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THE MAGAZINE FOR EYECARE PROFESSIONALS

An Interview with

Mary Walsh:
Actress shares her battle with AMD

The Boomer Issue:

Health advice, tips and technology

Race for a blind-free world Silmo 2012 Preview

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September 2012 Vol.30 No.4

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Vision Expo West live coverage Boomer Eye Health Fall Preview: Styles and Designs

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From the editor Preview
Evatik Eyewear, A Splash of Colour, Betsey Johnson, Funky Vintage and more

Features
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The race for a blind free world
by Sheila O'Hearn The latest research in preventing eye disease in baby boomers

Glimpses
Ronor and De Rigo join forces, Polycarbonate lenses

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Warrior princess fights AMD: Mary Walsh shares her story

by Sarah McGoldrick Actress Mary Walsh shares her battle with macular degeneration

Events Calendar Classifieds Frame by Frame

Style is centre stage in Stratford, Ontario

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Eyewear for the active boomer

by Matt Harris The right styles and designs for active boomers

Shedding light on eyewear for boomers

by Sarah McGoldrick Helping boomers find the right eyewear for daily wear

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Industry fights back against cuts

by Sarah McGoldrick The eyewear industry demands province stop cuts to fees

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Silmo Preview
A sneak peek at one of the industrys premiere eyewear events

ON OUR COVER: Mary Walsh

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A booming generation

t was the end of the Second World War, soldiers were returning home from the front and across the globe new babies were being born at a tremendous rate. Those babies are all grown-up now and playfully referred to as the Baby Boomer Generation. Today this generation is living longer, healthier lives than their parents could have ever dreamed of experiencing. Retirement comes at an earlier age and baby boomers are seeking out fun and exciting activities unattainable by earlier generations. But the one thing baby boomers have not been able to escape is the trials and tribulations of growing old. This issue explores the many facets of dealing with age-related eye issues and how both the medical field and the government are dealing with the volume of patients now seeking treatment. In addition, eyewear makers are lining up to offer the latest in technology and style to ensure baby boomers don't have to wear the same chunky, bulky glasses their parents did years before them. Baby boomers represent a new vibrancy and zest for life when it comes to getting older and the eye industry is there to make sure boomers are met with options all the way. In this issue we are pleased to share with you the personal experience of Canadian actress Mary Walsh who has been living with macular degeneration for several years. Walsh offers insight, inspiration and hope to anyone facing this disease.

While reading this issue take time to preview what's coming up at Silmo Paris slated for October of this year. This world-renowned event features the latest technology, styles and workshops to help the eye industry meet the demands of their discerning clientele. This issue also features some unique information on alternative care for those suffering with eye diseases, looking at both a medical and holistic approach to prevention and treatment. We also invite you to check out our newly designed website www.opticalprism.ca. Here you will find links to great articles, information you won't find anywhere else as well as all the great content from our magazine. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too where you can get up-to-the-minute news and views from the industry and connect with your contemporaries. We also look forward to seeing many of you at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas September 5th to 8th. We will be tweeting and sharing our experience. Please connect with us so we can share your experiences too. Enjoy another great issue of Optical Prism.

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Washed Ashore

or a polished and refined look, Evatik Eyewear introduces Driftwood/style 9049 for men.

The company is known for offering expression that embodies the fusion of innovative design and technology, and this frame hits the marks with sleek lines and a clean and minimalistic look. Crafted with care in titanium and acetate, these semirimless frames look light on the face but very masculine. 9049 is available in brown, black or grey. For more information, visit www.evatik.com

A Splash of Colour For Fall

his H2O-themed collection by Theo fixates on the eyebrows and doesnt let go. Using

powerful fluorescents in eye-catching colour combos will take your dramatic look even further. Models Bo, O, Nivo and Carro play on the French word for water. The Belgian manufacturer also

works in some more subtle colour blocking on more shape-heavy frames within the collection. All are uniquely built so the angled temples connect to the frame at the nose bridge. For more information, visit www.theo.be

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White Lightning

egacie brings us a new Betsey Johnson collection just in time for fall. Bolt of Light exaggerates

natures most attention-seeking act by embellishing this collection with a lightning bolt motif. Metal temples in the shape of a lightning bolt are decorated with glittering stones in contrasting colours. Wild Thing, a cat-eye optical style, boasts a glittery acetate frame front, while Thunderstruck, a glam sunglass, offers a multicoloured layered laminate frame front. For more information, visit www.legacie.com

Funky Vintage

fall season. Featuring oversized vintage metal frames and exceptional lens depth for progressive eyewear users, the collection continues to make a striking visual impact. The advantage of metal frames is the ability to use super light weight stainless steel to provide maximum comfort and durability. Mizyake 4631 Cerise is a take on the latest trend of crystal coloured acetates. Other colours include citrus green, rich violet, and dark chocolate brown. These metal and plastic frames are for both men and women. For more information, visit www.optikaeyewear.com

he Japanese-designed Mizyake Couture collection from Optika has released 20 new styles for the

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Black and Blue All Over

makes use of earth tones with mint green on the inside and charcoal on the outside, bringing a 1950's feel. The unisex frame Drummer is a retro bohme look made of green havana acetate that was discovered in Japan and is originally from the 1960's. Kube is a square unisex frame with subdued colours that melt into the soft corners. A splash of colour near the upper part of the brow is a new feature that ties in well with the aqua or amethyst with a titanium rim underneath. For more information, visit www.orgreen.dk

hree of Orgreens newest models this year are Carter, Drummer and Kube. The unisex frame Carter

