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Briot USA Names New Management Team

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:27 AM
CUMMING, Ga.—Briot USA, based here, has installed a new management team. The team is headed by Tom Pfleging, who serves as president. He replaces Bret Davis, who has left the company.

Advanced Medical Optics to Cut 5 Percent of Work Force, Including Two Executive VPs

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:24 AM
SANTA ANA, Calif.—In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday, Advanced Medical Optics (NYSE: EYE) revealed a new cost-cutting plan that will eliminate about 5 percent of its global work force, about 190 jobs.

Martin and Olson Acquire Jim’s Optical Service

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:21 AM
MODESTO, Calif.—Jim’s Optical Service, a full-service optical wholesale laboratory located here, has been acquired by Ken Martin and Tom Olson, former owners of the Modesto-based lab Martin Optical Service. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Ash Names Eschenbach Exclusive N.A. Distributor of Video Magnification Products

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:18 AM
NAAS, Ireland and RIDGEFIELD, Conn.—Eschenbach Optik has been named the exclusive North American distributor of Ash Technologies’ line of video magnification products.

Reichert Appoints Newill VP of Sales and Marketing

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:15 AM
DEPEW, N.Y.—Ophthalmic instrument manufacturer Reichert recently appointed Edward “Ted” Newill its vice president of sales and marketing.

Transitions Expands Commercial Leadership Team in North America

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:30 AM
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Transitions Optical has created and expanded executive roles on its North American commercial leadership team to help drive current trade initiatives and partnerships, as well as provide new opportunities for the Transitions brand.

Bushnell Promotes Lipham to President, Names Caulk Chairman

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:27 AM
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.—Blake Lipham has been named president of Bushnell Outdoor Products, in addition to his current role as chief financial officer. The company's board has also named current director Robert L. Caulk its chairman.

OLA Elects 2008-2009 Board of Directors

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:24 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Optical Laboratories Association named its 2008-2009 board of directors at its annual meeting here earlier this month. The following board members were elected:

Gold & Wood Signs Licensing Agreement for Boucheron Eyewear

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:21 AM
PARIS—Gold & Wood, the Luxemburg-based manufacturer of luxury eyewear, and Boucheron, the luxury jewelry and timepieces manufacturer, have entered into a new license agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of high-end luxury sunglasses and optical frames.

AOA’s Paraoptometric Section Seeks Nominees for Annual Award

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:18 AM
ST. LOUIS—The American Optometric Association’s paraoptometric section is seeking nominations for its 2009 Paraoptometric of the Year Award. The award is given annually to the optometric assistant or technician who has made the most outstanding and worthwhile contributions to the profession of optometry, paraoptometry and the general public, according to the AOA.

The Big Picture: VM's Editors Pick Videos from YouTube on Web TV

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:15 AM
This week's VM’s Editors’ YouTube picks include an intriguing collection of advertisements from Karen Hamilton in Toronto, Canada, that reveals that the whole is different from the sum of its parts, “More Illusions in Advertising: Gestalt”, seeing is not necessarily believing. In “Quick Color Blind Test,” focus on the images. Do you see the big picture?

Our featured Video of the Week provides a guided tour of the OLA 2008 Annual Meeting held in Nashville from Nov. 6 to 8 via Eye on the OLA 2008 Meeting. Highlights include the exhibit floor, guest speakers and a special appearance by OffAxis, the all optical rock 'n' roll band at VM's Labapalooza Top Labs Party.

Vision Monday’s WebTV, www.visionmonday.com is the industry’s first video network. Current channels include Scene & Heard, YouTube: VM’s Editors’ Picks, Special Events, Video Press Releases, Progressive Lenses, Lens Coatings & Treatments, Finishing Equipment, Frames, and Practice Management Technology.

Roberto Vedovotto Returns to Sàfilo Group as CEO; Gottardi Exits Group's Board But Remains as CEO of Sàfilo USA

Posted: 11/14/2008 12:40 PM
PADOVA, Italy—The board of directors of the Sàfilo Group (SFL.MI), chaired by Vittorio Tabacchi, today appointed Roberto Vedovotto as the company’s new chief executive officer. In addition, Claudio Gottardi has resigned as a member of the group's board of directors, while maintaining his position as CEO of Sàfilo USA. Massimiliano Tabacchi has assumed the position of Safilo Group's executive vice chairman, and will continue to supervise the group and oversee its strategic direction.

Ophthalmology Academy Reports Strong Turnout at Joint Meeting With European Society

Posted: 11/13/2008 12:24 AM
ATLANTA—Strong turnout and a robust scientific program were reported for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2008 joint meeting in conjunction with the European Society of Ophthalmology, held here last weekend.

Orange 21 Rejects No Fear Merger Proposal

Posted: 11/13/2008 12:21 AM
CARLSBAD, Calif.—The board of directors of Orange 21 [Nasdaq: ORNG], owner of Spy Optic, has filed a document with the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) rejecting a proposal from Mark Simo, No Fear, Inc. CEO, to merge the company with No Fear Retail Stores Inc. Orange 21 stated in the SEC filing, "The company reviewed the proposal and is not considering it further at this time."

Vistakon Names Achenbach Senior Director, Professional/Medical Affairs, for Professional Development Group

Posted: 11/13/2008 12:18 AM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Peg Achenbach, OD, recently joined the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s (NYSE: JNJ) Vistakon professional development group as senior director, professional and medical affairs. In this role, Achenbach will lead the company’s medical affairs group and also will direct the team at The Vision Care Institute, a Johnson & Johnson company.

