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EYE FOCUS | GLIMPSES COOPERVISION APPOINTS JUSTIN KWAN TO MYOPIA MANAGEMENT ROLE CooperVision has hired Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, as senior manager, myopia management in its professional and academic affairs group. In this newly created role, Dr. Kwan will be responsible for supporting the growth of the company’s myopia management business across North America. Dr. Kwan will lead the roll-out and provide support of myopia management programs in partnership with eye care practitioners across the United States and Canada. He will work within CooperVision to help define and develop the myopia management strategy, including key focus areas, major events, clinical papers, training plans, presentations and marketing collateral and ensure cross-functional alignment. In addition to helping develop strategic plans and initiatives, Dr. Kwan will also work to further deepen relationships with ECPs, schools and colleges of optometry and other industry leaders involved in the field. RIMOWA, THÉLIOS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR RIMOWA EYEWEAR Thélios, the eyewear expert of French luxury group LVMH, has announced their exclusive partnership for the design, production and distribution of RIMOWA Eyewear, the first-ever eyewear collection from luxury luggage brand RIMOWA. Combining lightness, functionality and innovation, RIMOWA Eyewear shares the values of the Maison’s iconic luggage. The summer 2020 collection features both sunglasses and optical frames. RIMOWA Eyewear is available at selected RIMOWA stores worldwide, online at RIMOWA.com as well as within Thélios’ selective distribution network. “This role requires someone who is extremely knowledgeable about myopia management and can apply that to support ECPs and wearers. We saw Justin’s passion shine through in his commitment to research and other professional engagements,” said Michele Andrews, OD, senior director of North America professional and academic affairs at CooperVision. “Justin’s contributions will extend our Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program, and in doing so advance the entire profession and change the lives of children and families for the better.” Dr. Kwan has more than a decade of professional experience in both practice and educational settings. EYE FOCUS | September Digital 2020 29