VM and 20/20 Magazine Announce EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023

By Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are pleased to announce the selections in the 15th annual EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards, a special survey aimed at identifying readers’ favorite products and companies of the year. Optical retailers and ECP readers of the two Jobson Medical Information publications were asked to identify their “favorite” products in 22 distinct categories: optical frames, spectacle lenses, sunglasses, Rx sun lenses, contact lenses, optical equipment for wholesale prescription labs, optical supplies/consumables/tools, ECP/retail in-office lab equipment, diagnostic instruments, practice management software, EHR software, dispensing/measuring fitting systems, patient engagement systems, online ordering website, social purpose missions, online and social media marketing services, PPE, telehealth solution, virtual/ omnichannel sales tool, sustainable eyewear materials for frames, sustainable eyewear materials for sunwear, and low vision and assistive technology.

Services to be Held for Standard Optical's CEO Aaron Schubach, 47

By Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:21 AM SALT LAKE CITY—Services will be held here next week for Standard Optical's CEO, Aaron Schubach, 47, who passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 16. Aaron Richard Schubach was the fourth generation in the role of CEO at the optical company, one of the largest retailers and eyecare services providers in the state of Utah and the U.S. Standard Optical was started by his great grandfather in 1911. Schubach joined the company as VP marketing in 1999 and became CEO in 2017, succeeding his father, Stephen Schubach, who himself had followed in his father Richard's footsteps.

Registration Now Open for Vision Expo East 2024

By Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023 12:24 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council and RX have announced that registration for Vision Expo East 2024, the premier event for the eyewear and eyecare industry, is officially open. Scheduled to take place from March 14 to 17 at the Javits Center, Vision Expo East 2024 will mark nearly four decades of showcasing cutting-edge products, fostering education, and bringing together ophthalmic professionals in New York City. This event will not only celebrate the rich history of Vision Expo East in the city that never sleeps, but usher in an exciting new chapter for the industry.

Marge Axelrad to Retire as SVP, Editorial Director of Vision Monday, VMAIL Group at End of March 2024

By Staff
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:27 AM NEWARK N.J.—Jobson Optical Group announced today that after 35 years, senior vice president and editorial director of Vision Monday and VMAIL, Marge Axelrad, has decided to retire, effective March 31, 2024. Axelrad will continue to play a role for Jobson during this transition period and will remain active in monitoring industry news and key developments in the industry. She will also continue to represent Jobson at key industry meetings and events in the U.S. and internationally and will play a key role in the upcoming Vision Monday Leadership Summit in March prior to Vision Expo East 2024.

Women In Optometry Issues 2023 WO Gift Guide

By Staff
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:18 AM NEWARK, N.J.—A few years ago, the team at Women In Optometry (WO) started hearing more and more about side hustles during regular interviews with women ODs. Today, WO is excited to share its fifth annual WO Gift Guide, a celebration of a unique group of creative women. Find one-of-a-kind gift ideas created and curated by women who are in, connected to or inspired by the industry. WO has also included women who work in these industries and have a separate passion or side hustle.

Nominations Open for the Optical Women’s Association’s Annual Pleiades Award

By Staff
Friday, November 3, 2023 12:24 AM DALLAS—Nominations for the Optical Women’s Association’s annual Pleiades Award are open. Each year, the OWA presents the Pleiades Award to an individual, male or female, who exemplifies a passion for promoting the leadership role of women in the optical industry.

SUNY College of Optometry to Host Exclusive ‘Kaleidoscope of Sound’ Event on Feb. 12, 2024 to Mark 100th Anniversary of 'Rhapsody in Blue'

By Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK—SUNY College of Optometry is inviting all art, history and music lovers to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the debut of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which originally took place on the site of its midtown campus here. Composer George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1898 and the one-night only special event, to be held Feb. 12, 2024, will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic masterpiece in the SUNY Optometry’s Schwarz Theater.

