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Your Canadian Source for Eye Care Professionals Covering Trends & News in Digital & Print. FREE copy.

Eyewear fashions, optical dispensing, practice management, and eye health technology for independent eyecare professionals and EyeStyle enthusiasts

07/30/2026

Helping protect children's vision, one innovation at a time. Essilor® Stellest® 2.0 lenses build on years of myopia management research with H.A.L.T.®

MAX technology, offering enhanced efficacy in slowing myopia progression and giving eye care professionals another evidence-based option for young patients.

Photos from Optik NOW's post 07/29/2026

📖 New trend alert: Offline is making a comeback.

After years of endless scrolling, more people are choosing experiences they can actually hold in their hands.

Books. Vinyl records. Film cameras.

And yes... magazines.

There's something different about sitting down with a printed publication, flipping through the pages, discovering stories you didn't know you needed, and reading without notifications competing for your attention.

In an industry built on vision, maybe it's fitting that some of the best insights aren't found on a screen.

Optik Magazine delivers industry news, clinical insights, business trends, and inspiring stories straight to your mailbox, giving you a reason to slow down and enjoy the read.

Sometimes the best way to stay ahead is to unplug for a few minutes.

Are you seeing the shift back toward print, or are you still reading everything digitally?

07/28/2026

Engineering meets design.

J.F. REY's SLEDGE collection showcases an architectural approach to eyewear, combining titanium, acetate, carbon fibre, and a patented screwless hinge system for precision, flexibility, and lasting performance.

Discover the collection ahead of SILMO Paris 2026.

07/23/2026

Coming soon. Experience life in higher definition.

07/22/2026

Children aren't just patients. They're the foundation of lifelong practice growth. 👁️✨

Discover why pediatric eye care is one of the most valuable investments a practice can make. Read the full article in Optik magazine.

07/21/2026

If you're recreating your content strategy from scratch every week, you're doing it the hard way.

Batching isn't just a Productivity hack. it’s the difference between always feeling behind and finally having breathing room.

Step 1: Plan before you create: Spend 15 minutes mapping out your content pillars and topics for the two weeks. Don't open your camera or design yet, decide what you're making first. Write it all down in Notion.

Step 2: Write all your content first. Sit down and write every caption, voiceover, and carousel post in one sitting.
Your brain stays in "writing mode" instead of switching back and forth between writing and creating.

Step 3: Film everything in one session. Set up your lighting and camera once.
Change outfits or backgrounds if needed. Knock out all your talking head or B-roll videos back to back.

Step 4: Edit all videos in one session. Instead of filming and then editing each video on its own. Dedicate half a day to editing and get it done in one sitting.

Step 5: Design your graphics in bulk. Use a template system or your design tool of choice. Duplicate, swap the text and images, done.

Step 6: Schedule it all at once. Load everything into your scheduling tool in one sitting. Two weeks of content, scheduled and off your plate.

Try this system once and you’ll never go back to trying to create daily.

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07/16/2026

Parisian style never goes out of fashion. 🇫🇷

Since 1948, Longchamp has been synonymous with timeless French elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and effortless sophistication. Best known for the iconic Le Pliage bag, inspired by the Japanese art of origami, the brand continues to blend heritage with modern design.

The Longchamp eyewear collection carries that same spirit, pairing refined Parisian style with contemporary details. Designed for confident, feminine women, each frame is a balance of understated luxury and everyday wearability.

✨ Explore the collection and discover eyewear inspired by one of France's most iconic fashion houses.

07/15/2026

What are your contact lens patients searching for online? 👀

The latest research from the Contact Lens Institute reveals how patients are using Google, social media, and AI to answer their contact lens questions before they ever visit a practice.

From pricing and safety to removal techniques, these searches offer valuable insights into what's shaping patient expectations and where eye care professionals have an opportunity to educate, build trust, and improve retention.

Swipe through for some of the report's most surprising findings.

Photos from Optik NOW's post 07/14/2026

Could the future of specialty contact lenses be digital, on demand, and chairside?

A new research platform from the University of Waterloo integrates custom software, advanced materials, 3D printing, and precision surface finishing to manufacture patient-specific contact lenses in about 20 minutes.

The technology isn't clinic-ready yet, but it highlights where innovation in specialty lens manufacturing may be heading.

Swipe through for the key takeaways.

07/14/2026

ic! berlin is built on a distinctly Berlin attitude: independent, expressive and unconcerned with fitting in. Since 1996, the brand has created handcrafted eyewear for people who see the world on their own terms.

Made in Berlin, each frame combines the brand’s signature screwless hinge with lightweight, durable materials including stainless steel, titanium and natural finishes. The result is considered eyewear that prioritises individuality, comfort and enduring design over passing trends.

Today, ic! berlin’s frames are handcrafted in its Berlin manufactory and worn around the world by creative thinkers, makers and original minds.

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