Hoya Vision Care Expands in Czech Republic (ThomasNet)UITHOORN, the Netherlands, August 21 - Hoya Corporation’s Vision Care Division, a key player in the global market for ophthalmic lenses, announced today that it acquired Dioptra CZ a.s., one of the leading distributors of ophthalmic lenses in the Czech Republic. Dioptra has a long and rich tradition in the optical field, with origins dating back to 1896. Hoya and Dioptra have worked together .

The art of contact lens maintenance (Deccan Herald)Contact lenses are miraculous pieces of plastic that allow us to see without glasses. In most cases, contact lenses are used as a substitute for glasses, allowing us to dispense with glasses.

Walmart Unveils Vision Center Savings to Provide Parents With a Back-to-School Rollback (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)With the back-to-school season in full swing, Walmart today announced eye-opening values and everyday low prices in its Vision Centers across the country. These unbeatable prices will help children see the blackboard and their parents “see” great savings on everything from frames and lenses to contacts and other optical offerings.

Paris Express: Ara (Paris Express)Automotive ( top ) Tips for Road Trips With Pets (ARA) - Bringing the family pet along on a road trip may seem like a good idea - you don’t have to ask friends or family to look after your pet and you can avoid the costs and concerns that go with boarding and kennels.

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