By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:24 AM
FRISCO, Texas—
Wiley X has restructured and expanded its sales team to enhance the brand’s relationships and support across retail partners and customers.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—The readers of
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are being asked once again to
share nominations for their Ultimate Partners. Now in it's fourth year, Jobson’s 2024 Ultimate Partners program allows readers to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support. Open to all eyecare professionals, the program is looking to spotlight your most successful collaborations and celebrate the crucial support shared during both challenges and opportunities.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 12:18 AM
JIAXING, China—
East Optical, one of the principal ophthalmic lens manufacturers in China, has announced the appointment of Héctor L. Roque as sales director for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective May 1, 2024.
By Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024 12:18 AM
ERLANGER, Ky.—Erin Schallhorn Powers has joined the board of directors of the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration, the company recently announced, bringing with her expertise that spans nearly 20 years in the ophthalmic industry.
By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:27 AM
PADUA, Italy—
Safilo Group S.p.A. (SFLG.MI) has announced that shareholders have approved the company's 2023 financial statements and the board of directors’ report during their annual meeting yesterday, and viewed consolidated financial statements. In addition, a new board of directors was appointed, and as its first action confirmed that Angelo Trocchia, who has served as chief executive officer since April 2018, would continue in this role. Eugenio Razelli has been named chairman of the board of directors, according to the announcement, and director Jeffrey A. Cole is no longer serving on the board.
By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:18 AM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—
Specsavers, a provider of eyecare and eyewear with more than 100 independently owned optometric practices across British Columbia, has announced the appointment of Dr. Laurie Lesser as its head of optometry attraction.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:27 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Neuroscience technology company
Cognivue, Inc., has announced that Paul W. Estes has been promoted to president.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:24 AM
CHICAGO—
Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health and safety organization,
Vision Ireland, a nonprofit national sight loss agency, and the
TAD Foundation, dedicated to increasing employment for the blind and low vision community, have announced that the 2nd Annual New York Golf Classic will be held at the
Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, N.Y., on Monday, May 20, 2024. Wykagyl is challenging for the expert golfer yet playable and enjoyable for the novice, and it is ranked one of the top 100 golf courses in the U.S., according to the announcement.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—The
University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry has announced it will award honorary degrees during the 50th commencement ceremony to two professionals who have made substantial contributions to the advancement of optometry, vision research and public health care: Richard E. Feinbloom and Stephen A. Burns Ph.D.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The optical industry is experiencing rapid technological change, with advancements being announced every day. Staying on top of the latest innovations and trends, however, has never been easier. Over the past few years, podcasts have been one of the top ways to access current industry news and hear from optical experts. The Power Hour, now in its 12th season, is one of the leading sources for interviews and information about the optical industry.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:25 AM
LOMBARDY, Italy—Sergio Luigi Cereda, influential eyewear designer and industry visionary, passed away on April 18, 2024, following a long illness, his family announced yesterday. Cereda was 88 years old and surrounded by family at his home in Castiglione Olona, Lombardy, Italy, when he passed. He is survived by his wife Ivana, daughters Caterina and Stefania and grandchildren Edoardo, Jordan Nicolo’ and Giada Grazia.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 12:18 AM
CHICAGO—
Visibly, developer of the first FDA-cleared online visual acuity test, has appointed John Ryan as a strategic advisor focused on its continued growth into the managed care and insurance space, the company announced.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 12:15 AM
MIAMI—
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUCYW), the developer of ChatGPT smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has announced the signing of Micah Richards as an official brand ambassador. Richards is a former England International footballer, turned broadcaster, currently working for Sky Sports, CBS Sports and BBC Sport while also a co-host of "The Rest Is Football," a U.K. podcast.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—Registered nurse Mordecai Erps has been named director of
GuildCare, a division of
Lighthouse Guild in Manhattan, the organization has announced.