By Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The readers of
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are being asked once again to
share nominations to tell their stories for the Ultimate Partners annual editorial initiative. The deadline for submissions has been extended to May 22. Now in its fourth year, Jobson’s 2024 Ultimate Partners program allows readers to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support. Open to all eyecare professionals, the program is looking to spotlight your most successful collaborations and celebrate the crucial support shared during both challenges and opportunities.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July-August issue, marking the 22nd year of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry. We are currently seeking nominations via an
electronic survey form but time is starting to run out—the deadline for submitting nominations is May 23. Women’s influence in optical is undeniable, and today more women are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. In retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, talented women are shaping the direction of the companies and organizations they work for, and, in many cases, lead.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The readers of
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are being asked once again to
share nominations for their Ultimate Partners. The deadline for submissions is May 15. Now in it's fourth year, Jobson’s 2024 Ultimate Partners program allows readers to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support. Open to all eyecare professionals, the program is looking to spotlight your most successful collaborations and celebrate the crucial support shared during both challenges and opportunities.
By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 12:15 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—As part of its 2024 commencement on May 7,
Southern College of Optometry (SCO) will recognize two alumni and one industry professional for their contributions to the field of optometry.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 12:18 AM
BOSTON—The board of trustees at
New England College of Optometry (NECO) has announced its honorary degree recipient, two Presidential Medal awardees, and six valedictorians as part of its 130th commencement exercises to be held on May 19, 2024, at Boston’s Symphony Hall. Myopia expert and research leader Jane Gwiazda, Ph.D., is the honorary degree recipient. Marge Axelrad, editorial director emeritus of
Vision Monday and
VMAIL, and Marc Ferrara, executive consultant for Jobson Optical Group, will receive the Presidential Medal awards.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—Women’s influence in optical is undeniable, and today more women are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. In retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, talented women are shaping the direction of the companies and organizations they work for, and, in many cases, lead. This is why
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July-August issue, marking the 22nd year of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:15 AM
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—
Glaukos, an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company with a focus on patient education about keratoconus (KC), announced it has been honored with a Stevie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year for its multifaceted KC Consumer Awareness Campaign. The bronze level distinction from the American Business Association recognizes the consumer awareness focus of the campaign, created with agency partner PRECISIONeffect. The campaign, centered around its
“Living With KC” website, is supported by social media and collateral materials breaking down KC signs and symptoms, risks, and possible rapid progression.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—The
University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry has announced it will award honorary degrees during the 50th commencement ceremony to two professionals who have made substantial contributions to the advancement of optometry, vision research and public health care: Richard E. Feinbloom and Stephen A. Burns Ph.D.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
Nominations for the 2024 Theia Awards of Excellence from
Women In Optometry are now open. This is the ninth year that Women in Optometry is giving this awards recognition.
By Staff
Friday, March 22, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—The
Accessories Council has announced the winners of its 2024 ACE (Accessories Council Excellence Awards) winners. Every year, the ACE Awards pay homage to those who have impacted the world of accessories as fashion industry leaders, press and retailers celebrate the contributions made to the industry.
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
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
Friday, March 8, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The
Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award gala, to be held on March 14, 2024, will honor a variety of leading professionals in the optical industry. The event will once again be held at 583 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y.