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PBA Joins Groups Opposing FDA Lens Impact Regs

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
Criticism of the Food and Drug Administration’s recently proposed changes to its lens impact testing guidelines received broader support when Prevent Blindness joined the opposition.

New Ga. Law Impacts Opticians There: Aug. 31 Deadline Set to Register as Apprentice

Posted: 6/17/2008 2:41 PM Volume Number: 22:7
ATLANTA—Earlier this month, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a bill into law that requires anyone wishing to apply to take the practical examination to be licensed as a dispensing optician based on experience to register as an apprentice with the state’s licensing board.

Shamir Profits Are Up in First Quarter of 2008

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
KIBBUTZ SHAMIR, Israel--Shamir Optical Industry (NASDAQ:SHMR) reported that revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 increased 29.5 percent to $38.0 million, compared to revenues of $29.3 million for the same period of 2007.

The Candie’s Foundation Holds 5th Annual ‘Event to Prevent’

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK--The Candie’s Foundation held their 2008 “Event to Prevent” 5th Annual Benefit Gala Wed., May 7 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Unilens Vision Posts Gain In Q3 Royalty Income

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
LARGO, Fla.--Unilens Vision Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UVICF) (TSX Venture Exchange: UVI), which develops, licenses, manufactures, distributes and markets specialty contact lenses, reported its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of FY 2008.

ASCO Launching Revamped Web Site Sporting New Look

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
ROCKVILLE, Md.--ASCO, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, launched a revamped Web site in May at www.opted.org.

Eco-Lite to Focus on In-Store Enhancements

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
TAPPAN, N.Y.--One of the leading specialty lighting companies in the U.S., Eco-Lite Products, is now the new corporate name for a business setting its sights on the optical retail business--with an eye toward sustainability and ‘green’ awareness.

More Seeing Green to Come

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
Launching with our April 28 Cover Story, “SEEING GREEN,” Vision Monday will periodically cover optical industry initiatives toward sustainability and environmental awareness.

Prevent Blindness America Launches 2nd Annual Online Auction

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
CHICAGO--Prevent Blindness America (PBA) kicked off its second annual online auction as part of its 2008 fundraising efforts.

Vision-Ease Underscores Green Commitment With New Logo

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
RAMSEY, Minn.--In conjunction with its recent announcement of purchasing 100 percent renewable energy for its Ramsey, Minn.-facility, Vision-Ease Lens has established a separate logo to represent its corporate-wide sustainability initiatives.

Marchon Signs Calvin Klein, ck Calvin Klein for Japan

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK & TOKYO--Calvin Klein, Inc. (CKI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation [NYSE: PVH] has announced that Marchon Eyewear, Inc. will have the exclusive license to design, manufacture, and distribute both the Calvin Klein Collection and the ck Calvin Klein sun and ophthalmic eyewear lines in Japan as of Oct. 1, 2008, giving the eyewear company total global licenses for the brand.

Mido: ’08 Figures Up 1 Percent, Focus on New Dates

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN, Italy--Mido organizers reported that attendance at the 38th edition of the show, which was held here May 9 through May 12, was nearly 46,000, an increase of 1 percent over 2007.

PPG and Intercast Highlight Growth of Trivex and NXT in Europe

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN, Italy--PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) and Intercast Europe S.r.l jointly announced their plans to support the growth of the Trivex lens material and the debut of a larger range of NXT Rx Sunlenses during the Mido show.

Vision-X Dubai Moves 2009 Show to New Dates in May

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
DUBAI, U.A.E.--Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organizers of Vision-X Dubai, the 10th Optical and Ophthalmic Exhibition and Conference held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has announced a date change for next year’s event.

Bruce Sauer, Founding Manager, VSP Lab Dies at 69

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Bruce Sauer, who founded VSP’s Sacramento-based laboratory, died of liver cancer on May 10. Sauer, 69, died peacefully at home in Sacramento accompanied by his wife Nicki and their sons, Christopher and Eric.

Joan Casaponsa Named New Executive Chairman of Indo

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
BARCELONA--Joan Casaponsa has taken over as executive chairman of Indo.

ODC Names New Int’l Distributors

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Optical Dynamics (ODC), a division of Vision Dynamics, has named two new international distribution partners.

