Focusing on Future Fashion

By Seth J. Bookey
Monday, July 22, 2013 12:00 AM As back-to-school season nears, parents seek out new eyewear for their kids, and the kids look at what their folks are wearing. Companies are making fashion-forward eyewear that students want to wear—echoing the variety of designs available to both Mom and Dad.

Focusing on Future Fasion

By Seth J. Bookey
Monday, July 22, 2013 12:00 AM

The Ultimate Accessory

By Seth J. Bookey
Monday, May 20, 2013 2:20 PM American consumers enjoy many freedoms, and that includes expressing individual style through accessories, a trend that is continuing. High-end designers know what high-end consumers want—quality design, distinctive styling and well-constructed frames.

The Ultimate Accessory

By Seth J. Bookey
Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 AM

Best in Class 2012: A Perfect Fit

By Seth J. Bookey
Monday, June 18, 2012 12:00 AM The students in VM’s “Best in Class 2012” Special Report have been selected by their respective schools for this feature.

Access Accessible Luxury

By Compiled and edited by Seth J. Bookey, Contributing Editor
Monday, February 13, 2012 12:00 AM This report is a joint editorial initiative of Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine, sponsored by Lafont, Match Eyewear, Morel, OGI, ProDesign, Viva International, Wescan and Zig Eyewear.

Building on a Niche

By Seth J. Bookey Managing Editor
Monday, June 20, 2005 10:18 AM NEW YORK--For some eyecare professionals, growing a practice has meant developing a prescription safety eyewear segment. While some ECPs don't want to be bothered with the extra work of contacting companies and setting up safety programs, those who do have persevered and have discovered several added benefits.

Magnifying Low-Vision Issues

By Seth J. Bookey Managing Editor
Monday, March 28, 2005 10:19 AM Eyecare practitioners just starting to get into servicing low-vision patients, as well as those who've been involved with this visioncare segment for a while, found the VCA session "Magnify Your Future," a low-vision seminar, beneficial. Leading the all-day session and panel discussion was Michael Politzer, OD. Speakers and panelists included Stanley Woo, OD; Thomas Porter, OD; Bethany Fishbein, OD; Randy Kinkade, OD; and Christopher Colburn, OD.

Essilor Expands Varilux Ellipse With Thin & Lite 1.67 Offering

By Seth J. Bookey Managing Editor
Monday, January 17, 2005 12:28 PM DALLAS--Essilor of America added a high-index option to its Varilux Ellipse lens line with the introduction of the Varilux Ellipse Thin Lite 1.67, offering an even thinner option to ECPs fitting patients who want small, rimless eyewear, or patients who need small frames with a high-index lens. The hardcoat version is now available to all independent Varilux laboratories.