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HOYA Vision Care Canada has announced the availability of new additions to its Sensity light-adaptive lens portfolio for eye care professionals across Canada, including Sensity 3, Sensity Colours and Sensity Shine. According to HOYA, Sensity 3 lenses are designed to provide improved activation, fade-back speed, colour stability and long-term durability compared with previous Sensity generations and selected competitive benchmarks.

Each year the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry. “The Academy’s award recipients exemplify the highest standards of excellence in research, education, clinical care, leadership, and service,” said Charlotte Joslin, OD, PhD, FAAO, Dipl AAO, Awards Committee Chair.

J.F. REY has introduced IMAGINE, its 2026 kids collection designed for children aged 4 to 12. The collection focuses on colour, transparency and graphic detail, with frames intended to reflect the different personalities and stages of childhood. Designs range from brighter, playful tones for younger children to more refined colour palettes and graphic treatments for pre-teens. According to the company, IMAGINE combines J.F. REY’s design approach with attention to ergonomics, comfort and durability.

Toulch Rimless has signed an agreement with Audace Lunettes, which will serve as the company’s Canadian distributor. The partnership brings together two Montreal-based eyewear companies and is intended to support the growth of Toulch Rimless and its Phi collection among eye care professionals across Canada. “We are extremely proud to partner with Toulch Rimless.

Canadian eye care professionals are invited to attend a SightGlass Vision webinar on contrast management for myopia control in children, featuring new clinical data and perspectives from Canadian practice. The webinar, Control the Contrast: From Theory to Practice with MiSight® Spectacle Lenses Powered by Diffusion Optics Technology™, will take place on July 22 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a 3D-printing platform capable of producing patient-specific contact lenses in as little as 20 minutes. The technology combines custom lens-design software, a new hydrophilic silicone formulation and a non-contact surface-finishing process. The researchers say the platform could eventually support the design, manufacture and dispensing of specialized contact lenses during a single visit to an optometrist.

There may be seven wonders of the world, but through a child’s eyes, there are millions more. From spotting faces in everyday objects to discovering hidden details adults might miss, children see wonder in everyday moments. Yet many may not be seeing their world as clearly as they could. More than one in four kids in Canada have problems with their vision by school age and that number is rising*.

By Dr. Sheila Morrison, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, FCCSO Over the last decade, myopia management has advanced significantly across academic institutions, optometry schools, and industry, helping shift the conversation from simple refractive correction toward active intervention. Spectacle lenses, soft contact lenses, orthokeratology, and pharmacologic approaches have all contributed to that progress, and the evidence base supporting myopia control is stronger than ever.

AYA Optical’s Breeze in Loon Clan blends featherlight stainless steel construction with striking commissioned Indigenous artwork by Ojibwe artist Donald Chrétien. This contemporary square butterfly style features adjustable nose pads, custom acetate temple tips, and rich blue-brown artwork symbolizing leadership and balance—offering retailers a meaningful, fashion-forward statement with exceptional comfort and storytelling appeal.

Transitions® will bring an interactive brand experience to this year’s Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), from July 15 to 19 on Grand Allée, inviting festival-goers to explore the impact of light and discover personalized lens solutions for everyday life.