Katz & Klein Wins 9th Annual Optical Laboratory Web Site of the Year Award

Posted: 11/13/2008 12:15 AM
NASHVILLE—After being listed as a top 10 Web site for eight consecutive years, Katz & Klein optical laboratory of Sacramento, Calif. has emerged as the winner of the 2008 Optical Laboratory Web Site of the Year award contest.

Managed-Vision Veteran Tom Davis Joins Davis Vision as Executive VP/Chief Marketing Officer

Posted: 11/11/2008 8:30 AM
PLAINVIEW, N.Y.—Davis Vision, a subsidiary of Highmark’s HVHC company, has named Tom Davis to the new position of executive vice president and chief marketing officer. A long-time veteran of the managed-vision business, he will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities for Davis Vision, including new regional marketing strategies, an announcement said.

Sàfilo Renews Agreements for Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen Eyewear

Posted: 11/10/2008 11:26 AM
PADOVA, Italy— The Sàfilo Group (SFL.MI) and the Gucci Group, one of the world's leading multi-brand luxury goods companies, have announced the extension of their license agreements for the production and worldwide distribution of branded eyeglass frames and sunglass collections for Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.

OLA Names 2008 Awards of Excellence Winners

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:15 AM
NASHVILLE—At a gala ceremony here Saturday night, officials of the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) named the winners of the OLA 2008 Awards of Excellence. The awards ceremony provided the climax to the OLA’s annual meeting, which began here on Nov. 6.

Vision Monday Announces Top Labs for 2008

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:24 AM
NASHVILLE—Vision Monday announced the names of its 2008 Top Labs at a party Friday night during the Optical Laboratories Association’s annual meeting in Nashville.

B&L VP Joseph Barr, OD, Gets EFCLIN Contact Lens Award

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:21 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Joseph Barr, OD, Bausch & Lomb’s vice president, global clinical and medical affairs and professional services, vision care, has been named 2008 recipient of the EFCLIN (European Federation of the Contact Lens Industry) Award for his contributions to the contact lens industry.

SynergEyes Launches Practice Enrichment Program for ODs

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:18 AM
CARLSBAD, Calif.--Contact lens manufacturer SynergEyes recently launched the SynergEyes Enrichment Program, a new marketing initiative designed to help optometrists grow their specialty contact lens practices.

Frame Fame: VM's Editors Pick Videos from YouTube on Web TV

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:15 AM
This week's VM’s Editors’ YouTube picks include a surreal look at eyewear in the Silmo D’Or nominated video, “Grab An Eiffel” featuring the husband and wife musical duo The McCarricks from irreverent, UK-based contemporary eyewear brand Kirk Originals. In “Looking Smart Optometrists,” located in Pelican Waters, Australia, an animated teenage girl shows how sporting stylish eyewear can have a unique way of protecting friends from bullies.

Our featured Video of the Week stresses the importance of choosing state-of-the-art sunwear that fits and enhances athletes’ performance while protecting their eyes form macular degeneration and cataracts via Sport Sun – The Athletic Potential.

Vision Monday’s WebTV, www.visionmonday.com, is the industry’s first video network. Current channels include Scene & Heard, YouTube: VM’s Editors’ Picks, Special Events, Video Press Releases, Progressive Lenses, Lens Coatings & Treatments, Finishing Equipment, Frames, and Practice Management Technology.

Hoya to Consolidate Connecticut Labs

Posted: 11/3/2008 12:21 AM

Essilor to Award Annual Varilux Student Grant

Posted: 10/30/2008 12:18 AM

Marchon Extends Global License With Fendi

Posted: 10/27/2008 12:24 AM

OLA Taps 12 for Hall of Fame

Posted: 10/23/2008 12:27 AM

Services to be Held for Robert Kathe

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:15 AM

Veteran Lab Executive Bob Kathe Dies

Posted: 10/16/2008 10:26 AM

21st Century Acquires Quick Care Frame Repair

Posted: 10/13/2008 12:24 AM

Vision Expo West in Pictures

Posted: 10/9/2008 12:15 AM

Expo Attendees, Exhibitors Remain Upbeat

Posted: 10/5/2008 12:21 AM

Attendees Power Ahead at Expo

Posted: 10/4/2008 12:21 AM

Show Opens Amid Economic Uncertainty

Posted: 10/3/2008 12:30 AM

Orange 21 Names Douglas CEO, Replaces Simo

Posted: 10/3/2008 12:24 AM

A&A Optical Extends Pez License

Posted: 9/25/2008 12:33 AM

EyeRock Vegas on Track for Big Benefit Show

Posted: 9/25/2008 12:18 AM

Vision Expo West to Host 'Super Sunday'

Posted: 9/25/2008 12:15 AM

ProFit Optix Debuts First ‘Virtual Lab’

Posted: 9/22/2008 12:24 AM
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Financial News  

Orange 21 Reduces Losses, Sees Sales Slip in Q3 2008

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:14 AM
CARLSBAD, Calif.—Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG), a developer of products for the action sports and youth lifestyle markets and owner of Spy Optic, has announced their financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2008.

OptiStock Conference Calls

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:11 AM
Shamir Optical Industry Ltd. (SHMR) will issue its third quarter 2008 earnings results on Nov. 26, 2008, and has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 11:00 a.m. ET that morning. Access is at www.kcsa.com.

Sàfilo Posts €6.7 Million Loss in Q3 As Sales Fall 3.1 Percent

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:17 AM
PADOVA, Italy—Sàfilo Group S.p.A. [SFL.MI] has released its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2008.