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May 11, 2016April 24, 2018

New Look Business Vision Group Reports Record Sales

Quarter 1 2016 ending 26 March, sales of New Look Vision Group totaled $44.6 million, an increase of 6.7% over the prior year. The company also reported EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) of $ 7.3 million an 8.5% increase from the same quarter last year.

Sales increases result primarily from the net addition of 14 stores since the beginning in 2016 whereas same-store sales were up only 1.2% compared to the same period last year.

In a statement, the president Antoine Amiel indicates that the group will “ continue to aggressively monitor opportunities arising from the ongoing consolidation of the Canadian retail optical industry” . In Q1 the group closed the acquisition of the 15 opticals in SW Ontario.

For more information: http://www.newlookvision.ca/en/press.aspx#openModal5

May 9, 2016April 24, 2018

New Optical Lab Opens in Lima, Peru

Vision for the Poor is pleased to advise that a new optical lab and service is now up and running at the Divino Nino Jesus (DNJ) Eye Hospital in Lima, Peru. The new optical lab, funded with support from Optometry Giving Sight, is expected to provide 8,000 new eye glasses to poor patients living in Lima and the Amazon rainforest region over the coming year.

“DNJ is a social service eye hospital that provides access to eye and vision care services for the poorest people of Lima,” said Dr. Doug Villella, founder of Vision for the Poor. “Demand for DNJ services has steadily increased and a need for more clinic space and an optical service was needed. In 2014 Vision for the Poor funded the addition of 1800 square feet of clinical space and the grant from Optometry Giving Sight funded the optical service which is located in the new space. The optical lab will also provide new eye glasses to DNJ patients treated at their satellite facility in the Amazon basin town of Loretto.”

Dr. Villella said that Vision for the Poor began working with DNJ in 2013 with the goal to help increase patient capacity from 35,000 patients per year to 60,000. He said this would be achieved by focusing on three pillars to achieve sustainability: high efficiency, high volume and high quality.

Click HERE to read full press release.

May 6, 2016April 24, 2018

Nine West Eyewear, for Today’s Modern Woman

Nine West Eyewear continues to create and design specifically to the modern woman and their everyday needs. This collection will satisfy every woman’s needs from the conservative work day right into the ever fun ladies night out. Nw5105, rich, luminescent, crystal front with geometric sculpted temples creates a frame of pure magnificence. This model is also available in petite sizing.

Nine West eyewear is distributed by Marchon eyewear: www.marchon.com

May 5, 2016April 24, 2018

The Vision Council Educates Consumers on UV Risks

The latest consumer-focused report on UV protection, called Spare Your Sight: Using Shades for Protection and Style, was released on May 4.

The report reveals that though three quarters of the individuals surveyed are concerned about potential eye problems resulting from UV rays, only 31% protect their eyes with sunwear every time they go outside.

The survey found that people were more likely to identify the long-term effects of UV on their skin than on their eyes, and children were much less likely to protect their eyes than adults (29% to 56%).

The report can be viewed online here.

May 4, 2016April 24, 2018

Make a Splash with Piper by Claudia Alan

Claudia Alan Inc. launches a new sunglass style in the AYA Pacific Northwest Collection. Piper is right on trend and will bring a new edge to your look. Featuring a fun orca design by First Nations artist Corrine Hunt, this style is comfortable and provides great coverage.

Available in a very cool brown/turquoise, classic black crystal or black/red. Impact and scratch-resistant acrylic lenses – UV400.

AYA is distributed by www.claudiaalan.com