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HOYA VISION CARE CANADA
INVESTS NEARLY $10 MILLION IN NEW
STATE-OF-THE-ART LAB EQUIPMENT

phthalmic lens technology leader HOYA Vision
OCare announced a multi-million-dollar
investment in its manufacturing lab network
to expand its capabilities and support eyecare
professionals throughout Canada. The investment
is nearly $10 million and will focus on growing the
national lab network.
HOYA Canada is the first optical lab in North America to have installed the SCHNEIDER Modulo
Center ONE, a highly sophisticated, intelligently interlinked surfacing system to improve production THE
efficiency. Additionally, HOYA utilizes the HSC Modulo XTS surfacing generator, LCU Modulo ONE,
automated taper and blocker, and anti-reflective coating machines. In addition to improvements
in the Mississauga lab, regional centres will receive new equipment to enhance HOYA’s production
efficiency across the country.
“We are committed to supporting our customers’ success by offering outstanding lens designs, coatings,
exceptional service, and competitive rates,” said Steven Haifawi, President of HOYA Vision Canada.
“This includes investing in new technologies and our people, as well as expanding our production
hours to 24/7. With these upgrades, we are confident we can offer the best products and services
available in the market.”
HOYA’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement aligns with its brand positioning,
“For the Visionaries.” Investments in state-of-the-art equipment will help the company maintain its
high-quality standards and stay on the cutting edge of ophthalmic lens technology.

THIRD EVENT IN WORLD COUNCIL OF OPTOMETRY AND ALCON GLOBAL WEBINAR SERIES
TO EXPLORE DRY EYE MANAGEMENT

he World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have opened registration for “Dry Eye Spotlight 3:
TManagement,” the third in a series of complimentary global dry eye disease education initiative webinars.
The March 14 webinar, led by Professor Lyndon Jones and featuring Professors Jennifer Craig and James
Wolffsohn, explores the importance of being choiceful and methodical in different approaches available to
manage dry eye. In the webinar, the faculty discusses how management strategies may be adjusted based on a
further understanding of mitigating factors and measurements collected from patients.
A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation to give participants exclusive access to
distinguished expert faculty members. Register at https://bit.ly/DryEyeManagement.
WCO and Alcon partnered to develop the dry eye disease education initiative to raise optometrists’
understanding of dry eye and deliver resources on practical management. Dry eye disease can be a chronic,
painful condition. About 1.4 billion people are affected by dry eye symptoms worldwide, with reports of
increased occurrence aligning with notable factors such as increasing use of technology, environmental
triggers, and an aging population. The education initiative brings together world-renowned experts to share
the latest dry eye disease data and science with the entire optometric community.

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