Optometric and Vision Care Community Steps Up to Help Those Impacted by the Devastating Fires in Maui's Lahaina Area

By Staff
Monday, August 21, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK—The world watched in disbelief on August 8 as brutal wildfires swiftly destroyed Hawaii's historic Lahaina region in Maui and some surrounding areas, in what is now described as the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. Even as the disaster was unfolding, those in the optometric and vision care community began to try their best to gauge what was happening and pull together whatever resources they could to immediately help those who suffered tremendous loss and ascertain how they could help.

Silmo Announces Pablo Mercado, Optician, as Winner of Silmo Paris X Jobson Contest

By Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK and PARIS—To celebrate its 55th anniversary and spotlight the Silmo Generation, Silmo Paris launched a contest in partnership with Jobson for one industry professional to win a trip to Silmo Paris 2023. Last week, Silmo announced Pablo Mercado, optician at Highland Eye Boutique in Woodstock, Georgia as the winner. Mercado will receive one round trip flight, three nights’ accommodation, two special guest passes for Silmo Paris and two invitations to the Silmo d’Or Awards Gala.

The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Present Inaugural Herbert Wertheim Award to Namesake, Dr. Wertheim

By Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:18 AM ROCKVILLE, Md.—The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) awarded Dr. Herbert Wertheim ASCO’s inaugural Herbert Wertheim Award, affectionately called “The Herbie.”

ABB Optical Group Organizes Fundraiser to Support Humanitarian Efforts for Ukraine

By Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:15 AM CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—ABB Optical Group has announced, in light of the devastating humanitarian crisis in  Ukraine, that they have organized a fundraiser with the international organization, Caritas to raise critical funds that will help with health care, food, and shelter for those fighting for freedom and basic human rights. ABB intends to donate thousands of dollars and will be matching, dollar for dollar, all employee donations and is also looking to match a portion of industry donations. ABB Optical has an office close to the Ukraine border in Slovakia, with many of its Slovakian employees seeing firsthand the impact of this crisis.

Place Your Bets: VMAIL Weekend Has the Exclusive Industry Predictions for the Winner of the Super Bowl

By Mark Tosh
Friday, February 11, 2022 8:30 AM LOS ANGELES (I wish)—So, here we are in sunny SoCal, taking in the Super Bowl scene, enjoying the celebrity vibe and overwhelmed with the good fortune that has left us holding two 50-yard-line tickets for the big game this weekend. Oops, that’s my Metaverse avatar. We’re really back on the East Coast, wishing for warmer weather and getting ready to watch the Bengals and Rams (a 6:30 p.m. Sunday kickoff Eastern time) on the flat screen with good friends Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth. That last part at least is true, since Collinsworth (a former Bengal great, by the way) and Michaels will be announcing the game on NBC. Read on for some exclusive predictions from some key players in the eyecare sector.

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals to Donate 2.5 Million KN95 Masks

By Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:18 AM EMERYVILLE, Calif.—NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NYSE American: NBY), a pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products for the eyecare and skin care markets, said it has made a commitment to donate 2.5 million KN95 protective masks to schools, youth groups and other charitable organizations.

The Optical Women's Association Announces OWA Connection Series Luncheon at Vision Expo West

By Staff
Monday, August 30, 2021 12:21 AM DALLAS—The Optical Women's Association (OWA) has announced this year's Connection Series event featuring The White House Doctor, with author Dr. Connie Mariano, to be held at Vision Expo West on Sept. 23, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. (PST).

Vision Monday Announces Its 'Most Influential Women in Optical' for 2021

By Staff
Monday, August 9, 2021 12:24 AM NEW YORK—The continued challenges of life and business this year did not prevent Vision Monday's readers from sending in hundreds of nominations for consideration in the 19th year of VM's "Most Influential Women in Optical" special report. Today, Vision Monday is announcing its 2021 roster of 49 women of accomplishment, who were selected by VM’s editors from those submissions. All are leaders who are contributing their many talents to the optical business and vision care field in many ways. They join hundreds of women in prior years who have been recognized for their work and contributions.