By Staff
Friday, May 14, 2021 12:18 AM
DALLAS—
Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) and
Triangle Visions Optometry announced a partnership through
EVF’s See Kids Soar https://www.evfusa.org/get-involved/see-kids-soar/ program. See Kids Soar is an in-office cause campaign intended to inspire parents, patients and eye doctors’ staff to adopt the cause of vision, and give them an opportunity to raise awareness and funds. Triangle Visions Optometry will launch the program in all of its 22 practices in May. “Everyone at Triangle Visions Optometry has a heart for giving back and serving communities that have limited or no access to eyecare,” said Anthony Clark, OD, owner, chief medical officer and chief development officer.
By Staff
Monday, May 3, 2021 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Eco, from
Modo, has been awarded the Best Eyewear Brand award in
Seventeen Magazine's 2021 Sustainable Style Award. In an announcement Eco said, "It’s always great to be recognized. But it means even more when it helps our planet. We're proud and honored to be awarded by Seventeen in their #sustainablestyleawards for our wildly trendy and sustainable sunglasses and hope that everyone joins our commitment to living responsibly for a greener future (and looking great while doing so). Together, we can make a big difference—one frame at a time."
By Staff
Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:30 AM
NEW YORK—Founded in 1970 as a direct reaction to the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969, Earth Day has marked the anniversary of the modern environmental movement for over
50 years. Every year, April 22 is a day to think about how we treat the planet we live on, as well as a day for action and legislation that will help protect the environment. Within the optical community, much of that action takes place in the form of donations, partnerships and other special programs.
By Staff
Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—In recognition of Earth Day, on April 22, 2021, the
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a Call to Action for Environmentally Sustainable Practices in the Eye Health Sector.
By Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:15 AM
JUPITER, Fla.—Herbert Wertheim, OD, DSc, MD, an accomplished scientist, clinician, engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been named to the board of directors at
Scripps Research, an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute. Active in service to the southern Florida community for over 50 years, Wertheim has contributed greatly to public education, cultural arts and community health care.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12:24 AM
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—
Shamir has formed a partnership with
Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA), a commercial group benefits organization, to create the VBA/Shamir Pandemic Assistance Program. The program is designed to assist in-network eyecare professionals who have “endured more complicated operations over the past year.”
By Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:15 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—
CooperVision,
Optometry Giving Sight and
Special Olympics have come together to support the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes program, which aims to strengthen vision care inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organizations have committed $300,000 through 2023 to provide Special Olympics athletes with high-quality vision and eye health screenings, prescription eyewear and sports goggles, while also providing improved education and training for eyecare professionals (ECPs) and optometry students so they are better able to meet the unique needs of this marginalized group.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—Consumer preferences are constantly changing, but there’s one preference that has been steadily rising in popularity over the years: sustainability. According to a new report from
Capgemini Research, nearly 80 percent of consumers want to be able to make a difference in saving the planet for future generations.
By Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021 12:15 AM
DALLAS—
GPN Technologies is partnering with
Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) to help underserved communities with vision correction options. In the U.S., where more than 40 million people, including 12 million children, have vision problems and are not getting the vision correction they need to see clearly, the companies are working together.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 12:18 AM
NOVATO, Calif.—Online eyewear retailer
Zenni announced a partnership with the No Hate Tour, an educational initiative that empowers students, staff, and family members to promote positive school climates and take a stand against hate and bullying.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—Consumer preferences are constantly changing, but there’s one preference that has been steadily rising in popularity over the years: sustainability.
By Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021 12:18 AM
CHICAGO—For this year's International Women's Month, telehealth technology company
Visibly is partnering with
Vint & York, a New York-based eyewear brand, to support the nonprofit
Bottomless Closet as a way to empower disadvantaged and unemployed New York City women as they enter the workforce and achieve success.
By Staff
Monday, March 15, 2021 12:18 AM
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—
Kenmark Eyewear has announced it is once again partnering with the
National Forest Foundation on its 50 Million for Our Forests tree planting campaign. This is the second year Kenmark has partnered with the NFF on this campaign. In 2020,
VM reported that Kenmark and the NFF partnered to celebrate Earth Day. The goal of the campaign is to plant 50 million trees and invest in healthy forests for today and for future generations.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:15 AM
GOLDEN, Colo.—Optometry Giving Sight is launching its 2021 grant funding cycle with opportunities in both the spring and fall. North American nonprofit organizations and international charities who meet the criteria can begin applying today.
By Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
Modo has announced it is one of the first companies to officially support HRH The Prince of Wales and the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s
Terra Carta Charter. The Charter, launched in January 2021, lays out an ambitious roadmap for businesses toward a sustainable future. HRH The Prince of Wales and the Sustainable Markets Initiative are gathering a global “coalition of the willing,” who share a vision and will commit to the Charter’s 10-point action plan, which aims to kickstart bold and imaginative action across the next decade.