By Sarah McGoldrick, Contributing Editor
Friday, October 25, 2024 8:30 AM
Halloween is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to remind patients about the importance of vision safety, especially since many party goers and trick or treaters will be opting to wear contact lenses to round out their costumes. While the month is well known for the spooky holiday, October is also contact lens safety awareness month, which gives ECPs a perfect opportunity to educate their patients about the dangers of wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription. To ensure patients' eyes are protected, ECPs and government agencies are stepping up their education efforts and resources, so patients can fully understand the dangers of using decorative contact lenses.
By Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:15 AM
BOSTON—
Ace Vision Group, Inc., an emerging medical device company and developer of rejuvenation therapy for the aging eye, has appointed Dr. David Lin as chief medical advisor.
By Staff
Friday, October 18, 2024 12:15 AM
GREENVILLE, S.C. and TAMPA, Fla.—
Eye Health America, an ophthalmic provider backed by private equity and offering strategic and operational support to practice groups and ambulatory surgery centers in the Southeast, has announced a preferred partnership supply agreement with
Verséa Ophthalmics, Inc.
By Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Due to the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S.,
Vision Monday has launched a
survey to gauge the effects of the hurricanes on the optical industry. Click
here to let us know how your business has been affected by these two historic hurricanes. If your company or organization is providing disaster relief to the optical community, we want to
hear from you too. Stay tuned to
VMAIL for results of the survey.
By Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:18 AM
VAUGHAN, Ontario—
Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a leading global eye health company, has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the enVista Envy full range of vision intraocular lens (IOL).
By Staff
Monday, October 14, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The optical community came together last week on October 10 in honor of World Sight Day (WSD), marking the celebration, held annually on the second Thursday of the month, with joyous and awareness-raising events worldwide, coordinated by the
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). With the theme “Love Your Eyes,” events in the U.S. and across the globe included almost 200 IAPB member organizations as well as eyecare organizations, industry and eyecare professionals with a focus on the unique needs of children’s vision and eye health.
By Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Due to the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S.,
Vision Monday has launched a
survey to gauge the effects of the hurricanes on the optical industry. Click
here to let us know how your business has been affected by these two historic hurricanes. If your company or organization is providing disaster relief to the optical community, we want to
hear from you too. Stay tuned to
VMAIL for results of the survey.
By Staff
Monday, October 7, 2024 12:18 AM
LAS VEGAS—Eyecare professionals overflowed the room at the Venetian Resort for “The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Practical Applications in Eye Care Today” hosted by Jobson on Sept. 18, 2024. They attended to learn from the experts what Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are already available for ECPs and how they are revolutionizing eyecare now and will continue to do so into the future. The event was sponsored by Founding Sponsors Advancing Eyecare, Alcon, EssilorLuxottica and Topcon Healthcare; and Supporting Sponsors Barti, CSI Dry Eye Software, Dr. Contact Lens and Neurolens.
By Staff
Friday, September 27, 2024 8:30 AM
LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Vision Expo West 2024, a four-day conference and exhibition held here at The Venetian Expo for eyewear and eyecare professionals, wrapped up its event on September 21, after drawing what organizers
The Vision Council and
RX estimate to be more than 10,000 industry professionals from 98 countries. Opening this year on September 18, Vision Expo West 2024 showcased the latest innovations across 103,000 square feet of exhibit space, and immersed attendees in cutting-edge advancements in lens technology, diagnostic tools and practice management solutions throughout the Show.
By Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:24 AM
NORWALK, Conn.—Vision Expo West 2024, a premier conference and exhibition held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas for eyewear and eyecare professionals, wrapped up its event on September 21 after drawing more than 10,000 industry professionals from 98 countries, show organizers
The Vision Council and
RX stated. Opening this year on September 18, Vision Expo West 2024 showcased the latest innovations across 103,000 square feet of exhibit space, and immersed attendees in cutting-edge advancements in lens technology, diagnostic tools and practice management solutions throughout the four-day show.
By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:24 AM
LAS VEGAS—As
Vision Expo West 2024 wraps up today, the organizers of Vision Expo,
The Vision Council and
RX, would like to thank all supporters, attendees and exhibitors for their enthusiasm, hard work and commitment that has made the Show so successful. Today, students and young professionals are encouraged to check out the Career Resource Center from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Located at the Innovation Stage, the Career Resource Center is a dynamic hub dedicated to connecting students, recent graduates and other professionals with leading companies in the eyecare industry that are actively recruiting.
By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024 12:24 AM
LAS VEGAS—
Vision Expo West 2024 continues today with an impressive line-up of special events and education, both on and off the Show Floor. On the Innovation Stage, the day's schedule starts with The Vision Council All Member Meeting at 8:00 a.m. This is followed by a session on AI in optometry, "How Can AI Compliment Your Practice vs. Being a Threat," from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Then, at 11:00 a.m., Johnson & Johnson presents a discussion on Cultural Competency in Eyecare.
By Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:18 AM
LAS VEGAS—
Vision Expo West 2024 has just begun at The Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas. We extend a warm welcome to all attendees on behalf of the show organizers,
The Vision Council and
RX. This year's event boasts over 350 exhibiting companies on the lively show floor, premieres the brand new Visionaries Unveiled series, introduces the “Flaunt the Frame” eyewear fashion show series on the Innovation Stage Thursday and Friday hosted by
Eyecare Business, offers enhanced education opportunities, streamlines the attendee experience, and presents an exciting lineup of engaging sessions and energetic events centered around buzzworthy industry topics.
By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.—
PRISM Vision Group, a vertically integrated eyecare services organization, announced that it has partnered with Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center in Chevy Chase, Md., to add to its ophthalmology clinical offices and surgery centers.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—
Jobson Optical Research has released its
ECP Income Study, offering insights on what ECPs are earning across the country. This extensive study shares the average income for optometrists, opticians/dispensers and optical office managers in the U.S. A full comparison of males vs. females is broken out across all demographics. Jobson Optical Research polled its internal database of ECPs for the study.