PEOPLE http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/people/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:38:11 -0400 Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) Unveils 2024 Board Members http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/global-myopia-awareness-coalition-gmac-unveils-2024-board-members/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:27:00 -0400 ST. LOUIS—The <a href="https://www.myopiaawareness.org/" target="_blank">Global Myopia Awareness Coalition</a> (GMAC) has announced its 2024 board of directors, including a new board chair, and reinforces its commitment to raising awareness and promoting a greater understanding of, and action to deal with, childhood myopia as a treatable disease. The newly elected GMAC board chair is Olga Prenat, head of medical and professional affairs, global and EMEA, at <a href="https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/" target="_blank">EssilorLuxottica</a>. The immediate past chair is Lisa McAlister, current head of regional strategy and marketing, EMEA, at <a href="https://www.jjvision.com/" target="_blank">Johnson & Johnson Vision</a>. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/global-myopia-awareness-coalition-gmac-unveils-2024-board-members/ United Opticians Association Names James M. Morris as CEO http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/united-opticians-association-names-james-m-morris-as-ceo/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400 LEXINGTON, Ky.—The United Opticians Association (UOA), established as a result of a <a href="https://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/opticians-association-of-america-and-national-federation-of-opticianry-schools-announce-merger-at-vision-expo-east/" target="_blank">merger</a> of the Opticians Association of America and the National Federation of Opticianry Schools, has named James M. Morris, Esq., as its new chief executive officer to lead the organization and its members into the future of opticianry. More than 20 interested candidates from across the country submitted resumes for this position. Several representatives of the UOA board reviewed resumes, vetted the qualified candidates and conducted extensive interviews of the top three candidates. The UOA executive board voted to appoint Morris as CEO, the former executive director of American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/united-opticians-association-names-james-m-morris-as-ceo/ Euclid and Visionary Optics Welcome Brian Sodano as New Account Executive to Joint Sales Team http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/euclid-and-visionary-optics-welcome-brian-sodano-as-new-account-executive-to-joint-sales-team/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 STERLING, Va.—<a href="https://euclidlenses.com/" target="_blank">Euclid Vision Corporation</a>, a leader in advanced orthokeratology lenses and proactive myopia management initiatives, and <a href="https://www.visionary-optics.com/" target="_blank">Visionary Optics</a>, a leader in the design and manufacturing of scleral contact lenses, announced the addition of account executive Brian Sodano to its joint sales team. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/euclid-and-visionary-optics-welcome-brian-sodano-as-new-account-executive-to-joint-sales-team/ Terry Kim, MD, Joins Alcon as Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical Safety http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/terry-kim-md-joins-alcon-as-chief-medical-officer-and-head-of-global-medical-safety/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 GENEVA—<a href="https://www.alcon.com/" target="_blank">Alcon</a>, a global leader in eyecare, has announced that Terry Kim, MD, professor of ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center, will join the company in April as chief medical officer and head of global medical safety. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/terry-kim-md-joins-alcon-as-chief-medical-officer-and-head-of-global-medical-safety/ Hannah Bollig Is Named the Recipient of the 2024 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/hannah-bollig-is-named-the-recipient-of-the-2024-dr-frank-d-fontana-memorial-scholarship/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—<a href="https://vspvision.com/" target="_blank">VSP Vision</a>, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.hoaecc.org/" target="_blank">Heart of America Eye Care Congress</a>, has announced Hannah Bollig, third-year student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, as the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship. http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/hannah-bollig-is-named-the-recipient-of-the-2024-dr-frank-d-fontana-memorial-scholarship/ Senior Ophthalmology Executive Thomas A. Dunlap Joins WaveFront Dynamics Inc. as Independent Member of the Board of Directors http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/senior-ophthalmology-executive-thomas-a-dunlap-joins-wavefront-dynamics-inc-as-independent-member-of-the-board-of-directors/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—<a href="https://wavefrontdynamics.com/" target="_blank">WaveFront Dynamics Inc.</a>, a venture-backed company and pioneer in wavefront sensing technology for use in measuring and perfecting visual performance, has announced the appointment of Thomas A. Dunlap to the board of directors. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/senior-ophthalmology-executive-thomas-a-dunlap-joins-wavefront-dynamics-inc-as-independent-member-of-the-board-of-directors/ Lenz Therapeutics Completes Merger With Graphite Bio, Inc. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/lenz-therapeutics-completes-merger-with-graphite-bio-inc/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 SAN DIEGO—<a href="https://lenz-tx.com/" target="_blank">Lenz Therapeutics, Inc.</a>, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first aceclidine-based eye drop that has been shown to improve near vision in people with presbyopia, has announced the completion of its previously announced merger with <a href="https://graphitebio.com/" target="_blank">Graphite Bio, Inc.</a>, a clinical-stage, gene editing company. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/lenz-therapeutics-completes-merger-with-graphite-bio-inc/ Curative Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Nomination of Dr. Theresa Heah to Board of Directors http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/curative-biotechnology-inc-announces-nomination-of-dr-theresa-heah-to-board-of-directors/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—<a href="https://curativebiotech.com/" target="_blank">Curative Biotechnology Inc.</a> (OTC: CUBT), a development-stage biomedical company focused on novel treatments for degenerative eye diseases, announced the nomination of Dr. Theresa Heah to its board of directors. Dr. Heah is expected to join its board of directors immediately as an independent director. In addition to other board duties, Dr. Heah will serve on the newly created Clinical Development Committee of the board. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/curative-biotechnology-inc-announces-nomination-of-dr-theresa-heah-to-board-of-directors/ Rob McCoy Joins SEE Eyewear as Chief Retail Officer http://www.visionmonday.com/business/retailers/article/rob-mccoy-joins-see-eyewear-as-chief-retail-officer/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—<a href="https://seeeyewear.com/" target="_blank">SEE Eyewear</a>, the 40-unit optical retailer operating stores across the country, has announced Rob McCoy, who brings 35 years of experience in the optical industry across diverse geographies and businesses, joined SEE as chief retail officer in mid-March. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/retailers/article/rob-mccoy-joins-see-eyewear-as-chief-retail-officer/ Accessories Council Announces 2024 ACE Award Winners http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/accessories-council-announces-2024-ace-award-winners/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 NEW YORK—The <a href="https://accessoriescouncil.org/" target="_blank">Accessories Council</a> has announced the winners of its 2024 ACE (Accessories Council Excellence Awards) winners. Every year, the ACE Awards pay homage to those who have impacted the world of accessories as fashion industry leaders, press and retailers celebrate the contributions made to the industry. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/accessories-council-announces-2024-ace-award-winners/