CBC is looking into the optical industry.............................

**inside out** · 01-19-2012, 11:27 AM

Thanks you understand ex optician. They wont even let you get to the mic. I have spoken out at the meetings. no one hears/listens/believes. Its like the Titanic no one believes it can sink. It has to be grassroots we need newletters/mass email/faxes going out to all opticians. The nationals are trying to control the media. We have to let the word out. We need centers in every province. Let Optician know and let them be heard. We need to collect contact info and send out the word. A cry accross the land.

**inside out** · 01-23-2012, 10:26 AM

To ex-optician
Thanks ex -optician I will keep you in mind as things progress.

**NorthStar** · 02-14-2012, 12:02 AM

CBC Marketplace – Internet Sales

The CBC Market Place investigative team is working on a report comparing the cost
of internet eyewear to the cost of purchasing from other sources. In preparation,
CAO has retained a public relations firm to prepare a strategy with a unified
response and tools for CAO, provincial associations and members. If contacted by a
media source to discuss optometric practices and internet dispensing, it is
suggested to direct the inquiry to a provincial association or CAO and our
identified spokespeople will respond. We also ask that you review public education
material provided by CAO, provincial associations and other sources to educate
patients about the considerations when purchasing eyeglasses and contact lenses on
the internet. An update will follow in the next issue of In Touch.

**NorthStar** · 02-17-2012, 08:32 PM

Tune in next week. Tonight's marketplace is promoting next week's show on the price of eyewear. "What about buying online?" "Find out what your eye doctor does not want you to know."

**edKENdance** · 02-17-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by NorthStar

Tune in next week. Tonight's marketplace is promoting next week's show on the price of eyewear. "What about buying online?" "Find out what your eye doctor does not want you to know."

Just watched tonight's episode and saw the preview. This should be interesting. I watch Marketplace and enjoy it. I hope this doesn't eff up my enjoyment of the show.

**uncut** · 02-18-2012, 09:13 AM

The mainstream media has no journalistic integrity, in my world.

I am still waiting for them to follow up on all those "news" stories about ........."I can see the clock radio when I wake up in the morning"...........

**lensguy** · 02-21-2012, 04:10 PM

I just hope whatever happens, we have a better argument than this!

http://www.cbc.ca/edmontonam/episode...lasses-online/

**idispense** · 02-22-2012, 08:13 AM

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**fjpod** · 02-22-2012, 05:14 PM

I hate to be the pessimist here...but nothing good will come of this.

**mike.elmes** · 02-22-2012, 06:20 PM

Marketplace this friday.....6pm

**charan** · 02-23-2012, 04:14 PM

well i recieved an email from the OAC, they asking to call CBC to inquire why opticians weren't interviewed, I'm sorry but i think its a little too late to ask Opticians to call CBC, Its really sad this forum have had this thread for a long time and we hear from OAC now?!!

**uncut** · 02-23-2012, 04:56 PM

Amazing.....this evolved from exploring "vertical integretion" to "framed, what the industry does not want you to know about your eyeglasses".

Can't wait for the out of context quotes from Chris!

**edKENdance** · 02-23-2012, 10:55 PM

Looks like Marketplace is going after Lux. They ran a short story tonight as a prelude to tomorrow nights episode. They're also using Bruce (are you effin' kidding me?!?!) Bergez as an expert. They mentioned that Marketplace bought a pair of glasses from Clearly Contacts that cost almost 200.00 and didn't fit properly.

I'm kind of breathing a little easier.

**ScottV** · 02-24-2012, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by edKENdance

Looks like Marketplace is going after Lux. They ran a short story tonight as a prelude to tomorrow nights episode. They're also using Bruce (are you effin' kidding me?!?!) Bergez as an expert. They mentioned that Marketplace bought a pair of glasses from Clearly Contacts that cost almost 200.00 and didn't fit properly.

I'm kind of breathing a little easier.

http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2012/framed/

Oh boy.....

**Chris Ryser** · 02-24-2012, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by charan

well i recieved an email from the OAC, they asking to call CBC to inquire why opticians weren't interviewed, I'm sorry but i think its a little too late to ask Opticians to call CBC, Its really sad this forum have had this thread for a long time and we hear from OAC now?!!

I was contacted by the CBC just before Christmas and decided to tell OptiBoard members about it on the Canadian Forum the week after NewYear. (Started by Chris Ryser, 01-06-2012 02:11 PM).

However the general apathy of recognizing any serious matter and participate in some action is a fact. When it is too late we can cry. The same goes for yesterday's post on the GeneralForum posting a press release about Coastals 115% increase in sales over last years same period.

I am making this post, just to be on record.

marketplace can be seen on-line as of tomorrow Saturday 11am------------------------> http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/

**NorthStar** · 02-24-2012, 09:09 AM

What Chains, if any, advertise on CBC?

This story is similar to the National coverage.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/02/23/marketplace-prescription-glasses.html

JC they use Bergez as their expert "insider" - not much credibility there. Given the "eyewear grossly overpriced" angle, it will be odd if Hakim, a well known Canadian low priced discounter offering the lower price and quality option for decades before the internet, is not even mentioned. Looks like Lux gets hit along with optometry. On the preview, even Coastal gets hit - Marketplace bought a pair for almost $200, much more than the advertised "under $50," which did not fit and they got no help from the service line. Should be interesting to see the entire show.

What chains advertise on CBC? Lux doesn't.

**idispense** · 02-24-2012, 10:16 AM

no one pointed out that it is illegal in Ontario

**mike.elmes** · 02-24-2012, 10:21 AM

What a joke....Bergez? He should be blackballed in our industry. Isn't his wife still in jail? Luxottica has created a fashion demand for it's designer brands such as Prada DG and many others. Lenscrafters has always had the BIG prices. They are overpriced, but continue to discount those exaggerated prices.

**idispense** · 02-24-2012, 10:51 AM

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**inside out** · 02-24-2012, 12:56 PM

The hero of this show is Bruce Berges of Great Glasses and he is claiming to be a hero as he went to jail for standing up to high prices. He is planning to go to BC as he likes the government and the market there!

**lensguy** · 02-24-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by inside out

The hero of this show is Bruce Berges of Great Glasses and he is claiming to be a hero as he went to jail for standing up to high prices. He is planning to go to BC as he likes the government and the market there!

http://www.greatglassesbc.com/

How sad is this?

**lensguy** · 02-24-2012, 01:51 PM

Nice timing with the CBC show! I wonder if he will get to plug his new location and grand opening specials!

50% off 3 for 1
or
6 for 1!!!

**charan** · 02-24-2012, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by lensguy

http://www.greatglassesbc.com/

How sad is this?

our own industry is our enemy :( when I see people on this forum talk about how passionate they are about being an optician, I'm sorry but its very hard being passioate about your job when your pocket is full of lint. This is digesting whats happening to Opticianary.