Phototastic

atural colouring in a sunglass is the focus of Rodenstocks newest product on the market, the Colormatic IQ 1.54 index. The

specialized photochromic lens material is made of 100% UV A and UV B filtering that absorbs six per cent more UV at 400 nm than other photochromic lenses. Once inside, this new Colormatic IQ material is almost completely clear indoors, with only a five per cent base absorption. Rodenstocks standard antiaging factor for significantly improved lifetime of the photochromic effect is also built in, and is available across Canada in all freeform single vision and progressive lenses, including MyView and Impression lenses by Rodenstock. For more information, visit www.rodenstock.com

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Design with you in mind

reative design with a wealth of individuality and style reflects the spirit of our time. It plays around with exuberance, dynamics and power,

combining elegance and freedom. Silhouette Titan Sculpture eyewear is synonymous with three-dimensional design and top quality manufacturing using high-tech materials with a real attention to detail. The temples are tensioned by the contrast between the high-tech materials titanium and SPX. The contrasting fine faceting on the inside and outside underlines the models three-dimensional design, with the high-tech SPX polymer picking up the dynamics complementing the fine titanium lines. Classic, durable and yet still stylish, this collection, available in six different colours, has that certain something that is needed to capture the world far away from the fashion mainstream. Silhouettes high-quality Austrian manufacture80 percent of the design is completed by hand in innumerable stepsis a guarantee of the exacting standards of perfection that set all Silhouette eyewear apart. For more information visit www.silhouette.com.

A Needy Pair

lways there when you need them, these readers by Ronor are designed to last while still looking trendy.

Designed by opticians for eye care professionals, these glasses are set to meet the high standards of the European CE product conformity code. Readers in the I Need You collection are PD-standardized at 31-31, are mounted with aspheric acrylic lenses and come with a serious coating that protects from scratches. Each of the eight models comes with a matching case and a one year warranty against manufacturers defects. For more information, visit www.ronor.com

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The Race for

a Blind-free

World
by Sheila OHearn

Will baby boomers live to see it?

ts said of age that those in their 50s are now the new 40s, and the 40s are the new 30s, but nobody thought to tell the eyes, says eye practitioner Dr. Dagmar Lutzi of Waterloo, whose words sum up what baby boomers, born between 1945 to 1964, may be facing with eye health care. Although vision loss among boomers is projected to reach epidemic proportions globally, the statistics in Canada alone are staggering, calling for costly health care solutions and health intervention from government right down to individual citizens. A detailed report from the Foundations for a Canadian Vision Health Strategy, prepared in 2007 for the National Coalition for Vision Health, shed sobering light from the storm of concern, very much brewing six years later, providing statistics from coast to coast.

The Coalition was established in 1998 to identify priorities for improving vision health, and also to promote and coordinate advocacy, education, initiatives and informationsharing networks, nationally and provincially. The Strategy states that over four million Canadian adults are afflicted with one of the leading age-related blinding ocular diseases, placing glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and macular degeneration (AMD) highest on the list. The good news for boomers who heed the warning is that most of these diseases are treatable or preventable. Even refractory vision loss (AMD) responds to some form of low vision rehabilitation, and stem-cell research is currently the promise of the future, with its goal to eradicate AMD. Meanwhile, the aim of the coalition stands firm in 2012, as it did in 2007: to decrease grim statistics through a vision health

strategy that includes prevention and increased opportunities for a more timely diagnosis and treatment of blinding ocular disease. Unless Canadians rise to meet the challenge of this gathering storm, the quality of our vision health care system will erode and the number of Canadians needlessly experiencing avoidable blindness will surge, the report states ominously.

Projected Vision Loss Statistics

So, what exactly do the statistics show? As of 2007, 108,000 Canadians were legally blind; another 278,000 Canadians were visually impaired; 610,000 (self-reported) had difficulty seeing ordinary newsprint or the face of someone clearly at four metres away. From 1997 to 2007, the number of blind and visually impaired Canadians had increased 37 per cent, and this figure is projected to double between 2006 and 2031.

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In the next 20 years, aging baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965 will have more than doubled the number of Canadians over age 64 from 4.3 million in 2006 to 9.1 million in 2031. The number of Canadians aged 40 and older with visual impairment or blindness numbered 278,000 and l08,000,
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digestive and endocrine disorders, such as diabetes and thyroid conditions. While advances in cataract surgery have been hugely successful to date and glaucoma is treatable, eye diseases, such as macular degeneration continue to challenge eye practitioners and researchers alike.

Many boomers are unaware they have an eye problem.

for glaucoma is still topical eye drops and laser trabeculotomy. Cataract surgery made great inroads with the introduction of intraocular lens implants over 30 years ago, and remains highly effective. Catherine Tsilfidis, Ph. D., the Don and Joy Maclaren Chair for Vision Research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, concurs. As far as I know, (AMD) is on the rise because of our aging population, she says It is estimated that one in nine people over the age of 65, and one in four over the age of 50 will get it. As our population ages, and a greater population of people are over 65, the incidence in the population will rise. Visual impairment also doubles the difficulties with daily living and social activities, doubles the risks of falls, triples the risk of depression, and quadruples the risk of hip fractures. Eye disease and conditions impact on every level of the health care system.

