Alternative Eyewear and East Optical Partner to Bring MyoPro Myopia Lenses to Canada

Published on April 27, 2026
TORONTO—Alternative Eyewear and East Optical have announced an exclusive agreement to distribute East Optical’s MyoPro myopia control lenses in Canada. Through this agreement, Alternative Eyewear will serve as the exclusive provider of MyoPro lenses in the Canadian market, the companies said, ensuring that independent practices across Canada have access to advanced lens technology designed to support long-term eye health in younger patients. This partnership unites two family-owned companies with a shared vision of providing independent eyecare professionals with high-quality, innovative solutions in the field of myopia management, the companies said in a statement.
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