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Santinelli Associates Help Build Another Habitat for Humanity Home

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—For the second year in a row, associates of Santinelli International put on their overalls and picked up their tools to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a family in need on Long Island, N.Y.

Cutler and Gross Opens First U.S. Store in NYC

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—British eyewear brand, Cutler and Gross, which has opened its first U.S. store in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood, feted the new retail location with a party on May 9.

New York Hosts Safilo’s Carrera Ignition Night

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—Safilo hosted the first Carrera Ignition Night in the U.S. on May 7, following similiar events in Milan, Madrid and Sao Paolo, Brazil.

COLA Becomes a Subcommittee of The Vision Council

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:00 GMT

TEMECULA, Calif.—The California Optical Laboratory Association (COLA) officially became a subcommittee of The Vision Council with the signing of documents at the annual COLA meeting held here.

Moscot Extends Its Charitable Arm to The Boys Club of New York

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—The Moscot Mobileyes Foundation, the charitable arm of the iconic eyewear retailer based in downtown Manhattan, made its quarterly visit last month to The Boys Club of New York (BCNY), a nonprofit organization that provides free services to children in need of after school care at various locations throughout the city.

SUNY Optometry Program Stresses Infant and Pediatric Eye Health

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—In partnership with InfantSEE and the Allergan Foundation, SUNY Optometry hosted an event late last month highlighting the importance of infant eye health and pediatric vision care.

NASHO/NAVCP Meeting Focused on the Impact of Health Care Reform

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO—Making sense of how the Affordable Care Act will impact health care overall and managed vision care specifically was the topic of discussion throughout the second joint Specialty Health Summit sponsored by the National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVCP) and the National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO).

Third-Annual Cricket Match Sees Essilor Outscore Transitions, National Vision Teams

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla.—Teams from Essilor, National Vision and Transitions Optical took to the Sarasota International Cricket Club’s field here on Saturday, May 4, for what has become a three-year eyecare-industry tradition—a day-long cricket match in which first-time participant Essilor ultimately claimed the top spot.

Reaching 90-Year Milestone, SECO Maintains U.S. Focus While Expanding Globally

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA—SECO International celebrated its 90th anniversary here Feb. 27 to March 3, attracting well over 7,000 eyecare professionals to some 240 CE courses, more than 100 world-renowned speakers, nearly 300 exhibitors and over 50 social and affiliate events.

Corporate OD Meeting Presents ‘Healthy’ Eyecare Market

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—Attendees packed the semiannual Alcon-sponsored Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting at the Westin Hotel in Times Square here on March 14. The meeting addressed an audience of optical executives and ECPs with statistical trends about the overall eyewear market.

Optical Women’s Association Honors Three ‘Stars’ at Awards Event

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) paid tribute to three optical industry “stars” as it presented honorary awards at its 15th Anniversary Celebration and Award event at the Milk Gallery.

SUNY Eyes on New York Gala

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW 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.

Setting the Stage for Optical Industry Honors

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:15:00 GMT

NEW YORK—With The Big Apple as a vibrant backdrop, the optical community honored several industry “stars” 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.

MOODY BLUES

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Giorgio Armani and Luxottica Fete Partnership with Milan Fashion Week Event

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT

MILAN—On Feb. 23, Giorgio Armani and Luxottica celebrated their renewed partnership and the launch of the new Spring Summer 2013 Eyewear collections with an exclusive event that took place in the Armani Teatro during Milan Fashion Week.

New Vision Source Surgery Center at Houston’s College of Optometry Is a First

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON—A new Vision Source-named surgical center has opened at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) and is the first surgery center in the nation to be housed at, and affiliated with, a college of optometry.

Neue Galerie and Selima Optique Present New Sigmund Freud Sunshades

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—In collaboration with Selima Optique, based here, Manhattan’s Neue Galerie introduced the recently released Sigmund Freud Sunshades into its assortment of contemporary German and Austrian art and design.

Marchon and Vogue Italia Open Their Eyes

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—For the fourth consecutive year, Marchon has partnered with Vogue Italia to showcase the company’s latest eyewear trends in an extensive fashion spread, titled “Hold Your Breath and Open Your Eyes,” for the magazine’s March issue.

Hoya Focuses on Patient Retention Issues at Its National Sales Meeting

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS—Citing a gap between the number of eye exams performed at independent optometric practices and the amount of eyewear the practices sell, executives from Hoya Vision Care, North America introduced new lens technology and measurement systems at their recent national sales meeting they said could help rectify the situation.

Opti-Munich 2013 Continues Steady Growth Trend

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

MUNICH—Opti-Munich, the first event of the year to kick off the international optics industry, was held at the Fairground Messe München from Jan. 25 to 27.

Suppliers, Guests Network and Talk Trends at Vision Council Summit

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

KEY 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.

Transitions Sponsors Industry Professionals, Presents Awards at Academy

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla.—At its 17th Annual Transitions Academy, Transitions Optical honored a number of industry leaders while introducing celebrity ambassadors who will promote the brand at high profile events during 2013.

Essilor Distributors and Partner Labs ‘Saddle Up’ for National Sales Meeting

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Essilor of America hosted a group of about 750 independent distributors, partner labs and sales representatives at its Western-themed National Sales Meeting, held here from Jan. 7 to 9.

Nouveau Previews 2013 Plans and New Designs at National Sales Meeting

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:10:00 GMT

CARROLLTON, Tex.— Nouveau Eyewear got its New Year off to a strong start by gathering its sales consultants for a three-day training conference at the company's national sales meeting, held at the company's headquarters here recently.

McGee's 2012 Sales Meeting Proves The Mission Is Possible

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:45:00 GMT

ATLANTA—The McGee Group's second annual sales conference took place Dec. 5-8, here. This year's theme was "The Mission Is Possible," inspired by the Mission Impossible TV and film franchise, and focused on equipping the company’s sales team with the information, knowledge and tools needed to sell the McGee Group brands.