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With the start of each New Year comes resolutions for many of us for improved physical and mental health, better financial management, spending more time with loved ones and perhaps finally getting that job or promotion you’ve been seeking. According to a YouGov survey of American adults conducted in December of 2023, one-third (34 percent) plan to make New Year’s resolutions or set a goal for 2024. Along with making resolutions, the turn of the calendar also dictates that many “experts” share their own personal lists of must-read books for the New Year or the most highly-anticipated movies to hit the screen in 2024. Self-help media of all forms is also high on many lists. Podcasts have become a big part of many Americans’ normal routine and so we asked some optical industry leaders to share their recommended podcasts and blogs, be it industry, business-related or personal.
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Coburn Technologies marks 70-year legacy; ECPs’ gross revenue decreased, Jobson Tracker says; Sight Sciences announces preliminary Q4 and Full Year 2023 financials; VSP Vision names Dr. Matt Wickham as new board chair; and WCO to host first Latin America-focused myopia management virtual event 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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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.—Coburn Technologies, Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of ophthalmic lens processing systems and ophthalmic instruments, is celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary as a pioneering force in the optical industry and commemorating the milestone by reflecting on the company's rich history and innovation. For seven decades, since their inception in 1954, Coburn Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation, driving advancements in eyewear technology and shaping the way the world sees, pushing the boundaries of optical solutions and setting new standards in lens processing.
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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 a ‘spatial' computer, New Year’s resolutions and Jobson’s Optical Biz Tracker.
Click here to take the quiz.
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NEW YORK—According to a recent survey conducted by Jobson Research, independent eyewear is sold by 83 percent of independent optical retailers and this segment of the market comprises close to half of their sales. Built on an optical heritage, independent eyewear brands continue to resonate with those seeking frames with a unique soul and character. Conducted by Jobson Research, this study surveyed independent eyecare professionals dispensing independent eyewear on their offerings, sales and opinions on this category.
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