VisionMondayhttp://www.visionmonday.comhttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40872&catId=193LAS VEGAS—The newly branded annual Vision Source member meeting, The Exchange, hosted more than 3,100 attendees last month here at Caesars Palace.Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40872&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40869&catId=193ODESSA,Fla.—Practical Systems, Inc. (PSI) has announced that Richard ChooQuan joined their technical sales team, effective April 29. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40869&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40865&catId=193CHARENTON LE PONT, France— Essilor International announced that Jayanth Bhuvaraghan, president of its Southeast Asia and India business unit, has been named to the newly created position of chief corporate mission officer position within Essilor’s executive committee.Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40865&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40239&catId=193Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40239&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40305&catId=193PORT CHESTER, N.Y.—Zyloware Eyewear has launched an eyewear collection from the sophisticated, trendsetting brand, MaxStudio.com, designed in conjunction with better department store designer and founder, Leon Max. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40305&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40296&catId=193NEW YORK—Luxottica Group has introduced the Emporio Armani Eyewear collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40296&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40264&catId=193NEW YORK—With The Big Apple as a vibrant backdrop, the optical community honored several industry veterans on March 15. At the famed Cipriana’s, the SUNY “Eyes on New York” Gala paid tribute to John Carrier, president and CEO of Essilor of America, Inc., and Jim Murphy, VP/general manager U.S. Vision Care for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40264&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40256&catId=193NEW YORK—Think About Your Eyes, L.L.C., a non-profit organization now under The Vision Council, announced here last month that it is launching a national public awareness initiative, focused on increasing the importance of overall vision health, in the mid to late summer of 2013. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40256&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40248&catId=193SOMERVILLE, N.J.–Viva International Group has named Antonio Bortuzzo as its new president. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40248&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40240&catId=193NEW YORK—The hottest new digital progressive lens might be a brand you’ve never heard of. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=40240&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39684&catId=193Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:02:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39684&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39650&catId=193CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—Essilor announced that it is launching a preventive lens offering selective protection against harmful blue light and UV radiation which can damage retinal cells and contribute to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) cataracts. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39650&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39602&catId=193MILAN—Luxottica has launched Giorgio Armani Eyewear beginning with the Frames of Life collection. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39602&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39530&catId=193Perhaps it’s because as we were pulling together this issue we were coming off our Share the Love campaign (see page 6) or maybe it’s because Spring is in the air with all its “birds and bees” connotations, but the concept of “passion” has been on my mind a lot lately. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39530&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39390&catId=193MAHWAH, N.J.—Seiko Optical Products of America is introducing Supernal, its first free-form lens designed using an advanced 3D Virtual Reality System for improved lens design capabilities. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39390&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39389&catId=193PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Polaroid Eyewear has arrived in the U.S. with a new Polaroid Premium Collection developed for the American market by the Safilo Group. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39389&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39388&catId=193NEW YORK—Luxottica has unveiled the first Stella McCartney collection of optical eyewear. Drawing inspiration from the designer’s signature balance of masculine and feminine, the collection introduces contemporary styles that embrace the eco-friendly philosophy of the brand. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39388&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39367&catId=193NEW YORK— The first roster of speakers has been announced for Vision Monday’s 2013 Global Leadership Summit, to be held here March 13. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39367&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39324&catId=193CARROLLTON, Texas—Nouveau Eyewear has appointed Ben Perry as vice president of Supply Chain. Perry joined Nouveau Eyewear in October, 2003. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39324&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39024&catId=193KEY BISCAYNE, Fla.— At its annual Executive Summit here, a record number of attendees, more than 290, from among The Vision Council member companies and other guests, gathered to hold divisional meetings, network and listen to speakers discuss creativity, leadership and the economy in a multi-pronged program here last month. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39024&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39014&catId=193NEW YORK—After a bit of a stylistic lull due to economy-related sameness, finally it seems like there is a bit of buzz and excitement building in the frames segment again. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39014&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39005&catId=193DALLAS—Essilor of America is launching Xperio UV lenses, which it describes as “the first, complete outdoor sun lens solution that eliminates blinding reflective glare while providing the maximum UV protection on both the front and backside of the lens.” Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=39005&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=38984&catId=193Vision Monday interviewed Essilor of America’s president and CEO John Carrier last month during Essilor’s National Sales Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. During the course of the conversation, Carrier offered his outlook on the optical market, Essilor’s most recent product innovations, and the company’s evolving relationship with managed vision care providers and independent optometry. This interview has been edited. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=38984&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=38979&catId=193OXFORD, U.K.— Adlens, a leading supplier of variable focus eyewear, has expanded its global sales leadership team with the addition of three sales veterans.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=38979&catId=193http://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=38978&catId=193HONG KONG and LONDON— Mondottica International has announced two new management appointments. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionmonday.com/Default.aspx?tabid=211&content_id=38978&catId=193