Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
A leader in innovation, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care revolutionized the vision correction industry in 1988 with the invention of ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses, the world's first disposable soft contact lens.
Now, the ACUVUE® Brand is worn by more people globally than any other contact lens brand, and is truly transforming the world's vision by providing an extensive range of contact lens options to meet the vision needs of people of all ages.
“Our Global Vision is to bring healthy vision to everyone, everywhere, everyday. For over twenty years, ACUVUE® has been doing just that – bringing the benefits of vision care to people around the globe,” explains Sian Roberts, Business Director, Canada, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. “Our partnership with Optometry Giving Sight will allow us to continue to find innovative new ways to help people around the world see better, furthering our commitment to make healthy vision affordable and accessible.”
Web site: www.acuvue.ca
WestGroupe
Westgroupe proudly supports Optometry Giving Sight’s initiatives to improve the quality of life of people who do not have access to basic eye care. As a national sponsor, Westgroupe, a privately owned Canadian company dedicated to defining future standards in the optical industry, joins in on the mission to make an impact on the lives of people all over the world in need of vision care.
“Westgroupe is pleased to be partnering with Optometry Giving Sight ” says Michael Suliteanu, VP of Westgroupe. “We are dedicated to nurturing a partnership that will not only promote healthy vision, but also hope for a world where universal access to quality vision eye care services is both affordable and accessible to those in need.
Web site: www.westgroupe.com
Gold National In-Kind Sponsor
Optometric Services Inc
Optometric Services Inc (OSI), Canada’s Largest Network of Optometrists, has become a National Gold In Kind Sponsor and will encourage its members, suppliers and staff to support Optometry Giving Sight, the international charity of choice of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, and now of OSI. As Marcel Brin, President and CEO of OSI states, “We are pleased to partner with Optometry Giving Sight. We are making this initiative the main focus of our charitable efforts at the international level. As the largest network of clinic-owning optometrists in Canada, we believe that OSI's 710 clinics and over 1,400 optometrists can make a real difference in supporting Optometry Giving Sight raise the financial resources needed to help millions of people around the world see better.”
Web site: www.opto.com
Silver National Sponsors
Alcon CanadaIn October 2008 Alcon Canada was proud to become a National Silver Sponsor of Optometry Giving Sight. Alcon Canada markets the full range of ophthalmic surgical supplies, instrumentation, pharmaceuticals along with dry eye and contact lens care solutions. They sell these products to hospitals, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and retail pharmacies.
Web site: www.alconlabs.com/canada
Carl Zeiss Vision "Carl Zeiss Vision and Carl Zeiss Canada are proud to be a Silver National Sponsor of Optometry Giving Sight. 2010 was our first 'World Sight Day Challenge' and was enthusiastically received by all of our employees. In addition, we also donated a portion of our sales on a specific product, Universa HD, for the whole month of October." John Dillon, President.
Web site: www.zeiss.ca
Silver National In-Kind Sponsor
The Canadian Association of OptometristsWeb site: www.opto.ca
Supporter National Sponsors
Centennial Optical 
Nikon Optical
Optiq
Special thanks to Eye Recommend, FYidoctors, Eyestar TV, Optometry News Network and Lasik MD.
How Can Your Company Get Involved?
Full details on sponsorship opportunities can be obtained from Jane Ebbern, Country Manager for Optometry Giving Sight Canada on 1-800-585-8265 ext. 4.
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