By Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—
Jobson Optical Research has released its
ECP Income Study, offering insights on what ECPs are earning across the country. This extensive study shares the average income for optometrists, opticians/dispensers and optical office managers in the U.S. A full comparison of males vs. females is broken out across all demographics. Jobson Optical Research polled its internal database of ECPs for the study.
By Staff
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has released a new Provider inSights report, its semi-annual research study exploring eyecare provider sentiments related to daily operations of their practices, the eyecare industry and the American economy. Compared to previous years, report found that ECPs are experiencing “substantial decreases across all areas of their practices’ performance.
By Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:21 AM
NORWALK, Conn.—
Vision Expo West, a premier trade-only conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, presented by co-owners
RX and
The Vision Council, will take place from September 18-21, 2024, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, according to an announcement from show organizers. This leading event for eyecare professionals, ophthalmic experts and industry innovators will feature product sourcing, trends, innovations, events, networking opportunities, show floor demonstrations, activations and an acclaimed education program designed to enlighten, inspire and elevate the industry, the announcement said.
By Staff
Monday, August 19, 2024 12:27 AM
GOLDEN, Colo.—
Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has issued its 2024
World Sight Day Challenge in support of its mission to eradicate uncorrected refractive error through the growth and expansion of optometry around the world. The Challenge is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. This year’s theme is Giving Together, Seeing Forever, which OGS said celebrates the collective power of the optometry community to give the gift of sight to millions of people in need. The Challenge runs from now through the end of October, with World Sight Day scheduled to be celebrated on October 10.
By Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024 12:15 AM
ARLINGTON, Va.—The
American Diabetes Association (ADA) and
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, have announced a program to increase equitable access to eye health care in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
By Mary Kane
Friday, August 2, 2024 8:30 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The 22nd edition of
Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical feature brings a class of leaders, changemakers and trailblazers who are as impressive and exciting as it gets. This past week,
Vision Monday announced its
2024 roster of 40 women of accomplishment who were selected by
VM’s editors from several hundred submissions. For this year’s Annual Report,
VM considered women who are making a difference in the following five categories: Executive Suite, Rising Stars, Mentors, Innovators and Above & Beyond.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:24 AM
NORWALK, Conn.—Show organizers
The Vision Council and
RX Global have unveiled the eyecare education program for the upcoming Vision Expo West conference and trade show, according to an announcement. The accredited education program will give attendees the opportunity to gain new insights and knowledge on a diverse assortment of topics, ranging from disease management and practice growth to lens innovations, the latest eyewear trends and more, show organizers said. Kicking off on Wednesday, September 18, the day before the exhibit hall opens at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Vision Expo’s VisionEd will feature the return of OptiCon @ Vision Expo.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The 22nd edition of
Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical feature brings a class of leaders, changemakers and trailblazers who are as impressive and exciting as it gets. Today,
Vision Monday is announcing its 2024 roster of 40 women of accomplishment who were selected by
VM’s editors from several hundred submissions. For this year’s Annual Report,
VM considered women who are making a difference in the following five categories: Executive Suite, Rising Stars, Mentors, Innovators and Above & Beyond.
By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:21 AM
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—
Latinos en Optometry, a non-profit association dedicated to gaining a broader representation of Latinos and Spanish-speaking professionals within the optometry and larger eyecare professional community, announced the appointment of Angelica Cifuentes, OD, to the Latinos en Optometry Advisory Board.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:18 AM
ORLANDO, Fla.—The
American Academy of Optometry (AAO) has announced its 2024 award recipients. Each year, the Academy recognizes distinguished individuals who have made important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—
Jobson Research has issued Census ProCount, a database of approximately 38,000 optical locations in the U.S. The database includes independents and chains with up to 50 locations that are open and operating in 2024.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—Now in its fourth year, Jobson’s 2024 Ultimate Partners program gives readers the opportunity to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support.
By Staff
Monday, July 15, 2024 12:24 AM
CHICAGO—
Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health and safety organization, hosted its 13th annual
Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit on July 10 and 11, 2024. This year’s Summit included a variety of presentations related to the theme “Being Seen and Heard.” More than 800 registrants of the free, virtual and interactive two-day event were able to access an exhibitor hall, participate in “coffee chats” with fellow attendees and attend presentations on a variety of vision and public health topics led by leaders from across the country.
By Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
DocGo Inc. (Nasdaq: DCGO), a provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, has announced its partnership with
Spect, a provider of comprehensive digital services for eye exam screenings, including diabetic retinopathy.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—Medical experts are sounding the alarm about overprescribing antibiotics for children suffering from pink eye, according to a new study published in
JAMA Ophthalmology. Pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball.