By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:19 AM
DALLAS—
Acuity Eyecare Group (AEG), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, announced that it has acquired
Advanced Visionin Columbia, Missouri. Since 2003, Dr. Sahba Jalali and his staff has practiced full-scope optometry, serving the mid-Missouri region. The practice specializes in comprehensive eye exams, LASIK consultation, specialty contact lenses, corneal refractive therapy and the treatment of conditions related to women’s and youth eye health. Dr. Jalali has developed a strong dry eye and contact lens practice utilizing hybrid, scleral and multifocal contact lenses, Acuity said. He developed his own myopia management program in 2005 which includes orthokeratology and other now demonstrated methods of managing the progression of myopia.
By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:16 AM
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass.—For the tenth year, the
Opticians Association of Massachusetts(OAM) held their annual meeting at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center at the site of the former American Optical Company on Nov. 2 and 3. As part of the weekend, a tribute was held at the
Optical Heritage Museum for the late Charles Walsh, where a plaque was installed in his honor. Chuck Walsh, who was the founding program director for the opticianry program at Worcester Industrial Technical Institute and taught there for 32 years, passed away last year. Friends and family attended the event, as did some of Walsh's former students. The students said he was the best teacher they ever had, adding that they now have successful careers because of him, Diane Matuck of the association told VMAIL. "Through education and support of his state association, Chuck dedicated his career to the advancement of opticianry. Dr. William Underwood of the
National Academy of Opticianry awarded Walsh their highest honor, the Hall of Fame award, to his family at the tribute for his contributions to education," she noted.
By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:13 AM
GREEN BAY, Wis.—
Cherry Optical Lab (COL), a family-owned independent wholesale optical laboratory located here, is unveiling a new identity. The rebranding of the lab, formerly known as Cherry Optical, Inc., consists of an updated logo, tagline, doing business as (DBA) name and a new website,
www.cherryopticallab.com. “Our goal with the redesign was to ensure we were appealing to the appropriate target audience and make pertinent information more attainable. However, as an extension of the update, we spent time evaluating what the overhaul meant to us and how the rebranding may affect our team and customers. To us, it’s all about focusing on making the world’s best lenses and creating happy people. You’ll see what we mean when you take a look at the new website. To our customers, we’re always interested in what you have to say about our brand and our work; your feedback is invaluable,” said Adam Cherry, owner and president of Cherry Optical Lab.
By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:10 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—
CooperCompanies (NYSE: COO) announced that it has selected
Optometry Giving Sight and March of Dimes as the beneficiaries of its new global charitable giving program. Through the “Cooper Giving” program, company employees can donate year-round to both non-profits, with Cooper providing a one-for-one match, up to $5,000 annually per employee. “Giving back has long been part of our culture at Cooper and it’s a privilege to partner with Optometry Giving Sight and March of Dimes to continue this tradition of giving,” president and chief executive officer Albert White said in the announcement. “Both are world-class charitable organizations doing amazing work to bring better health and well-being to people in need. By focusing Cooper Giving on these causes, our multifaceted support through donations, knowledge and time goes even further to help make the greatest impacts.”
