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Cherry Optical Hosts 2008 What’s New University

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:52 AM Volume Number: 22:5
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Cherry Optical, an independently owned wholesale laboratory in Green Bay, Wis., held its seventh annual What’s New University (WNU) at Lambeau Field on March 1.

SynergEyes Launches New Multifocal Hybrid CL

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:31 AM Volume Number: 22:5
SAN DIEGO, Calif.--SynergEyes, Inc., the high Dk hybrid contact lens manufacturer, has launched its new multifocal hybrid contact lens, SynergEyes Multifocal. Now available in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, SynergEyes Multifocal is the first hybrid contact lens specifically designed for patients with presbyopia.

Bausch & Lomb Launches New Ads To Support Breast Cancer Research

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:27 AM Volume Number: 22:5
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Bausch & Lomb has created a new print advertising campaign, set to launch in time for Mother’s Day, featuring real people who have gone head-to-head with breast cancer.

CooperVision Biofinity Extends Parameters

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:22 AM Volume Number: 22:5
FAIRPORT, N.Y. --CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. [NYSE: COO], has expanded the parameters of its Biofinity silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

CooperVision Intros Avaira, Two-Week SiHy

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:14 AM Volume Number: 22:5
FAIRPORT, N.Y.--CooperVision has introduced Avaira two-week replacement silicone hydrogel lenses.

FDA MAY TAKE SECOND LOOK AT LASIK

Posted: 4/28/2008 3:20 PM Volume Number: 22:5
SILVER SPRING, Md.--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may review the impact of LASIK eye surgery on improving consumers’ lives, according to a senior FDA official.

OAA SETS DATE FOR NATIONAL OPTICIANS CONVENTION

Posted: 4/28/2008 3:16 PM Volume Number: 22:5
HERNDON, Va.--The Opticians Association of America (OAA) will hold its annual National Opticians Convention at the ABO-NCLE National Education Conference in Cincinnati, Sept. 19 to 21.

Corporate ODs Eye Common Challenges

Posted: 4/28/2008 3:06 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Representatives of a number of top optical retail chains met here during International Vision Expo East as the Corporate Optometry Professional Advisory Panel to discuss matters of common interest to corporate ODs, including whether a new industry wide message on eye health for consumers is needed.

J&J Vision Care Expands OD CE

Posted: 4/28/2008 3:00 PM Volume Number: 22:5
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is expanding two of its education offerings for eyecare professionals.

SUNY College of Optometry Honors Elias, Gangolli at N.Y. Gala

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:09 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--At its annual industry event which benefits the Optometric Center of New York, SUNY College of Optometry honored two industry executives during the group’s “Eyes on New York” gala held here during Vision Expo East at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center.

3M Completes Acquisition of Aearo Technologies Inc.

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
ST. PAUL, Minn. and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--3M (NYSE:MMM) reported that it has completed its acquisition of Aearo Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of personal protection and energy absorbing products.

Brian R. Barns, Former Coburn and Seiko Executive, Dies at 67

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
MUSKOGEE, Okla.--Brian R. Barns, a veteran optical executive, died of cancer at Muskogee Regional Medical Center on April 2. He was 67 years old.

Julius Tart Dies at 93

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Julius Tart, an optical industry veteran, died in Queens, N.Y. on March 31 following a brief illness. He was 93.

Transitions Joins VSP, Eyefinity to Assist U.S. Optometrists

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Transitions Optical is linking up with VSP Vision Care and its Eyefinity division for new programs designed to benefit VSP members and participating eyecare professionals.

Transitions VI Tour Is a Hit in New York City

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Transitions Optical brought its Experience Transitions VI tour here on April 1, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of about 400 eyecare professionals, optical lab personnel and vendors from throughout the New York metro area.

Optical Execs Positive, Despite Realities of Tough Economy

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Senior optical industry executives earlier this month remained optimistic toward optical’s performance in the current, rocky economic climate and most felt that keeping attuned to consumer attitudes, staying focused on running a tight business and the consumer’s fundamental need for quality vision care should bode well for business in the coming months.


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