Mary Kane, Executive Editor
Mary helps to oversee the editorial coverage of
Vision Monday and its print publication,
VMail, e-newsletters,
VisionMonday.com and the
Vision Expo Dailies. She also covers general company news, industry developments and business trends, as well as professional associations news and features. She is also responsible for deadline queries and operational questions for
Vision Monday print editions and
VMail. Contact Mary at
mkane@jobson.com.
By Mary Kane
Monday, June 10, 2019 1:00 AM
Growing up in the ‘60s, I watched a LOT of television with friends and family. We were riveted by shows like “That Girl,” “Rat Patrol” and “Dark Shadows” and we spent countless hours on the living room floor in front of the TV. My Mom used to refer to it as the “Boob Tube” and she was constantly yelling at us to “go outside and play.”
By Mary Kane
Monday, February 11, 2019 12:30 AM
During a recent visit to my doctor for a yearly check-up I was handed an iPad at the desk and was asked to review my medical history. Under my current medications, I was a little surprised to see my flu shot listed since I had received it in our N.Y. offices as part of a wellness program at Jobson.
By Mary Kane
Monday, October 22, 2018 12:00 AM
As I write this column, people around the world are celebrating World Sight Day—ECPs, optometric companies and sight-related organizations are turning out in impressive numbers to support the 1.2 billion people worldwide who are in need of vision care. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80 percent of vision impairment globally is avoidable—the leading causes of vision impairment are uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts
By Mary Kane
Monday, August 13, 2018 12:00 AM
It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul but in these tech-driven times, the eyes can also function as a diagnostic tool for our health. Something as simple as an eye exam can detect serious disease, such as high blood pressure, the onset of diabetes or a life-threatening condition.
By Mary Kane
Monday, April 16, 2018 12:00 AM
It’s hard not to feel a sense of community during Vision Expo. Seeing friends and colleagues from the industry, exchanging ideas at panels and Pop Ups and networking deep into the night brings people together. Although we are all in the “business” of vision care and eyewear, at the end of the day we are all helping people see better.
By Mary Kane
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:00 AM
NEW YORK—The Holiday season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. We could barely get out of our Halloween costumes when Holiday music began to fill the airwaves.
VMail Weekend thought it would be fun to present some obscure Holiday tunes. To get into the spirit of the season, we invite you to
take a listen.
Read the full
Weekend edition.
By Mary Kane
Friday, October 27, 2017 12:51 PM
NEW YORK—It’s official. Halloween, once thought of as a day for little kids going door to door and shouting “trick or treat” has morphed into a holiday for the big kids (aka adults) as well, placing it squarely in the realm of big business. Believe it or not, this year, more than 179 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween, up from 171 million in 2016, according to the National Retail Federation.
By Mary Kane
Monday, October 16, 2017 12:00 AM
And I am far, far away from my laptop and company email, desperately trying to recharge my batteries.”
By Mary Kane
Monday, August 14, 2017 12:00 AM
“Gloria Nicola helped shape the modern history of the eyewear business through her dedication, unique eye, great writing and clever wit.”—VM’s Marge Axelrad mkane@jobson.com
By Mary Kane
Monday, July 17, 2017 12:00 AM
Things are looking up for the vision care market which grew nearly $282 million, in the 12 months ending March, compared to the same period in 2016.” mkane@jobson.com
By Mary Kane
Monday, June 19, 2017 12:00 AM
So here we are in mid-June, sandwiched between Memorial Day and July Fourth, eagerly awaiting the official kickoff of summer. While I love the sun, those warm rays do not return the favor. My very fair and freckled Irish skin combined with my early years spent on the Jersey Shore (circa 1965) have caught up with me in my middle age.
By Mary Kane
Monday, May 15, 2017 12:00 AM
“The 7th Annual Breach Report revealed there was a 320 percent increase in the number of health care providers victimized by hackers in 2016.” mkane@jobson.com
By Mary Kane
Friday, May 5, 2017 2:50 PM
A few weeks ago, my very, very old (2013) iPhone died. On a Saturday morning. Despite being plugged in all night it refused to recharge. It was dead, mort, finis—or so I thought. I must have checked the phone 30 times that morning to see if it had resurrected itself. Panic began to set in. No phone for the weekend? No Google maps? No text messages? No news?!! At that moment, I realized it was official—I was addicted to my phone. Click
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VMail Weekend.
By Mary Kane
Monday, April 24, 2017 12:00 AM
“Admitting that the rise of AI is perceived as a threat by some people, he reassured the Summit audience saying, ‘AI comes in peace.’” Or Shani, CEO & founder, Adgorithms mkane@jobson.com
By Mary Kane
Monday, March 27, 2017 12:30 AM
“Later on this week, Vision Expo East puts the emphasis on fashion, education and the ‘NY experience.’ Read all about it in the Show Dailies on VisionMonday.com.” mkane@jobson.com