NEW ORLEANS—SECO International, which concluded here late last month, announced that J. Max Ernst, OD, officially accepted the honor of being named president of the organization during the House of Delegates meeting at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center here. In addition, five honorees accepted their 2019 SECO International awards for leadership in optometry and their significant contributions to the profession. “SECO International is dedicated to providing optometrists and ophthalmic professionals with the tools and insights they need to be successful. I’m confident that Dr. Ernst will lend thoughtfulness and creativity to continuing that endeavor,” said Emilio Balius, OD, outgoing president of SECO International. Read More.