Vision Loss Prevention Initiatives

Anti-VEG therapy, also used in the treatment of some cancers, is being used for patients with wet AMD to prevent further loss of vision, and can actually slightly improve vision, but rarely to a pre-AMD level, Dr. Lutzi cautions. People of every age are strongly encouraged to wear UV protection sun glasses to reduce the risk of cataract and AMD. Eye vitamins are available to reduce the risk of AMD, and people who smoke should consider butting out for good , as AMD has definitely been linked to AMD, Dr. Lutzi adds. A regular intake of dark green veggies is also helpful.

respectively, in 2007, and is forecasted to double by 2031 to 560,000 and 215,000, respectively. In 2006, estimates of the direct annual cost of vision loss in Canada ranged between $2.7 billion and $2.9 billion. The estimated total of indirect cost of vision loss in 2006 was $7.9 billion, ranking vision loss the ninth most costly group over

Glaucoma is a disease that is usually dependent on genetics and age it is not easily preventable by alternative lifestyles, Dr. Lutzi says. (AMD) is on the rise because people are living longer, although we are getting increased amounts of UV coming through the atmosphere, which has also been linked to this condition. The primary treatment

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On a local level, eye practitioners are urged to provide education and take advantage of multi-media resources to get the message out to the general public to care better for their eyes, including going for regular checkups. According to a recent CNW report that was based on a subsample survey of 452 respondents, aged 50-64, Beyond examining vision and eye health, optometrists also have the ability to diagnose serious eye diseases like glaucoma, also known as the silent vision thief. Yet 45 per cent of aging (Canadian) baby boomers are not aware that optometrists can detect diseases like glaucoma. More importantly, many boomers are unaware that early detection and treatment can help prevent blindness or control serious eye disease. An eye practitioners

ability to detect brain tumours behind the eyes can additionally save lives.

Strides in Stem Cell Research

Molecular biologists continue to forge significant partnerships with The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), for one, including the support of other organizations, private sector and corporate donations, provincial and federal governments, to develop pioneering therapies to treat vision loss. The FFB and its partners currently support 21 trailblazing research groups at universities and hospitals across Canada, committing $5.5 million towards these projects. Dr. Derek van der Kooy and his team exemplify one such group, credited with making the extraordinary discovery that retinol stem cells are present in the adult human eye.

The bottom line is that stem cell therapy and its potential could benefit more than a million Canadians at any stage of degenerative eye diseases, regardless of a persons age, including those affected by AMD, retinitis pigmentosa, and corneal diseases that cause blindness. Combined with the development of hyaluronan and methylcellulose (HAMC), a biodegradable gel, to help spread implanted cells across the retina, and other drugs into HAMC to enable transplanted cells to make connections with the nerve cells of the eye, the hope and goal is to restore vision completely. The time-frame is another question, however. Will baby boomers reap the benefit of todays research and be spared the potential of contracting macular degeneration or other blinding ocular diseases?

Regular visits to an eye doctor can prevent serious and long lasting damage.

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I do not believe that blindness will be eradicated during the lifetime of the baby boomer, Dr. Lutzi notes. Although stem cell research is promising, it is still in a very early stage and the physiology of the eye and optic nerve is exceedingly complex. Dr. Tsilfidis adds, To date, there have been no clinical trials involving stem cells that have shown any effectiveness in improving vision. Most of the studies are simply Phase Two trails, aimed at determining primarily if stem cells are safe rather than effective. In a four-month followup of two patients, one with Stargardts disease and the other with dry macular degeneration, no harmful effects of the stem cells injected into the eyes were evident, which was the primary aim of the study, but there was no real improvement either, Dr. Tsilfidis says. However, in my opinion, a four-month follow up is not long enough to determine if something can go wrong (such as tumorigenic potential or tumour developments). We dont know enough about how and if stem cells will integrate into the retina, and even if they do, we dont know how this will translate into usable vision (for example, if the person will be able to see). When someone loses vision and if the visual cortex in the brain is impacted, then simply replacing cells in the retina, even if they establish local connections, may not translate into improved vision. On the other hand, stem cells have tremendous potential to differentiate into multiple cells

types, and if we can figure out how to get them to effectively differentiate into the desired cells types and integrate into the retina, Dr. Tsilfidis says, the potential to impact a myriad of diseases is immense. The greatest obstacle is in the development of better methods for controlling stem cells, so that they can coax these cells into producing different kinds of eye cells, such as retinol and corneal cells, states the Foundation Fighting Blindness organization, in its grant report. Although stem cell therapies are not expected to benefit baby boomers in their lifetime, their children might well be the recipients. Only time will tell. There are some promising results obtained in animal models of retinol disease that suggest that retinal progenitor cells (not stem cells, but cells that have exited the cell cycle and started to differentiate into rod precursors) can integrate into the adult retina and can improve vision in mouse models of disease, Dr. Tsilfidis explains. This is very promising, and suggests that this approach should work in humans as well. Any disease that has photoreceptor damage could be impacted favourably, from AMD and retinitis pigmentosa to rare Lebers congenital amaurosis, and many others. For a list of clinical trials underway in various retinol eye diseases involving stem cells, visit clinicaltrials.gov. Many studies are being conducted outside North America, and some are actively recruiting patients.

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Warrior

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against macular leads the

degeneration
by Sarah McGoldrick

o millions of Canadians she is a warrior princess, satirically fighting to bring the truth about Canadian politicians to light in a time when many citizens remain in the dark. As fictional character Marg Delahunty, it seems nothing can get past her trademark suit of armour, but as herself, actress Mary Walsh has fought a life changing battle. I was dizzy. I would have to go lie down because I was feeling nauseous. Straight lines were no longer straight, said Walsh recalling when she began to feel something was beginning to go wrong with her sight. She added she had regular feelings of vertigo but initially dismissed it as the usual trials and tribulations of getting older. After more thorough testing the

diagnosis was Macular Degeneration, a disease that affects more than one million Canadians. The disease affects the ability to see centrally both far and near. Macular degeneration can often result in legal blindness leaving those with the disease with significantly reduced sight and the inability to continue activities such as sports or driving.

more, said Walsh. The actress, whose career includes This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Hatching, Matching and Dispatching and more recently promoting the exploration of literature through CBCs Mary Walsh: Open Book. She said she continues to pursue her love of reading and is

Mary Walsh shares her story

Walsh said the fast action of her doctors in Canada and the United States helped curtail further damage and she has been overwhelmed by their expertise and ongoing support from her first diagnosis to the present. Everyone was so kind and compassionate. It was just fantastic and I could not have asked for presently writing a book Crying For The Moon. Like most people who receive a troubling diagnosis Walsh said she was initially unsure of how it would affect both her personal life and career. I had feelings of total despair. It was a very dark time. she said. Who wants a blind actress?

