Total ECP Names Dr. Ben Gaddie President and Launches New Shared Services Platform

CINCINNATI—Total Eye Care Partners (Total ECP), a group of medically focused optometry practices founded in 2017 and based here, has named Dr. Ben Gaddie as president of the organization, according to an announcement Tuesday morning. Dr. Gaddie previously served as chief medical officer of Total ECP.

Retail, Health Care and Branding Experts Join VM Summit Program

NEW YORK—The Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit is deepening its focus on consumer trends and behavior as experts in retailing, health care and branding join the day-long program. The live exclusive event, titled, "Decoding the Consumer: The New Science of Customer Behavior," will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Times Center here, just prior to Vision Expo East. Six new speakers have been added to the Summit program.

February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

With Valentine’s Day right in the middle of the month, February is, of course, known as the month of love and while there’s sure to be a perfect pair of frames for your loved one at your local eyecare practice, many practitioners are creating awareness for a different cause on social media. This month, ECPs are urging patients to show their eyes a little more love by drawing attention to the fact that February is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month.

Early-Bird Registration for VM Global Leadership Summit Is Extended to Tonight

NEW YORK—Early-bird registration for the Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit has been extended and will expire at 11:59 p.m. today, Feb. 7, Summit organizers said. This exclusive live event will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Times Center here, just prior to Vision Expo East that week.  The 2019 VM Summit is titled, "Decoding the Consumer: The New Science of Customer Behavior."

Transitions Optical Names the Winners of Transitions Innovation Awards

ORLANDO, Fla.—Transitions Optical honored Dr. Amanda Rights of Blue Ridge Vision in Boone, N.C., with the 2018 Transitions Brand Ambassador title, one of the categories of the Transitions Innovation Awards program, during a recognition ceremony Tuesday evening as the 23rd annual Transitions Academy drew to a close. Dr. Rights is the author of the OptomEyesLife blog.