Speakers, Program Finalized for VM Global Leadership Summit

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK— The selection of speakers has been finalized as has the program for the 2010 Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit scheduled to take place in midtown Manhattan on March 17, 2010.

The Impetus Behind VM’s New Editorial Initiative: ‘A Greater Vision’

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:3
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—An industry first occurred at the recent annual Vision Council meeting of optical senior executives in Florida.

Transitions Optical Expands Scope of Upcoming PGA Tourney Activities

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3
INNISBROOK, Fla.—Transitions Optical announced plans to expand the scope of its Transitions Championship golf tournament with new elements that focus attention of the connection between healthy sight and optimum sports performances.

New Speakers Added to Roster for Vision Monday’s March 17 Global Leadership Summit

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Delta Dental of Missouri Acquires Advantica EyeCare

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:03 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ST. LOUIS—In a move which represents an expansion of Delta Dental’s vision coverage, currently offered to members in six states, Delta Dental of Missouri has announced the acquisition of Advantica EyeCare, a Clearwater, Florida-based vision benefits provider with 2.4 million members nationwide and annual revenue in excess of $46 million.

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—Four hundred million Facebook users. An estimated 18 million Twitter users. Plus “recommenders” spiraling conversations, and mixing business and social priorities via Digg, Yelp, LinkedIn, Flickr and hosts of other sites.

AOA Resigns From NAVCP, Citing Group’s Health Care ‘Agenda’

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:37 AM Volume Number: 24:2

VSP Global Launches Loyalty Program

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:2

McGrann Named Chief Technology Officer of VSP Global

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Annual Meeting Still Draws a Crowd

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ATLANTA—Although the weather here failed to cooperate, as a rare snowstorm stopped Atlanta in its tracks, last month’s SECO International still drew a crowd of optometrists and other eyecare professionals.

Officers and New Directors Elected at the Vision Council

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:06 AM Volume Number: 24:3
AVENTURA, Fla.—Election of officers and new directors were elected by the membership of the Vision Council during the organization's annual Executive Summit here in late January.

Speakers, Program Finalized for VM Global Leadership Summit

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK— The selection of speakers has been finalized as has the program for the 2010 Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit scheduled to take place in midtown Manhattan on March 17, 2010.

Charmant Group Celebrates ‘09

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Holds Sales Meeting

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Attendees Have Fun Despite Lack of Sun

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Highlights New Lens, Lab of the Year Winner

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Kicks Off ’10 With Heavy Schedule of New Releases

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

New Speakers Added to Roster for Vision Monday’s March 17 Global Leadership Summit

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Business-Building Courses Ready ECPs for Economic Recovery, Prosperity

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:33 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—This year’s Expo East introduces an expanded focus on business-oriented continuing education.

Exclusive New Courses Tackle Technology, Economy and Health Care

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:32 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—The upcoming International Vision Expo conference program will be spotlighting two major themes this year with a focus on prosperity and technology.

Annual Meeting Still Draws a Crowd

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ATLANTA—Although the weather here failed to cooperate, as a rare snowstorm stopped Atlanta in its tracks, last month’s SECO International still drew a crowd of optometrists and other eyecare professionals.

The Unique Privileges and Responsibilities of Our Community

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:47 AM Volume Number: 24:3
We in the optical community are uniquely situated in our professional lives to go well beyond the traditional role of a business in society.

Optometry's Charity Elects New President

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ST. LOUIS—Optometry’s Charity-The AOA Foundation has elected Martha Rosemore Greenberg, OD to serve as board president beginning this month.

VSP Global Extends Healthcare Tech Program

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:45 AM Volume Number: 24:3
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Global said that its Healthcare Technology Program will be extended through June 30, 2010.

American Board of Optometry Sets Timetable for Board Certification

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ATLANTA—The newly created American Board of Optometry (ABO) expects to start providing applications for its new board certification program in April, with the first certification exams planned to begin “early in 2011,” according to ABO chairman David Cockrell, OD.

Exclusive New Courses Tackle Technology, Economy and Health Care

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:32 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—The upcoming International Vision Expo conference program will be spotlighting two major themes this year with a focus on prosperity and technology.

Speakers, Program Finalized for VM Global Leadership Summit

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK— The selection of speakers has been finalized as has the program for the 2010 Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit scheduled to take place in midtown Manhattan on March 17, 2010.

The Impetus Behind VM’s New Editorial Initiative: ‘A Greater Vision’

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:3
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—An industry first occurred at the recent annual Vision Council meeting of optical senior executives in Florida.

AOA Resigns From NAVCP, Citing Group’s Health Care ‘Agenda’

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:37 AM Volume Number: 24:2

New Speakers Added to Roster for Vision Monday’s March 17 Global Leadership Summit

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Industry Vets Launch Virtual Telesales Firm

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:3
INDIANAPOLIS—A team of optical industry veterans has launched 6 Calls, a virtual telesales and marketing company. The Indianapolis-based company is marketing its services to manufacturers, distributors, wholesale labs, optical practices and dispensaries.

Jobson Optical Group Launches Unit: The ECP Business Services Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:2

LCA-Vision Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter, Full-Year Financial Results; Posts Losses in Revenues, Procedure Volumes

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:3
CINCINNATI—LCA-Vision Inc. announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ending Dec. 31, 2009.

Luxottica Joins Network of Suppliers on VisionWeb

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:02 AM Volume Number: 24:3
AUSTIN, Texas—Eyecare providers will now be able to order Luxottica Group products on the VisionWeb portal per a new arrangement which adds Luxottica’s portfolio of brands to the VisionWeb network and also adds new functionality to the VisionWeb frames ordering service.

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—Four hundred million Facebook users. An estimated 18 million Twitter users. Plus “recommenders” spiraling conversations, and mixing business and social priorities via Digg, Yelp, LinkedIn, Flickr and hosts of other sites.

Jobson’s New Division Inks Partnership With Ridgewood New Media

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:37 AM Volume Number: 24:2