PEOPLE http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/people/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:50:27 -0400 STAAR Surgical Adds Arthur Butcher and Wei Jiang to Board of Directors http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/staar-surgical-adds-arthur-butcher-and-wei-jiang-to-board-of-directors/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 LAKE FOREST, Calif.—<a href="https://www.staar.com/" target="_blank">STAAR Surgical Company</a> (NASDAQ: STAA), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of implantable collamer lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, announced the appointment of Arthur Butcher and Wei Jiang to its board of directors, effective March 12, 2024. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/staar-surgical-adds-arthur-butcher-and-wei-jiang-to-board-of-directors/ Apellis Appoints Dr. Philip Ferrone as Chief Medical Retina Advisor http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/apellis-appoints-dr-philip-ferrone-as-chief-medical-retina-advisor/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 WALTHAM, Mass.—<a href="https://apellis.com/" target="_blank">Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</a> (APLS) has appointed leading retina specialist Philip Ferrone, MD, as chief medical retina advisor. “Phil is globally renowned for his leadership in retina, including as a past president of the <a href="https://www.asrs.org/" target="_blank">American Society of Retina Specialists</a> (ASRS), so we are delighted to welcome him to the Apellis team,” said Caroline Baumal, MD, chief medical officer, Apellis. “Phil has extensive expertise in retina research and patient care, which will be invaluable as we continue to bring Syfovre to patients with geographic atrophy (GA) and advance our retina pipeline.” http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/apellis-appoints-dr-philip-ferrone-as-chief-medical-retina-advisor/ Vision Expo East Announces Winners of the 2024 NOW Awards http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/vision-expo-east-announces-winners-of-the-2024-now-awards/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0400 NEW YORK—<a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/" target="_blank">Vision Expo East 2024</a> announced the winners of the inaugural NOW Awards on Friday afternoon, March 15, at the Javits Center in New York City. The awards honored brands that embodied the latest trends and innovation in eyewear. All Vision Expo East eyewear exhibitors were encouraged to participate in NOW by Vision Expo by submitting one product per brand and/or collection that they believed best encapsulated the 2024 themes. The NOW by Vision Expo trends showcase returned to Vision Expo East for its third year. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/vision-expo-east-announces-winners-of-the-2024-now-awards/ Serengeti Eyewear Announces New Key Hires in North America http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/serengeti-eyewear-announces-new-key-hires-in-north-america/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 CARLSBAD, Calif.—Luxury eyewear brand <a href="https://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/us/" target="_blank">Serengeti</a> has announced a number of new key hires following the company’s recent move to Carlsbad, Calif., from Lyon, France. Executives in the areas of marketing, creative direction and product development will lead the company’s innovation at Serengeti’s new North American headquarters. Serengeti is part of the <a href="https://www.bolle.com/us/bolle_brands.html" target="_blank">Bollé Brands</a> stable of brands and will now operate all global brand functions out of Bollé Brands’ North American office. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/serengeti-eyewear-announces-new-key-hires-in-north-america/ Neurolens Co-Founder Davis Corley Returns as CEO, as Part of Management Restructure http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/neurolens-cofounder-davis-corley-returns-as-ceo-as-part-of-management-restructure/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400 DALLAS—<a href="https://www.neurolens.com/" target="_blank">Neurolens</a>, based here, has announced a strategic leadership restructure. The new structure combines seasoned leadership with strategic hires. In December, company co-founder Davis Corley returned as CEO. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/neurolens-cofounder-davis-corley-returns-as-ceo-as-part-of-management-restructure/ Optical Industry Veteran Derek Johnson Joins Avulux as National Sales Manager http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/optical-industry-veteran-derek-johnson-joins-avulux-as-national-sales-manager/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 MIAMI, Fla.