Pearle Europe Parent HAL Holding Continues Expansion in U.K., Russia

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MONTE CARLO--Last month, HAL Holding’s GrandVision subsidiary acquired the G C Bateman Group, a U.K.-based optical retail chain that operates 75 stores. G C Bateman reported 2007 sales of approximately €22 million.

Transitions’ ‘Healthy Sight’ Survey Confirms Key Issues

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN, Italy--Demonstrating the continued need for education about healthy sight around the world, Transitions Optical, Inc. released the results last month of its second-annual “Global Healthy Sight Survey” at the 2008 Mido International Optics, Optometry and Ophthalmology Exhibition.

VisionMonday.com Wins EPpy Award; Min Honors

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK--Vision Monday’s revamped Web site, www.visionmonday.com, recently won the EPpy Award in the category of Best Regional Magazine-Affiliated Web site.

’Give the Gift of Sight’ Launches First Consumer Eyewear Drive

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MASON, Ohio--This month, Luxottica Group’s Give the Gift of Sight global charitable foundation is asking consumers to help in its mission of providing free eye exams and eyewear to needy people by donating used eyeglasses.

Atchison Named President of Schneider Optical Machines, North America

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
CARROLLTON, Texas--Kurt Atchison, a 13-year veteran of the optical industry has been named president of Schneider Optical Machines, North America, effective July 1.

Carl Zeiss Vision, VSP Add Tri-City Optical to Its Lab Network

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Carl Zeiss Vision has added Tri-City Optical to its network of U.S. laboratories. The company acquired the independently-owned Clearwater, Fla. wholesale lab in partnership with VSP Vision Care, with Carl Zeiss Vision as the majority shareholder. The purchase price was not disclosed.

First Insight Integrates With DrFirst for ’E-Prescribing’

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
HILLSBORO, Ore.--First Insight, the practice-management and electronic medical records software company, and DrFirst, which offers electronic prescribing and medication reconciliation, are partnering to launch an “end-to-end e-prescribing solution” through First Insight’s integration with DrFirst’s GoldRx certified Rcopia e-Prescribing technology.

Luxottica Signs Franchise Deal for Sunglass Hut Stores in Thailand

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN--Luxottica Group’s 1,970-unit Sunglass Hut chain will be expanding into Thailand through a newly signed franchise agreement with privately held international firm Diethelm Keller.

Sàfilo Group Appoints Massimiliano Tabacchi Sole CEO;
Gottardi Retains Role as President/CEO of Sàfilo USA

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
PADOVA, Italy--Sàfilo Group S.p.A. has announced the appointment of the executive vice chairman, Massimiliano Tabacchi, to sole CEO of the company.

Transitions Links With PGA, Promoting ‘Healthy Sight’

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.--In its latest move to bring its message about “Healthy Sight” to increasing numbers of consumers, Transitions Optical has signed a deal with professional golf’s PGA Tour to provide a four-year title sponsorship of a PGA Tour event at the nearby Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.

The Lighter Side of Optical: VM's Editors Pick Videos from YouTube on Web TV Channel

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:15 AM
NEW YORK— Take a break this week from the office grind by viewing fun videos brought to you every Monday on VM 's WebTV, including the “Video of the Week” and YouTube videos selected by VM’s editors.

Alcon to Build Pharmaceutical Plant for Eyecare in Singapore

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

CIBA Vision Gains Help Novartis

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Essilor Posts 10.2 Percent Revenue Gain for 1Q 2008

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

New CooperVision Study Shows Need for Consumer Education on Presbyopia

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Nouveau Eyewear Signs License With Umbro, Soccer Brand

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Prevent Blindness America Schedules Benefit Golf Tourney for Oct. 2

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Robert Schubach, Former Head of Standard Optical, Dies at 90

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

AMO 1Q ’08 Net Sales Up

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens Is Rx Provider for Columbia

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Do You Know An Influential Woman?

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Hoya Launches ‘Splendor of Spain’ Sales Promotion

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Group Adopts New Corporate Image, Logo

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Releases Q1 Results, Net Sales and Profit Down

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

SynergEyes Names David Fancher VP, Global Sales

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Transitions Unveils New ‘Healthy Sight’ Promo

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6