By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:27 AM
Washington, D.C.—The
National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVCP) announced that it has launched an administrative simplification initiative aimed at improving current vision care treatment and billing coding, an issue identified by its Provider Council as a top concern among eyecare professionals. NAVCP convened the Provider Council two years ago to drive dialogue and build mutual understanding between ECPs and managed vision care plans (MVC). The council is made up of doctors of optometry from various practice settings, including solo practices in urban and rural locations, group practice, independent and franchisee corporate organizations and federally qualified clinic.
By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:24 AM
LAS VEGAS—In a bustling exhibit hall at Vision Expo West here Friday afternoon,
CooperVision Inc. announced its fifth annual search for the nation’s 2020 Best Practices. The company kicked off the milestone year with a celebration for its unique program, which recognizes optometric practices that advance the profession through innovation, industry leadership and the provision of exceptional patient experience. The Best Practices program reflects CooperVision’s belief that amidst significant change in market dynamics, prescribers remain the central element in ensuring the best outcomes for their patients.
By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:21 AM
LAS VEGAS—
Carl Zeiss Vision was the winner of the Vision Choice Award at Vision Expo West 2019, according to an announcement from show organizers. The company was honored for their C-UV Protect Tablet that can demonstrate if a patients clear glasses have full UV protection. Attendees were able to view products on display in the Product Gallery and cast their ballots throughout the Show. “The Vision Expo team thanks all attendees who voted and congratulates the winner,” show organizers said. Zeiss’ Robert Spirito was on hand to accept the award from The Vision Council’s Mitch Barkley.
By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—Thelios, the
LVMH Group's eyewear specialist, is opening its U.S. subsidiary with a view to securing growth in this high-potential market. To consolidate its presence on American soil, Thelios is opening a New York showroom to showcase eyewear from the LVMH Maisons that have joined its portfolio: Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Fred and Berluti. This new structure is designed to better serve the local distribution network, the company said. The New York office will be home to a team dedicated to marketing, sales management and communication, while a forthcoming office in New Jersey will encompass the operational and logistics center as well as a customer service department for American customers.
By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—There will be no
VMAIL on Monday, Sept. 23. Look for
VMAIL to resume its regular daily schedule on Sept. 24. To catch up on all the week’s news from Vision Expo West, go to the Latest News category on
VisionMonday.com. Don’t miss the digital version of
Vision Monday’s September edition, which features
VM’s cover story on Smart Money: The Modern Lab, in addition to all the regular issue departments. To access the digital edition for September,
click here.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:39 AM
LAS VEGAS—Heading into day two of Vision Expo West 2019, the Exhibit Hall is buzzing with new innovations and products designed to lead attendees into 2020 with confidence. Take advantage of the Show’s education sessions including the new myopia track with a special session, Managing Myopia: Possibilities and Probabilities, curated by the Brien Holden Vision Institute from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Room #1001-V. During the course, attendees will discuss key strategies for managing myopia and discover ways to harness the evolution of patient care.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:36 AM
CALGARY, Alberta—
FYidoctors | Visique, an optometrist-owned eyecare company based here, has added
Factory Optical | Optiks International, a 24-location Western Canadian optical chain, to its growing network of optometric clinics, according to an announcement this week. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The addition of the Factory Optical | Optiks International chain brings the network of FYidoctors | Visique to more than 225 clinics, 500 doctors and 2,500 employees serving patients' needs and consumers across Canada, the announcement noted.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:33 AM
LAS VEGAS—Even in a challenging operating environment for ECPs, there seems to be no shortage of innovation among independent practitioners intent on pushing the boundaries of what defines and sets apart an eyecare practice today, as owners of three distinct and progressive vision care practices related to VM Live attendees here at Expo West this week. In keeping with its tradition of providing attendees insights and practical tips for enhancing their eyecare businesses, another segment of VM Live focused on telehealth and how it is being used in different ways by eyecare businesses in different regions.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:30 AM
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Many people have misunderstandings about online vision screenings, according to newly released research from
Transitions Optical and the
American Optometric Association (AOA). Half of respondents polled in the Transitions Employee Perceptions of Vision Benefits survey think that online vision screenings that provide a prescription are a suitable replacement for in-office eye exams. Millennials were the most likely to agree (57 percent)—compared to half of Gen Z, Gen X and 36 percent of Boomers. The AOA points out that online vision screenings are “no substitute for an in-person, comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist.” Aside from correcting vision, comprehensive eye exams can detect a number of vision problems, eye diseases and overall health issues that online eye exams cannot—including glaucoma, high blood pressure and diabetes.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:24 AM
PARIS—The organizers of Silmo, which will be held Sept. 27 to 30 at Paris Nord-Villepinte, have announced the nominees for the 26th edition of the Silmo d'Or awards. The awards ceremony gives prizes to recognize the creativity of the optical products for design, innovation and technology. The chair of the Silmo d'O this year is French designer and internationally-known interior architect Christophe Pillet. The 2019 winners will be announced during a ceremony at the upcoming Silmo exhibition.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:21 AM
CHICAGO—
RevCycle Partners, a revenue-cycle management company for eyecare practices, has launched WeVerify, a comprehensive service that verifies patient benefits and drives new revenue opportunities for the practice, according to an announcement this week. For many eyecare practices, patient benefits verification before the visit is an incomplete process or perhaps not done at all. RevCycle Partners, founded as a billing service of RevolutionEHR, the cloud-based software for optometrists, separated from RevolutionEHR in 2018 and formed an independent company.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:18 AM
PHOENIX—
American Vision Partners (AVP), one of the largest and fastest-growing eyecare physician practice management organizations, has completed a strategic partnership with
Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA), the largest retina provider in the Southwest, according to a recent announcement. This partnership creates the fourth-largest retina practice in the nation, the announcement noted. The affiliation with Retinal Consultants of Arizona represents the eighth partnership announced by AVP within the last 24 months, according to the management organization. Retinal Consultants of Arizona will continue to operate independently under the RCA brand and manage the practice with no changes to its staff, physicians, clinics, and surgery center locations, according to the announcement. With the full support of the AVP management team and infrastructure, the nine RCA physicians and staff will continue to serve their patients, communities and partners.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019 12:15 AM
LAS VEGAS—
EyeCarePro, a veteran digital marketing company of 15 years focused exclusively on eyecare, has announced the launch of a rebrand, which includes a new website and significantly enhanced messaging , new services and technologies. Said Daniel Rostenne, CEO, “We have rebranded with a new website and we’re very excited about our new public persona. The updated look and feel best captures our ongoing mission to provide exceptional value, as well as our status as industry leaders in optometry marketing.”