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Vivity, the World’s Leading EDOF IOL, Reaches One Million Milestone

Alcon announces AcrySof® IQ Vivity® and Clareon® Vivity extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) has surpassed more than one million implants worldwide. Vivity is the most implanted EDOF IOL globally.1* Alcon is the global leader in IOLs—every four seconds an eye is implanted with an Alcon IOL—and continues to innovate in this space to address patients’ unmet needs.5¤

“Reaching the one million milestone for Vivity, the world’s leading EDOF IOL, represents a meaningful achievement in restoring distance, intermediate and functional near vision for people worldwide, enabling them to get back to doing and seeing the things they love. Vivity offers patients who want less dependency on glasses a game-changing option with its monofocal visual disturbance profile, embodying our commitment to helping people live and see brilliantly.”

Mark Newson, Country Business Unit Head, Surgical Division at Alcon Canada

Vivity uses Alcon’s proprietary non-diffractive Wavefront-Shaping X-WAVETM technology, an advanced optical principal that simultaneously stretches and shifts light without splitting it— balancing quality of vision and maximizing range of vision.2,3 This unique mechanism of action is not refractive, does not introduce spherical aberrations and has ultimately expanded PCIOL access to even more patients.

Recent, large-scale real-world data underscores the impact of Vivity on patients across the globe. The Vivity Registry Study4+ demonstrates high patient satisfaction among several patient cohorts, as the vast majority of patients (92%) report they are satisfied with their sight∞ and three-quarters of patients report no difficulty with their sight for everyday activities.‡ With Vivity, more than 91% of patients report no halos, glares, or starbursts.† Additionally, nearly 50% of patients no longer need glasses for near activities; this percentage increases to 66% for patients who received monovision.

Vivity is available in more than 80 countries, including Canada and US. Alcon offers a family of leading IOLs designed to meet the unique vision needs of patients, including Vivity and PanOptix®—the most implanted PCIOLs worldwide—as well as Monofocal and Toric options. PanOptix surpassed 1M implants in early 2022, and is the most implanted trifocal worldwide.5,6

For more information, please visit www.alcon.ca/en.

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References

  1. Market Scope – 2023 Premium Cataract Surgery Market Report; 2023 IOL Market Report.
  2. Alcon Data on File, US Patent 9968440 B2, May 15, 2018.
  3. AcrySof® IQ Vivity® or Clareon® IQ Vivity® IOL Directions for Use.
  4. Reus NJ, Kooijman M, Perez-Vives C. Overall Visual Outcomes from a Real-world Study of Presbyopia-correcting IOLs in a Large Population. Presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) Annual Meeting; 8-12 Sept, 2023; Vienna, Austria.
  5. Promotional Claim Supporting information PanOptix PC-IOL Family Product Code TFNT00.
  6. Alcon IOL Global Sales; Jan 2021- Nov 2022.

* Based on worldwide sales of AcrySof IQ Vivity® and Clareon® Vivity ® IOLs

  • Presbyopia Correcting Intraocular Lens

+The Vivity® Registry Study was a multicentre, ambispective, non-comparative, open-label, non- interventional registry study conducted across 41 sites from eight (8) countries: Australia, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

‡CATQUEST 9SF, patients were asked: Do you have difficulty with the activities because of your sight? If so, to what extent?

∞Subject satisfaction was evaluated with the Catquest 9SF Questionnaire. Statistic refers to ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ satisfied.

†Visual disturbances were evaluated by asking open, non-prompted questions about visual experience.

§IOLSAT: In the past 7 days, how often did you need to wear eyeglasses to see?

¤ Based on Alcon IOLs worldwide unit Sales, 2022

Ted Lasso Director Takes on New Specsavers ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ Campaign ‘Airport’

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Specsavers Canada launched its new ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ campaign with a spot called ‘Airport’. The spot was developed by their in-house agency, Specsavers Creative and directed by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, known for Ted Lasso and Father Ted.

Specsavers Canada launched its new ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ campaign with a spot called ‘Airport’.

Harnessing the signature Specsavers humour, the ad introduces us to couple Greg and Ella who are about to go on vacation. Ella has an easy check in while Greg parks the car. Greg finally skids into the airport lobby with his wheelie suitcase and is now visibly cutting it close to make the departure.

Checking the departure board, Greg rushes frantically to catch his flight and we see him caught up in a few tricky situations. These include relatable moments like forgetting to empty a water bottle before going through security or trying to run along a moving walkway packed with people who are standing still.

It ends with Greg racing out onto the tarmac where the aircraft is being prepared for takeoff. We cut to a concerned-looking Ella who is already onboard, peering out of a window as she spots Greg. But will he manage to board the plane, or should he have gone to Specsavers?

The spot is crafted entirely without dialogue, with the comedic emphasis being on visual humour. The campaign includes 30 and 15 second cuts, that will air on broadcast, connected TV, and social media.

“Specsavers have managed to achieve that rare feat of creating their own distinctive brand of humour. Their work has a comedy voice of its own so my role was to get the best out of the script and maximize the laughs. And telling a story purely with images – along with humour and wit – was right up my runway, ” says Declan Lowney, Director.

“We’re so excited to be able to share more of the ‘Should’ve’ world with Canadians, especially with something as relatable as airport travel. The combination of our award-winning Specsavers Creative agency, together with direction from Declan Lowney have perfectly blended our brand humour with our purpose of changing lives through better sight.”

Catherine Walsh, Marketing Director at Specsavers Canada

“We wanted to do something different with this spot – up the jeopardy, up the scale and increase the gags. It’s a fun spot that we’re sure will resonate with all sorts of people. Declan and the team worked really hard together to bring the script to life so successfully,” says Richard James, Creative Director at Specsavers Creative.

View the new ad here: 

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Opto-Réseau Expands with ‘C’est la vue’ Clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Opto-Réseau announces the integration of ‘C’est la vue’ clinic into its growing network. Founded in 1989, ‘C’est la vue’ has built a strong reputation as a reference in optics in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville neighborhood.

Opto-Réseau C’est la vue clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Key Facts

Opto-Réseau C’est la vue clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
  • Continuity of quality services: Marianne Lagacé and Isabel Moreau, the owners of ‘C’est la vue’, lead a team of experienced professionals, including a total of 5 optometrists and 5 opticians. This integration ensures the continuity of quality service, with a commitment to maintaining the same high standards of eye care.
  • The power of a professional network: Through this alliance, the owners of ‘C’est la vue’ will benefit from privileged access to a vast pool of knowledge from over 80 banner members. Thus, they can continue to advance their practice, constantly staying abreast of innovations in optometry.

“The arrival of ‘C’est la vue’ at Opto-Réseau underscores our commitment to female entrepreneurship in the field of optics. Marianne Lagacé and Isabel Moreau, two dynamic women entrepreneurs, embody the passion and expertise that we value at Opto-Réseau by bringing a unique perspective and contributing to our entrepreneurial legacy.”

Christine Breton, CEO of Opto-Réseau

Expansion for Opto-Réseau on the Island of Montreal

This addition marks a significant milestone for Opto-Réseau, strengthening its already extensive network of independent clinics. The addition of ‘C’est la vue’ brings additional expertise and a long history of quality service to the Ahuntsic-Cartierville community.

Opto-Réseau C’est la vue clinic in Ahuntsic-Cartierville

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SS24 VANGUARD Collection: The Epitome of Sophistication and Sustainability

The new GIGI STUDIOS SS24 VANGUARD collection comprises lighter, hand-crafted models of reduced weight thanks to thinner acetates and carefully designed inner bezels.

The acetate models feature the new brand logo impeccably incorporated on the temples, and new gradient-toned acetates. The brand’s commitment to sustainability is shown by using black acetate of recycled origin.

Featured model: Sylvie

Distributed by GIGI STUDIOS: gigistudios.com

About GIGI STUDIOS:

GIGI Studios is a brand founded in Barcelona by a family that has always been surrounded by glasses. This family spirit has led to partnerships with independent eyewear sellers and distributors in more than 45 countries. At GIGI Studios, we transmit knowledge and experience while passionately embracing the future.

Without distinction, GIGI Studios wants to support people in their self-expression by making them feel more creative and self-confident. GIGI Studios’ designs are the result of constant improvement, a process of exploration through materials, shapes, and colours seeking designs that enhance the uniqueness of the individual.

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Eschenbach Optik of America Introduces its New Asensys® Absorptive Filters

Eschenbach Optik of America has introduced its new Asensys® filters which are a line of contrast-enhancing eyewear designed to either fit over patients’ prescription glasses or be worn alone and provide all-round protection against the sun and unpleasant glare. This unique tinted eyewear is available in four colours including Yellow, Orange, Dark Orange and Red, with cut-off transmissions of 450 nm, 511 nm, 527 nm and 550 nm (which is a new tint not offered before in any of their other absorptive filter lines!).

The Asensys® lenses are distortion-free and made of lightweight CR-39 optical quality material. Each colour is available in both polarized and non-polarized versions, giving the patient the option of having a polarized lens to protect the eyes during outdoor activies where the glare may be stronger. The eyewear comes in two frame sizes, XL small and XL large, each of which provides top shield coverage above the eyes and side shields on the temples to maximize the amount of protection from glare coming from different angles.

All of the Asensys® filters provide 100% UV protection, which helps minimize eye damage from harmful UV rays, and block up to 100% of blue light, depending on the tint. These unique filters are also prescription correctable to allow for the patient to have their prescription added to the lens with the tint of their choice, providing the ability to wear one pair of glasses instead of two. A hard protective case is also provided with each pair of filters for safe storing while not in use.

Check them out at www.eschenbach.com/asensys-filters .

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