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New BDC report
Wednesday, October 23 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has published a report unveiling the five consumer trends over the coming years, including health and...
Read MoreBetter understanding of diabetic retinopathy treatment
Monday, October 21 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Lowering blood glucose levels is not enough when treating diabetic retinopathy, according to German researchers Numerous proteins and molecules are...
Read MoreTechnologies HumanWare Inc. now under the control of Essilor
Sunday, October 20 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Essilor International has acquired a majority interest in Technologies HumanWare Inc, a Quebec-based designer and distributor of electronic...
Read MoreRegenerated tear glands
Wednesday, October 16 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Scientists from Japan have successfully regenerated fully functioning bioengineered tear glands A team of researchers from the Tokyo University of...
Read MoreShamir is coming to Canada
Monday, October 14 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
The Israeli lens manufacturer Shamir is coming to Canada with the launch of Shamir Canada Inc “Our organizational phase is done, and we have...
Read MoreAlmost 13,000 people attended the 25th edition of Vision Expo West
Wednesday, October 9 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
The number of attendees increased by 5% (according to preliminary figures) at the 25th edition of Vision Expo West, held October 2–5 at the Sands...
Read MoreNew laser to treat eye diseases
Monday, October 7 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
A new laser gives hope to people with certain severe eye diseases “This new laser with yellow light is currently the only one of its caliber in...
Read MoreiPhone turns into a medical device
Sunday, October 6 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
A team of Boston researchers has devised a system for capturing photos of the retina using an iPhone Until now, attempts to use the iPhone to...
Read MoreCanadian researchers caution against mercury
Wednesday, October 2 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
We should all eat fish It promotes healthy eyes because of the fatty acids it contains Yet, it also contains mercury And mercury is damaging to the...
Read MoreRegistration numbers for Vision Expo West have grown
Monday, September 30 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Just a few days before the official opening, the organizers of Vision Expo West have noticed an increase in pre-registrations, particularly for the...
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