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By the time Walsh was diagnosed it was too late to undergo traditional laser treatment which would have used high energy light to destroy actively growing abnormal blood vessels. . Instead doctors suggested she undergo surgery where they would cut the eye open to remove abnormal cells and reduce the formation of scar tissue and damage to the retina. Walsh experiences wet macular degeneration which requires regular treatment with Lucentis, a prescription injection which

offers a revolutionary restorative treatment and helps reverse some of the damaged caused by the disease. It can undo the damage that was done, said Walsh noting she is now able to continue with regular daily activities such as reading, driving a car and continues to work on a variety of on-screen projects. Raised in Newfoundland, Walsh noted she is pleased to see the progression of treatment for both macular degeneration and other eye diseases in her home province and across Canada. She said in the

past many people in Newfoundland, particularly in remote areas, often went blind because there was no access to the technology needed to treat diseases such as macular degeneration. Things have changed remarkably, said Walsh adding now Atlantic Canada is home to many experts in the field all of whom Walsh said filled her experience with compassion and kindness. Walsh also attributes her success at fighting the disease to her family and friends including This Hour Has 22 Minutes co-star Cathy Jones who went with Walsh to appointments and stood by her as she undertook her battle with the disease. I am so lucky in so many ways. I feel so grateful, she said. Walsh is also becoming more vocal in raising awareness about macular degeneration. She has participated in several rides for sight and is a supporter for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Walsh is also preparing to work on her latests movie project, The Grand Seduction, a remake of La Grade Seduction and will be directed by Don McKellar. The film will be shot on location in Newfoundland and Walsh is anxious to get on set. She added nothing is going to slow her down. Everything feels like a fairytale. I am reading working and driving. I have had the best care one could hope to receive, she said. More information about Macular Degeneration is available at the CNIB website www.cnib.ca.

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Eyewear for the

boomer

active
by Matt Harris
Stylish for all ages. Lace patterned acetate frames: Fysh F-3467. Next page, Rhinestone decor, Superflex SF-375. Both carried by WestGroup.

he idea that golf is the only thing keeping boomers active these days is definitely on the way out. The fact is, there are plenty of boomers in todays society that are taking part in a wide range of activities to keep healthyanything from tennis and hiking to water sports and yes, golf as well. Those who require eyewear have a plethora of options when making their selection, but they need to keep a few basics in mind when they are looking for something new. Rick Leroux, the director of marketing and communications for the lens division of Centennial Optical Limited in Toronto, says there are several reasons for boomers to consider getting new glasses or eyeweara change in prescription being at the top of that list. This is a normal occurrence as we age, he said. There are also reasons to own more than one pair of eyewearits a good idea to have different styles for work, evening wear, sports and other activities. Aside from the fashion and functional aspects of their frames, most people will also require different types of lenses for different activities. Leroux talked about people who spend lots of time working in an office with computers, or about those who have hobbies like sewing or woodworking and how the lenses will differ depending on the persons needs. Computer lenses will provide wider, clear fields of near and intermediate vision, and will ease vision and physical problems

associated with computer vision syndrome, he said. Everyone should have a pair of polarized sunglasses for driving, water sports and other outdoor activities. Some people may want a dedicated pair of reading glasses, while others find a pair of progressives more convenient. Beverly Suliteanu, the vicepresident of product development for West Groupe, said boomers are looking for something modern and with fun styling with an abundance of colour that is also comfortable to wear when choosing their next pair of eyewear, adding that its important to choose a complementary style for ones face shape. The frame shape should contrast your face shape, and the frame size should be in scale with your face size, she said. Eyewear should reflect your best feature, therefore dont be afraid of colour. Suliteanu gave the products of Fysh UK as an example of something both fun and funky that boomers gravitate to. Each colour represents individuality and an attitude, mimicking the boomers character of freedom of expression, she said. With the abundance of colour and funky temple designs, consumers have a vast selection to choose from. All Fysh models have the depth to accommodate multi-focal lenses, which is essential for this market. Leroux noted many boomers crave the convenience of having multi-function glasses, while some

still want ones for specific tasks. Many wearers will enjoy the convenience of photochromic lenses as everyday wear, and different lens materials and treatment options will fit different lifestyles and activity requirements of wearers, he said. The past 20 years have seen a lot of changes in the evolution of progressive addition lenses. The demand for no-line bifocals exploded in the 1990s as baby boomers entered their 40s and started experiencing presbyopia. This led to kind of an arms race in progressive designs by lens manufacturersin the past decade, the industry has been revolutionized with the advance of customized lenses and free-form manufacturing. The Canadian market for progressive lenses is now split about fifty-fifty between customized and traditional progressive lenses. Though boomers are becoming increasingly more active, it is easy to quickly discover which lens is right for consumers. A helpful tip for eyewear professionals is a simple surveyask customers what they do and what they need their glasses for. By getting to know the patient more, their needs can be serviced better.

