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    I graduated from U Waterloo in the late 70's and...

    I graduated from U Waterloo in the late 70's and so I will correct your version of history. I was accepted after 1 year of undergrad sciences and then spent 4 years in optometry. It was never a 3...
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    in US and Canada you require an undergrad degree...

    in US and Canada you require an undergrad degree with specific prerequisite courses ( eg physics, math, chemistry, etc). It is then 4 years in professional training.
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    Recent studies show, for Canadians, there still...

    Recent studies show, for Canadians, there still is an overwhelming percentage that prefer in person shopping. Online hasn't penetrated as much as US. Perhaps our cold climate means going to the...
  4. Do a good job and people will come. Some people...

    Do a good job and people will come. Some people leave and some return. Eventually all businesses will change (except for big box toy retailers. They're safe).
  5. Didn't the BC government also deregulate the...

    Didn't the BC government also deregulate the dispensing of glasses? How has that affected opticians and optometrists?
  6. 1) The customer walks into any store (online or...

    1) The customer walks into any store (online or BM)
    2) The trained (highly)14 year old measures (computer assisted) PD and seg height
    3) Results are faxed to ophthalmologist who confirms and...
  7. You can't stop someone from speeding, but you can...

    You can't stop someone from speeding, but you can fine them if they are caught.
  8. You can also now say that it is illegal in...

    You can also now say that it is illegal in Ontario to sell glasses (or contact lenses) online and you are unable to comply with online requests.
  9. Also thanks to the fact that the BC health...

    Also thanks to the fact that the BC health minister had a financial interest in Clearlycontacts (now Clearly) at the time.
  10. the BC health minister was a principle in...

    the BC health minister was a principle in clearly.com before Lux bought them. Talk about a conflict of interest.
  11. Dispensing glasses is still a controlled act in...

    Dispensing glasses is still a controlled act in Ontario. They just ignore the law and wait to be sued. If the courts strike down the law then dispensing of glasses and prescribing of glasses will...
  12. Anybody can refract or measure blood pressure. ...

    Anybody can refract or measure blood pressure. Prescribing from the results is a controlled act at least in Ontario
  13. I golf and I use a progressive sunglass and it...

    I golf and I use a progressive sunglass and it doesn't bother me at all. Each person is different. However if you want him to improve his score, tell him to wear only distance glasses for golf. ...
  14. I have used Hoya for several years and have found...

    I have used Hoya for several years and have found their quality excellent. They had some problems with their lab, but now seem to be corrected. It's true it takes 7-10 days to get a job, but often...
  15. Boycott Essilor

    Boycott Essilor
  16. Hopefully we have moved beyond superficial...

    Hopefully we have moved beyond superficial appearances and listen to the candidates policies. Unfortunately in American politics Trump has made this year's election about name calling. Let's make...
  17. Imperial Optical on steroids

    Imperial Optical on steroids
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    Just mail the glasses to them. Seems to be legal...

    Just mail the glasses to them. Seems to be legal for Clearly
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    Sorry Chris, but I have to disagree. How can we...

    Sorry Chris, but I have to disagree. How can we afford to NOT bite the hand. Essilor does not feed us, we feed them, and they bit us first. With friends like them, who needs enemies.
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    Thanks to everyone and their positive responses. ...

    Thanks to everyone and their positive responses. For all the opticians out there, try to lobby your association to follow our example. We have strength in numbers.
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    I don't buy from E and have not since acquisition...

    I don't buy from E and have not since acquisition was made. Was the "you" a royal "you" or specifically aimed at me?
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    I was there and witnessed the fact. Neither OAO...

    I was there and witnessed the fact.
    Neither OAO or OOA can afford to not bite the hand that feeds them.
    I don't see how you view Essilor as benevolent. It's about time we all bite that hand.
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    OAO denies booth to Essilor

    At the recent Ontario Association of Optometrists annual meeting, Essilor was denied a booth because of their ongoing commitment to promote online eyeglass sales in Ontario through Clearly Contacts. ...
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    Call the Vision Institute 416-224-2273

    Call the Vision Institute 416-224-2273
  25. So it is a year since Essilor bought Clearly...

    So it is a year since Essilor bought Clearly Contacts. Essilor assured us they would be different. Anyone see any difference and why is anyone still using Essilor for any of their work?
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