By Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 2:32 PM
CHICAGO—Prevent Blindness has declared October as Contact Lens Safety Month to help educate the public on the best ways to protect their eyes through proper care. In addition to a dedicated webpage, fact sheets and shareable social media graphics, Prevent Blindness also offers the “Contact Lens Safety” episode as part of the Focus on Eye Health Expert Series. Dr. Thomas L. Steinemann, professor of ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University, discusses a variety of topics with Prevent Blindness president and CEO, Jeff Todd, including advocating for contact lens safety, patient care, and the dangers of improper use of contact lenses.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 2:15 PM
Nicole Miller is bold. This should not be surprising—her eponymous clothing line is known for its signature prints and bright colors. But in person, the woman behind the brand’s presence is both striking and captivating. She has a straightforward personality and is incredibly honest, making it obvious that she doesn’t hold back when it comes to her opinions and the way she runs her business. With the brand celebrating its 40th anniversary this year,
20/20 had the exclusive opportunity to sit down and talk to Miller to learn about her current collection and what’s next.
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By Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 12:35 PM
Country music icon
Loretta Lynn passed away yesterday, at 90 years old. Head over to
The New York Times for a look back at her remarkable career, life and legacy.
By Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022 3:04 PM
NEW YORK—October has arrived, and for many people that can only mean one thing: Halloween season is in full swing. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Americans are taking full advantage of the witching season. The NRF reported that Halloween spending is back to pre-pandemic levels this year, with Halloween sales up to $10.6 billion in 2022, up from $10.1 billion in 2021. Consumers are planning to spend $100 on average for Halloween candy, décor, cards and costumes; the NRF said that this amount is on par with last year’s record of $103 and is the second highest in the survey’s history.
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By Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022 2:55 PM
Swedish smart technology company, Skugga Technology AB has won the Silmo d’Or 2022 Award in the Technological Innovation in Eyewear—Connected Products category—for their miniaturized smart module. It represents the first design of its kind to be suitable for any kind of fashion frame (both sunglasses and ophthalmic frames), thus opening up the potential of smart technology to all eyewear brands. The patented device measures and offers immediate access to a large amount of information/data that is sent to one’s smartphone/cloud with total integrity of personal data privacy.
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Monday, October 3, 2022 11:27 AM
If you've been affected by Hurricane Ian, you might have some
clearing up to do at home. Head over to
The New York Times for a refresher on how to make sure you clean up everything safely, including what foods you should toss, what protection you should wear and more.
By Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022 3:09 PM
NEW YORK—Colleagues and friends from across the optometric profession are mourning the loss of Arthur B. Epstein, OD, FAAO, FABCMO, DPNAP, who passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Highly regarded throughout the U.S. and international optometry community, Dr. Epstein was a prominent, active, singular personality and well-respected clinician. He shared his views on many eyecare and optometry-related issues widely, through his writings, lectures, in-person and broadcast appearances and through his Optometric Physician e-newsletter. Epstein had been a longtime contributor to
Review of Optometry and executive editor of
Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, both publications of the Jobson Optical Group. He was also a very visible and active optometry expert in the arenas of contact lenses, dry eye and ocular surface disease.
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By Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022 12:30 PM
Last week, the Queen of Denmark stripped 4 of her grandchildren of their
royal titles, and the kids and their parents are reportedly not happy about it. Head over to
Fortune to learn more about this interesting royal drama.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Friday, September 30, 2022 8:30 AM
NEW YORK—October has arrived, and for many people that can only mean one thing: Halloween season is in full swing. There are just 30 days until the sweetest and spookiest day of the year, and, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Americans are taking full advantage of the witching season. The NRF reported that Halloween spending is back to pre-pandemic levels this year, with Halloween sales up to $10.6 billion in 2022, up from $10.1 billion in
2021. Consumers are planning to spend $100 on average for Halloween candy, décor, cards and costumes; the NRF said that this amount is on par with last year’s record of $103 and is the second highest in the survey’s history.
By Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022 8:20 AM
Did you follow the optical news this week? Take VM’s News Quiz to see how much you know. This week's quiz takes a look at EnChroma hits the road, NASA meets an asteroid, and skipping medical treatment.
By Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022 8:10 AM
This wristlet keychain features a decorative Snellen chart for some added opti-themed charm. You can purchase it on Etsy
here. #WeShareIt
By Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022 1:32 PM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are hosting the 14th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. These two Jobson Medical Information publications are teaming up once again this fall to get readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers’ and ECPs to identify their favorite products in 22 distinct categories: optical frames, spectacle lenses, sunglasses, sustainable materials for frames, sustainable materials for sunglasses, Rx sun lenses, contact lenses, optical equipment for wholesale prescription labs, optical supplies, ECP/retail in-office lab equipment, diagnostic instruments, practice management software, EHR software, online ordering website, patient engagement systems, dispensing/measuring fitting systems, online and social media marketing services, PPE, contactless dispensing devices, virtual try-on tools, telehealth solution and Social Purpose missions.
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