By Staff
Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:21 AM
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—
STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of implantable collamer lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, announced the appointment of Arthur Butcher and Wei Jiang to its board of directors, effective March 12, 2024.
By Staff
Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:18 AM
WALTHAM, Mass.—
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (APLS) has appointed leading retina specialist Philip Ferrone, MD, as chief medical retina advisor. “Phil is globally renowned for his leadership in retina, including as a past president of the
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), so we are delighted to welcome him to the Apellis team,” said Caroline Baumal, MD, chief medical officer, Apellis. “Phil has extensive expertise in retina research and patient care, which will be invaluable as we continue to bring Syfovre to patients with geographic atrophy (GA) and advance our retina pipeline.”
By Staff
Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:30 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Expo East 2024 announced the winners of the inaugural NOW Awards on Friday afternoon, March 15, at the Javits Center in New York City. The awards honored brands that embodied the latest trends and innovation in eyewear. All Vision Expo East eyewear exhibitors were encouraged to participate in NOW by Vision Expo by submitting one product per brand and/or collection that they believed best encapsulated the 2024 themes. The NOW by Vision Expo trends showcase returned to Vision Expo East for its third year.
By Staff
Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:15 AM
CARLSBAD, Calif.—Luxury eyewear brand
Serengeti has announced a number of new key hires following the company’s recent move to Carlsbad, Calif., from Lyon, France. Executives in the areas of marketing, creative direction and product development will lead the company’s innovation at Serengeti’s new North American headquarters. Serengeti is part of the
Bollé Brands stable of brands and will now operate all global brand functions out of Bollé Brands’ North American office.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:24 AM
DALLAS—
Neurolens, based here, has announced a strategic leadership restructure. The new structure combines seasoned leadership with strategic hires. In December, company co-founder Davis Corley returned as CEO.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:21 AM
MIAMI, Fla.—
Avulux, the innovator behind Avulux Migraine and Light Sensitivity lenses, has announced the appointment of Derek Johnson as national sales manager. Johnson, who brings nearly a decade of experience to his role, is responsible for working with optometry clinics, helping them to add Avulux lenses to their practice and support patients experiencing migraine and light sensitivity. According to the company, Avulux Migraine and Light Sensitivity Lenses are the only lens clinically proven to block the harmful light wavelengths that trigger and worsen migraine attacks.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:18 AM
DALLAS and LOS ANGELES—
TEC, The Eye Consortium, an alliance group of independent eyecare practitioners and industry leading suppliers and vendors, has announced the addition of Frank Pigneri, ABO-AC, in the role of vice president of operations. Pigneri boasts a more than 25-year history in eyecare, optics, practice management, supply chain, data analytics and professional education for independent practitioners. He has previously worked with Essilor, EssilorLuxottica and Hoya Vision Care at various levels in those organizations.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWTONVILLE, Mass.—
GoodVision USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the gift of good vision to underserved communities worldwide, has announced the appointment of Cira Collins to its board of directors. Collins joins Dibby Bartlett, Blair Wong, Kathy Smith, Karsten Wolf and Sally Hunt on the GoodVision U.S. board of directors. In 2022, Collins achieved the prestigious ABOM designation, master in ophthalmic optics, from the
American Board of Opticianry. This designation is bestowed upon a select group of individuals in recognition of their expertise in ophthalmic optics, commitment to continuous learning, and dedication to sharing their knowledge with opticians globally. Collins is also a certified continuing education speaker accredited by the ABO, delivering presentations at both state and national levels.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:33 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Starting tomorrow, thousands of ophthalmic professionals, buyers, influencers and technology gurus will gather at the Javits Center for
Vision Expo East in New York City, setting the tone and agenda for what’s next in optical design, ocular health and innovation. Continuing education will take place from March 14–17 and the Show will run from March 15–17. With only days left to go before the Show begins, there is still time to
register for Vision Expo East.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:21 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—
The Wavefront Congress, a convergence of global experts and thought leaders in optical sciences and wavefront technologies for eyecare, has recognized Arthur Bradley, PhD, research fellow at
CooperVision, as a 2024 Luminary for his outstanding contributions to the optometry field for more than four decades. The honor was awarded to him during the Congress, which drew more than 100 optical scientists, clinicians, surgeons and corporate scientists from around the world to Houston, Texas.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
Sandbox Stories, a podcast from industry veteran Dr. Scott Jens, has published its latest episode featuring GPN's Ed Buffington, who is receiving the Prevent Blindness “2024 Person of Vision” Award tomorrow in New York. In this episode, Buffington reflects on his 45-year career in the eyecare industry while also sharing some very personal stories about his upbringing and family. Check the YouTube video out
here.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:27 AM
MANSFIELD, Mass.—
Hilco Vision has announced a key new member of its executive leadership team. Thomas Strauch joined as group chief financial officer, effective March 11, 2024, and comes with extensive experience in the medical device industry, having worked across diverse geographies and businesses in Europe, Asia and the U.S., the company said. He will join Hilco Vision from GN Store Nord A/S, where he was CFO for
Jabra Enhance. Prior to this, Thomas served as the CFO of
Sivantos North America under the leadership of the private equity investor EQT, as well as six years at
HearUSA (Siemens Healthcare), bringing "a highly successful track record delivering integration strategies, harmonizing systems and processes, and propelling financial excellence," the company added.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:18 AM
ORLANDO, Fla.—
Ascend Vision Partners (AVP), a leading health care enterprise dedicated to promoting vision care and eye health, announced the appointment of Delene Graham as its new chief operating officer, effective March 4, 2024.
By Staff
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:24 AM
ATLANTA—
SECO International has announced the appointment of Dr. Horace Deal, OD, as president for the 2024-2025 term. Elected at the House of Delegates meeting during SECO 2024, Dr. Deal steps into this role with an extensive background in optometry and a strong commitment to professional excellence and innovation. A distinguished alumnus of the
Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., Dr. Deal has dedicated his career to advancing the field of optometry. After graduating in 1997, he quickly established himself as a leader, specializing in areas such as pediatrics, vision training, glaucoma and cataracts during his internships at Clayton Eye Center and Gottlieb Vision Group.
By Staff
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has announced that it is expanding its membership structure. The move, made to reflect the evolving optical industry and further the success of its more than 500 member organizations, will extend The Vision Council’s membership base to include health care, technology, and contact lens companies.