By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:17 PM
SECAUCUS, N.J.—Safilo North America has announced the appointment of Gabriele Cusani Sodano as president and chief commercial officer, effective April 2024. Cusani brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to succeed in this new role, which will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Group’s strategic plan in the North American market, the company stated. He joined Safilo in 2015 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, with experience that spans commercial strategy and planning, brand management, business development, sales operations and direct to consumer.
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:05 PM
Schneider GmbH & Co. KG, developer and manufacturer of modern and novel system solutions for ophthalmic and ultra-precision optics, has received the renowned Top 100 Seal 2024. This German award is only given to particularly innovative medium-sized companies. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar will personally congratulate Schneider on this success at the award ceremony on June 28 in Weimar, Germany. Innovation researcher professor Dr. Nikolaus Franke from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and his team examined the innovative strength of all participants on behalf of Compamedia, the organizer of the competition.
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By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:39 AM
The DEA is close to
reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing some of its medical uses. What would this reclassification mean in practice? Head over to
TIME for more.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:24 AM
LARGO, Fla.—More than 55 customers and industry partners recently gathered at the annual
Ocuco Innovations User Group Meeting (UGM). Held in April with the theme "Seas the Day," the event brought together optical lab professionals for three days of education and networking.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:45 PM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—EssilorLuxottica held its annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday in Paris, the company announced, where shareholders approved all 34 resolutions submitted by the board of directors to the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting. These included the distribution of a €3.95 dividend per share for the financial year 2023, the compensation policy applicable to the company’s executive corporate officers and the reappointment of all previous directors to the new board of directors. “On behalf of the board of directors, we would like to extend warm thanks to our shareholders for their continued support and trust," said Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO at EssilorLuxottica.
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By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:30 PM
HUGO Eyewear, a collection designed, produced and distributed by Safilo Group S.p.A, has announced its partnership with the Visa Cash App RB (VCARB) Formula One Team, starting this season. Leveraging the global appeal of F1 and delivering its signature authentic style, HUGO Eyewear will be the official eyewear partner of the VCARB team. Its designs will be represented in official images starring two of the most charismatic drivers on the F1 circuit, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda.
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By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:02 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has published an in-depth report on everyday actions that the eyecare community can take to draw interest from potential and former contact lens wearers. Based on research with more than 1,000 vision-corrected adults segmented by glasses-only wearers, new contact lens wearers, and former contact lens wearers, “Beyond Vision: Behaviors to Attract New & Returning Contact Lens Wearers" is the latest offering from CLI’s See Tomorrow initiative. The 26-page document includes multiple infographics depicting high-value takeaways that can be used for staff training.
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By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:50 AM
I started working in optometry as a technician at my father’s practice in Philadelphia when I was 16 years old. It began as an after-school job, and at the time, I had no intention of pursuing optometry as a career. However, that experience ultimately led me to the eyecare field for the rest of my professional life. I was first introduced to myopia management as a student under Dr. Fuensanta Vera-Diaz at NECO. As a -9.00D myope myself, I immediately knew this was an area of optometry I would be incorporating into my practice.
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By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:34 AM
The list of nominees for the
2024 Tony Awards was announced yesterday, with 36 shows competing against each other for awards. Head over to
The New York Times for a list of nominees, as well as reviews of the nominated shows.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 12:16 PM
The flu season in the United States appears to be over, as medical visits for
flu-like illnesses "dipped below the threshold for what's counted as an active flu season" for three weeks in a row,
ABC News reports. Head over to
ABC for a roundup of this year's flu season, and how it shaped up in comparison to years past.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 10:50 AM
NEW YORK—International Guide Dog Day falls on the last Wednesday of April every year, making this past Wednesday, April 24, the 2024 edition. The day was first introduced to mark the establishment of the International Federation of Guide Dog Associations, which was founded on April 26, 1989, and offers a chance to celebrate the life-saving work guide dogs and their trainers and handlers do every day, said the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). References to guide dogs date back to the 16th century, according to the IGDF. There’s no denying that man’s best friend has worked alongside us for much of human history—and that they are more than deserving of a holiday set aside just for them and the teams they create.
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By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 10:40 AM
We all have a tendency to slip into bad habits, especially as we aim for greater efficiency in our clinical exams. One test that some practitioners may overlook or omit in order to decrease chair time is stereopsis. Many practitioners perform stereo testing on new, younger patients but not established or adult patients in the belief that stereopsis does not change over time or that it is only needed in childhood. As we have observed, however, not only can stereo change, but regular assessment of stereo can provide insight into patients’ overall comfort and binocular stability. Here, we offer you a review of four commonly used stereo tests and discuss their clinical usefulness.
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