinforcing FYidoctors’ commitment to high quality eyewear and service for Canadians.
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The Vision Council to Educate About Blue Light, Digital Eye Strain at SXSW
Alexandria, VA –The Vision Council will be sponsoring the official health lounge at South by Southwest (SXSW) – an annual conglomerate of film, interactive media, music and health festivals and conferences in Austin, TX, kicking off this week – to educate attending consumer media and conference-goers about the harmful side effects of blue light and digital eye strain, as well as the lens technology solutions available.
Titled “The Time Out Lounge: Give Your Eyes a Break with The Vision Council,” the lounge – which will be located in the Austin Convention Center and open from March 10 through March 14 – will serve as a space where attendees can unwind from the conference’s many events and panels. The Vision Council staff will be engaging with visitors to spread the following messages:
• What blue light and digital eye strain are;
• The health implications of prolonged digital device usage on the eyes;
• How blue light and digital eye strain can be combatted with specialized lens technologies;
• That any pair of fashionable frames can be outfitted with these specialized lenses, so style doesn’t have to be sacrificed for eye health;
• That an annual eye exam is the ideal opportunity for individuals to speak with an eye doctor about their digital device usage and formulate a unique pair of frames with lenses that suit their specific eye health needs.
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“Your VuePoint” $1000 Plus Giveaway: Ophthalmic Lenses and Labs Survey
The latest “Your VuePoint” survey is about ophthalmic lens dispensing and your optical lab. Take this survey to participate in the $1000 plus GIFTPASS giveaway. Multiple prize winners will be announced in an upcoming issue of Optik Magazine. All data collected is used in aggregate form only and individual responses are held in strict confidence.
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IRIS Acquires the Nathalie Brien Optometry Clinic
Laval, QC — IRIS, The Visual Group (1990) Inc. announced the acquisition of the Nathalie Brien optometry clinic.
Dr. Michael Chaiken, president and chief executive officer of IRIS, The Visual Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of this clinic, well-established for several years now in the “Médi-Club du Sanctuaire” in Montreal. This acquisition is another notch in IRIS’s development strategy on the heel of its January 30th acquisition of Josephson Opticians, an industry icon that operates six retail locations in the Greater Toronto Area.
Dr. Brien will continue to practice at the Clinic and will hold certain responsibilities at IRIS with respect to the recruitment of optometrists.
“I chose IRIS because their optometrists and opticians adhere to the identical philosophy of excellence that I’ve always followed in my career” claimed Dr. Brien.
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