PEOPLE http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/people/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:50:30 -0400 Euclid and Visionary Optics Welcome Brian Sodano as New Account Executive to Joint Sales Team http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/euclid-and-visionary-optics-welcome-brian-sodano-as-new-account-executive-to-joint-sales-team/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 STERLING, Va.—<a href="https://euclidlenses.com/" target="_blank">Euclid Vision Corporation</a>, a leader in advanced orthokeratology lenses and proactive myopia management initiatives, and <a href="https://www.visionary-optics.com/" target="_blank">Visionary Optics</a>, a leader in the design and manufacturing of scleral contact lenses, announced the addition of account executive Brian Sodano to its joint sales team. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/euclid-and-visionary-optics-welcome-brian-sodano-as-new-account-executive-to-joint-sales-team/ Terry Kim, MD, Joins Alcon as Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical Safety http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/terry-kim-md-joins-alcon-as-chief-medical-officer-and-head-of-global-medical-safety/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 GENEVA—<a href="https://www.alcon.com/" target="_blank">Alcon</a>, a global leader in eyecare, has announced that Terry Kim, MD, professor of ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center, will join the company in April as chief medical officer and head of global medical safety. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/terry-kim-md-joins-alcon-as-chief-medical-officer-and-head-of-global-medical-safety/ Hannah Bollig Is Named the Recipient of the 2024 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/hannah-bollig-is-named-the-recipient-of-the-2024-dr-frank-d-fontana-memorial-scholarship/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—<a href="https://vspvision.com/" target="_blank">VSP Vision</a>, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.hoaecc.org/" target="_blank">Heart of America Eye Care Congress</a>, has announced Hannah Bollig, third-year student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, as the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship. http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/hannah-bollig-is-named-the-recipient-of-the-2024-dr-frank-d-fontana-memorial-scholarship/ Senior Ophthalmology Executive Thomas A. Dunlap Joins WaveFront Dynamics Inc. as Independent Member of the Board of Directors http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/senior-ophthalmology-executive-thomas-a-dunlap-joins-wavefront-dynamics-inc-as-independent-member-of-the-board-of-directors/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—<a href="https://wavefrontdynamics.com/" target="_blank">WaveFront Dynamics Inc.</a>, a venture-backed company and pioneer in wavefront sensing technology for use in measuring and perfecting visual performance, has announced the appointment of Thomas A. Dunlap to the board of directors. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/senior-ophthalmology-executive-thomas-a-dunlap-joins-wavefront-dynamics-inc-as-independent-member-of-the-board-of-directors/ Lenz Therapeutics Completes Merger With Graphite Bio, Inc. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/lenz-therapeutics-completes-merger-with-graphite-bio-inc/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 SAN DIEGO—<a href="https://lenz-tx.com/" target="_blank">Lenz Therapeutics, Inc.</a>, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first aceclidine-based eye drop that has been shown to improve near vision in people with presbyopia, has announced the completion of its previously announced merger with <a href="https://graphitebio.com/" target="_blank">Graphite Bio, Inc.</a>, a clinical-stage, gene editing company. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/lenz-therapeutics-completes-merger-with-graphite-bio-inc/ Curative Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Nomination of Dr. Theresa Heah to Board of Directors http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/curative-biotechnology-inc-announces-nomination-of-dr-theresa-heah-to-board-of-directors/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—<a href="https://curativebiotech.com/" target="_blank">Curative Biotechnology Inc.</a> (OTC: CUBT), a development-stage biomedical company focused on novel treatments for degenerative eye diseases, announced the nomination of Dr. Theresa Heah to its board of directors. Dr. Heah is expected to join its board of directors immediately as an independent director. In addition to other board duties, Dr. Heah will serve on the newly created Clinical Development Committee of the board. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/curative-biotechnology-inc-announces-nomination-of-dr-theresa-heah-to-board-of-directors/ Rob McCoy Joins SEE Eyewear as Chief Retail Officer http://www.visionmonday.com/business/retailers/article/rob-mccoy-joins-see-eyewear-as-chief-retail-officer/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—<a href="https://seeeyewear.com/" target="_blank">SEE Eyewear</a>, the 40-unit optical retailer operating stores across the country, has announced Rob McCoy, who brings 35 years of experience in the optical industry across diverse geographies and businesses, joined SEE as chief retail officer in mid-March. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/retailers/article/rob-mccoy-joins-see-eyewear-as-chief-retail-officer/ Accessories Council Announces 2024 ACE Award Winners http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/accessories-council-announces-2024-ace-award-winners/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 NEW YORK—The <a href="https://accessoriescouncil.org/" target="_blank">Accessories Council</a> has announced the winners of its 2024 ACE (Accessories Council Excellence Awards) winners. Every year, the ACE Awards pay homage to those who have impacted the world of accessories as fashion industry leaders, press and retailers celebrate the contributions made to the industry. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/accessories-council-announces-2024-ace-award-winners/ National Vision Awards Optometry Students $12,500 in Ninth Annual Scholarship Program http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/national-vision-awards-optometry-students-12500-in-ninth-annual-scholarship-program/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 DULUTH, Ga.—<a href="https://www.nationalvision.com/" target="_blank">National Vision, Inc.</a>, one of the largest optical retail companies in the U.S., announced the winners of its ninth annual scholarship program, fueling the success of three optometry students with $12,500 in scholarships. http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/national-vision-awards-optometry-students-12500-in-ninth-annual-scholarship-program/ Surface Ophthalmics Appoints Richard Lindstrom, MD, as Founder and Chairman http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/surface-ophthalmics-appoints-richard-lindstrom-md-as-founder-and-chairman/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400 PLEASANTON, Calif.—<a href="https://surfaceophthalmics.com/" target="_blank">Surface Ophthalmics</a>, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company, has announced the appointment of Richard Lindstrom, MD, as founder and chairman. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/surface-ophthalmics-appoints-richard-lindstrom-md-as-founder-and-chairman/