By Staff
Monday, September 25, 2023 12:24 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—
EssilorLuxottica has announced it is "making an important step in the digitization of the eyecare industry" with the launch of HELIX, a new division of the company focused on helping ECPs leverage modern technology to improve the efficiency of their practices. Described by the company as a "digital ecosystem," HELIX will serve all of the ECP’s digital needs in one intelligent, interconnected platform—from booking and ordering to teleoptometry and managed vision care. The company stated that HELIX will help doctors to reduce the overwhelming amount of tech and administrative burdens found in today’s practices.
By Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council released Focused inSights Telehealth 2023, a new report offering critical insights into the evolving role of telehealth in eyecare. Despite its ability to provide quality care to patients whenever and wherever it is needed, the report found that telehealth awareness and use for eyecare remains low. These findings come just in time for Telehealth Awareness Week, celebrated by the
American Telemedicine Association (ATA) from September 17 – 23.
By Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:21 AM
GLASGOW—
IbisVision, a Glasgow-based company advancing approaches to remote and over-the-internet eyecare, has announced it is bringing its updated technology to the U.S.
By Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:24 AM
PADUA, Italy and SEATTLE—
Safilo Group (SFLG.MI) and
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) have announced the launch of new Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa, blending Safilo’s design with Amazon’s cloud-based voice
service. This is the first collaboration between Safilo and Amazon. The launch consists of two styles: the Carrera Cruiser and the Carrera Sprinter. In addition to the two Carrera frames, Amazon is also launching five of its own new Echo frame styles: Modern Rectangle, Rectangle, Round, Square and Cat Eye.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—On the heels of New York Fashion Week, where
wearable tech was featured among the year’s hottest trends, The Vision Council has released a new report delving into consumer awareness, interest and sentiment toward smart eyewear products. The report, Focused inSights Smart Eyewear 2023, found that more than a third of Americans intend to purchase tech eyewear within the year, with men aged 18-44, those in urban communities and early adopters of technology especially likely to purchase.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—
Advancing Eyecare, a leading North America provider of ophthalmic instruments, announced the appointments of Jim McGrann as chief executive officer and David Spear as president and chief strategy officer, both effective immediately, as the company positions itself for its next phase of growth. Advancing Eyecare is an alliance of industry leaders offering comprehensive ophthalmic solutions, including Lombart Healthcare, Marco Healthcare, Enhanced Medical Services, Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments, Santinelli International/Sios, Innova Medical and S40Optik.
By Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023 12:18 AM
LAS VEGAS—
Percept Corp. is a sponsor of the International Headache Conference now being held in Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 13-19. This sponsorship includes the sponsorship of the first global conference symposia on Narrow Band Green Light.
By Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023 12:30 AM
AURORA, Colo.—
Peak Artisan Labs (PAL) has announced the addition of 10 private practice eyecare providers to its growing ownership group, as part of the company's commitment to independent eyecare. Established in July 2023, Peak Artisan Labs serves the Rocky Mountain and north central regions. Based here, and a key member of the
Artisan Lab Network (ALN) founded in 2023, PAL’s latest expansion further solidifies its position in the optical industry, according to an announcement from the company.
By Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—EssilorLuxottica's
Sunglass Hut, in partnership with avatar platform
Ready Player Me, has announced their partnership to offer digital sunglasses that allow users to accessorize their avatars, as a first-of-a-kind initiative that merges virtual worlds and physical retail.
By Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council released a new report featuring key insights into U.S. eyecare providers’ lens processing and diagnostic equipment use and purchasing habits. The report is titled Focused inSights 2023: Vision Equipment Use and Purchasing.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:21 AM
LAS VEGAS—
Percept Corporation, a pioneer in advanced visual perception systems, introduced Dynamic Visual Optimization, a patented technology that meaningfully improves visual motion perception and situational awareness.
By Staff
Monday, September 11, 2023 12:21 AM
CHICAGO—
Visibly, an innovator in the health care industry and developer of the world's first FDA-cleared online visual acuity test announced it has launched what the company describes as version 3.0 of their in-office integration, expanding ways they can work with providers and retail locations.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:21 AM
PITTSBURGH—
Three Rivers Optical, a nationwide independent lab with one of the largest private brand portfolios, and a leader in advanced optical solutions, is significantly expanding its operations.