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Shedding

light
by Sarah McGoldrick
more than half are unaware they have an eye issue often resulting in more severe or untreatable damage. Typically problems with aging eyes begin in the 40s age range or older, said Dr. Vincent Young, a ophthalmologist with the Albert Einstein Health Care Network. He notes as eyes age they undergo significant changes in the amount of light that reaches the back of the eye as well as an increased sensitivity. This age range is also the time when eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma can begin to form. The lens of the eye can become cloudy and yellow making it difficult to see clearly.

on eyewear for boomers

anadas population is aging at a rapid pace. The result is a Boomer Generation (45-65 yrs old) that is ready to put a significant investment in eye care and eyewear over the next few years. As a result of this increased demand, eyewear designers and technology providers are quickly developing new tools and devices to assist boomers in maintaining active, healthy lifestyles without hindrance from eye problems. Many boomers have difficulty accepting that their sight is changing and are often reluctant to make the necessary lifestyle changes to accommodate their sight. In addition,

Eyeglasses wearers may need to upgrade to bifocals or progressive lenses. Young notes many people see significant improvement in their sight thanks to innovations such as photochromatic lenses. Photochromatic lenses, such as Transition Lenses, allow a person to have the addition of sunglasses in front of their eyes, he said adding UV damage plays a significant role in the overall health of the eye. He said illnesses such as macular degeneration creates a break down in photo receptors causing a loss of central vision, making outside influences such as strong light a major irritant to sufferers. For some boomers eye irritants such as UV rays go beyond their immediate vision and alternatives are required to block out additional light from the sides of the face. A lot of prescriptions dont work with sunglasses, says Dave Dean, VP of Marketing for Live Eyewear. He notes most glasses stop at a point on the face that leaves a gap for light to slip in at the sides. The company used this issue to develop the Cocoon sunglasses which wrap around the face protecting wearers from harmful UV rays. Unlike traditional wrap around glasses, they are not bulky and carefully frame the face. This is the time of life when you want some thing that works and looks decent, said Dean adding the eyewear industry is more aware of the design desires of glasses wearers than ever before.

Blue Light Effect

Outside light irritants dont just come from the sun. The various electronic devices we carry around emit blue light which puts strain on our eyes as we stare at computer screens, handheld devices and tablets. This current generation are dealing with more exposure to blue light, said Rick Leroux, Director of Marketing and Communications with Centennial Optical Limited (Lens Division). As young boomers may not have discolouration or much damage to the eye, there is little to filter blue light from reaching the inside of the eye. Also particularly vulnerable are shift workers who are often exposed to irregular amounts of light. A study by the University of Toronto found people exposed to bright indoor light who were wearing blue-lightblocking to goggles people exposed to regular dim light without wearing goggles, found that the levels of the hormone were about the same in the two groups strengthens the hypothesis that blue light is a potent suppressor of melatonin. The study suggested that shift workers and night owls could protect themselves from damage if they wore eyewear that blocked blue light. Centennial has developed a Blu-Tech Lens which filters this light and reduces the level of vulnerability and damage to the eye. Blue light generally

falls between 500700 on the spectrum and few glasses are equipped to handle this level of intensity.

Cocoons

Most lenses will not block that light spectrum, said LeRoux, noting more research continues to be done to provide consumers with eye wear that will accommodate this level of light exposure. As we continue to use more and more digital devices it is critical for both researchers and eye care providers to address the visual issues they will cause in the future. It is important for eye care providers to be more diligent in raising the issue with their patients to proactively prevent future damage.

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Provincial regulations

angering

Ontario
eyecare providers
by Sarah McGoldrick
cuts to fees and services. Many surgeons are not going to do surgery if the patient is not going to get anesthetic, says Dr. Navdeep Nijhawan of the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario who has been outspoken critic of the proposed cuts. The fees are going to be reduced so much, hospitals wont be able to support surgery. He said the industry has already made voluntary cuts to fees over the past three years by 16 per cent. Further cuts, he says, will leave patients without services and potentially sight saving diagnostic tests and treatments. Among these is the Optical Coherence Tomography Test used to identify glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other diseases which may cause blinding in the eyes. We already reduced the fee by 10 per cent, said Nijhawan. The government wants to reduce the fee to where we cant cover the cost of the test. The original fee for the test was $70, which the industry reduced to $63. The government now wants to drop this fee to $25. Nijhawan says many in the industry will simply no longer purchase the equipment needed to perform procedures because they will never make their money back. They are not going to buy a machine for $90,000 which means we are going to be having long waiting times.

he Ontario eye care industry is fighting back against recent and proposed cuts to eye care services across the province. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care has proposed cuts in the areas of diagnostic and treatment technology which eye care providers believe will leave a shortage of practitioners in these highly specialized areas. The industry believes the safety of patients will also be compromised as wait times will increase and access to coverage for things such as anaesthesia will be reduced. The province projects an annual savings of $338 million through the

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People suffering with macular degeneration are among those Nijhawan foresees suffering the greatest from the reduction in fees. The disease requires regular testing to monitor the level of degeneration. With access to fewer testing sites suffers will have to undergo more regular injections in the eye as the disease is allowed to progress faster and go untreated longer. The Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews has stated that she does not believe the cuts will impact patients, noting they are freezing OHIP billing across the board at $11 billion similar to measures taken in 2011. My commitment to Ontarions to provide the best health care possible is unwavering, even during these tough economic times, Matthews said in a written statement to Optical Prism. That is why we are increasing healthcare funding $1 billion this year compared to last year. In the statement, Matthews noted the average ophthalmologist bills the province $666,000 annually, a 60 per cent increase since 2003. She added medical technology and evidence-based care is evolving, which means doctors can see more patients, perform more procedures in less time and with better results than in the past. I want to assure Ontarians that none of the fee changes weve made will affect patient care, she said. The changes made to a select number of OHIP fees bring them into line with current medical practices and new technologies.

Where opthalmology is concerned, new technology has reduced the cost to perform the diagnosis and shortened the time it takes to conduct certain procedures.

in northern Ontario often require air transport for treatment and diagnostic tests. As time goes on it will be harder to provide care. Nijhawan believes rural

Eye care professionals fear cuts will lead to long wait times.