—<a href="https://ecp.avulux.com/" target="_blank">Avulux</a>, the innovator behind Avulux Migraine and Light Sensitivity lenses, has announced the appointment of Derek Johnson as national sales manager. Johnson, who brings nearly a decade of experience to his role, is responsible for working with optometry clinics, helping them to add Avulux lenses to their practice and support patients experiencing migraine and light sensitivity. According to the company, Avulux Migraine and Light Sensitivity Lenses are the only lens clinically proven to block the harmful light wavelengths that trigger and worsen migraine attacks. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/optical-industry-veteran-derek-johnson-joins-avulux-as-national-sales-manager/ Industry Veteran Frank Pigneri Joins TEC, The Eye Consortium, as VP of Operations http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/industry-veteran-frank-pigneri-joins-tec-the-eye-consortium-as-vp-of-operations/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 DALLAS and LOS ANGELES—<a href="https://www.eyeconsortium.com/" target="_blank">TEC, The Eye Consortium</a>, an alliance group of independent eyecare practitioners and industry leading suppliers and vendors, has announced the addition of Frank Pigneri, ABO-AC, in the role of vice president of operations. Pigneri boasts a more than 25-year history in eyecare, optics, practice management, supply chain, data analytics and professional education for independent practitioners. He has previously worked with Essilor, EssilorLuxottica and Hoya Vision Care at various levels in those organizations. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/industry-veteran-frank-pigneri-joins-tec-the-eye-consortium-as-vp-of-operations/ GoodVision USA Adds Cira Collins to Its Board of Directors http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/goodvision-usa-adds-cira-collins-to-its-board-of-directors/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 NEWTONVILLE, Mass.—<a href="https://goodvisionusa.org/" target="_blank">GoodVision USA</a>, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the gift of good vision to underserved communities worldwide, has announced the appointment of Cira Collins to its board of directors. Collins joins Dibby Bartlett, Blair Wong, Kathy Smith, Karsten Wolf and Sally Hunt on the GoodVision U.S. board of directors. In 2022, Collins achieved the prestigious ABOM designation, master in ophthalmic optics, from the <a href="https://www.abo-ncle.org/" target="_blank">American Board of Opticianry</a>. This designation is bestowed upon a select group of individuals in recognition of their expertise in ophthalmic optics, commitment to continuous learning, and dedication to sharing their knowledge with opticians globally. Collins is also a certified continuing education speaker accredited by the ABO, delivering presentations at both state and national levels. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/goodvision-usa-adds-cira-collins-to-its-board-of-directors/ Thousands Will Gather at Javits Center for Last Vision Expo East in NYC http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/thousands-will-gather-at-javits-center-for-last-vision-expo-east-in-nyc/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:33:00 -0400 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Starting tomorrow, thousands of ophthalmic professionals, buyers, influencers and technology gurus will gather at the Javits Center for <a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/en-us.html" target="_blank">Vision Expo East</a> in New York City, setting the tone and agenda for what’s next in optical design, ocular health and innovation. Continuing education will take place from March 14–17 and the Show will run from March 15–17. With only days left to go before the Show begins, there is still time to <a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/en-us/seminars/education-pricing.html?campaigncode=PPC1" target="_blank">register</a> for Vision Expo East. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/thousands-will-gather-at-javits-center-for-last-vision-expo-east-in-nyc/ Dr. Arthur Bradley Honored for Myopia Management and Optometry Mentorship http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/dr-arthur-bradley-honored-for-myopia-management-and-optometry-mentorship/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 SAN RAMON, Calif.—<a href="https://wavefrontcongress.org/" target="_blank">The Wavefront Congress</a>, a convergence of global experts and thought leaders in optical sciences and wavefront technologies for eyecare, has recognized Arthur Bradley, PhD, research fellow at <a href="https://coopervision.com/" target="_blank">CooperVision</a>, as a 2024 Luminary for his outstanding contributions to the optometry field for more than four decades. The honor was awarded to him during the Congress, which drew more than 100 optical scientists, clinicians, surgeons and corporate scientists from around the world to Houston, Texas. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/dr-arthur-bradley-honored-for-myopia-management-and-optometry-mentorship/