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6/24/2009 2:00 PM
Majority of ECPs Are Using Internet Regularly for Professional and Personal Use
In terms of their personal use of technology, more than half of ECPs, 57.3 percent, said they obtain “most of their information” ...
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7/2/2009 12:39 AM
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems to Acquire Largest Stockholder, MediVision

7/2/2009 12:36 AM
VSP Global and Eyefinity/OfficeMate Introduce Healthcare Technology Program for VSP Doctors

7/2/2009 12:33 AM
Indo Partners With McLaren for Eyewear

7/2/2009 12:30 AM
Northeastern State Optometry Graduate Wins Hoya Scholarship

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6/29/2009 12:17 AM
Gerber Scientific’s 4Q ’09 Revenue Drops 31 Percent
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.—Gerber Scientific (NYSE: GRB) reported revenue of $120.1 million for its fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30, 2009, ...
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6/22/2009 12:17 AM
Shamir Posts Annual Report on Its Web Site

6/11/2009 12:17 AM
Signature Reports Results for the Second Quarter

6/11/2009 12:14 AM
TLC Vision Gets Credit Extension Until June 30

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NEW!!! 2009 U.S. Eyewear and Eye Care Consumer Patterns Insight Survey

What influences your customers purchase decision?This study helps to better understand the factors that affect consumers eyeglass and lens purchasing decisions. The survey measures the importance of POP displays, promotions, input from friends/family, and sales assistance. It also assesses consumers input about the overall buying experience and the use of vision care insurance. March 2009 data. Five years of data trended.
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2009 Consumer Perceptions of Managed Vision Care Insight Survey

How do consumers really feel about MVC?From this study you will learn the importance of vision plan care and what features mean the most to consumers in a vision care plan. We look at how many people have a vision care plan and reasons for not having a vision care plan. A section on health spending accounts and health savings accounts is included. Find out if they are being used to pay for eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Data is broken down by gender, income and whether or not consumers have children living at home. December 2008 data. Four years trended, where possible.
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BREAKING NEWS
7/2/2009 11:03 AM

Sàfilo Receives Postponement for Loan Payment

PADOVA, Italy—According to a statement released today by Sàfilo Group S.p.A. [SFL:MI], their June 24 request for a postponement of loan payments due on June 30 has been approved by their creditor banks. The new due date for payment is Dec. 31, 2009.
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Fixing the Health-Care Coverage Mess
7/1/2009 3:15 PM

Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) legislation may allow small businesses and the self-employed to pool together to spread risk and lower premiums across state lines, among other benefits.
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Bold Face: Screen Time
6/26/2009 3:30 PM

The right eyewear can really make a character. It helps you forget you’re watching a celebrity and believe you’re seeing someone new. In this edition of Bold Face we highlight some actors giving eyewear that kind of great screen time…
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Majority of ECPs Are Using Internet Regularly for Professional and Personal Use
6/24/2009 2:00 PM

In terms of their personal use of technology, more than half of ECPs, 57.3 percent, said they obtain “most of their information” from the Internet, according to a recent Jobson Optical Research study.
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Quick Poll Results: Aviators Are Taking Off
6/18/2009 5:00 PM

After four weeks it is clear that Aviator sunglasses are the unequivocal winners of the hottest sunwear style trends for consumers this summer on the VM Quick Poll on VisionMonday.com.


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New & Noteworthy
6/25/2009 12:24 AM
OAA Seeks Board Nominations for September Election, Updates Web Site
LAKELAND, Tenn.—The Opticians Association of America is seeking nominations for seats on the OAA board, including a new association president.

6/12/2009 12:00 PM
Focusing on the Future of Optometry at PIO 2009
“Decide the type of practice you want to be, have a plan and manage in the direction of your goals,” Angel Alvarez, CEO of ABB CONCISE, advised participants at the fourth recurring installment of Preserving Independent Optometry (PIO 2009).

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