Matthews credited ophthalmologists with their ability to reduce wait times and act as partners in healthcare. She noted the province has increased doctor compensation by 85 per cent since 2003. We will protect our investment in doctors, but now is the time to make new investments in home and community care, not on increasing compensation for doctors, she said. Those in the industry however, feel taking a knife to service fees will not solve the problem and will put a greater burden on the system. In northern areas it will be even worse, he said, noting places

communities in particular will have to send their patients further and further away for diagnostic care. He says many patients are not in sound enough health to make the long journey and may forgo getting the treatment they need because of lack of access to a vehicle to get them there. Nijhawan is also concerned that new doctors will be reluctant to practice in Ontario causing additional wait times and suboptimal care. He encourages members of the eye care community to contact their MPP to learn more and share their concerns about the proposed changes to care.

*Additional information about this issue can be found on the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.epso.ca or the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care website at www.health.gov.on.ca.

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Silmo
to feature latest in industry information and
he very best the eye wear industry has to offer will be on display at Silmo 2012 this October. The event features both both an image and business-based exhibits focused on addressing the expectations and concerns of both exhibitors and visitors. SILMO 2012, MONDIAL DE LOPTIQUE with its win-win strategy, gives all professionals who attend the opportunity to enjoy the positive synergy of a leading trade show aimed at an entire industry, a leading trade show that spotlights innovation and discovery. The event features a full and varied trade show including all players in the eye-care and spectacle trade (frames, sunglasses, lenses, contact lenses, instruments and equipment, low vision, machines and components).

It offers a high-performance and comprehensive trade show with almost 900 exhibitors, 1,400 brands and 35,000 international visitors. The organizers of Silmo 2012 are pooling all their resources to strengthen exhibitors brand image, help them position themselves in their competitive environment, present their know-how and innovations, work on prospecting new customers and benefit from the impact of a leading, media- conscious trade show. Visitors are qualified buyers, distribution networks, independent opticians and decisionmakers from around the world, and they come to take advantage of this unique event, assess the state of the markets, place orders, and find out about and connect with the world of eye-care and spectacles. Specific and accessible tools are available for their use throughout the event.

For the third time, the Silmo Academy will help them to enrich their knowledge, explore and discuss current issues. For this new edition, the theme of refraction will be on the table for two days as part of the trade show. In order to maintain links with all the professionals from the world of eye care across every continent, The Link by Silmo community will act as the information-sharing network. This is an international exchange forum available 24 hours a day throughout the year. This platform enable them take advantage of this unique event, assess the state of the markets, place orders, and find out about and connect with the world of eye-care and spectacles. For the third time, the Silmo Academy will help them to enrich their knowledge, explore and discuss current issues. For this new edition,

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technology
the theme of refraction will be on the table for two days as part of the trade show. With its clear and selective approach, Silmo 2012 provides a relevant offer, enhanced by original events that add value to innovations, reveal trends and spotlight new collections, new products and brand launches. At each edition, the Silmo dor ceremony, which takes place in an amazing location in Paris, awards the innovations that have been chosen and acclaimed by professionals. Innovations in frames, lenses and equipment reward the R&D effort made by businesses in the sector. Silmo sets the future outlook in terms of design, new consumer expectations and major trends. The digital magazine MO by Silmo was launched at last years event. This interactive and original support tool provides follow-up before, during and after the trade show on major trends, and filters the very best exhibitor offer from a design perspective. This dynamic decoding provides a cross-functional, inspired approach to design. SILMO 2012 runs October 5 to 7 at Paris Nord Villepinte. For more information visit www.silmoparis.com.

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Younger Optics Offers Finished Lenses in Polycarbonate
ounger Optics is the first to release Transitions XTRActive finished single vision (FSV) lenses in polycarbonate. These lenses are available in an Rx range of -6.00 to +4.00, cylinder out to -2.00. This means that labs have the ability to fill a greater number of prescriptions with finished lenses, rather than processing semi-finished XTRActive lenses. This is the latest addition to Younger Optics extensive line of Transitions FSV lenses, which

includes several materials and coating options. ECPs can order any of these Transitions FSV lenses from their favorite full- service laboratory. Younger Optics is committed to supporting the entire line of Transitions Optical lenses, said David Rips, president and CEO of Younger Optics. Younger is still the world leader in Transitions XTRActive lenses. Finished hard resin lenses are also available. In addition to finished

Transitions XTRActive, Younger Optics also offers XTRActive lenses in semi-finished hard resin, polycarbonate, Trilogy and highindex 1.67. Younger Optics has won 24 OLA awards, and for more than 50 years, has been bringing innovative products to the optical industry. For more information about Younger Optics, NuPolar lenses and other products, visit the companys web site at youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.

Ronor International Inc. and the house Italian De Rigo Vision SpA:
he world-renowned Italian fashion house, De Rigo Vision International has chosen Ronor as a partner by granting exclusive rights to distribution within Canada for its comprehensive portfolio of brands and collections to optical professionals. Ronor created a new division under the name Ronor Occhiali, emphasizing its Italian connection. Four collections, Ermenegildo, Zegna, Givenchy and Chopard are now available to Canadian customers. The complete portfolio of brands will gradually be introduced across the country. Founded in 1978, De Rigo is already present in more than 80 countries and tirelessly continues to grow each year. The latest Coup Master has just signed the license for Lanvin Eyewear a prestigious haute couture brand. This alliance is also very important. This will allow the company to assert its position as a leading player in Canadian frames and eyewear. Ronor distributes brands from Germany

including the Humphreys collection and the Nordic King Size private label. This year Ronor celebrates its 30th anniversary and many exciting things are planned. The company has waited many years before we could come to Canada. We are excited to join the stability and reputation of De Rigo. The whole team supports the De Rigo Group approach to Ronor Ochialli, said Michele Aracri, CEO of De Rigo Vision SpA. The superior quality and attention to detail make the collections from De Rigo perfectly unique. Artisans continue to proudly manufacture the frames in the traditional way. We are honoured during this 30th anniversary, to have a trusted place in the house of De Rigo, said Robert Charbonneau, President and Owner of Ronor International Inc. Each of our authorized sellers will find a tool to differentiate themselves and carve out a place in the frame segment. What a great way to mark 30 years of service in the optics community in Canada.

