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With the end of summer fast approaching, many in the optical industry are focused on professional development and experiencing an exceptional roster of learning opportunities. Events like Silmo and Vision Expo West offer learning and continuing education opportunities that help industry members grow their knowledge base and explore new products. Many companies also offer their own in-house learning opportunities for clients to build their practice. Here are just a few of the learning opportunities some eyecare industry members are taking part in this fall.
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Vision Expo West 2023 to debut first-ever EYEnovate Series; Accel-KKR backs Ocuco with growth equity investment; Alcon reports Q2 sales and net income growth; ECPs’ gross revenue increased, Jobson Tracker says; and KITS Eyecare reports record Q2 revenue growth all topped this week’s VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
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DUBLIN, Ireland and MENLO PARK, Calif.—Ocuco, a global leader in eyecare software solutions, announced a €60 million minority stake investment from Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused private equity firm. The investment, the announcement said, "is set to boost Ocuco's global momentum, enabling the company to meet the eyecare industry’s burgeoning omnichannel demand through Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition, Ocuco’s category-defining cloud-based software solution. With Accel-KKR’s backing, Ocuco will also continue to capitalize on strategic M&A opportunities." Leo Mac Canna, founder and CEO of Ocuco, said, "We are excited to partner with Accel-KKR, given their expertise in practice management software and proven track record in scaling vertical SaaS companies in the U.S. and globally."
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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 back-to-school tips, how many steps are needed and how fishing boosts the economy.
Click here to take the quiz.
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These adorable opti-themed stickers are perfect surprises for young patients—or fun additions to your own water bottle, journal or phone case. You can order them on Etsy here. #WeShareIt
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NEW YORK—Having sustainable eyewear offerings in your practice is becoming a nonnegotiable these days—many patients are looking specifically to make purchases that are kinder to the planet, and sustainable eyewear has become just as fashionable and varied as traditional collections. But getting those sustainable collections into your practice is only half the battle—patients need to know that you have them available. One of the best ways to show off your in-office eyewear offerings is on social media—specifically apps like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, which prioritize image and video sharing.
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