BNS and RAFARM Create BNS Ophthalmics to Leverage Nanotechnology in the Development of Novel Ophthalmic Products

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Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:15 AM ATHENS, Greece—RAFARM, a Greek-based pharma company and BioNanoSim a nanotechnology drug discovery and development company, have entered into an agreement to create a new ophthalmic company called BNS Ophthalmics (BNSO).

Vuzix and Materialise Announce Partnership on 3D Printed Smart Eyewear

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:27 AM ROCHESTER, N.Y. and LEUVEN, Belgium—Smart eyewear and AR tech company Vuzix Corporation and 3D printing pioneer Materialise NV have announced a collaborative effort to accelerate the design and production of smart eyewear using 3D printing technology.

Mojo Vision Partners With DigiLens to Advance A/R Products

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:18 AM SARATOGA, Calif.—Mojo Vision, the high-performance micro-LED company, has partnered with DigiLens Inc., an innovator in head-worn holographic display and waveguide technology, to integrate its micro-LED technology with DigiLens’ breakthrough surface relief gratings (SRG) technology and waveguides. The partnership will accelerate development of products for the augmented reality (AR)/extended reality (XR) market, combining the capabilities of each company’s high-performance, cost-effective technology, an announcement said.

The Optical Metaverse to Host 'Omniverse City' Showcase and Fashion Show Virtual Event for Public and Vision Industry, July 7-9

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—The Optical Metaverse (TOM), a virtual event series produced by My Vision Show, has announced its newest format for the upcoming Showcase and Fashion Show, which will be held July 7-9.

Percept Sponsors Major Latin American Headache Symposium, Science Behind MiWear to Be Presented by International Experts

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Friday, May 26, 2023 12:21 AM LAS VEGAS—Percept Corp. has announced the company’s sponsorship of AMCEMIG 2023, the Asociacion Mexicana de Cefaleas y Migranaa, a high-profile international headache symposium in Latin America organized by the Mexican Association of Headaches and Migraines in collaboration with the International Headache Society (IHS).

IRIS, The Visual Group and DIAGNOS Launch IRIS-ai,an Artificial Intelligence Tool for Ocular Disease Screening, in 20 Stores Across Quebec

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Thursday, May 25, 2023 12:24 AM MONTREAL—IRIS The Visual Group, a banner of the New Look Vision Group, has launched IRIS-ai, a breakthrough artificial intelligence technology for the optometry industry in Quebec, in partnership with Montreal-based DIAGNOS.

Transitions Optical Announces Winners of the 2022 Transitions Innovation Awards

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:27 AM PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Transitions Optical, Inc. has named the winners for its annual Transitions Innovation Awards program, which recognizes both individuals and organizations who have shown the highest level of commitment to innovating their business over the past year. “The commitment and remarkable achievements from the 2022 Transitions Innovation Award winners have not only earned them well-deserved recognition, but have also helped elevate the industry,” said Drew Smith, senior director, North America channels, Transitions Optical. “We are privileged to have them as award winners and champions of our brand, and we congratulate them on their outstanding success.”

Transitions Academy 2023 Showcases 'Lights on Tomorrow'

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:24 AM ORLANDO, Fla.—Transitions Academy 2023 brought together over 1,000 industry experts from 50 countries around the world this week at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. The three-day, invitation-only event is themed “Lights on Tomorrow.”

U.S. House of Representatives Supports Resolution to Recognize April as Sports Eyewear Safety Month

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Monday, May 22, 2023 12:21 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council related that the U.S. House of Representatives has adopted Resolution H.Res.364 recognizing the importance of healthy vision and encouraging all Americans to play sports with the proper protective eyewear.

Tioga Diabetic Optical Laboratories Is Re-Established to Manufacturing for Underserved Communities

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Friday, May 19, 2023 12:24 AM PHILADELPHIA—Optometrist and Philadelphia native, Chelise Firmin’s OD, will re-establish Tioga Diabetic Optical Laboratories to begin manufacturing for underserved communities.

EyeCarePro Develops its Updated Website and Marketing Services Tailored to Practice Life Cycle Stages

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK—EyeCarePro, a marketing agency exclusively serving eyecare providers, has updated its own website and marketing resources to focus on the unique challenges practices face through various stages of development. Stated, the company, "Every practice has a unique story to tell and every practice has unique new patient growth challenges depending on where they are in their life cycle. EyeCarePro's new Practice Lifecycle Marketing services are designed to help practices achieve success through marketing strategies tailored to the five practice lifecycle stages that span from cold-start to succession planning: Launch, Site, Reach, Focus & Complete."

Research Spotlight: VR Helps to Design Better Public Environments for People With Low Vision

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Sunday, May 14, 2023 1:59 AM Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Envision promotes advocacy and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. Every year, Envision hosts an international conference that gives professionals in the vision rehabilitation field an opportunity to share knowledge, receive mentoring and gain access to the latest developments in research, assistive technology and crossover considerations in fields such as neurology and psychology. Dr. Sarika Gopalakrishnan is a research fellow for Envision Research Institute by Envision, Inc.

VR Training for Ophthalmologists

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Sunday, May 14, 2023 1:58 AM Virtual reality isn’t just helping patients see better, it’s also helping doctors learn and practice their surgical skills. Alcon was an early adopter of VR technology in 2017, when they discovered it was a powerful tool to not only educate customers on ocular anatomy and physiology, but also help surgeons in their proficiency.

Lighthouse Guild Tech Center Inspires Visually Impaired People to Attain Their Goals

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Sunday, May 14, 2023 1:57 AM The nonprofit Lighthouse Guild provides exceptional services for people who are visually impaired, including coordinated care for eye health, vision rehabilitation, technology and the only behavioral health center in the U.S. focused on people who are blind, visually impaired, or at risk for vision loss.

Dr. Alan Glazier and Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth Join Percept Corp. to Lead Vision Technology and Clinical Expansion

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:27 AM LAS VEGAS—Percept Corp., a developer of eye tracking, eye control, and perceptual optimization technology for the global vision industry, has announced two key industry leaders are joining the company’s executive leadership team. Dr. Alan Glazier, the founder of ODs on Facebook, is joining Percept as vice president of vision innovation. Dr. Dorothy L. Hitchmoth has been named as Percept's vice president of clinical affairs. Both are new roles for the company and each will report to Dr. Scott Lewis, founder and CEO of Percept.