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Polishing Optics is All-Natural

line of optical polishing pitch that is made from all-natural wood resin, rather than petroleum by-products, and can precisely match the optics being polished is available from Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island. Gugolz Polishing Pitch from Meller is made from all-natural wood resin, instead of petroleum

byproducts, and comes in five grades from very-soft to very-hard with melting points from 52C to 87C. Allowing users to exactly match pitch hardness to the optics being polished, this pitch is ideal for blocking, lapping, and polishing virtually any optical substrate material. Eliminating the need for

screening, filtering, or mixing additives, Gugolz Polishing Pitch is ready to use by simply slicing the amount required, melting, and pouring onto the lap. This all-natural pitch is totally consistent from batch-to-batch in terms of hardness and consistency. Available through Meller Optics, Inc., or www.melleroptics.com.

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Events Calendar

Lenses to enhance any lifestyle

Transitions VI lenses

Transitions XTRActive lenses

Transitions Vantage lenses

Transitions performance sunwear

DATES
Sep. 58, 2012

EVENT
Vision Expo West 44th Sally Letson Symposium on Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery NBAO Annual General Meeting Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists Annual General Meeting 2012 EVER, European Association for Vision and Eye Research

CITY
Las Vegas, NV

VENUE
Sands Expo & Convention Center

WEB
www.visionexpowest.com/

EMAIL
inquiry@ visionexpowest.com

Sep. 2022, 2012

Ottawa, ON

Westin

www.eyesite.ca

rafeltra@eyesite.ca

Sep. 2729, 2012

Moncton, NB

Delta

www.opto.ca

Sep. 2830, 2012

Gander, NL

Hotel Gander

www.opto.ca

tpickett@ hotelgander.com

Oct. 36, 2012

Crete, Greece

Creta Maris

www.ever.be

ever@ever.be

Oct. 1820, 2012

Alberta Association of Optometrists Annual General Meeting

Calgary, AB

Westin Hotel (Conference) and Calgary Telus Convention Centre (Optifair)

www.optometrists.ab.ca

sdominiuk@ optometrists.ab.ca

Oct. 2627, 2012

Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists 103rd AGM & Trade Show Association des optomtristes du Qubec Salon Vision

Regina, SK

Delta Regina Hotel

www.optometrists.sk.ca

sao@sasktel.net

Nov. 23, 2012

Montral, QC

Palais des congrs de Montral

www.aoqnet.qc.ca

josee.lusignan@ aoqnet.qc.ca

Nov. 23, 2012

Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists AGM

Halifax, NS

World Trade & Convention Centre and Prince George Hotel

www.nsoptometrists.ca

karen@ innovativeplanning.ca

Visit the 12-Month Event Calendar sponsored by Transitions at www.opticalprism.ca

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classified
SALES REPS WANTED PERSONNEL WANTED PERSONNEL WANTED SERVICES

OPTIKA EYEWEAR: Canadas leading

optical frame supplier known for popular eyewear lines: Hello Kitty, Nat and Coco, Mizyake, and Soho eyewear, is looking for sales rep for Ontario territory. Established territory, excellent compensation package, start immediately. Please email cv to Richard Allan at richardj@bellnet.ca or fax (514) 334-0354. www.optikaeyewear.com Concept Eyewear is expanding to Ontario and is looking for an independent, multi-line sales representative to carry the unique high-end V.Design collection from France starting in November 2012. Other territories are welcome to apply for future opportunities. Email resume info@concepteyewear.ca or fax 1 (866) 357-7629. No phone calls please.
BRIOT/WECO/VISIONIX CANADA

OSHAWAModern, professional optical dispensary located within a progressive optometry & ophthalmology office seeks a professional optician. Professional appearance, as well as excellent clinical skills, customer service and interpersonal skills are assets. Pay commensurate with experience + bonus. Monday to Friday, 1 Saturday per month. No Sundays. Available July 23, 2012. Please contact Sue Mah. FAX (905) 434-7904. EMAIL lilyopticaloshawa@gmail.com

Experienced Optometric Assistant is needed for a fast pace, high-end Optometric office in Orleans Ontario. The successful candidate must be outgoing, organized, detail-oriented and be able to provide high quality customer service. Must speak fluently French and English, and be available to work full-time. Email resume to: lise@nuvooptometry.ca

Busy Optical store in North Vancouver is looking for a full time licensed optician or student optician. Looking for upbeat customer service focused individual who is able to work both on a team and individually. Job requirements dispensing eyeglasses, fitting contact lenses, and some lab edging work. Please respond via email at visionworks.cap@gmail.com.

Opticians position available in Barrie. Looking for a self- motivated, energetic, and professional optician in a busy retail optical store in Barrie, Ontario. Individual must possess excellent customer service skills, proper telephone etiquette and good problem solving skills. Experience is an absolute must. Email your resume to: opticianwanted2012@hotmail.com
FOR SALE

Does your existing space need updating? Are you ready for a change? At Belmark, we specialize in the needs of the optical industry. We offer our clients a variety of services and a convenient one-stop-shop for all their renovations, new construction, maintenance and design needs. At Belmark, we do more than construction, we excel at creating unique contemporary spaces, custom display fixtures, creative signage solutions, branding and logo design. Call us today to book a free consultation and find out how we can enhance your business image. Please visit us at www.belmark.ca or call us at (416) 913-0341.
OPTICAL STORES FOR SALE

is looking for aggressive and determined sales representatives who can professionally represent and sell diagnostic and capital equipment products to eye care professionals within Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland BC and Alberta. Desired Skills & Experience B2B sales experience and optical experience necessary. This position requires extensive travel throughout Quebec and the Eastern Provinces. Must be fluently bilingual in French and English for the Quebec market. Company Description Canada Briot/WECO/Visionix manufactures, sells and services a complete line of optical lab finishing and diagnostic equipment. Innovation is our hallmark. Our staff understands the needs of eye care professionals and are dedicated to helping ECPs achieve profitability and success. What Briot/WECO Canada Offers: Competitive base salary plus commission Health, dental, life, LTD and vision insurance Car Allowance Expense reimbursement Interested parties please forward your resume to: info@wecocan.com

