A Search for the ‘Silver Lining’ Uncovers Surprise Parties, Fish Stories and Long Runs

NEW YORK—One of life’s adages is that if you look hard enough there’s always a silver lining inside the black cloud. Such a cliché, right? So, to put this theory to the test, Vmail Weekend asked an array of people within the optical sector if, indeed, they could identify any silver linings that they have experienced over the past six months during this coronavirus pandemic dark storm.

Vision Care and Healthcare Leaders Join Roster for AFTERSHOCKS, VM Global Leadership Summit Virtual Series

NEW YORK—Leaders from vision care companies and the healthcare field have joined the roster of those taking part in the the Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit, a virtual event series that will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping business, culture, consumer attitudes and many aspects of the healthcare field, vision care included. Registration is open now for this very special event which will examine the big themes and urgent questions facing ECPs and vision care decision makers in light of the pandemic. 

Optical Sales Show Slight Reduction as 29 States Report an Uptick in New Cases

NEW YORK—With COVID-19 cases in the U.S. at six million and 29 states reporting increasing numbers of cases, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, U.S. optical sales experienced slight reductions on a national level for the week ending Aug. 30. Overall gross revenue at ECP locations was down 2 index points for the week ending Aug. 30 as compared to the week prior.

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VSP Global Appoints Tiffanie Burkhalter President of VSP Ventures

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Global announced today the promotion of Tiffanie Burkhalter as president of VSP Ventures. In this role, Burkhalter will lead the company’s business unit designed to provide care-focused choices for doctors of optometry looking to transition their practices. Burkhalter succeeds Steve Baker, who is retiring after more than 20 years with VSP.  

Registration Opens for the Virtual Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit Series

NEW YORK—Registration is now open for the Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit, a virtual event series that will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping business, culture, consumer attitudes and many aspects of the healthcare field, vision care included. Titled "AFTERSHOCKS: Remaking Healthcare's Future, Vision Beyond 2020," the VM Global Leadership Summit will comprise four two-hour sessions to be held over four consecutive weeks, starting Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21.