NEW YORK—The optical industry is falling back into its busy season evaluating budgets, attending meetings, and giving back. The economy is still struggling, but ECPs are looking at all angles to find ways to optimize their businesses.

According to recent survey results, 25 percent of U.S. workers say their employers tie some of their pay to performance targets. Should your practice consider providing an incentive or reward to employees? Read more in HR Corner.

The economy—and its impact on consumers’ attitudes about eyecare and eyewear—was top of mind during a meeting of the Corporate Optometry Professional Advisory Panel, hosted by CIBA Vision. Find out what topics, ranging from the recession’s impact on eye exam rates to what’s next in health-care reform, were covered—the meeting took place prior to Vision Expo West.

Look who’s tweeting about World Sight Day! Held globally on Oct. 14, thousands of optometrists, optometry students, and industry professionals took part in the fundraising campaign coordinated by Optometry Giving Sight. Check out what they tweeted about the event in New & Noteworthy.

October is also when our thoughts return to breast cancer awareness. This High Visibility: In the Pink rounds up just a few of the optical companies—including Charmant, Sama Eyewear, Wiley X, and ClearVision Optical—helping the cause.