The Allergan Foundation is marking the halfway point of a $1 million grant disbursed over four years to support InfantSEE, a public health program developed by Optometry Cares – the AOA Foundation to provide free professional eye care for infants nationwide. Through InfantSEE, optometrists provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their […]
Alcon launched the Eye Saw Good campaign, a charitable initiative that highlights the important role that good eye health and clear vision play in allowing people to see the world around them and live life to the fullest. Actress and mother Jennie Garth is the spokesperson for the campaign, which benefits Kids Vision for Life, […]
Abbott announced that it entered into an agreement to purchase OptiMedica Corporation, a privately held, Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company. OptiMedica developed the Catalys Precision Laser System, which is designed to allow surgeons to replace some of the technically demanding manual steps in cataract surgery with a precise, computer-guided, femtosecond laser technology. The acquisition would […]
Walmart & Sam’s Club Health and Wellness announced the 2012-2013 winners of its optometry scholarship competition, Project Foresight, during a dessert reception in San Diego in June, which more than 200 people attended. Three awards were presented during the reception. Blake Dornstauder and Rhea Butchey, NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry, were the first-place winners […]
Volk Optical has developed the G-6 Six- Mirror Glass Gonio Lens as an upgrade to the classic four-mirror design. The G-6 Gonio’s six closely aligned mirrors provide a true 360-degree view during examination, with no lens adjustment required. Its six mirrors are equally angled, eliminating gaps for visualization of the entire anterior segment at 1.0X […]
Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. announced the initial availability in the Unites States of 1-Day Acuvue TruEye Brand Contact Lenses. The silicone hydrogel lenses, made with narafilcon A material, are already being used by more than 1.3 million patients worldwide. They incorporate a unique balance of properties designed to provide comfort […]
Transitions Optical launched a new “Tech Talk” tab on the company’s Facebook page for professionals. Tech Talk aims to help eyecare professionals increase their understanding of the photochromic lenses they prescribe. The tab features Transitions researchers responding to FAQs about adaptive lens technology, technical papers, and a section that allows visitors to ask a question […]
The OneSight Research Foundation announced the winners of its 2013 Dr. Stanley Pearle Scholarships. As a part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to support optometrists of the future, 20 optometry students recently received $2,000 to help fund their education beginning this fall. A four-member selection committee reviewed nearly 100 applications to identify students who illustrated leadership, scholastic performance […]
