By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 4:32 PM
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers and doctors at the University of Waterloo (UW) are developing a new contact lens material that could change the way eyecare providers treat corneal wounds. The team, from the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), located within the School of Optometry & Vision Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University, believe the new material, acting as a bandage for corneal wounds, could release drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.
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Friday, May 3, 2024 4:12 PM
Karen Slate, OD, has created a career for herself in the nonprofit sector, an area she didn’t even realize was a full-time option for optometrists. “I work with two nonprofits and have a contract to provide disability exams for veterans,” she says. For the first 12 years of her career, Dr. Slate worked in a medically oriented private practice. Her boss and mentor, Glenn Corbin, OD, was a joy to work with, she recalls. But when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, “I was stuck inside with my thoughts, and I started re-evaluating everything about my home life, family and goals,” she recalls. She loved the work she did, but “when I entered health care, my goal was to do the most good for the most people. So I felt like I was missing a portion of that,” she says.
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Friday, May 3, 2024 10:40 AM
It's the first Monday in May, which means one thing:
The Met Gala. Tonight, some of the biggest names in fashion and culture will gather on Fifth Avenue for the exclusive event. Head over to
The New York Times for a rundown on who is hosting this year's Gala, why they were chosen and more.
By Sarah McGoldrick, Contributing Editor
Friday, May 3, 2024 8:30 AM
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers and doctors at the
University of Waterloo (UW) are developing a new contact lens material that could change the way eyecare providers treat corneal wounds. The team, from the
Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), located within the School of Optometry & Vision Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University, believe the new material, acting as a bandage for corneal wounds, could release drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 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 VM’s Most Influential Women survey, executive changes at Safilo North America and the 2024 flu season.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 8:10 AM
This gorgeous, floral artwork is the perfect way to bring some Spring into your space. You can purchase the digital download on Etsy
here. #WeShareIt
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:17 PM
SECAUCUS, N.J.—Safilo North America has announced the appointment of Gabriele Cusani Sodano as president and chief commercial officer, effective April 2024. Cusani brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to succeed in this new role, which will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Group’s strategic plan in the North American market, the company stated. He joined Safilo in 2015 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, with experience that spans commercial strategy and planning, brand management, business development, sales operations and direct to consumer.
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:05 PM
Schneider GmbH & Co. KG, developer and manufacturer of modern and novel system solutions for ophthalmic and ultra-precision optics, has received the renowned Top 100 Seal 2024. This German award is only given to particularly innovative medium-sized companies. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar will personally congratulate Schneider on this success at the award ceremony on June 28 in Weimar, Germany. Innovation researcher professor Dr. Nikolaus Franke from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and his team examined the innovative strength of all participants on behalf of Compamedia, the organizer of the competition.
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:39 AM
The DEA is close to
reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing some of its medical uses. What would this reclassification mean in practice? Head over to
TIME for more.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:30 AM
SECAUCUS, N.J.—
Safilo North America has announced the appointment of Gabriele Cusani Sodano as president and chief commercial officer, effective April 2024. Cusani brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to succeed in this new role, which will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Group’s strategic plan in the North American market, the company stated. He joined Safilo in 2015 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, with experience that spans commercial strategy and planning, brand management, business development, sales operations and direct to consumer.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:24 AM
LARGO, Fla.—More than 55 customers and industry partners recently gathered at the annual
Ocuco Innovations User Group Meeting (UGM). Held in April with the theme "Seas the Day," the event brought together optical lab professionals for three days of education and networking.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:45 PM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—EssilorLuxottica held its annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday in Paris, the company announced, where shareholders approved all 34 resolutions submitted by the board of directors to the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting. These included the distribution of a €3.95 dividend per share for the financial year 2023, the compensation policy applicable to the company’s executive corporate officers and the reappointment of all previous directors to the new board of directors. “On behalf of the board of directors, we would like to extend warm thanks to our shareholders for their continued support and trust," said Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO at EssilorLuxottica.
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