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Photochromic lenses still seen as luxury by consumers

Research and Markets predicts the photochromic lenses market should grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% over the period 2014-2019.

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Ted Baker Launches Retro Styles

Fresh for February, new optical styles for men and women from its quintessentially British Ted Baker line blend retro styling with current trends.

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Essilor Canada Names Pierre Bertrand as New President

Further to our report last week, Essilor Canada announced the appointment of Pierre Bertrand as President of Essilor Canada – effective February...

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J.F.Rey Releases Full of Fineness Frames

The new Full of Fineness collection is the consummation of J.F. Rey’s acetate innovations.

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Dr. Matthias Metz at the helm of Carl Zeiss Vision

As of July 1, 2015, Dr. Matthias Metz will step into the new position created on the executive board of directors at Carl Zeiss AG and will become President and CEO of Carl Zeiss Vision International.

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Marcolin and Designer Marcelo Burlon County of Milan Join Forces to Create New Avant-Garde Styles

Three fresh new Marcolin eyewear styles made their first appearance this week at Marcelo Burlon County of Milan’s fashion show.

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Slight Growth in Canada’s Optical Industry

From 2009 to 2014, the Canadian optical industry reported an average annual growth of 0.6%, including a 0.2% rise in 2014, according to IBISWorld.

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Craftmanship is the Hallmark of ProDesign Denmark Spring Styles

Craftmanship is the hallmark of ProDesign Denmark’s Collection 1403-05.

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Innotec’s Bold Innovation: the Spenser

Innotec Eyewear brand from Ogi Eyewear introduces a new lightweight, masculine frame for 2015.

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Health Canada Approves First ‘Bionic Eye’

The Argus II is the first retinal prosthesis system of its kind to be approved by Health Canada from Second Sight Medical Products.

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