By Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024 12:24 AM
FORT WORTH, Texas—
Alcon, a global leader in eyecare, has announced the introduction of the Alcon Innovator Program, an initiative to partner with influential eyecare professionals to identify gaps in contact lens offerings and address the market’s unmet needs. As part of the inaugural program in the U.S., Alcon said it selected 20 innovators to receive and offer their patients exclusive access to upcoming Alcon product launches. Through this partnership, innovators shared both practice and patient insights gained from fitting patients in new Alcon contact lenses, as well as developed social and editorial content that highlighted their experience with the latest innovation, according to the announcement.
By Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—
SUNY College of Optometry Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the first annual Value of Vision Breakfast on November 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. This complimentary, invitation-only event will serve as a tribute to several individuals who have transformed and championed health care and vision care through leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and visibility. The full list of honorees will be announced in the coming weeks, according to the announcement from the college.
By Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
Lighthouse Guild, a not-for-profit vision and health care organization, has appointed two new people to its board of directors. Valerie Chianuri, general counsel and head of people and operations at the computational design and engineering software company, nTopology Inc. (nTop), and Sarah Kramer, global and U.S. CEO of Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Groupe, are the newest appointees to the board, according to the announcement. A legal and operational expert with more than two decades of experience in the financial and technology industries, Chianuri is responsible for strategy and oversight of the legal, compliance, information security and people operations functions at nTop. Prior to nTop, she held similar roles at several high-growth technology companies.
By Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday and
20/20 are hosting the 16th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to
identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. But time is running out—the EyeVote survey closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. EST. These two Jobson Medical Information publications are teaming up once again this fall to get readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers and ECPs to identify their favorite products in 22 distinct categories.
By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:04 PM
More law firms are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, according to a
new report from Clio, a provider of cloud-based technology for the legal industry. The ninth edition Clio’s Legal Trends Report explores how AI adoption is shaping the direction of the legal industry.
New data shows that 79 percent of legal professionals now incorporate AI tools into their daily work, compared with 19 percent in 2023. Clients are also on board with this shift, with 70 percent reporting they either prefer its use or are neutral toward firms that utilize AI.
This adoption also affects how law firms bill for their time. Data shows that up to 74 percent of hourly billable tasks, such as information gathering and data analysis, could be automated with AI. Something, Newton noted, should be prompting law firms to move away from hourly billing in favor of more flexible options like flat fees to preserve profitability while benefiting from the increased efficiencies AI brings to legal workflows.
The survey found that 81 percent of legal secretaries and administrative assistants' tasks could be made automatable, compared with 57 percent of lawyers' tasks.
As a result, 34 percent of law firms are charging a flat fee for most of their cases, something 71 percent of clients are in favor of for their entire case. Meanwhile, 51 percent of respondents said they prefer a flat fee for individual activities performed by legal guidance.
By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:27 AM
We're experiencing some severe weather on Earth right now, but what about in space? A watch was issued for a
solar storm on October 10, 2024. Head over to
The New York Times for more on what this warning means, and why we might even get a view of the Northern Lights.
By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:21 AM
NEW YORK—The national average for gross revenue at ECP locations increased last week, September 30–October 6, when compared with the previous week, at a rate of 1 index point. That places gross revenue at a level 16 index points above where it was at this point in time (Week 40) when compared with last year (2023), 19 points above the same period in 2022, 26 points above 2021, 19 points above 2020 and 30 points above 2019, according to Jobson’s most recent Practice Performance Tracker.
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By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:09 AM
The field of ophthalmology is facing a significant challenge: a shrinking workforce. A recent study on ophthalmology workforce projections in the U.S. found that while the number of full-time ophthalmologists will decline by 2,650 between 2020 and 2035, the demand for these doctors will jump to 5,150. For practices, this shortage means stiffer competition for recruiting the available talent. It’s also getting more difficult to find reliable support staff for ophthalmology clinics, such as administrators, receptionists and technicians. To navigate these current challenges, practices need innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
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By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:05 AM
Silmo Paris 2024 once again established itself as a key event for the optical industry, offering a rich panorama of emerging trends and immersive experiences. For four intense days, the show was the focal point for inspiring encounters, cutting-edge innovations and enriching exchanges, captivating industry professionals.
By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:00 AM
Our survey indicates that consumers will flock to physical stores this holiday season, with malls emerging as the top brick-and-mortar destination.
By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 8:25 AM
The team at
Eyes on Fremont in Seattle and Bellingham, Wash., is raising awareness for breast cancer this October.
By Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024 8:20 AM
PARIS—The 2024 edition of the Silmo d’Or Awards, chaired by fashion designer Alexis Mabille, recognized impactful design from the past year—as always, these recognitions included a number of independent designers. This year’s categories were: Children, Sport, Vision, Vision — Optical System, Material & Equipment, Optical Frame — Brands and Labels, Sunglasses — Brands & Labels, Technological Innovation in Eyewear, Technological Innovation in Eyewear — Connected Products, Optical Frame — Eyewear Designer, Sunglasses — Eyewear Designer and the Jury’s Special Award.