NEW YORK—To sell, or not to sell? That is the question that many independent ECPs are wrestling with today as a broad group of investors and management firms seek to capitalize on what they believe is a profitable opportunity to consolidate the fragmented eyecare and optical retailing businesses. The implications of private equity’s growing involvement in the vision care business received a thorough examination at a recent two-hour industry session devoted to exploring this question from all sides. The session, “Private Equity Takes Root – What Does It Mean for Optometry?” was held March 17 in conjunction with Vision Expo East and drew an overflow crowd. The live event was a joint effort of Jobson’s Review of Optometric Business and Vision Monday, in partnership with Vision Expo. Read More.