By Gwendolyn Plummer
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:30 AM
NEW YORK—Believe it or not, August is almost here, which means the back to school season really is upon us. Stores around the country are already stocking up their back to school sections, and both parents and kids are starting to think about the academic year ahead. Even though there’s still plenty of summer left, it’s never too early to start encouraging parents to begin planning their children’s back to school eye exams—in fact, it might even be beneficial to get ahead of the game now, before parents get overwhelmed with back to school necessities and when eye exams could fall through the cracks.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:29 AM
You’re faced with a variety of progressive lenses to recommend to your patients, but they are not created equal. When Eyecare Professionals insisted on
Varilux lenses with every presbyopic patient for 30 days, not only did they provide sharp, seamless vision so that their patients could truly see no limits, but they also created trust, loyalty and increased profitability for their eyecare practices. See for yourself and take the
Varilux Challenge today by going to
VariluxChallenge.com.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:25 AM
10/10 Optics, in New York City, welcomed their new optometrist, Dr. Chen.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:15 AM
NEW YORK—Anyone running a small business knows that hundreds of tasks are required in the course of a week, thousands in the course of month. One task that can be managed with a better sense of control and efficiency is a Marketing Calendar. There are many online resources that can help in the organization of what’s done, so that programs and projects have planning components as well as implementation and even ROI components. One resource is
CoSchedule, which helps organize all of your marketing in one place and from any place, which can streamline things.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:30 AM
NEW YORK—There’s no denying that, for many people around the world, eyewear is as much of a fashion statement as it is a medical device. It’s great to see fashion and the general public embrace eyewear, and even expand on our traditional definitions of it, but we of course don’t want people to forget the important medical and health care purpose eyewear serves too. This can be especially true on social media platforms like Instagram, which are visual-heavy and can focus more on how things look than what they do.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:25 AM
In Perth, Australia, the team at
Eye5 Optometrists celebrated 17 years in business.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:15 AM
NEW YORK—Ever feel that the world of social media has expanded so much that you and your team might need a refresher course on it? A new, handy
Social Media Pocket Guide for business is available for download at no charge from
Khoros, the company that helps others with digital customer experience and engagement. The company works with some of the world’s largest brands but the Pocket Guide has great advice for businesses of all sizes and its site offers
resources for many aspects of enhancing customer relationships.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:30 AM
NEW YORK—It’s just a few more days until National Sunglasses Day 2021. This coming Sunday, June 27, people all around the world will take to social media to show off their #SunglassSelfies and their favorite pair of frames for the special day—but those of us in the optical community know there’s so much more to National Sunglasses Day than that. This week, we’re taking a look at how independent ECPs are gearing up for National Sunglasses Day, from special sales to important health and safety reminders. There’s still plenty of time to get geared up yourself—and, as always,
The Vision Council has prepared materials including ready-to-use logos, social media images, sample posts, downloadable posters, web banners and more, all available
online.
By Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:25 AM
The team at
Eye Care Plus Amarillo in Amarillo, Texas, were so excited to have a sweet, furry patient who didn’t want to leave.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:20 AM
NEW YORK—Summer has officially descended on the Northern Hemisphere, bringing hot and humid weather with it. When the weather gets overwhelmingly warm, we feel the need to cool down on every level—both physically, of course, and in how we look and dress ourselves. In this case, there’s nothing quite like a fresh, light new pair of frames to update your look for the summer—and nothing feels fresh and cool quite like crystal, translucent frames.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:30 AM
ORLANDO—Last week, ECPs, students, and optical companies across the country headed down to Orlando, Florida, for Vision Expo East—the first in-person Vision Expo event since September 2019. Though slightly, and understandably, smaller than past shows, there was no lack of enthusiasm or excitement at East 2021—in fact, the feeling on the show floor was as electric as ever, full of members of the optical community who were so excited to get back to doing what they love. This week, we’re taking a look at posts from some independent ECPs and students who packed a suitcase and headed to Orlando—all to give you a look at the Vision Expo East 2021 experience.
By Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:25 AM
Winthrop Eyes Center, opening in Winthrop, Massachusetts this July, is working toward becoming a fully paperless practice.