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Marilyn Sun

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Marilyn Sun

The iconic Marilyn Monroe has inspired fashion for years.  Optiq proudly brings to life a collection of eyewear characterizing the  persona that once lived yet still sparkles.  This summer comes new Marilyn sunglasses. Each frame exhibits the star charisma and the collection is filled with unique designs from textured temples to sophisticated embellishments in colourful metals and acetates. 

Model 5060, in black, brings forth the popular cat-eye shape – perfect for prescriptions – with an eye-catching marble temple design in Marilyn’s bombshell blonde, caramel, and black and white colours.  Your client will find bold and big shapes in this season’s sunglasses, all Rx-able, in trending palettes of matte and shiny purple, rose, cream, and staple colours brown and black, plus marble inspired temples, polka dots and textile prints. 

Visit www.optiqframes.com for more styles.

Luminescent Sun Series

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Luminescent Sun Series

Ogi Eyewear proudly introduces the Luminescent Sun series to its collection of finely crafted sunglasses. Timeless designs light up any situation while reducing the glare of everyday life. Each style boasts a remarkable colour palette and is constructed of the finest materials from around the world.

These intriguing sun styles bring together inventive shapes with unique materials. Infusing deep, rich colour combinations gives each model a signature Ogi flair.

The 8052 model redefines the look of the classic aviator and demands attention. Offering an extensive colour palette complimented by gradient lenses, the 8052 provides a modern spin on a vintage style. Available in five shades: silver, gold, brown, gunmetal and white.

Inspired by new-age ideas, Ogi Eyewear’s 8053 blends a metal construction with accents of acetate surrounding each lens. This sun’s curvature and sleek design configuration reflect the unique characteristics of the Ogi brand. Available in four intriguing colour combinations.

Ogi Eyewear also introduces the 8054 model. Matte translucent shades of gray, tortoise, purple, or green interweave with bold fragments to produce a “frosted” appearance. Finished with a glossy interior, the 8054’s oval lenses harmonize with its intricately placed silver embellishments.

Ogi Eyewear sun frames include a zipper case and cleaning cloth.

IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic Accredited with Exemplary Standing

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IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic Accredited with Exemplary Standing

IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic, a refractive surgery clinic located inLaval,QC, has been accredited by the independent organization, Accreditation Canada. The clinic was not only one of the first specialized medical center (CMS) to conform to the new accreditation process, it has also achieved the highest accreditation award, “Accredited with Exemplary Standing”.

Auditors sent by the organization in February 2012 evaluated more than 270 criteria in eight categories, including relevance, accessibility, safety, workplace, and efficiency. “Accreditation is one of the most effective ways that health care organizations can systematically assess and improve the quality of the services they offer,” explained Monique Marcoux, a specialist with Accreditation Canada.

“The criteria that led to our attestation are exacting, and we met all of them at the highest level. For the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic, these credentials put a seal of excellence on our services. We are committed to maintaining this high standard and continuing to serve our clients with the same professionalism that our reputation has been built on,” affirmed Dr. Christian Ferremi MD, medical director at the clinic.

“We are extremely proud of this success,” added Dr. Francis Jean, president and CEO of IRIS The Visual Group. “The team at the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic work very hard to ensure that their processes and procedures reflect the Accreditation Canada standards of excellence.”

In addition to obtaining accreditation with exemplary standing, the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic also earned “Leading Practice” recognition for its True Vision statistical analysis program. “Leading practices are noteworthy examples of high-quality leadership and service delivery,” explained Benoît Cécyre, general manager of the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic. The True Vision application enables IRIS to extract data in real time in order to measure the quality and safety of its procedures as well as client satisfaction. This data allows the clinic to offer safer, quality-driven health care for the wellbeing of its clients.

Rodenstock Presents Colormatic IQ 1.54

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Rodenstock Presents Colormatic IQ 1.54

RodenstockCanadaannounces a new photochromic lens material, Colormatic IQ 1.54 index. This new product has excellent benefits for the consumer, including natural colour vision with lens colours that are perfectly adapted to the human eye, and with 100 percent UVA and UVB filtering that absorbs 6 percent more UV at 400 nm than other photochromic lenses. Also, the material is almost completely clear indoors, with only a 5 percent base absorption – the clearest on the market. 

Like all Rodenstock photochromic materials, the new 1.54 Colormatic IQ lenses have the Rodenstock anti-aging factor for significantly improved lifetime of the photochromic effect. 

Colormatic IQ in 1.54 index was launched inCanadaonMay 1, 2012and is available in all freeform single vision and progressive lenses, including MyView and Impression. It will be available soon in PureLife semi-finished lenses.

Hoya Launches VisionTech Labs, a Revolutionary Concept

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Hoya Launches VisionTech Labs, a Revolutionary Concept

Hoya Vision Care Canadahas launched VisionTech® Labs, a revolutionary new wholesale optical laboratory franchise business that provides, “unparalleled local service to their professional communities, unsurpassed customer service and highest quality products.”

VisionTech Labs franchises are offered to qualified individuals and come complete with a business model, ongoing training, support, low start-up costs, negotiated purchasing power and privileged pricing for a wide range of products and supplies. “These are just a few of the owners’ benefits from joining the VisionTech team,” says Lisa Rickards, VisionTech Labs business development manager.

“VisionTech Labs offers a unique, independently owned and operated business opportunity supported by Hoya, a leading global optical corporation. Owner-operators have the opportunity to secure their own future, pursue a professional entrepreneurial career, and foster strong customer relations and loyalty, while they enjoy building their own business. The added bonus is that this independent business opportunity is backed by the technical prowess of a world giant in optics technology, providing tremendous confidence for the lab owner and their customers,” adds Rickards.

