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ORGREEN OPTICS LAUNCH 6 NEW MODELS FOR SPRING

Eccentric films, private eyes, high-octane actors and New York neighbourhoods form the foundation for Orgreen’s new collection driven by intriguing nuances in colour. It’s all about anti fashion, being “normal’’ but not boring, blending in yet being noticed. Model CHARLEY is a tribute to Julianne Moore, supreme styling in the film A Single Man. Other models are dedicated to River Phoenix, Winoma Ryder and Sean Penn.

The overall look is understated, unpretentious and unbelievably informal. Watch for signature styles in sleek titanium, duo-tones and contrast colours in this tempting array of minimalistic models for design aficionados with discerning tastes.  Distributed by www.prismeoptical.com

HOYA Vision Care Canada Celebrated the Grand-Opening of their National Training Centre with an Outdoor Carnival

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Mississauga, ON – The HOYA Vision Care NTC Grand-Opening was the place to be last Wednesday, May 27th, a large part of the parking lot outside of their National Training Centre and laboratory was turned into a Carnival which included games, treats and food trucks. Lab tours and training seminars were offered throughout the evening to the over 200 in attendance.

“HOYA’s National Training Centre will be the location of staff and client training. This will be combined with opportunities to tour our state of the art lab in Toronto” said Ahmos Henry, President, HOYA Vision Care Canada. “Our NTC reinforces our ALLY OF THE INDEPENDENT position in the industry. We will empower the independent ECP with science, technology and innovation.”

Also under their new NTC umbrella is HOYA’s internship programs, lunch and learn sessions, sales strategy sessions and vision therapy and rehabilitation sponsorship. The new NTC boardroom located in their Sales & Marketing office in Toronto is equipped with some of the latest technology available.

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A new culprit in diabetic retinopathy

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that the protein ANGPTL4 (Angiopoietin-like 4) contributes to the proliferation of leaky blood vessels in the eye in patients with diabetic retinopathy, leading to a loss of vision and eventually permanent blindness.

Recently developed drugs for treating diabetic retinopathy that target the protein VEGF delay the progress of the disease but do not halt it completely, and the drugs are ineffective for some patients.

Laboratory tests showed that when both ANGPTL4 and VEGF were blocked the growth of blood vessels was drastically reduced, indicating that new treatments that target both proteins would be more effective than drugs targeting VEGF alone.

Further studies are being done to see if ANGPTL4 plays a role in other eye diseases, such as AMD.

Further information: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/study_suggests_new_way_of_preventing_diabetes_associated_blindness

FYidoctors Continues to Expand its Presence in Ontario

Calgary – FYidoctors brings on two new practices in Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario and look forward to having Dr. Loi Van, Dr. Emile Gilezeau, Dr. Mark J. Fitzsimmons, Dr. Charlie Wang and Dr. Jenny Tang  join the FYidoctors team with extensive experience having collectively practiced optometry for more than 85 years. Their locations, Pickering Optometric Clinic and Oshawa Optometric Centre, will be equipped with a range of current diagnostic technology and a wide selection of designer, boutique and exclusive label frames.

“The momentum of FYidoctors in Ontario continues with the addition of Pickering Optometric Clinic and Oshawa Optometric Centre.  The team of doctors there are a group known for their business acumen and have built one of the largest and most successful practices in Ontario. I continue to take pride in the fact that practices such as these, with all their success, continue to see the advantage in the FYidoctors platform.  I am excited to have them on the team and help us lead our continued expansion in the Ontario market.”, says FYidoctors CEO and President, Dr. Alan Ulsifer.

The Pickering and Oshawa locations will be outfitted with the latest technology offering detailed pre-testing, comprehensive eye exams, a menu of current lens technology and custom fittings with our electronic measurement devices.

Dr. Loi Van added, “We are extremely excited to be part of FYidoctors. Providing top notch eye care to Pickering and Oshawa has been our commitment for over 35 years. Now, being part of the FYidoctors team, we can further enhance the technology and eye care products available to our patients. We look forward to redefining the eye care experience and being the leader in the Durham area for glasses, contacts and eye health.”

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