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Diversified Ophthalmics Joins Global

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:30 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Diversified Ophthalmics has joined Global Optics, the independent laboratory group based here.

OS Members Meet Vendors

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:27 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Members of wholesale lab buying group Optical Synergies (OS) met here last month for several days of educational seminars, a vendor conference and a tour of the historic Alamo.

Orange 21 CEO Assumes Acting Chief Financial Officer Role

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:26 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Jerry Collazo resigned as chief financial officer of Orange 21 Inc. on Feb. 11 “to pursue other opportunities,” the company said in a filing.

Vistakon Names Shedden, MD, Medical Safety Officer

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:26 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., has named Arthur Shedden, MD, MBA, medical safety officer, professional development, responsible for pre- and post-marketing product assessment from a medical safety perspective, according to an announcement from the company.

Expo Show Organizers Report Steady Pre-Registration Figures

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:4
More than 15,200 eyecare professionals and buyers have registered for the upcoming Vision Expo East slated for March 19 to 21, according to an announcement from show organizers.

Eastern States Adds Police Sunglasses

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:21 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Eastern States Eyewear has released Police’s 2010 sunglass collection.

Kimiko Presents Kerf Eyeworks

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:21 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Kimiko Eyewear has added a new collection called Kerf Eyeworks offering a range of sleek, street-ready styles in a variety of wearable colors, crafted out of durable, high-quality materials and offered at recession-era prices.

Eagle Eyewear Revisits A Retro Era With The Victory Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Embracing the current retro trend—and using authentic frames as a reference—is the debut of The Victory Collection from Eagle Eyewear.

Modo Releases Eco Sunglasses

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Modo continues to go fashionably green with the release of the 2010 eco Sunglass collection.

Revolution Eyewear Unveils Affliction Eyewear

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Revolution Eyewear Inc. has introduced the Affliction Eyewear collection.

Safilo Bows a New Giorgio Armani Optical Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Safilo has reintroduced their Giorgio Armani eyewear collection with a re-emphasis on the very roots of Armani style.

Augen Launches Outdoor Progressive

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Augen Optics is launching Spacia, which the company described as a versatile, “high definition” progressive lens designed for active presbyopes.

OptiSource Introduces Snapit Frame Screws

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:4
OptiSource International has introduced Snapit, a patent-pending frame screw with an extra long feeder tab that snaps off after the screw has been inserted into any hinge or eyewire.

B&L’s New Lens-Care Product Due Out June 1

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Bausch & Lomb (B&L) plans to begin shipping a new contact lens-care product on June 1, and will officially launch the product later that month at Optometry’s Meeting in Orlando.

VSP Labs Intro In-House AR Brand

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:4
VSP Labs is launching Unity Performance Coatings, an in-house line of anti-reflective coatings. The line, consisting of Unity, Unity Plus and Unity Elite, is available exclusively through VSP’s wholly-owned laboratories.

Essilor Intros Varilux Physio Enhanced

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Essilor of America is launching a new, top-of-the-line progressive lens, Varilux Physio Enhanced. The new lens is designed with Essilor’s proprietary W.A.V.E. Technology 2, the next generation of Varilux Physio lens design.

Legacie Adds Betsey Johnson Styles

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Legacie has introduced three new groupings to the Betsey Johnson eyewear.

Marchon Debuts the Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Marchon has introduced the Diane von Furstenberg sun and ophthalmic collection highlighting classic and modern interpretations of iconic details.

Oliver Peoples Adds Styles for 2010

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Oliver Peoples has added new sun and optical styles for Spring/Summer 2010.

Altair Releases New Sigrid Olsen Optical Styles

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Altair’s Sigrid Olsen collection has four new styles which infuse color, depth and texture, with an emphasis on multi-layered materials.

REM Launches Lipstick Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:4
REM Eyewear has debuted the Lipstick Eyewear collection inspired by women who are sassy and smart.

Charmant Adds Elle ‘Elegance Chic’ Series

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Morris Plains, N.J.—Charmant USA has introduced a new series of ophthalmic styles with a touch of glamour into their Elle Eyewear collection.

Viva Introduces Guess by Marciano Eyewear

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International has bowed Guess by Marciano Eyewear for women.

Nouveau Launches iCarly Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Nouveau Eyewear has launched a new line of eyewear from Nickelodeon based on the award-winning hit show iCarly.

Viva Releases Skechers Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International Group has launched the Skechers Eyewear collection for Spring including sunglasses and prescription frames.

Kenmark Expands Vera Wang Sun

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:4
The Kenmark Group has unveiled Vera Wang’s 2010 sun collection.

McGee Presents New XOXO Frames

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:4

Luxottica Bows Tory Burch Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Luxottica introduces Tory Burch ophthalmic and sun collections to the optical industry.

Affordable Chic

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Thanks to Merriam-Webster the term “moderate” can be quite neatly defined as “kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits” and “of medium quantity, extent, or amount.”

