Lora Castle Joins BostonSight as Director of Professional Affairs and Consultation

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:18 AM NEEDHAM, Mass.—BostonSight has announced that Lora Castle, COA, NCLE, has joined the organization as director of Professional Affairs and Consultation for BostonSight SCLERAL.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Reports that Patient Cases and Deaths From Contaminated Eye Drops Grow

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Monday, May 22, 2023 12:24 AM ATLANTA—The outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated eye drops recalled earlier this year has grown, with 81 cases and four deaths now reported across 18 states, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak strain, carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Verona integron-mediated metallo-β-lactamase and Guiana extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (VIM-GES-CRPA), had never been reported in the U.S. prior to this outbreak. The outbreak is associated with multiple types of infections, including eye infections.

My Eyelab Signs Franchise Agreements to Open Four New Stores

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Monday, May 22, 2023 12:15 AM PALM SPRINGS, Fla.—My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, announced it has signed multiple agreements which will bring four new franchise stores to Flint, Mich.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Greenville, Texas; and Newport News, Va.

The Vision Council Releases 2023 Q1 Consumer inSights Report Highlighting Comparative Demographic Trends

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Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:30 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council released a new report examining the differences in U.S. consumers’ eyecare journeys. The 2023 first quarter Consumer inSights report found several key differences in how generations utilize optical care and exercise purchasing power within the optical industry. “While certain eye trends span every demographic, today’s report is critical in helping us better understand consumer trends from a cross-generational perspective,” said Alysse Henkel, senior director of Market Research and Analytics at The Vision Council.

Save The Date: The Vision Council’s Annual National Sunglasses Day Celebration Is June 27

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Monday, May 1, 2023 12:21 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council is planning to celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27 and highlight the importance of wearing UV-protective eyewear all year long. "Sunglasses play a crucial role in promoting eye health," said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council.

Apellis Partners With Acclaimed Actor Henry Winkler to Raise Awareness of Geographic Atrophy (GA)

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Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:18 AM WALTHAM, Mass.—Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced a new campaign with acclaimed actor Henry Winkler to raise awareness of geographic atrophy (GA), an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration and a leading cause of blindness.

Prevent Blindness Declares May as Ultraviolet Awareness Month to Educate Public on Dangers to Eyes From UV Exposure

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:24 AM CHICAGO—Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, has declared May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. As many Americans begin to prepare for Memorial Day weekend and spending time outdoors in the warmer weather, the group provides educational materials on the possible negative effects of UV exposure to the eyes and vision, according to an announcement from Prevent blindness. Although everyone is at risk for UV-related eye problems, the risk is higher for people who:

Registration Is Now Open for THE Myopia Meeting in Chicago and Vancouver

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:21 AM ROSEMONT, Illinois, and VANCOUVER, Canada —The Review Education Group will host THE Myopia Meeting in Rosemont, Illinois, and Vancouver, Canada, on Sunday, May 21, and Sunday, June 11, respectively.

Transitions Optical Publishes Five Trends for the Optical Industry in 2023

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Friday, April 14, 2023 12:21 AM PINELLAS PARK, Fla.─Transitions Optical has released a new trend report that highlights five trends for the optical industry in 2023. The report and trends were curated based on research and insights that resulted from in-depth conversations with Transitions Pro Forum members in the U.S. and Canada.

Nova Eye Medical Announces U.S. Market Clearance of iTrack Advance Canaloplasty Device

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Friday, April 14, 2023 12:18 AM FREMONT, Calif.─Nova Eye Medical Limited (ASX: EYE), a medical technology company committed to advanced ophthalmic treatment technologies and devices, has been granted U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its new canaloplasty device, iTrack Advance.

Review of Presbyopia and the Aging Eye Launches to Focus on ‘Generation 45+’

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—The Jobson Optical Group announced the launch of Review of Presbyopia and The Aging Eye, a digital content platform focusing on providing eyecare professionals with cutting-edge educational articles and multimedia on new technologies and care protocols for the age 45+ generation. The publication’s mission is straightforward: To reengineer the presbyopic patient journey. Jack Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, has been named chief clinical editor. A leading proponent of continuing professional education, Dr. Schaeffer, who recently sold his 18-location practice, has written extensively for numerous publications and lectured internationally.

Lumata Health and Prevent Blindness Announce Partnership to Deliver More Resources to Americans With Vision Loss

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:18 AM RALEIGH, NC., OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. and CHICAGO—Lumata Health, a technology-driven health care start-up on a mission to prevent vision loss from chronic eye diseases through its eyecare management platform for patients in the U.S., announced its partnership with Prevent Blindness.

The Vision Council Releases Focused inSights 2023: Managed Vision Care Report

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Friday, April 7, 2023 12:21 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council has released a new report with key insights into attitudes of U.S. consumers toward their managed vision care plans. The report, Focused inSights 2023: Managed Vision Care, examines how U.S. adults enroll in managed vision care  plans, and levels of coverage for various products and services.

Prevent Blindness Designates April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month to Educate Public on Women’s Vision Issues

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Monday, April 3, 2023 12:24 AM CHICAGO—Two out of every three people living with blindness or vision problems are women, according to the National Eye Institute. That’s why Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading nonprofit eye health organization, has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Because many of the effects of vision loss from eye disease can be lessened if detected and treated early, the group offers a variety of expert-reviewed free resources, including videos, fact sheets and shareable social media graphics on a range of eye health issues.

HCP Cureblindness Acquires SightLife International

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:24 AM WATERBURY, Vt. and SEATTLE, Wash.—HCP Cureblindness and SightLife International, leading global eye health nonprofits, have joined forces as one organization to make a greater impact in eyecare worldwide.