By Staff
Monday, January 13, 2025 12:27 AM
DALLAS—The
Optical Women’s Association (OWA) has announced an OWA Global Event at
Mido in Milan, as expansion plans for the organization continue to reach out to women in the optical industry internationally. Sponsored by Mido, this event, “Breaking Barriers: Optical Women Who Conquered the Climb to Success,” will feature a panel of accomplished executive leaders facilitated by OWA vice president Megan Molony. The event will begin with an introduction from Lorraine Berton, president of ANFAO and Mido, and will be followed by a panel including Malika Azrine-Bouferquene of EssilorLuxottica, Barbara Salimbeni of Marchon Eyewear and Sara Osculati of Thelios, who will share insights into their journeys in the optical industry.
By Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:27 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Jan. 2, President Joe Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The reform bill is notable for its sweeping list of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies, including adding optometry to the physician pay scale.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The
Vision Monday team reminds readers that
nominations for the inaugural 30 Under 30 special report are due today, January 8, by 11:59 p.m. ET. Readers are encouraged to recognize up-and-comers in optical who are playing a key role in their organizations and shaping the direction of the industry.
By Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025 12:18 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Excitement around the
2025 VM Leadership Summit continues to build, with an all-star lineup of ECPs, thought leaders, and business and philanthropic minds planning to descend in Orlando on February 19 to explore the topic of "Elevating Vision Care's Superpowers." Scheduled to take place at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art new venue located in downtown Orlando that's just 20 minutes away from the Orange County Convention Center, the event features cutting-edge presentations, ample opportunity for networking, and a sit-down luncheon. The current lineup of presenters includes:
By Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The
Vision Monday team reminds readers that
nominations are due soon for the inaugural 30 Under 30 special report. The original December 31 submission deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, and readers are encouraged to recognize up-and-comers in optical who are playing a key role in their organizations.
By Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:18 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The nominations deadline for VM's 30 Under 30 special report has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8. Young men and women throughout our industry are playing key roles in all sectors of optical, including retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, often shaping the direction of the companies, practices and organizations where they work. In 2025,
Vision Monday will be highlighting this ambitious group of 30 Under 30 in our March issue as we spotlight these young voices who are already making their mark and changing the game of the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024 12:21 AM
VALLEY VIEW, Texas—Jean Scott, a veteran optical industry executive who worked in a variety of retail and eyewear product development roles in the U.S. and abroad, passed away here on Dec. 21, 2024 after a cancer battle.
By Mary Kane
Friday, December 27, 2024 8:30 AM
As 2024 comes to a close, it is once again time to take a look back at
Vision Monday’s most read news stories of the year delivered by our
VMAIL e-newsletter. Against the backdrop of a year filled with uncertainty—from the presidential election to stubborn inflation numbers and wars in the Middle East and Ukraine—
VM’s readers remained loyal to our
VMAIL news brand, week in and week out. Our readers were especially interested in an ongoing issue in the eyecare industry as the FTC announced in June the final updates to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, aimed at promoting competition and consumer choice—the story “FTC Announces Final Updates to ‘Eyeglass Rule’” occupies the top spot for 2024. Here’s a look at the 10 most read news stories for 2024.
By Staff
Friday, December 27, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The nominations deadline for VM's 30 Under 30 special report is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Young men and women throughout our industry are playing key roles in all sectors of optical, including retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, often shaping the direction of the companies, practices and organizations where they work. In 2025,
Vision Monday will be highlighting this ambitious group of 30 Under 30 in our March issue as we spotlight these young voices who are already making their mark and changing the game of the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Caroline Casey, president of the
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), has been added to the lineup of speakers for the upcoming 2025
VM Leadership Summit. Titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” the Summit will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East. Self-proclaimed troublemaker, disability activist, social entrepreneur and adventurer, Casey will move the Summit conversation on access and scope of care to a global stage, speaking about how the IAPB collaborates with key players worldwide to bring care to those most in need, and shedding light on evolving technologies that are allowing IAPB partners to provide cutting edge care to those in even the most remote regions.
By Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Young men and women throughout our industry are playing key roles in all sectors of optical, including retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, often shaping the direction of the companies, practices and organizations where they work. In 2025,
Vision Monday will be highlighting this ambitious group of 30 Under 30 in our March issue as we spotlight these young voices who are already making their mark and changing the game of the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Monday, December 16, 2024 12:27 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, the president and CEO of the
New England College of Optometry (NECO), and Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO, director of Cornea and External Disease for the
Kentucky Eye Institute in Lexington Ky., and chief medical editor of Jobson’s
Review of Optometry, have been added to the lineup of speakers for the upcoming 2025
VM Leadership Summit. This year’s dynamic program, titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East.
By Staff
Monday, December 16, 2024 12:21 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Young men and women throughout our industry are playing key roles in all sectors of optical, including retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, often shaping the direction of the companies, practices and organizations where they work. In 2025,
Vision Monday will be highlighting this ambitious group of 30 Under 30 in our March issue as we spotlight these young voices who are already making their mark and changing the game of the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Monday, December 16, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Young men and women throughout our industry are playing key roles in all sectors of optical, including retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, often shaping the direction of the companies, practices and organizations where they work. In 2025,
Vision Monday will be highlighting this ambitious group of 30 Under 30 in our March issue as we spotlight these young voices who are already making their mark and changing the game of the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Friday, December 13, 2024 12:21 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—A special registration price is now available for the 2025 Vision Monday Leadership Summit, taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Orlando, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The special registration price of $695 will be valid through Dec. 31. The program for the VM Summit, titled, "Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will once again feature a coffee break and luncheon to allow for refreshments and networking. Registration includes the full program, coffee break and lunch. Details for registration are posted at
www.visionmonday.com/summit.