SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.—Longtime optical industry veteran R. Michael (Mike) Daley passed away on Nov. 1 at the age of 73. Daley began his optical career as an instructor with Ferris State University in 1975, and soon joined Essilor in 1976 as a sales consultant for MultiOptics Corporation, which later became Varilux Corporation. Over the following 13 years, his responsibilities increased to include marketing, technical services, laboratory operations, and sales and ultimately resulted in his promotion to president of Varilux Corporation in 1989. In 1996, Daley was appointed president and COO of Essilor’s United States Lens Division, which became known as Essilor Lenses following the merger of the Varilux and Silor commercial distribution networks. After 32 years with Essilor, he retired in 2008. Read More