David Pietrobon, president of HoyaCanadacomments, “VisionTech is designed to bring HOYA’s advanced optical technologies to a wider audience through the reservoir of entrepreneurial talent within the Canadian optical industry. By using our vast resources as a global optical lab and lens manufacturer, we can greatly assist qualified parties to succeed as a local wholesale optical lab. We feel the combination of global support and local passion will be a winning formula to successfully service the needs of eyecare professionals.”

WestGroupe Goes Green with Levi’s Eco-Friendly Line

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WestGroupe Goes Green with Levi’s Eco-Friendly Line

With today’s consumers focused on environmentally friendly products, eco-friendly eyewear is a natural progression. Launching with three acetate models, the Levi’s Eco Eyewear collection is constructed from over 95 percent recycled materials.

The look is modern retro with a mixture of shapes and colours. The centerpiece of the collection is the LS 606E, a retro-inspired, modified round shape with a key hole bridge. Available in tortoise, black crystal and crystal, this model is perfect for the eco-conscious hipster.

In addition to the use of recycled material for the frames, the Levi’s Eco Eyewear line also is committed to using recycled material for all its packaging.

Harley-Davidson Wild Child Eyewear for Wise Kids

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Harley-Davidson Wild Child Eyewear for Wise Kids

Viva International Group introduces five new ophthalmic styles for boys from the Harley-Davidson® Wild Child eyewear summer 2012 collection. The new line captures the riveting lifestyle of the Harley-Davidson brand with unique temple treatments featuring fun motorcycle-inspired design elements. Designed to accommodate a wide range of face shapes, each style is perfect for today’s tween on the go.

Triple-layered colorizations highlight the innovatively designed temples of models HD 407 and HD 408, while the extreme temple designs of models HD 433, HD 434 and HD 435 adds a creative spin to the fun eyewear options available for tweens. Bold angular-shaped plastic temple tips feature the Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield logo on the inside right tip, while the sleek design of the metal temples is branded with the Harley-Davidson name imprinted on the outside left temple. Model HD 433 features a semi-rimless metal front, model HD 434 presents full-rimmed oval shape metal front and model HD 435 features a full-rimmed rectangle shape metal front.

All five models from the new collection offer spring hinges for extra comfort and a secure fit.

Kaenon Moves Beyond Polarization

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Kaenon Moves Beyond Polarization

Kaenon, the Californian-based lifestyle eyewear brand, presents its first product line extension, the Kaenon Optical frame collection. As part of the brand’s year-long, 10th anniversary celebration, the line launches with four new prescription-ready styles, available through Kaenon’s authorized retail network.

“Optical frames were the next natural step for Kaenon,” says Steve Rosenberg, co-founder and CEO.  “We’ve been innovators in the optical space the past 10 years, where we have built a successful and loyal customer following with our prescription SR-91™ polarized sunglasses, all within a strong optical account base.”

Launching with two 4-base and two 6-base styles, each design and hand-painted colour is inspired by our authenticCalifornialifestyle, resulting in an eyewear collection infused with comfort and style.

“The void we identified, and intend to fill, is for lightweight, durable and well-styled optical frames that can be worn all day, fitting seamlessly within our active lifestyles. By utilizing advanced materials and frame-making techniques, and having fun with colour and texture, our first optical collection embodies the quintessentialCalifornialifestyle, where work and play constantly intermingle,” saysRosenberg.

Each of these four unisex frame styles are available in six beautifully hand-painted colours, including rich tortoise, coloured fades, and beach glass-inspired matte finishes that offer textured subtle colours.

Each frame is specially crafted inItalyfrom Swiss-made TR-90 that provides exceptional durability and an adjustment-free lifespan. To increase longevity and comfort, custom-engineered precision hinges were developed to offer smooth hinge action and stability.

Menicon America Announces Canadian Website

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Menicon America Announces Canadian Website

MeniconAmericaannounced that their Canadian website – www.meniconamerica.ca – is now working. The site is dynamic and easy to navigate, offering product information, a resource video library and other engaging content for eyecare practitioners and consumers, in English and French.

The site will support the marketingand distribution of SOLOCARE AQUA® solutions inCanada which began onMay 1, 2012. Menicon Company acquired the distribution rights inCanada and the European Economic Area (EEA) from Eye-Shelter SA, which acquired the SOLOCARE AQUA line from Ciba Vision (Novartis).

“This new website was designed to help make the transition of SOLOCARE AQUA to MeniconAmericaan easy and streamlined experience,” saidDavid Moreira, vice president ofmarketingfor MeniconAmerica. “In addition to providing a showcase of Menicon’s extensive portfolio of products, the website will become an information hub that serves eyecare practitioners, their patients and our strategic partners.”

New Glacée Glasses

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New Glacée Glasses

Plan B eyewear is excited to announce the launch of its new collection, Glacée.  Glacée features modern, sophisticated and fashion-forward frames for women of all ages. The line offers a range of frame styles, in both handmade acetate and ultra cool metals, that promise to be like nothing you have ever seen; each with a unique, artistic quality.

“We wanted to create a collection that had a curatorial feel to it – something that showcased the kinds of designs that blend classicHollywoodwith modern street styles,” said C.E.O.Paul Storace. He continues, “These are the kind of frames that women want to be noticed in. It’s not about frames that just compliment her features; these are frames that showcase the face of the woman wearing them. People are going to stop her and tell her how amazing her glasses look –we think that’s going to feel really great.”

The new Glacée line is a bold new look from plan B. The high quality craftsmanship and superior material technologies that the brands are known for are evident in this bright, bold collection.  The line is designed to fit women of all ages who want to look modern, confident and sophisticated

The launch of Glacée took place in July 2012 and featured 16 amazing original designs in a fresh new colour palette.