By Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022 12:21 AM
LOMBARD, Ill.—
Visionix USA, the manufacturer and marketer of eye health and med tech products formerly known as
Luneau Technology, has promoted John Vulich to national sales manager for finishing, effective immediately.
By Staff
Monday, November 21, 2022 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are pleased to announce the selections in the 14th annual EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards, a special survey aimed at identifying readers’ favorite products and companies of the year. Optical retailers and ECP readers of the two Jobson Medical Information publications were asked to identify their “favorite” products in 20 distinct categories: optical frames, spectacle lenses, sunglasses, Rx sun lenses, contact lenses, optical equipment for wholesale prescription labs, optical supplies/consumables/tools, ECP/retail in-office lab equipment, diagnostic instruments, practice management software, EHR software, dispensing/measuring fitting systems, patient engagement systems, online ordering website, social purpose missions, online and social media marketing services, PPE, telehealth solution, virtual/omnichannel sales tool and sustainable eyewear materials.
By Staff
Monday, November 21, 2022 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—Daniel Breeman has joined the
Vision Monday and
VMAIL editorial team this month as senior editor. Breeman will concentrate on news and feature coverage in the retail and eyecare professional areas.
By Staff
Friday, November 18, 2022 12:24 AM
OAK BROOK, Ill.—
Visionary Optics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of scleral lenses, has appointed Lynette K. Johns, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, to the position of director of clinical and scientific affairs.
By Staff
Friday, November 18, 2022 12:21 AM
LOS ANGELES and BENTONVILLE, Ark.—As Elton John's "The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour" comes to an end in Los Angeles this week, Walmart is taking part in celebrating the milestone with the launch of a limited-edition commemorative sunglass frame within the Elton John Eyewear collection, exclusively available at
Walmart.com.
By Staff
Friday, November 18, 2022 12:18 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—In recognition of future leaders in optometry,
VSP Vision and the
American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), announced the recipients of the 2022 Practice Excellence Scholarship. The Practice Excellence Scholarship is a long-standing and prestigious scholarship that represents the best in what optometry has to offer in patient care and practice management. Nearly $164,000 was awarded to 50 top-performing fourth-year optometry students in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—
GoodVision USA, a non profit that brings the dignity and opportunity of good vision to impoverished populations worldwide, has added Olivia “Dibby” Bartlett as a member of its board of directors.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:21 AM
SAN FRANCISCO—
RestoringVision, supported by funding from longtime corporate donor,
National Vision, Inc., is launching a new program this Native American Heritage Month to serve indigenous populations in the U.S.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:15 AM
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—
ViaLase, Inc., a clinical stage medical technology company focused on addressing unmet needs in the conventional glaucoma treatment paradigm, announced the appointments of Tom Frinzi as executive chairman of the board, Richard Lewis, MD, as chief medical officer, Shawn O’Neil as chief commercial officer, and Brendan O’Herlihy as vice president, global commercial operations. The executives will play key roles at ViaLase as the company develops its novel, non-invasive, femtosecond laser with integrated OCT imaging that is accurate to the micron level.
By Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:27 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—
VSP Vision announced it has promoted Andy Skitmore to chief revenue officer of its global sales organization. Skitmore most recently served as senior VP of sales in the Americas for Marchon Eyewear, Inc.
By Gwendolyn Plummer and Marge Axelrad
Friday, November 4, 2022 11:30 AM
NEW YORK—Long term societal issues, like those of diversity, equity & inclusion, have been fighting the hard fight for many years. With the escalation of the disruption unleashed by the global pandemic, the brighter spotlight on the topic from media, and a groundswell among individuals and organizations that more vocal and active commitment was needed, DE&I initiatives continue to expand. Voices from within health care, business, family, politics and culture are starting to join with those in structured organizations along with more assertive storytelling from groups victimized or impacted by the lack of inclusion in hiring, in receiving or accessing fair and equitable business or health care services and more. Individuals, groups and organizations across the optical industry and vision care profession, are stepping up to support these as part of an expanding commitment.
By Staff
Friday, November 4, 2022 12:15 AM
WILMETTE, Ill.—Friends and professional colleagues in the U.S. and around the world are mourning the loss of Stuart Paul Richer, OD, PhD, FAAO, who passed away on Oct. 26, surrounded by his family.