LEWISVILLE, Texas— Hoya Vision Care has agreed to support the SECO International meeting, the largest international education event for optometrists, as a SECO Champion Premier Partner through the organization's 2015 meeting.

“Hoya is the ally of independent eyecare providers and we empower them through science, technology and innovation,” said Barney Dougher, president of Hoya Vision Care, NA. “Hoya has positioned itself for strong organic growth within independent optometry. With SECO being a champion of the eyecare industry, our partnership with them is a natural fit.”

As a SECO Champion, Hoya will have premium promotional opportunities which will include a presentation within the Symposia Series at SECO 2015 in Atlanta, focus group session with attendees, logo placement on literature, banners and trade ads, and content opportunities via the SECO website and email newsletter.

“We are incredibly happy to have Hoya as a SECO Champion,” said Stan Dickerson, OD, SECO president-elect, “We have been aware of Hoya’s commitment to optometry and specifically independent practices for some time now. For Hoya to join us at this level speaks volumes to their growth, especially here in the U.S. market where independent practices have seen a lot of consolidation in the lens and laboratory services end of the business.”