FGX International’s 4Q ’09 Net Sales Rise 5 Percent

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:06 AM Volume Number: 24:4
FGX International, based here, reported that net sales rose to $64.7 million in its fourth fiscal quarter ending Jan. 2, 2010, up 5 percent from a year ago.

Alternative Eyewear Named Distributor of Liberty Sport

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Liberty Sport has named Alternative Eyewear the exclusive distributor of the company’s protective sports eyewear and performance sunwear in Canada.

Viva International Launches New B-to-B Web Site

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International Group launched its redesigned interactive Web site, www.vivagroup.com, on March 1.

PSI Releases New Purity Polish Pad

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Briot Offers Optimus Lens Packages

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:42 AM Volume Number: 24:3

US Optical Certified for Zeiss Customized Lenses and Process

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:41 AM Volume Number: 24:3

DAC Int’l Acquires Opteq Technology From Contamac Ltd.

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:3

CIBA Vision Targets Improving CL Compliance in 2010

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:30 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Modo Offers Retro Appeal for 2010

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:3

LBI Adds Styles to Geek Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Switch Vision Adjusts Pricing for New Rx Lens Support Program

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Marchon Debuts Emilio Pucci 2010 Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Kenmark Offers New Optical Styles in Dana Buchman Vision

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Fusion Bows Kilsgaard ‘After Party’ Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Bristol Extends High Base Poly Line

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Optima Expands HyperIndex 1.74 Line

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:3

New Crizal Alizé Features Improved Cleanability

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Altair Expands the California Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Hoya Net Sales Slip 5.2 Percent in 3Q ’09

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Viva Introduces New Gant Styles Inspired by Italy

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Marcolin Renews Tom Ford Eyewear License in Multi-Year Deal

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3

REM Debuts the Converse Backstage Sun Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Services Held for Alan J. Shapiro, Founder of Europa Eyewear

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:08 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Walman Inks Licensing Pact With Callaway

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Luxottica Joins Network of Suppliers on VisionWeb

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:02 AM Volume Number: 24:3

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3

Special Report: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Gripping Eyewear Launches Paris Hilton Sunglasses Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:58 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Honored by Hispanic Public Relations Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Attendees Have Fun Despite Lack of Sun

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Highlights New Lens, Lab of the Year Winner

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Marcolin Renews License for Cavalli Brands

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Mondottica Int’l Establishes Distribution With New U.S. Company

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signature Eyewear Renews Laura Ashley License

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs License for Mark Nason

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs Eyewear Licensing for William Rast

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Seiko Offers Free-Form 1.7-Index PALs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signet Armorlite Introduces Kodak Sun Lenses With NXT Technology

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Legacie Introduces Itsy Bitsy Betsey Johnson

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Charmant Launches P.S. Plastic Slim Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

REM Bows Lucky Kids Optical Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Marchon Bows Calvin Klein 2010 Styles

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2

McGee Debuts Totally Rimless ‘Adorned’

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Scene & Heard  

Annual Meeting Still Draws a Crowd

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Selima Hosts Cutler and Gross

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Charmant Group Celebrates ‘09

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Honored by Hispanic Public Relations Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Nidek Distributors Converge in Japan, With Nod To Ozawa

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:52 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Holds Sales Meeting

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Attendees Have Fun Despite Lack of Sun

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Retailers  

Santinelli’s Retail Sales Team Sets 2010 Plans

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:4
The retail sales team of Santinelli International, the exclusive Nidek lens edger distributor in the U.S., converged in south Florida in early January for its annual national sales meeting.

Safilo Bows a New Giorgio Armani Optical Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Safilo has reintroduced their Giorgio Armani eyewear collection with a re-emphasis on the very roots of Armani style.

Affordable Chic

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Thanks to Merriam-Webster the term “moderate” can be quite neatly defined as “kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits” and “of medium quantity, extent, or amount.”

Luxottica Sees ‘Solid Signs’ of a Turnaround in U.S. Market

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:4
With Luxottica Group’s business currently improving in most parts of the world, CEO Andrea Guerra recently singled out the U.S. market as “showing solid signs of a turnaround” in the first two months of 2010.

Black Jacks

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:50 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Selima Hosts Cutler and Gross

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3

Special Report: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Cover Story: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Calling All 3-D ECPs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Beahm Succeeds McAllister as Senior VP of Wal-Mart Unit

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Laboratories  

Diversified Ophthalmics Joins Global

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:30 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Diversified Ophthalmics has joined Global Optics, the independent laboratory group based here.

LensWorks Celebrates Expanded Lab With Open House

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:29 AM Volume Number: 24:4
LensWorks, an independently owned full-service lab in Plymouth, Minn., recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded facility.

Provow, Robinson Join Robertson Optical Laboratories

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:29 AM Volume Number: 24:4
David Provow, a 22-year optical industry veteran, has joined Robertson Optical Laboratories of Columbia, S.C. as lab manager.

