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NEXTGEN: Optometry student makes difference overseas
By Jody Johnson-Pettit
Canadian student Morgan Jackson has helped to bring eye care services to a remote region of Senegal, West Africa.
Last summer, the third...
FRAMED: Optician believes glasses should be accessible to all
By Denis Langlois
Philippe Rochette’s mission is to make eyewear affordable for everyone, including people on social assistance and seniors on fixed incomes.
“Vision is not...
NEXTGEN: A passion for helping others
By Jody Johnson-Pettit
Fourth-year University of Waterloo optometry student Sherene Vazhappilly is making a name for herself and planning for her future.
Vazhappilly was recently named...
First-of-kind contacts launch in Canada
By Denis Langlois
The new ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology contact lenses are launching this month in Canada.
The two-week reusable contacts, named by...
FRAMED: Taff recognized for social media savvy
By Denis Langlois
Vancouver optician and social media guru Sheena Taff has a new award for her mantel.
The managing optican at Roberts & Brown Opticians...
Transitions shows why it’s “Light Years Ahead” at Academy
By Denis Langlois
More than 915 industry professionals from 31 countries in North and South America participated in the 23nd annual Transitions Academy.
The invitation-only event,...
FRAMED: An optician’s mission
By Denis Langlois
A team of Ontario opticians, including Sudbury’s Bryan Todd, recently saw more than 1,000 patients and dispensed nearly 900 glasses during a...
NEXTGEN: Bespoke eyewear from P.E.I.
By Jody Johnson-Pettit
An innovative company is producing customized eyewear from Canada’s east coast.
Fellow Earthlings, launched in spring 2014 by Christopher Seggie, 34, and his...
