By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:27 AM
PADUA, Italy—
Safilo Group S.p.A. (SFLG.MI) has announced that shareholders have approved the company's 2023 financial statements and the board of directors’ report during their annual meeting yesterday, and viewed consolidated financial statements. In addition, a new board of directors was appointed, and as its first action confirmed that Angelo Trocchia, who has served as chief executive officer since April 2018, would continue in this role. Eugenio Razelli has been named chairman of the board of directors, according to the announcement, and director Jeffrey A. Cole is no longer serving on the board.
By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:18 AM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—
Specsavers, a provider of eyecare and eyewear with more than 100 independently owned optometric practices across British Columbia, has announced the appointment of Dr. Laurie Lesser as its head of optometry attraction. Dr. Lesser’s career includes more than three decades of experience as an optometrist working in diverse modes of practice in both Canada and the U.S. In her capacity as head of optometry attraction, Dr. Lesser will play a key role in driving Specsavers’ growth strategy forward to make eyecare more accessible across communities in Canada, according to the announcement.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:27 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Neuroscience technology company
Cognivue, Inc., has announced that Paul W. Estes has been promoted to president.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:24 AM
CHICAGO—
Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health and safety organization,
Vision Ireland, a nonprofit national sight loss agency, and the
TAD Foundation, dedicated to increasing employment for the blind and low vision community, have announced that the 2nd Annual New York Golf Classic will be held at the
Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, N.Y., on Monday, May 20, 2024. Wykagyl is challenging for the expert golfer yet playable and enjoyable for the novice, and it is ranked one of the top 100 golf courses in the U.S., according to the announcement.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—The
University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry has announced it will award honorary degrees during the 50th commencement ceremony to two professionals who have made substantial contributions to the advancement of optometry, vision research and public health care: Richard E. Feinbloom and Stephen A. Burns Ph.D.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The optical industry is experiencing rapid technological change, with advancements being announced every day. Staying on top of the latest innovations and trends, however, has never been easier. Over the past few years, podcasts have been one of the top ways to access current industry news and hear from optical experts. The Power Hour, now in its 12th season, is one of the leading sources for interviews and information about the optical industry.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:25 AM
LOMBARDY, Italy—Sergio Luigi Cereda, influential eyewear designer and industry visionary, passed away on April 18, 2024, following a long illness, his family announced yesterday. Cereda was 88 years old and surrounded by family at his home in Castiglione Olona, Lombardy, Italy, when he passed. He is survived by his wife Ivana, daughters Caterina and Stefania and grandchildren Edoardo, Jordan Nicolo’ and Giada Grazia.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 12:18 AM
CHICAGO—
Visibly, developer of the first FDA-cleared online visual acuity test, has appointed John Ryan as a strategic advisor focused on its continued growth into the managed care and insurance space, the company announced.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 12:15 AM
MIAMI—
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUCYW), the developer of ChatGPT smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has announced the signing of Micah Richards as an official brand ambassador. Richards is a former England International footballer, turned broadcaster, currently working for Sky Sports, CBS Sports and BBC Sport while also a co-host of "The Rest Is Football," a U.K. podcast.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—Registered nurse Mordecai Erps has been named director of
GuildCare, a division of
Lighthouse Guild in Manhattan, the organization has announced.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:21 AM
BEDFORD, Mass.—
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases and conditions of the eye, has announced that executive chairman Pravin U. Dugel, MD, is assuming the roles of president and CEO.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
Nominations for the 2024 Theia Awards of Excellence from
Women In Optometry are now open. This is the ninth year that Women in Optometry is giving this awards recognition.
By Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024 12:18 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia and PRINCETON, N.J.—
Opthea Limited, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies to treat highly prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, including wet age-related macular degeneration, has announced the appointment of John Han, PharmD, to the role of vice president, medical affairs.
By Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024 12:27 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—
CooperVision has announced two advancements to educate and support U.S. eyecare professionals as they enter into and continue with myopia control in their practices. The company’s newly launched MiSight 1 day QuickStart Program has been introduced to simplify the process of prescribing MiSight 1 day contact lenses for ECPs. Additionally, CooperVision has expanded its dedicated myopia management team to provide additional professional support to combat the growing epidemic. Priscilla Chang, OD FAAO, IACMM, has joined CooperVision as senior manager, myopia management. Dr. Chang previously served as a clinical sales consultant for Johnson & Johnson Vision. She joins Leah Johnson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, and Felicia Timmermann, OD, MS, FAAO, senior managers, myopia management.”
By Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024 12:24 AM
ST. LOUIS—
EyeCare Partners, a provider of clinically integrated eyecare, has announced that Mark Barron has been named chief growth officer.