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ON THE COVER
6 Making patching fun By Jody Johnson-Pettit
8 Ontario Optometrists at ‘ critical juncture ’ By Denis Langlois
22 Treating specialized vision issues By Troy Patterson
FEATURES
4 GO Eyewear launches in Canada By Denis Langlois
12 Visual aids for low vision By Denis Langlois
18 Eyewear ‘ made with love ’ By Denis Langlois
26 FRAMED : An honest touch By Denis Langlois
INDUSTRY NEWS
14 Education a big part of VEE
20 New year , new eyecare goals By Trudi Charest , 4ECPs
24 Essilor , Luxottica to merge By Denis Langlois
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