Corning, Casters Mark SunSensors’ 10th Anniversary

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Corning is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of SunSensors monomer, the company’s first photochromic monomer used by its customers to manufacture plastic photochromic lenses.

OS Members Meet Vendors

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:27 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Members of wholesale lab buying group Optical Synergies (OS) met here last month for several days of educational seminars, a vendor conference and a tour of the historic Alamo.

Augen Launches Outdoor Progressive

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Augen Optics is launching Spacia, which the company described as a versatile, “high definition” progressive lens designed for active presbyopes.

VSP Labs Intro In-House AR Brand

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:4
VSP Labs is launching Unity Performance Coatings, an in-house line of anti-reflective coatings. The line, consisting of Unity, Unity Plus and Unity Elite, is available exclusively through VSP’s wholly-owned laboratories.

Augen Launches Trivex Material E-Learning Tool

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:08 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Augen Optics has launched the Trivex material e-training guide for eyecare professionals on its Web site at www.augenoptics.com.

Requena Named GM of Optics Division for Leybold Optics

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:02 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Leybold Optics has appointed Antonio Requena as general manager of its optics division.

PSI Releases New Purity Polish Pad

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Briot Offers Optimus Lens Packages

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:42 AM Volume Number: 24:3

US Optical Certified for Zeiss Customized Lenses and Process

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:41 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Industry Vets Launch Virtual Telesales Firm

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:3

OWA to Honor Ventura, Fraboni at NYC Event Next Month

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:3

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3

Transitions President Craig appointed VP at PPG

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Announces 10 Int’l Acquisitions and Partnership Pacts

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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ECPs  

Annual Meeting Still Draws a Crowd

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3

American Board of Optometry Sets Timetable for Board Certification

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Calling All 3-D ECPs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Kicks Off ’10 With Heavy Schedule of New Releases

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Jobson’s New Division Inks Partnership With Ridgewood New Media

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:37 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Jobson Optical Group Launches Unit: The ECP Business Services Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Brands & Licenses  

Affordable Chic

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Thanks to Merriam-Webster the term “moderate” can be quite neatly defined as “kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits” and “of medium quantity, extent, or amount.”

Marcolin Renews Tom Ford Eyewear License in Multi-Year Deal

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Walman Inks Licensing Pact With Callaway

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Marcolin Renews License for Cavalli Brands

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Mondottica Int’l Establishes Distribution With New U.S. Company

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signature Eyewear Renews Laura Ashley License

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs License for Mark Nason

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs Eyewear Licensing for William Rast

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Associations  

OAA State Leadership Conference Marks 25th Year

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:4
The Opticians Association of America (OAA) 2010 State Leadership Conference marked its 25th anniversary here, as leaders from over 25 states attended educational seminars and breakout sessions.

Two Members Added to Children's Vision Coalition Board

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:27 AM Volume Number: 24:4
The Children's Vision Coalition elected two new members to its board of directors at a recent meeting in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Vision Council Promos Planned for Consumers and Media

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:23 AM Volume Number: 24:4
With International Vision Expo East as a backdrop, The Vision Council has planned several initiatives surrounding the show to educate consumers and the media about the latest eyewear fashion trends, as well as advances in eyecare and eyewear technology.

Expo Show Organizers Report Steady Pre-Registration Figures

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:4
More than 15,200 eyecare professionals and buyers have registered for the upcoming Vision Expo East slated for March 19 to 21, according to an announcement from show organizers.

Prevent Blindness America Launches ‘Star Pupils’ Campaign

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Prevent Blindness America (PBA), the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, is launching its “Star Pupils” campaign, the organization’s children’s platform designed to educate parents on children’s vision issues.

VisionWeb Links With OAA for Royalty Program

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Industry Internet portal VisionWeb is joining up with the Opticians Associations of America to create a royalty program for opticians, similar to a program VisionWeb has offered to American Optometric Association members for a number of years.

IDOC Group Plans Educational Series, Annual April Meeting Set

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Independent Doctors of Optometric Care (IDOC), has been growing its membership rapidly, according to the IDOC’s president and CEO, Mark Feder, OD.

Optometry's Charity Elects New President

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:3

VSP Global Extends Healthcare Tech Program

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:45 AM Volume Number: 24:3

American Board of Optometry Sets Timetable for Board Certification

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Show Management Sets New Show Dates for Vision Expo West 2011

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:37 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Reed Exhibitions Promotes Two International Expo Executives

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:3

OWA to Honor Ventura, Fraboni at NYC Event Next Month

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Officers and New Directors Elected at the Vision Council

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:06 AM Volume Number: 24:3

AOA Resigns From NAVCP, Citing Group’s Health Care ‘Agenda’

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:37 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Optical Lends a Helping Hand to Haiti

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Vision Council Pics  

Officers and New Directors Elected at the Vision Council

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:06 AM Volume Number: 24:3
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