2014
January / February
An Eye on Men
Even when purchasing eyewear, many men like to appreciate the richness of the materials or the intricacies of the manufacturing details. Designer and manufacturers have clearly understood this, they that offer men eyeglasses with sophisticated technology and a distinguished and refined look. An overview of 2014’s virile trends!
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March / April
The Human Element in the Corporate Environment
Human resources are the primary assets of a company and optical offices are not exempt from this rule. To effectively recruit, train, guide the work/family balance, and encourage staff retention, employers today have a number of tools at their disposal. Best practices to be considered.
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May / June
Dry Eye Syndrome
Recent Canadian studies show that more than 27% of the population have dry eye symptoms. Women and the elderly are usually the most affected by this disease with multiple origins. From prevention to treatment, we talk with specialists about the latest methods that can offer relief to patients.
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July / August
Management 2.0
Eyecare practices today are connected with a fully automated management system. Between the necessary inventory controls, computerized updates of patient records and digital marketing tools, the practice of business in the optical environment has definitely begun to turn towards management 2.0. A look at the state of business affairs.
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September / October
The World of Lenses
Tinted, treated, polished, grinding, enriched; the lens is the subject of numerous designs, manipulations and changes before finding its rightful place within a frame. In laboratories, researchers compete in engineering to offer the best quality and to demonstrate the virtues of a lens crafted through constantly improved techniques. The low-down on the hi-tech!
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November / December
Silmo
Not to be missed in the optical world, the French trade show Silmo opens its doors in Paris Nord Villepinte with, as is the annual tradition, innovation as its backdrop. EnVue : voir plus loin dispatches optical fashion specialist and optician, Marie-Sophie Dion, to the show where she examines an optical design industry in perpetual motion. A focus on what’s new in eyewear!
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