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.
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