OPTICAL PRISM | FROM THE EDITOR
Trends also indicate that people are returning once again to in-person appointments , albeit with new health and safety protocols in place .
At Optical Prism , we are excited about this new chapter of 2021 and we hope that our optimism shines through in the stories in this issue .
We are thrilled to share with you our cover story on award-winning actress and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar , who is now the spokesperson for CooperVision ’ s Brilliant Futures campaign .
You will also find features on the latest trends in eyewear for men and women , along with information on the newest innovations in lenses .
Best-selling author and public speaker
Sarah Ban Breathnach has famously said this about the start of a new year : “ New Year ’ s Day : A fresh start . A new chapter waiting to be written .”
And after a tumultuous and unpredictable 2020 , which saw a deadly pandemic take hold around the globe and businesses shuttered and experience unprecedented suffering as a result , many people will be welcoming this opportunity for a “ fresh start ” and “ new chapter ” with open arms .
The start of the 2021 chapter for the eyewear industry includes the launch of many new , innovative products - from frames and lenses to optical equipment and treatments .
Optical Prism assistant editor David Goldberg has also taken a deeper dive into a new Canadian Ophthalmological Society report that reveals the benefits of ophthalmology in Canada and financial savings of treating vision loss .
Our pictorial also focuses on optimism as this year ’ s Pantone colours of the year for 2021 - Illuminating and ultimate grey - express a message of positivity supported by fortitude .
As we enter this new chapter of 2021 , we would like to extend our best wishes from our offices to yours that this year will bring happiness , success and many tales of helping customers along the way .
It also comes at a time of renewed optimism that this year will be much brighter than the last .
In-person events are being scheduled again , including Vision Expo East , which has been pushed to May 25 to 28 , MIDO , now planned for early June , and Transitions Academy , set for June 13 to 16 in the sunny south .
DENIS LANGLOIS , Managing editor . Don ’ t forget to check us out on social media and subscribe to us online to get the latest eyecare and eyewear information .
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