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The Eyeglass Factory
Est. 1977
Professional Advice
Personal Service
Lorne Kashin has been a Registered optician in the province of Ontario since 1975. He opened the Eyeglass Factory in 1977 . The success of The Eyeglass Factory is due to continuous learning, consistent quality, professional advice, and products coupled with personal service.
Professional Activity
Lorne was president of the Ontario Opticians Association (OOA) from 2001 until 2007 and from August 2009 until the present. Lorne was also president of the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) from 2005 to 2008 and is currently the vice president. As mentioned Lorne is a member and has been a board member of a number of professional associations including The Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA).
Under his Presidency the OOA initiated a Community Vision Screening project the object of which is to make basic screening available through outreach into areas where people naturally congregate such as the Ontario Science Centre. These events are also an opportunity for public education about vision health. Lorne has also been actively involved through the OAC in developing similar outreach programs in other provinces.
Educator
Lorne is also an educator and has given lectures across Canada on advanced practice themes such as refracting as well as workshops on techniques of fitting Rigid Gas Permeable lenses. He has mentored the practical training of many who are now considered some of Ontario’s premier Opticians.
Focus on Children
Lorne’s understanding of children’s vision health issues extends beyond that available in the average dispensing practice due to the many young clients referred to him from optometrists, ophthalmologists and Children’s Hospital clinics.Lorne paticipated in the Transitions Optical round table consensus Fostering Healthy Sight in Canada: Focus on Kids.
Legislative Experience
Having worked closely on legislative and regulatory matters with the Ministry of Health (MOHLTC), the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC), the College of Opticians of Ontario (COO), the OAC and the Opticians Council of Canada (OCC), Lorne brings depth of understanding to the challenges faced when trying to stimulate action initiatives.
"Kashin Brings Passion to Opticianry" Vision Magazine
The Eyeglass Factory has been providing quality eye care since 1977. Many of the most professional opticians practicing in Ontario have gained valuable professional skills interning and practicing at the Eyeglass Factory under the mentorship of Lorne Kashin,RO.
Whether you're choosing the most complimentary frame for your features or deciding which new lens design will give you the best vision possible, the experienced knowledgable staff at The Eyeglass Factory will assist you.
