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MAX MARA PRESENTS THE “FLORAL BLOOM” SUNGLASSES FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2015

For Spring/Summer 2015 Max Mara presents the new special edition sunglasses enhanced with micro-floral prints. The Seventies-inspired design of these squared oversized acetate sunglasses is reinterpreted with the modern and sophisticated touch of coral and dark brown floral patterns, reflecting the feminine inspiration of the collection.

The new sunglasses are available in white/rose with matt white metal temples and brown shaded lenses, or in dark brown/white with matt brown metal temples and brown shaded lenses. The Max Mara collection of sunglasses and optical frames is produced and distributed by the Safilo Group.

www.safilo.com

Vision Institute of Canada Announces 2015 Fall Conference Program

The Vision Institute of Canada has announced speakers for the 2015 Fall Conference to be held Nov. 6 – 8, 2015 in Markham, Ontario. Twenty hours of Category “A” Continuing Optometric Education will feature keynote speaker Ben Szirth, Ph.D, Director of Applied Vision Research Laboratory at the New Jersey Medical School and the Program Director of the Ophthalmic Telemedicine Program.

Other speakers include Alan Berger, MD, Robert Devenyi, MD, Sherif El Defrawy, MD, Paul Karpecki OD, Valerie Kattouf OD, Richard London OD, Kimberly Reed OD, and Carol Schwartz MD.

Concurrent events include the College of Optometrists of Ontario Annual General Meeting and Annual Town Hall Meeting and a six hour CAO approved CE program for Optometric Assistants.

The full conference and trade show schedule, speaker profiles, venue details and the early bird registration form are now posted on the Vision Institute’s website.

The Vision Institute of Canada is a non-profit charitable optometry clinic. Regular and specialized eye care services are provided to the general public and to persons with special needs. All funds raised through educational and research programs support clinical services to persons in chronic care facilities and to persons with visual impairments, brain injuries, developmental disabilities and unique vision problems.

http://www.visioninstitute.optometry.net/userfiles/users/499/File/Registration%20Brochure%20Nov%202015.pdf

Sales growth of 5.1% at Safilo in 2014

Italian eyewear manufacturer Safilo Group reported a 5.1% increase in sales to CAN$1.487 billion in 2014 (1.178 billion euros).

The company’s gross profit also increased by 5.1%, compared to 2013, to CAN$907 million (718.6 million euros), whereas adjusted net profit jumped by 14.1%, compared to last year, to CAN$56 million (44.5 million euros).

Sales increased by 8% in the Americas and growth was very strong (23.3%) in the fourth quarter. Sales increased slightly (+3.4%) in Europe and remained stable (-0.2%) in Asia.

Safilo’s strategy to separate its brands into five market segments seems to be successful. Dior’s performance was solid in the high-end sector, while Boss and Tommy Hilfiger are becoming Safilo’s core brands. The Max Mara brand recorded two-figure growth in 2014, while Gucci sales remained stable. Safilo now intends to restage the Carrera brand, whose sunglass sales dropped and ophthalmic frame sales were flat in 2014.

 

For further information: http://investors-it.safilo.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=195673&p=irol-irhome

Health Canada approves the sale of XEN Gel Stent to treat glaucoma

Health Canada has granted AqueSys Inc. a licence authorizing the sale of its XEN Gel Stent endoprosthesis, used to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma.

The California-based company has chosen Salient Medical Solutions, in Toronto, to distribute and commercialize the device.

XEN Gel Stent is the first medical device to reduce intraocular pressure in much the same way as a trabeculectomy does. The XEN Gel Stent technique, however, is less invasive and comes with fewer surgical and postoperative risks.

Glaucoma affects more than 400,000 Canadians and is the second leading cause of vison loss in the country. More than 250,000 Canadians have open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the disease, according to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).

PUMA Sports New Men’s Models

PUMA instantly brings to mind the sentiment and passion of sport. PUMA echoes the intense drive and determination of the competition and evokes energy and love for the big game. These masculine frame profiles in light, high-comfort materials look good and fit well, whether you’re on the train to work, watching footie with friends or belting a ball at the squash court. Contemporary shapes are souped up with punchy colour accents on temples, arresting gradients or two-toned compositions. Each frame offers functional features such as anti-slip end tips.

Available through Perfect Optical: www.perfectoptical.ca

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