Originally trained as an optician in a family owned business, the Caroline Abram brand started in 1998 when Caroline Abram designed jewels and accessories for the eyewear market: lorgnettes, magnifying glasses, chains etc. 

All her inspiration comes from her diverse origin (Carribean, Indian, French, and Polish).  Raised in Dakar, Senegal, she fell in love with the people and their culture, here begins the adventure.

She trained a group of women in Dakar to manufacture her accessories using diverse materials such as resin, silver, wood and semi precious stones.
In 2008 Caroline launched her own range of frames inspired by the old fashioned charm of South Beach Miami. The vintage, sixties inspired colourful frames were quickly loved by opticians worldwide. 

The Caroline Abram brand we know today now includes a wide range of frames, sunglasses, accessories and even a children's line. 

Ninety years of experience, unparalleled expertise with an emphasis on elegance and strong family values -- all backed by a name you can depend on: Lafont. Handcrafted in France, each Lafont frame carries with it generations of talented craftsmanship, style and the spirt of Paris. 

In the eyewear industry, the Lafont brand evokes not only the images of romanticism, but also the classical mystique behind love, architecture and modern vintage styles.

Lafont eyeglasses offer a vast range of options for customers, from classical stylish looks to outlandish and vintage options. As an example, the Lafont Allure eyeglasses model is a striking mixture of vintage and classical romanticism, it features a plastic frame, and is available in many unique color patterns to choose from ranging from demi amber to multi tortoise.

​All Lafont eyeglasses offer the highest elegance and style perfect for any occasion. 

Despite our wealth and a robust health care system, vision disorders are a common pediatric health problem in Canada. It is estimated that nearly 25% of school-age children have vision problems. Many preschool and school-age children are not receiving adequate professional eye and vision care. “One of the challenges is that many parents assume they would know if there was a problem and in many cases that simply isn’t true,” said Dr. Paul Geneau, President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

Children are highly adaptive and they assume that everyone sees the way they do, so even if the problem is impacting their vision they may not indicate any problems, he added.

It has been estimated that only 14% of children under 6 years of age receive professional eye care. The early detection and treatment of eye and vision problems needs to be a major public health goal. An important component of this continuum of care is for all children to receive a comprehensive eye examination before entering school.

Vision affects every aspect of a child’s development, from gross and fine motor skills to language. It also impacts a child’s learning, including reading, note taking, participation and paying attention in class.  All of these things can have a tremendous impact on children’s self-esteem. They can become frustrated with learning, behavior and discipline problems can follow and eventually lead to school dropout. The cost of lost vision for children is high and can be long lasting.

The Canadian Association of Optometrists encourages parents to consider the cost of lost vision and make sure their children receive the eye health care they need. Children should visit a visit a doctor of optometry regularly.