OPTICAL PRISM | FROM THE EDITOR
COVID-19 pandemic . It turns out , the widespread use of face masks has resulted in a significant rise in reports of dry , uncomfortable eyes , according to the Centre for Ocular Research & Education at the University of Waterloo . We speak with CORE clinical scientist Karen Walsh about how ECPs can help to address this issue with their patients .
Our pictorial in this issue takes a look at the growing popularity of “ nude ” eyewear . The great thing about these au naturel styles is that they go with pretty much every skin tone and outfit since they are stripped of loud , splashy colours , patterns or designs .
WITH AUTUMN NOW FALLING into winter in Canada , this issue of Optical Prism takes a look at all of the hot eyewear styles for this cooler time of year .
For men ’ s frames , those in the optical industry say colours like blue , grey , black and brown are bound to be popular . Men will also be gravitating to the shapes and styles that they know and love , while dipping their toes into some new waters .
Women will be a bit more adventurous , with bold looks , eye-catching colours and retro styles expected to be en vogue this fall and into winter .
Along with our look at men ’ s and women ’ s frame trends , this issue includes a feature on Indigenous Canadian artist Phil Gray and the new AYA Optical frames that will bear his striking eagle designs . We were lucky enough to have a chance to chat with this talented , inspiring artist about his artwork and this unique collaboration with AYA Optical .
We ’ re excited to share that Optical Prism has been hard at work behind the scenes over the past few months to improve our presence on Facebook and Twitter as well as Instagram . We hope you will follow or join us on each of our social media platforms .
We ’ re also redesigning our website and cannot wait to show you our new-and-improved online look .
As always , please feel free to reach out to me with your story ideas , the ECPs you would like to see profiled in Optical Prism and products you ’ re excited about .
Denis Langlois , Managing Editor . This issue is also loaded with optical-related news , including information on a growing phenomenon that eyecare professionals are seeing amid the
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6 OPTICAL PRISM | November 2020