Eye Focus February 2019 | Page 20

Transitions Signature Gen 8 coming soon The new Transitions Signature Gen 8 – the next generation of Transitions Signature lenses – are set to launch this fall in Canada, according to Transitions Optical. The new lenses are the result of over five years of product research and development and will deliver the next frontier of performance. “We are passionate about bringing the benefits of light intelligence to all consumers and are excited to bring a new generation of our most popular lens offering to the market.” “Building on over 20 years of innova- tion, we are always pushing the limits of performance in our products,” says Chrystel Barranger, president of Essilor Photochromics and Transitions Optical. More information about the new Transitions Signature Gen 8 lenses is to be announced at Transitions Academy 2019, which is set for Feb. 3 to 6 in Orlando, Florida. ATTENTION EMPLOYERS… BC College of Optics March 18 th , 2019 class What does BC College of Optics Offer? The BCCO program ensures all BCCO graduates can properly integrate the academic and practical aspects of entry-level opticianry. Our Award-winning and experienced instructors explain challenging optical concepts and techniques, monitor hands-on clinical skills and improve practical abilities in our in-house clinical environment. Optical re-do’s are both expensive and embarrassing. BCCO grads come job-ready, and will make an immediate contribution to your store’s bottom line. Employers can expect increased productivity and professionalism with improved patient service and satisfaction. Send us your most-motivated employee (or family member) as an investment in your business and we will return to you a fully-qualified OPTICIAN/CONTACT LENS FITTER in Fall 2019. Classes begin March 18th, 2019!! BC College of Optics www.bccollegeofoptics.ca | #208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC | T: (604) 581-0101. 20 EYE FOCUS February Digital 2019 37