Ophthalmic Medtech Startup OcuDoc Names Grady Lenski as CEO

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus-based ophthalmic medtech startup OcuDoc has named veteran optical industry executive Grady Lenski as chief executive officer. In his new role, Lenski will draw on his extensive experience and deep relationships across the industry to help the firm launch and market a mobile autorefractor known as OcuDoc Mobile that is developing. “Grady is a globally-minded optical industry executive with experience in the C-suite, as a board member, and as consultant for several world-class organizations—he’s the perfect leader for the team as it finalizes development and commercial planning,” emphasized OcuDoc board member and optical industry trailblazer, E. Dean Butler.

Thomas Eye Group Announces Acquisition of Five-Location Georgia Optometry Group in Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA—Thomas Eye Group said it has acquired Georgia Optometry Group, adding five new locations throughout metro Atlanta market. Thomas Eye, which operates eyecare locations in Douglasville, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Morrow and Stone Mountain, Ga., said it expects to “expand and provide eyecare to the ever-growing Atlanta community,” a recent announcement noted. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. No other details about the transaction were available at VMAIL’s press time. According to the group’s announcement, following the acquisition, Thomas Eye Group (TEG) will operate 16 offices across Metro Atlanta and will continue to build better access to quality eyecare in the community.

The National Average for Gross Revenue at ECP Locations Declined Sharply for Week of Nov. 22-28, Jobson’s Latest Practice Performance Tracker Shows

NEW YORK—While the national average for gross revenue at ECP locations declined sharply last week, Nov. 22-28, due to the Thanksgiving holiday, its index level still fell right between where this optical category was at this same point in time (Week 48) during both 2019 (1 index point above) and last year (2 index points below), according to Jobson’s most recent Practice Performance Tracker. All optical categories experienced large decreases in sales last week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

New Look Vision Group to Acquire Luxury Optical Holdings, Creating Largest Network of Premium Locations in North America

MONTREAL, Quebec and NEW YORK—New Look Vision Group announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire New York based Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH). With its existing luxury optical presence in Canada, its prior acquisition of Edward Beiner Group in 2020 and the previously announced partnership with Black Optical earlier this year, New Look Vision Group is now one of the leading luxury optical groups worldwide. The LOH acquisition will more than double New Look's footprint in the U.S., the company said.

FYidoctors Bolsters National Brand Portfolio With BonLook Acquisition, Founders to Remain With the Company

CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL—FYidoctors, Canada’s leading diversified health care organization, has acquired BonLook, the Montreal-based brand famous for its trendy styles and technology-driven approach to eyewear, according to a recent announcement. The addition of BonLook boosts the FYidoctors portfolio “with new opportunities to expand the brand nationally and beyond,” the announcement noted. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.