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New Project Manager Announced for the Opti International Trade Show

Bettina Reiter will be taking on the role of project manager at Opi, the International Trade Show for Optics and Design in Germany.

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FYidoctors Creates New Flagship Facility in SW Ontario

FYidoctors have consolidated five local traditional practices in Sarnia, Ontario into a new fully equipped 5,400 square foot facility.

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New General Manager for De Rigo Vision USA

Iraj Kamili has been appointed CEO of De Rigo Vision, USA.

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HOYA Corp Sales Up on Good Ophthalmic Lens Results

HOYA announced sales up 16.9% and profit before tax up 22.9% for the third fiscal quarter 2014 (October –December) compared to the same period last year.

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Novartis and its Alcon Division Report Marginally Increased Global Sales in 2014

Novartis sales increased 1%, or 3% at constant exchange rates to $ US 58 billion ($74 billion CDN).

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International Research Effort Points to Calcium Deposits as Origin of AMD

Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according to a UK-led research team.

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Brien Holden Teams with Contamac to Develop Contact Lenses for Myopia Control

Contamac, UK global provider of biocompatible materials for the ophthalmic industry and the Brien Holden Institute announced a partnership to develop gas permeable and silicone hydrogel contact lens products (CLs) focused on myopia control.

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Transitions Optical Launches Multi-Dimensional Consumer Campaign

Transitions Optical, Inc.aims to expand the reach of the Transitions® brand in Canada by targeting more groups of eyeglass wearers and highlighting the expanded availability of the Transitions® family of brands through a new multi-dimensional consumer campaign in 2015.

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Nikon Solo now available surfaced

Nikon’s all-purpose spherical single vision lens, Nikon Solo, is now available surfaced.

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Kirk & Kirk Partners With Luxe-Lab for North American Distribution

Kirk & Kirk has announced Luxe-Lab will now distribute their Vivarium and Solarium collections in the U.S. and Canada.

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