By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—The national average for gross revenue at ECP locations decreased last week, April 8–14, when compared with the previous week at a rate of -4 index points. That places gross revenue at a level 2 index points above where it was at this point in time (Week 15) when compared with last year (2023), 1 point above the same period in 2022, 6 points above 2021, 101 points above 2020 and 15 points above 2019, according to Jobson’s most recent Practice Performance Tracker.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:24 AM
BATH, England—
Inspecs Group plc (LSE: SPEC), a global eyewear and lens design house and manufacturer, reported its 2023 full-year financial results. Group revenue for 2023 grew 1 percent to £203.3 million compared with £201.0 million in the same period last year. On a constant exchange rate basis, revenue decreased to £200.7 million (compared with £201.0 million in 2022). Gross profit for 2023 increased 4.7 percent year-over-year to £103.5 million. Cash generated from operations was £16.9 million, while net debt excluding leasing was £24.2 million.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—Registered nurse Mordecai Erps has been named director of
GuildCare, a division of
Lighthouse Guild in Manhattan, the organization has announced.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:18 AM
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—
Glaukos Corporation, an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, has announced that it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:15 AM
MIAMI—
Innovative Eyewear, Inc., developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has announced a new partnership with
Windsor Eyes, an eyewear manufacturing and distribution firm.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with reported sales growth of 2.3 percent to $21.4 billion, operational growth of 3.9 percent, and adjusted operational growth of 4.0 percent. Sales in the U.S. increased 7.8 percent for the first quarter. “Johnson & Johnson’s solid first quarter performance reflects our sharpened focus and the progress in our portfolio and pipeline,” said Joaquin Duato, chairman and chief executive officer. “Our impact across the full spectrum of health care is unique in our industry, and the milestones achieved this quarter reinforce our position as an innovation powerhouse.”
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:24 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—
VSP Vision has released its
2023 Impact Report, which highlights the company’s progress toward its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. The second annual report provides details on how VSP Vision continues to collaborate with its network of optometrists, community partners and employees to accelerate health equity, empower diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), and advance sustainability.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:21 AM
ATLANTA—
EyeSouth Partners, an eyecare-focused management services organization committed to partnering with physicians to build a strong network of eyecare services in the U.S., has announced that it has partnered with
Community Eye Care Specialists.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
LensCrafters, part of
EssilorLuxottica, has announced the launch of LensCrafters Eye Odyssey: World of Optics, the second season of its Eye Odyssey series on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:15 AM
STRASBOURG, France—
Medevise Consulting, a strategic consultancy that partners with ophthalmic companies to bring innovative products to market, has announced that the company has achieved ISO13485 certification.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council released its latest research report, Focused inSights Eyewear Accessories, providing comprehensive data into American adults' behaviors, preferences and purchasing patterns related to eyewear accessories. The report sheds light on the usage and maintenance habits surrounding various eyewear accessories and underscores the importance of proper care and storage of eyewear products to ensure optimal vision, according to the announcement from The Vision Council. The survey highlights a variety of eyewear accessories, including eyeglasses cases, eyeglass chains/lanyards, microfiber cloths, eyeglasses replacement/sizing nose pads, lens cleaning wipes, lens cleaning solution, contact lens cases, contact lens solution and lubricant eye drops.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:24 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—
CooperVision recently hosted its annual Educators’ Meeting at its manufacturing facility in San José, Costa Rica, bringing together contact lens educators from 26 different schools and colleges of optometry across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, the company said.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:21 AM
BEDFORD, Mass.—
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases and conditions of the eye, has announced that executive chairman Pravin U. Dugel, MD, is assuming the roles of president and CEO.
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
Monday, April 15, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council hosted the 2024 Lab Leadership Forum on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula, California. Nearly 100 optical industry executives gathered for the event, providing a platform for education, networking and recognition among optical laboratory professionals. The Lab Leadership Forum, tailored specifically for The Vision Council’s optical laboratory members, offered a comprehensive agenda aimed at fostering professional growth and collaboration among industry peers, according to an announcement from The Vision Council.