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Novartis Initiates Community Strong COVID-19 Response Program

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. and Sandoz Canada Inc. announced that $500,000 will be given to community and patient groups as part of the companies’ newly created Community Strong COVID-19 response program.

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A Chat with Joan Kelley Walker and CNIB’s Angela Bonfanti

Award-winning philanthropist and humanitarian, Joan Kelley Walker, sits down with Angela Bonfanti, Senior Vice President, CNIB Foundation Programs for an intimate chat about COVID-19 and how it has impacted the sight loss community.

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Luxottica and Versace Renew License Agreement

Luxottica Group and Versace announced the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under the Versace brand.

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Dragon Eyewear Launches an Eco-friendly Collection

Since Fall of 2019, Dragon has been producing eyewear using plant-based plastic, further asserting the brand’s commitment to social responsibility.

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ZEISS and WestGroupe’s ValuePak Support to Optometry Giving Sight Exceeds $77,000

Beginning in 2016, WestGroupe and Carl Zeiss Vision Canada pledged to make a donation to Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) for each of their new ValuePak Frame and Lens packages sold.

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Yeti Cycles, Smith and Black Diamond Team Up to Produce PPE Face Shields

Initial 10,000 Units Supports Colorado-based Healthcare Workers

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A Cancer Treatment Causes Side Effect of Night Vision

Research published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters explained why photodynamic cancer therapy causes night vision in patients.

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Vision Expo Announces Virtual EYE2EYE Series, Launching April 15

Weekly Series of Online Panels to Feature Industry Experts Discussing Challenges in the Vision Community and How to Prepare for the Future

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New Peer-Reviewed Paper Offers Advice to Contact Lens Practitioners During COVID-19 Pandemic

Findings Help Eye Care Practitioners Provide Evidence-Based Guidance to Patients, Including Five Important Facts for Every Contact Lens Wearer

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Gogosha Optique Winner of Vision Expo’s Third Annual OPTImum Retail Award

Celebration to Take Place at Vision Expo West 2020, Sept. 23-26, to Honor Gogosha Optique and Award Finalists

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