Managed-Vision Veteran Tom Davis Joins Davis Vision as Executive VP

Posted: 12/15/2008 12:48 PM Volume Number: 22:14
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.

Don Yee, Ex VSP Exec Now Heads OptumHealth Vision Care

Posted: 12/15/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.—Don Yee—former chief executive officer of the Vision Service Plan (VSP) family of companies and founding president of VSP’s Eyefinity Internet portal—early this month was named president of OptumHealth’s vision business, which provides vision benefits to more than 18 million individuals, according to the company.

Davis Expands and Upgrades Pennsylvania Lab

Posted: 12/15/2008 3:30 AM Volume Number: 22:14
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.—On Oct. 22, Davis Vision celebrated the grand opening of its newly-expanded, 40,000-square-foot ophthalmic laboratory in Newtown Square, Pa., near Philadelphia.

Davis Vision Expands Community Service With Kids, Soldiers

Posted: 12/15/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:14
PLAINVIEW, N.Y.—Davis Vision has been expanding its community service efforts in recent weeks, with programs geared toward providing vision screenings for children in conjunction with professional sports teams.

ECCA’s Sales, Net Income Increase in Third Quarter

Posted: 12/15/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
SAN ANTONIO—Despite the country’s ongoing financial problems, the Eye Care Centers of America chain posted increases in net income, net revenues and comparable-store sales during this year’s third quarter.

Former VSP Exec Don Yee Named President of OptumHealth Vision Care

Posted: 12/2/2008 5:48 PM

Highmark/HVHC Execs See Focus on Eye Health, Economic Realities as Critical

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:26 PM

VSP Launches Donation Program

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Highmark’s Vision: Synergies = Growth, Despite Economy

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

ECCA Retail Chain Names James Eisen COO, George Gebhardt Chief Merchandising Officer

Posted: 10/20/2008 3:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Supreme Court Delays Its Decision On Whether to Hear VSP Tax Case

Posted: 10/20/2008 3:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Cover Story: Eyecare’s Role In 'Wellness'

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

VSP Launches Spanish-language Web site 'Ask the Eye Doctor' Q&A on dDabetes Assn. Site

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

VSP's Practice Solutions Division Hosts ECP Discussion Group

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Eyes by VSP Gets High-Profile Celeb Launch at TV's Emmy's

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

OLA 2008 Puts Focus on Working Smart

Posted: 12/15/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:14
With the economy top of mind for many attendees, the Optical Laboratories Association’s 2008 meeting touched on the business challenges facing today’s lab owners and managers.

Ophthalmology Meeting Attracts Strong Turnout

Posted: 12/15/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
ATLANTA—Strong turnout and a robust scientific program were reported for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) 2008 joint meeting in conjunction with the European Society of Ophthalmology, held here last month. Preliminary attendance figures for the meeting were approximately 22,000.

Lagging Economy Causes Postponement of Two AOA Conferences on Electronic Records

Posted: 12/15/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:14
ST. LOUIS—The American Optometric Association (AOA) has decided to postpone two seminars it had planned on electronic health records, citing the country’s current economic woes.

Mido Reconfirms Mido Business Forum Sept. 5 to 7, 2009 in Rome

Posted: 12/15/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:14
MILAN—Mido show organizers have reconfirmed that next year, Rome will be the host city for the Mido Business Forum scheduled for Sept. 5 to 7, 2009.

SECO 2009 Offers First ‘MBA’ Courses

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Academy Draws Record Attendance to Anaheim

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Organizers Gearing Exhibitor and Registration Services for May 2009 Vision-X Dubai

Posted: 11/10/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Labapalooza at the OLA

Posted: 10/20/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

First ABO-NCLE National Education Conference Draws Participants from U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Academy 2008 Draws ODs For Education, Networking

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

OD Excellence (ODX) Embraces ‘Medical Model’ of Practice

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Academy Draws Record Attendance to Anaheim

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

AAO Groups Practice-Help Programs Under ‘Eye on Efficiency’ Umbrella

Posted: 12/15/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
SAN FRANCISCO—The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is now using a new umbrella term, “Eye on Efficiency,” to describe its ongoing efforts to help its member ophthalmologists “prepare for the anticipated rise in patients needing eyecare, and deliver the best quality care,” according to an AAO spokesperson.

AOA Paraoptometric Section Seeks Nominees

Posted: 12/15/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
ST. LOUIS—The American Optometric Association’s (AOA) paraoptometric section is seeking nominations for its 2009 Paraoptometric of the Year Award.

Ophthalmology Meeting Attracts Strong Turnout

Posted: 12/15/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
ATLANTA—Strong turnout and a robust scientific program were reported for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) 2008 joint meeting in conjunction with the European Society of Ophthalmology, held here last month. Preliminary attendance figures for the meeting were approximately 22,000.

Lagging Economy Causes Postponement of Two AOA Conferences on Electronic Records

Posted: 12/15/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:14
ST. LOUIS—The American Optometric Association (AOA) has decided to postpone two seminars it had planned on electronic health records, citing the country’s current economic woes.

National Optometry Hall of Fame Seeks Nominees

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

OD Excellence (ODX) Embraces ‘Medical Model’ of Practice

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

PBA Calls for Applications for ‘Eyes on Capitol Hill’ Event

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

VSP Launches Donation Program

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Lighthouse International Acquires eSight Careers Network, Online Service for the Blind

Posted: 11/10/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Prevent Blindness America Receives $1 Million Grant From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Posted: 11/10/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

AOA ‘Eye-Q’ Survey Indicates Need For Consumer Education on Eyecare

Posted: 10/20/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Supreme Court Delays Its Decision On Whether to Hear VSP Tax Case

Posted: 10/20/2008 3:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Cover Story: Eyecare’s Role In 'Wellness'

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Essilor Vision Foundation Launches "Kids Vision for Life—Dallas Coalition"

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Chain ODs Hear Predictions On Economy, CL Sales Trends

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Synergeyes Signs on as Sponsor of National Keratoconus Foundation

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

VSP Launches Spanish-language Web site 'Ask the Eye Doctor' Q&A on dDabetes Assn. Site

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Vision Council Releases Voluntary Lead Guidelines

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

SoloHealth Launches Interactive Vision Test Kiosk

Posted: 11/10/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

VisionWeb Honors Three 2008 ‘Lab of Year’ Winners

Posted: 11/10/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Augen Consolidates North American Operations; Kapash Exits Company

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Smith Optics Enters Rx Market, Links With Eyefinity for Online Orders

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

VisionWeb, First Insight to Expand Connectivity to More Labs

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

NovaMed Sees Revenues Increase 10 Percent in Q3, First Nine Months

Posted: 12/15/2008 7:00 AM Volume Number: 22:14
CHICAGO—NovaMed (Nasdaq: NOVA) had a 10 percent increase in total net revenues, to just over $36 million, in the third quarter. During the period, the company’s total net income reached $2.6 million, up from $1.9 million in last year’s Q3.

Advanced Medical Optics Repurchases $181 Million in Notes

Posted: 11/10/2008 7:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Sharp Drop in Laser Procedures Leads LCA-Vision to $4.7M Loss

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13

Lagging U.S. Economy Takes Toll on Laser Procedures

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12