Cutler and Gross is looking for full-time and Part-time registered opticians to work in their downtown Toronto boutique in the heart of Yorkville. If you are a fashion forward optician, looking for a job in the fashion industry this will be a great opportunity to work with handmade eyewear, deal with high end clientele and be part of a team of eyewear professionals. You will also get the chance to be part of the design team of one of the leading eyewear brands in the industry through bespoke/custom made services. Newly Grads are welcome to apply! Please email resumes to: gm@cutlerandgross.com

OPTICAL EQUIPMENT/ FURNITURE FOR SALE

For sale-established optical boutique in major Mississauga mall. Sixteen years in business. Owner/optician looking to semi-retire, potential to stay on staff. Please contact: optical_biz@hotmail.ca
STORE FOR SALE BRAMPTON.

Recently closed store is looking to sell all of its equipment and furniture. Things for sale include, edging equipment, lensometer, pupilometer, frames, and many other things. For further detail please contact me by email. optical20.20@hotmail.com

Electric height adjustable equipment table for Sale. Brand new for $300. Call Jackson @ (604) 671-1082 or email to bcosi.van@gmail.com

Very busy locationMajor Inter2 story level700 sq/ft above,1500 sq/ft aprx bsmt finished with 4 rooms (1 room is used by OD). 2 washrooms. Sub-lease is available, $15,000 to $18,000 sale per month with out advertisement + cash. Lots of parking front rear and around, inventory included, full new doctor's equipment. Rent$3200 including TMI. SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE. theoptical1@gmail.com. Don't wait turn your keys and go.
P E R S O N N E L A VA I L A B L E

FOR SALE

Be a part of the growing company. We are expanding and looking for a fulltime licenced optician for for a new store opening in Toronto. Flexible schedule, Excellent pay, New grad opticians are welcome. Please email your resume at hiringoptician@hotmail.ca
ATTENTION OPTOMETRISTS

Half-EYESSPLIT BRIDGE (magnet). Powers from +1.25 to +2.50. In black/brown/blue. $15.00 each. By the dozen only. (416) 780-9112.

Optician, contact lens fitter, available 3 days a week. (416) 710-6009.

FREE!!!!!!!!

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Optical Prism classified word ads are now FREE when sent to Optical Prism by email. Not only do you get your ad in Optical Prism, the magazine, your ad is also posted on the Optical Prism web sitewww.opticalprism.ca Please note, the maximum number of words per ad is 50, and no logos are to be included with this offer. Need to hire staff? Need to sell some equipment? Just email your text to: info@opticalprism.ca and reach the entire Canadian optical industry.

Full or part-time associate required immediately for Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Amazing opportunities with above-average renumeration, signing bonus and negotiable guaranteed salary. Minimum of 2 years experience is preferred, but not essential. Please contact Dr. Miriam Debly. All inquires kept confidential.

Deadline for next issueSeptember 14, 2012.

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frame by frame
Stylish frames take centre stage in Stratford

tratford, Ontario is an epicenter for creativity the town is home to countless actors, designers, theatre buffs, and artists. Caroline Babb, R.O. and Rob Bosworth know this well, which is why theyre able to cater to their local clientele so well (theyre even closed on Mondays, the same day as the theatre). European designers and bold, unique frames dominate the walls in their store, Optical Design. These are frames youre not going to find in Lens Crafters, says Babb. They carry lines such as Theo, TAG Heuer, Face Face, SALT, Alain Mikli, Beausoleil, LINDBERG and their newest addition, Lafont. Optical Design has been open on Wellington Street in downtown Stratford for many years, but Babb and Bosworth took it over about 18 months ago, something Babb says has always been a dream of hers. Emily Chandler, who lives and works in Stratford, had walked by Optical DesignStratfords only
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downtown optical storemany times, but had never ventured in. When she finally decided to visit, she was struck by the excellent selection and said she didnt know how shed narrow down her choices to just one pair of frames. Babb and Bosworth started Emily with a variety of choices, asking all about when, where and why shed be wearing her glasses, then started to narrow down her selection. Although Emily is very stylish and enjoys a good pop of colour in her wardrobe, she tended to like more neutral-coloured framed with interesting textures instead of the coloured options she tried. Emily experimented with all sorts of frames, from big, studious styles which she said would be perfect if she ever decided to get her PhD, to frames with different shapes on each eye (EyeDC frames, which she said were a definite no!) While it was a tough decision, Emilys top choice was the Face Face Cocco 3 frame with panther pattern at the temple tips. Bosworth liked the cat eye effect of them on Emily and she said, I would wear these out at night with a cute dress. Coming in at a tie for second was a design by Anne & Valentini called Doha which had similar colouring to the Face Face frames, but emphasized a different part of Emilys face, and Acetanium frames by LINDBERG in purple. Emily thought they were nice, but not quite exciting enough. Both Babb and Bosworth seemed to have just as much fun with Emilys shopping experience as she did a sign theyll continue to do well in creative, quirky Stratford. -Adrienne Brown

1. Emily with R.O. (and store owner) Caroline Babb; 2. Eye'DC frames (a definite no!); 3. Anne & Valentin "Doha" frames (her second choice); 4. Masunaga; 5. Face a Face "Cocco 3" frames (her favourites).

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