News
In Memoriam: Dr. John Morgan
Wednesday, July 18 2018 | 14 h 52 min | News
Dr. John (“Jack”) Morgan passed away on July 12th in Kingston, Ontario at the age of 86. He was on the faculty at Queen’s University, Department of Medicine and Chief of Ophthalmology at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston.
Read MoreVuarnet Opens First US Store
Tuesday, July 17 2018 | 08 h 52 min | News, Press Release
The 1,000 square foot space in New York’s Nolita opened its doors July 14, timed to coincide with Bastille Day.
Read MoreFirst SILMO Bangkok Records 3,750 Trade Visitors from 42 Countries
Monday, July 16 2018 | 14 h 04 min | News, Press Release
The first edition of SILMO Bangkok 2018 reflected its success as the gateway to ASEAN’s optical industry.
Read MoreVista Outdoor Announces Sale of Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti Brands
Wednesday, July 11 2018 | 15 h 24 min | Agreements and Acquisitions, News, Press Release
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced Monday, July 9, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the legal entities operating its Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti brands to an entity controlled by a significant European private equity fund.
Read MoreKate Spade New York is Playful with Poppy Flowers
Wednesday, July 11 2018 | 13 h 20 min | New Products, VOILÀ New Releases
Vandra from Kate Spade New York features a cat eye shaped optical frame with flat metal construction.
Read MoreAltair Eyewear and Draper James Sign Exclusive Global Licensing Agreement
Wednesday, July 11 2018 | 08 h 44 min | Agreements and Partnerships, News, Press Release
Altair Eyewear Inc., a division of Marchon Eyewear Inc., and Draper James, the Southern-inspired lifestyle brand founded by Reese Witherspoon, announced that they have entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement.
Read MoreFirst Annual Canadian Dry Eye Summit
Monday, July 9 2018 | 09 h 40 min | EyeCareBusiness.ca, News, Press Release
The first annual Canadian Dry Eye Summit (CDES) was held on May 25 -26th, 2018 at the Hotel Novotel in Mississauga Ontario.
Read MoreMyopia Awareness Week to Go Global
Friday, July 6 2018 | 08 h 07 min | News, Press Release
The World Council of Optometry and the Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) have formed a partnership to bring Myopia Awareness Week, previously limited to Australia, to a global audience.
Read MoreGenetic Factors for Myopia Identified
Thursday, July 5 2018 | 05 h 41 min | Vision Science
A genetic study from the Mainz University Medical Center has identified 161 genetic factors for myopia.
Read MoreEssilor Canada Launches New Crizal® Sapphire 360° UV
Wednesday, July 4 2018 | 07 h 34 min | New Products, News, Press Release
The Anti-reflective Coating for Best in Class Transparency
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