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A New Contact Lens Material May Transform Corneal Wound Treatment |
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A cross-disciplinary team of researchers and doctors at the University of Waterloo (UW) are developing a new contact lens material that could change the way eyecare providers treat corneal wounds. The team, from the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), located within the School of Optometry & Vision Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University, believe the new material, acting as a bandage for corneal wounds, could release drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.
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ECPs’ gross revenue decreased, Jobson Tracker says; Safilo North America names Gabriele Cusani Sodano president and chief commercial officer; EssilorLuxottica holds annual shareholders meeting; CLI issues report on new and returning contact lens wearers; and Bausch + Lomb receives FDA approval of Lumify Preservative Free all topped this week’s VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed. The National Average for Gross Revenue at ECP Locations Decreased for the Week of April 22–28, Jobson’s Latest Practice Performance Tracker Shows |
Safilo North America Names Gabriele Cusani Sodano President and Chief Commercial Officer |
EssilorLuxottica’s Annual Shareholders Meeting Approves All Resolutions, Reappoints Board |
Contact Lens Institute Issues Report on New and Returning Contact Lens Wearers |
Bausch + Lomb Receives FDA Approval of Lumify Preservative Free Redness Reliever Eye Drops |
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Safilo North America Names Gabriele Cusani Sodano President and Chief Commercial Officer
SECAUCUS, N.J.—Safilo North America has announced the appointment of Gabriele Cusani Sodano as president and chief commercial officer, effective April 2024. Cusani brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to succeed in this new role, which will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Group’s strategic plan in the North American market, the company stated. He joined Safilo in 2015 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, with experience that spans commercial strategy and planning, brand management, business development, sales operations and direct to consumer.
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VM's News Quiz for the Week of April 28: VM’s Most Influential Women Survey, Executive Changes at Safilo North America and the 2024 Flu Season
Did you follow the optical news this week? Take VM’s News Quiz to see how much you know. This week's quiz takes a look at VM’s Most Influential Women survey, executive changes at Safilo North America and the 2024 flu season.
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Healthy Vision and Mental Health Awareness Intersect This May
NEW YORK—May is Healthy Vision Month. This year, because it overlaps with Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) has dedicated Healthy Vision Month to “shining a light on vision loss and mental health—and sharing steps people with a visual impairment can take to thrive in their daily lives.” The NEI noted, “The United States is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation with half of adults saying they feel lonely. That’s why Healthy Vision Month 2024 is focused on helping people with a visual impairment know how to access vision rehabilitation services, mental health support and social connection.”
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