RALEIGH, N.C.— Local Eye Site has acquired EyeBuzz, a leader in online job search and recruitment for ophthalmic technicians and assistants, according to an announcement from the company. Founder of EyeBuzz, Jane Shuman, an expert in consulting and training for ophthalmic clinics, supports the move to bolster a single source for online job search and recruitment in ophthalmology.

EyeBuzz headquartered in Boston, currently provides online job search and recruitment services primarily for ophthalmic technicians/assistants, ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmologists, and opticians.

Brad McCorkle, founder of Local Eye Site said, “Since 2007, Local Eye Site has been dedicated to connecting the eyecare industry in order to create one central and powerful online recruiting portal for all eyecare professionals. Jane Shuman is one of the most respected voices in the ophthalmic industry, so it was important to us that EyeBuzz become part of the LES Power Network. We're thrilled with this acquisition of EyeBuzz, and the opportunity to work more closely with Jane.”

Shuman added, “I am pleased that EyeBuzz has been acquired by Local Eye Site. We both share the vision of one online resource for positions in the eyecare industry. I believe that this acquisition will help us attain that goal.”