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Transitions Optical gathered optical industry leaders on April 21, 2022 in Victoria, BC for a discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Canadian optical industry. The discussion highlighted eye health and eyecare issues related to various ethnic groups in Canada and provided practical initiatives eyecare professionals can implement to better serve their diverse patients.

and practice growth—through contact lens fitting. Among all adults ages 55+, 67% use prescription glasses and 38% use reading glasses, but only 6% wear contact lenses. In the same age group, only 4% recall their eye care practitioner having discussed contact lenses as a potential alternative to readers during their last two office visits.

EssilorLuxottica announced today that it has named Sherianne James as Chief Marketing Officer/Senior Vice President of Wholesale Marketing for North America. An accomplished leader with over 25 years of marketing experience, Sherianne will now lead EssilorLuxottica’s combined commercial marketing efforts across N.A. including both its eyewear and lens brands. She will report directly to Fabrizio Uguzzoni, President of Wholesale North America for EssilorLuxottica.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With Access to iVIZIA in Retail Pharmacy, Doctors Can Now Recommend a Suite of Preservative-Free Products for Relief of Dry Eyes and...

Are you interested in learning more about eyecare in the Metaverse? Dr. Masoud Nafey shares his company, Monokül. Monokül is the first-ever virtual optical store in the metaverse, bridging the physical and virtual retail experience. Monokül is redefining how we measure vision. Leveraging state-of-the-art science and technology, Monokül is pioneering a new era in performance. Starting with Esport athletes, Monokül is creating a new standard in performance lens wear.

“We are thrilled to be able to welcome Transitions Academy attendees from across the globe to Orlando in June to celebrate this milestone event with us,” said Chrystel Barranger, president of Wholesale EMEA at EssilorLuxottica and president Essilor Photochromics and Transitions Optical. “The last two years have been filled with uncertainty, but we are excited to look ahead at the future of the optical industry together.”

SIGNING DAY is a celebration of the achievements of the Black EyeCare Perspective Pre-Optometry Club members who have gained acceptance into a school or college of optometry, as well as recognizing any student who will be a part of the class of 2026. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elizabeth Taylor DeMayo etaylor@secostaff.com SECO ANNOUNCES ITS 2022 AWARD SECO recognizes the following leaders in optometry and their significant contributions to the profession. New Orleans,...