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AOA Contact Lens Section and Academy of Optometry Reinforce Concerns About ‘Circle’ CL Fad

Posted: 8/16/2010 7:01 PM Volume Number: 24:9
Continued concerns about the popularity of so-called “circle” or “anime” contact lenses have prompted another new joint statement by the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) Contact Lens Section.

Donahoe of Zeiss Meditec to Head Carl Zeiss Vision Americas

Posted: 8/16/2010 6:44 PM Volume Number: 24:9
Fred Howard, Carl Zeiss Vision’s president for the Americas region, is leaving the company at the end of August and will be succeeded by Joe Donahoe, an executive with Carl Zeiss Meditec, VM has learned.

After Record Q2, Luxottica’s Guerra Looks Ahead ‘With a Positive Attitude’

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Coming off record results in both sales and profits in this year’s second quarter, Luxottica Group’s top executive expressed optimism about second-half prospects during a conference call last month with financial analysts.

Davis Vision Uses Power of Its Connections to Fuel Outreach Efforts

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
When it comes to giving back to the community, Davis Vision knows how to make the most of its connections.

France’s TWC Group Acquires L’Amy Group S.A.

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
The TWC Group, one of the largest fashion accessories companies in France, has purchased the L’Amy Group S.A, the international eyewear company with a 200-year history in the business.

HAL Group to Combine Pearle Eurpoe, GrandVision into 2.5 B Group

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
In a move that will create the second largest optical retail company in the world, the two major retail subsidiaries of HAL Group, Pearle Europe and GrandVision, are to be combined into one entity

Ilori Launches Prescription Services Nationwide, Offers Optical Styles

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
The Luxottica-owned Ilori eyewear boutique group has announced that it now carries an expanded assortment of optical styles and offers prescription services for both eyeglasses and sunglasses in all locations.

Luxottica to Return to Expo West as Sponsor of Visionomics Program

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Luxottica will return to active participation in International Vision Expo West.

Luxottica Unveils New Interactive ‘Eye Hub’ Store in Australia

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Luxottica Group opened a new concept store in this Melbourne suburb on July 21, with interactive features company officials said may also be used in the U.S. and other global markets.

Marcolin Negotiates Eyewear Agreement for Diesel

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Marcolin Group and Diesel Group have announced they have reached a preliminary agreement for a future five-year licensing contract for the production and worldwide distribution of Diesel sunglasses and ophthalmic frames.

New B+L CEO Brent Saunders Works to Sharpen Customer Focus

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
When Brent Saunders took over the reins as chief executive officer of Bausch + Lomb in March, he got a crash course in the workings of the 157-year-old eyecare giant.

PixelOptics and Aspex Eyewear Complete N.A. License

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
PixelOptics has finalized a licensing agreement with Aspex Eyewear under which Aspex is granted exclusive rights for 10 years to manufacture, market and sell PixelOptics’ emPower!

Pro Golfer Greg Norman and Aspex Eyewear to Launch Greg Norman Eyewear

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Aspex Eyewear Group has signed a licensing agreement with professional golfer and entrepreneur Greg Norman, through his company, Great White Shark Enterprises, to develop a line of Greg Norman eyewear.

Vision-Ease Lens Sues Transitions Optical on Antitrust Claims

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Vision-Ease Lens, a unit of Insight Equity A.P. X. LP, is suing Transitions Optical for allegedly monopolizing the market for photochromic spectacle lenses.

Viva International Opens New Showroom in NYC

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Viva International Group has announced the relocation of their New York City sun showroom at 185 Madison Avenue on the 15th floor.

ANSI Updates Z80.1 Standard for Prescription Spectacle Lenses

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published a series of updates to the Z80.1 standard for prescription spectacle lenses.

Labapalooza to Return to Las Vegas With New Features

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
Labapalooza, Jobson’s annual celebration of optical labs, will return to Las Vegas this Fall at International Vision Expo West.

OLA Reveals Details for Annual Meeting Co-Located at VEW

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
With the theme “Tradition + Vision = The Future,” the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) 2010 Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with International Vision Expo West and will include general sessions, networking luncheons and a dedicated exhibit hall space for OLA meeting attendees, according to an announcement from show organizers.

Optical Women’s Association to Host POWW Event at ABO-NCLE Meeting

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) will be sponsoring a Professional Optical Women’s Workshop (POWW) which will be the general session at the upcoming 2010 ABO-NCLE National Education Conference.

SLUGFest 2010 Showcases New Manufacturing Concepts

Posted: 8/16/2010 Volume Number: 24:9
The Satisloh Users Group (SLUG), consisting of about 150 optical lab executives and technicians, met here from July 14 to 17 to attend SLUGFest 2010.
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