DrChrono Names Brent Michael as President

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Friday, April 8, 2022 12:15 AM SUNNYVALE, Calif.—DrChrono Inc., an EHR firm founded in 2009 and a technology platform for “modern medical practices,” announced that Brent Michael will step into the role of president.

Lensbox Launching ‘Bricks-and-Clicks Eyecare Patient Experience’ Kiosks in U.S. and Canada

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 12:15 AM MIAMI—Lensbox, an eye-health technology company operating in the U.S. and Canada, is launching a “bricks-and-clicks technology” that is automated and ties in with what the company calls "a first-to-market patient experience center," or in-store kiosk display. The platform “seamlessly integrates with the Lensbox first-to-market app, tying in tele-optometry, e-commerce and point-of-sale technology for eyewear retail,” a recent announcement noted. The new app can be downloaded by ECPs from the Apple store or Google Play. The new technology, “Lensbox EyeDocs,” will digitalize the practice of eyecare beyond clinic walls, the company said.

American Telemedicine Association Launches ATA Action as Group Moves to More Strongly Advocate for Telehealth Policy

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Friday, January 28, 2022 12:18 AM WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), the premier organization working to accelerate the adoption of telehealth, has launched ATA Action, its new affiliated trade organization focused on ensuring individuals have permanent access to telehealth services across the care continuum, according to an announcement this week.

Versant Health’s 2020 Vision Wellness Study Looks at the Impact of COVID-19 on Eyecare and the Value of Vision Health

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021 12:21 AM BALTIMORE—The second annual Versant Health Vision Wellness Study looked at people’s perceptions of eyecare during a landmark year for the health care industry, including the value of eyecare services, interest in telemedicine and concerns about eyecare costs.

IrisVision Names Naeem Kayani President and COO to Support its Expansion in Telehealth and Remote Monitoring

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:24 AM PLEASANTON, Calif.—IrisVision, a leader in digital vision technologies, has named Naeem Kayani as president and chief operating officer, a newly created position for the fast-growing vision health startup.

My Eyelab Celebrates 28 Openings in 2020 and New, Higher Ranking in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

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Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:18 AM PALM SPRINGS, Fla.—My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, has reported that it experienced “tremendous growth this past year” with the opening of 28 new locations. This raised its total optical locations to 99 stores, 48 of which are franchised and 51 corporate-owned and operated, according to its announcement. In addition, My Eyelab last year signed 57 new franchise deals, a 200 percent increase in new units compared with 2019, which the company attributed to the 23 “discovery days” it held last year for potential franchisees, according to the announcement.

Topology Intros Touchless Optical Platform for Opticians

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:30 AM

Walman University, Now Virtual, Returns

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Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:00 AM Product: Walman University Virtual Event
Top Line: Walman Optical has scheduled a complimentary Walman University virtual event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020. Dynamic and entertaining industry experts, Phernell Walker and Mike Karlsrud, are set to live stream courses worth up to six ABO, NCLE or CPO credits.

Visibly Debuts Free Virtual Vision Test Technology

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:03 AM

NovaSight Debuts CureSight For Amblyopia Treatment

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 12:09 AM