Please (!) Let the Games Begin

NEW YORK—This coronavirus situation has left many of us with more than enough time to contemplate the future, especially as it relates to our businesses and professions. What will optical retail look like in 2021? What about eyecare and independent optometry practices? How will the conventional sales call be transformed? What about industry meetings? The one thing that seems certain around all of these questions is that no one really knows right now what the future will look like. It’s going to be a wait-and-see evolution. Sports was more or less in this same boat in April, but now some of the pieces of the puzzle are beginning to fall into place.

Versant Health Announces Inaugural Optometric Advisory Council

BALTIMORE—Versant Health, a leading national managed eye health and vision plan company, has announced the formation of the inaugural Versant Health Optometric Advisory Council. The Advisory Council was formed to inform, assess and provide feedback on the Versant Health programs, policies and procedures that impact the optometric community.

COVID-19 Crisis Response Tactics: ClearVision, Shamir

VM brings you the latest information from optical companies and organizations responding to the coronavirus. ClearVision will begin sending out #EyecareStrong silicone bracelets to customers and friends within the industry.

Consolidation Impacted 2019's Top 50 Ranking in Mid to Upper Tiers

NEW YORK—The year 2019 seems like a very distant memory right now, but in hindsight it was a fairly strong year for most optical retailers. In the U.S., the optical market rose to about $37.5 billion, according to The Vision Council’s VisionWatch tracking reports, and sales grew at a nice pace compared with the prior year.

Prevent Blindness Declares June Cataract Awareness Month

CHICAGO—Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety non-profit organization, has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on symptoms, types of cataract, cataract surgery and more. Cataract is the world's leading cause of blindness.