By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:09 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
Registration has opened for The Vision Council’s 2020 Executive Summit, to take place Jan. 29 to 31 at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Florida. This year’s Summit has been redesigned to supply attendees with an extensive look into big picture concepts of the changing business landscape and insight into The Vision Council’s five-year strategic plan. The Summit will feature programming dedicated to economic trends, business strategies, refining leadership skills, building the right teams, executive-level networking and tangible approaches to tackling the dynamic changes in the optical industry from a balanced global perspective.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019 12:27 AM
DULUTH, Ga.—Marking its 71st consecutive quarter of comparable-store sales growth,
National Vision Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) reported Thursday that its net revenue increased 11.5 percent to $431.9 million in the third quarter, driven in part by adjusted comparable-store sales growth of 6.2 percent (5.7 percent non-adjusted) in the quarter. Net income totaled $1.2 million in the quarter, which compares with net income of $5.2 million in the year-ago period. However, adjusted net income increased 65.8 percent to $14.5 million, compared with $8.7 million in last year’s third quarter.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019 12:24 AM
CALGARY, Alberta—
FYidoctors | Visique, an optometrist-owned eyecare company based here, announced Thursday that it has acquired
Grimard Optique, a Quebec-based vision care and retail chain with 22 locations. Grimard has been serving Canadians for more than 39 years, with the majority of its locations in Quebec and others in Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, according to the announcement. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Grimard Optique employs 148 staff members (including more than 45 optometrists and 40 opticians) who are “dedicated to providing optimal quality eyecare to its patients and are excited to continue doing so,” the announcement noted.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019 12:21 AM
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT/CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—As part of their mobilization around World Sight Day 2019,
Michelin and
Essilor are launching a joint, two-year program to raise public awareness about the importance of good vision on the road as well as good, functional tires that are reliable up to the wear indicator. Poor vision and tiers in poor condition are two main risk factors for road safety. Ninety percent of the information needed on the road comes from our eyes, and yet it is estimated that one out of five drivers in the world suffers from uncorrected poor vision, usually due to a lack of awareness or to limited access to vision care, according to Michelin and Essilor.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The final voting deadline has been extended to11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 11 for the
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine's 11th annual EyeVote Reader’s Choice Awards. The two Jobson Medical Information publications have teamed up once again to collect readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers’ and ECPs to
identify their favorite products in 16 distinct categories. The award categories are: optical frames, spectacle lenses, sunglasses, Rx sun lenses, contact lenses, optical equipment for prescription labs, optical supplies, in-office lab equipment, diagnostic instruments, practice management software, EHR software, online ordering website, patient engagement systems, dispensing/measuring fitting systems, Social Purpose missions, and online and social media marketing services.
By Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:27 AM
BOSTON, Mass.—With a stated goal of "Preparing Today's Optometrists for Tomorrow's Optometry," the
New England College of Optometry (NECO) convened a unique meeting here earlier this week to engage NECO students, faculty and stakeholders from the optometry and optical industry community to examine trends in optometric education. NECO faculty and students provided insight about curriculum evolution, student life, and the four-year educational journey to earn an OD degree. The invited guests, 75 attendees representing over 45 companies and media partners, included representatives of
ASCO (Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry) and the
American Academy of Optometry. "The goal was to take part in an open dialogue to better understand the issues encountered by employers and industry with the ultimate goal of continuous improvement to better preparing students for the future," according to Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, president and CEO of NECO.
By Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:21 AM
DALLAS—In recognition of Veterans Day,
Eyemart Express announced this week that it will honor veterans, active- and non-active duty military personnel and their families with a nationwide discount program. Through Nov. 16, all individuals who have served the United States and their families will receive 20 percent off prescription eyewear purchases when they visit an Eyemart Express store, the announcement noted. In addition, in an effort to better serve the veteran community, Eyemart Express said it has expanded its relationship with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the nation's largest nonprofit veterans' service organization, as its exclusive vision care partner. VFW members and their families receive a 20 percent discount on eyewear purchases year-round..
By Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:18 AM
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ—
Charmant Group and
Esprit have announced the extension of their long-term licensing cooperation. This year marks Charmant and Esprit’s 25th anniversary as global business partners. The companies did not specify the details of the renewal agreement. Masao Miyachi, president and CEO of Charmant Group said, “We are very proud of this twenty-five-year journey and look forward to many more years ahead. The success of our bond is down to the intrinsic guiding principles of both Charmant and Esprit: we always put the needs of our customers, high product quality, style and value for money at the forefront of our strategy.”
By Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—Five speakers have been named and the agenda set for the upcoming myopia management event,
THE Myopia Meeting, which is scheduled for Dec. 8 in Burlingame, Calif., outside of San Francisco, according to the event organizers. The meeting marks the first event under the auspices of the partnership between
Review of Myopia Management (RMM) and
Treehouse Eyes.