Registration Is Now Open for Vision Monday's 2025 Leadership Summit, ‘Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,’ in Orlando on Feb. 19

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Friday, November 8, 2024 12:27 AM NEWARK, N.J.—Registration is now open for VM's 2025 Leadership Summit, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, February 19, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The program for the VM Summit is titled, "Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers. Collaborations Drive New Tech and Innovation." Early bird tickets and registration have a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 6. “We're excited to open registration for the 2025 Leadership Summit," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of Vision Monday and 20/20.

Optical Industry Pays Tribute to Mike Daley

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Friday, November 8, 2024 12:21 AM SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.—Tributes, remembrances and solemn reflections were shared by optical industry leaders, colleagues and peers alike regarding the recent passing of longtime optical industry veteran R. Michael (Mike) Daley, who died on November 1 at the age of 73, as reported by VMAIL. For nearly 40 years, he worked in various roles and leadership positions within the optical industry at Essilor, The Vision Council, American Optometric Association’s Optometry Cares and Prevent Blindness America.

Optometry Giving Sight Names Donna J. Mikulecky Executive Director

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Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:21 AM GOLDEN, Colo.—Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has named Donna J. Mikulecky, CPA, as the organization's executive director. She replaces retiring executive director Lois Schoenbrun, FAAO, who has served in the role since April 2022.

SECO International Opens Nominations for 2025 Awards

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:27 AM ATLANTA—SECO International, an organization that provides optometric continuing education and professional development, has announced a call for nominations for its 2025 awards, to be presented here during the Southern Council of Optometrists (SoCO) House of Delegates on Saturday, March 1, 2025. These awards honor exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of optometry, according to the announcement. Nominations must be submitted by November 30, 2024. According to SECO, nominations must include: the nominee’s name, award category, and state of practice; a letter outlining the reasons for the nomination; and the nominee’s biography or curriculum vitae (CV).

Clearside Biomedical Appoints Tony Gibney as New Chair of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:18 AM ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Clearside Biomedical, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the delivery of therapies to the back of the eye through the suprachoroidal space (SCS), has announced the appointment of Tony Gibney as chair of its board of directors, effective November 1, 2024.

ClearVision Optical Receives Recognition for Doing Business for 75 Years in New York

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:15 AM HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—ClearVision Optical has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry (HBPR), according to an announcement from the company.

Vision Source Appoints Dr. Amir Khoshnevis as President and Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:30 AM HOUSTON—Vision Source, a North American network of independent private practice optometrists, has announced the appointment of Amir Khoshnevis, OD, to the position of president and chief medical officer, effective immediately. Dr. Khoshnevis has served Vision Source and the broader optometry community for many years. Having brought his own practice into the Vision Source family in 2003, the company noted, Dr. Khoshnevis over time took on roles of increasing responsibility, eventually rising to the position of chief medical officer in 2019.

Accessories Council Announces 2024 Design Excellence Awards, Four Eyewear Awards Presented

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:21 AM NEW YORK—Yesterday, the Accessories Council announced its 6th annual Design Excellence Awards winners following a formal breakfast and awards ceremony at The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York.

Industry Veteran Mike Daley Passes Away at 73

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Monday, November 4, 2024 12:27 AM SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.—Longtime optical industry veteran R. Michael (Mike) Daley passed away on Nov. 1 at the age of 73. Daley began his optical career as an instructor with Ferris State University in 1975, and soon joined Essilor in 1976 as a sales consultant for MultiOptics Corporation, which later became Varilux Corporation. Over the following 13 years, his responsibilities increased to include marketing, technical services, laboratory operations, and sales and ultimately resulted in his promotion to president of Varilux Corporation in 1989.

ic! berlin Names Davide Lunghi General Manager

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Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:18 AM LONGARONE, Italy and BERLIN—Marcolin has announced the appointment of Davide Lunghi as general manager of ic! berlin, effective immediately.

Eyemart Express Partners With Olympian and American Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik for New E-Commerce Campaign

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:24 AM FARMERS BRANCH, Texas—National optical retailer Eyemart Express has announced that it is partnering with Olympian and American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik to promote the company’s new omnichannel eye health experience. Launching on Nov. 1, 2024, the video-centric campaign spotlights Nedoroscik, who gained notoriety for sporting his glasses and winning bronze medals for Team USA with his pommel horse routine at the recent Paris Games.

SUNY College of Optometry Students Publish Work on Nutrition and Glaucoma

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:21 AM NEW YORK—SUNY College of Optometry has announced that two members of the Class of 2026 were recently part of a research team whose work was published in the Review of Optometry.

CooperVision Announces 2024-2025 Student Leadership Society Members

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Friday, October 25, 2024 12:18 AM ROCHESTER, N.Y.—With a new academic year in full swing, CooperVision has announced the 2024-2025 members of its Student Contact Lens Leadership Society and Student Myopia Leadership Society. The company notes that these students are provided opportunities to advance their education throughout the year.

Akrinos Partners With Roya.com to Help Optometry Practices Go Digital

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Friday, October 25, 2024 12:15 AM METAIRIE, LA—Business solutions and advisory firm Akrinos has announced that it is now partnering with technology company Roya.com. A strategic advisory group focused on supporting independent eyecare practices, Akrinos notes that its mission is to make the business of eyecare approachable, accessible and profitable.

SUNY College of Optometry Foundation Announces Distinguished Honorees for Inaugural Value of Vision Breakfast

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Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:15 AM NEW YORK—SUNY College of Optometry Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the first annual Value of Vision Breakfast on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.