Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, announced today the results of its Bubble Upgrade Challenge survey that shows 81 percent (81%) of patients surveyed agreed that their lenses felt like new after using CLEAR CARE® PLUS with HydraGlyde hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning and disinfecting solution, as compared to 24 percent […]
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, announces the launch of AIR OPTIX® Choice, a new program which aims to provide patients access to the latest technology in monthly contact lenses and an easy-to-remember replacement schedule. The AIR OPTIX® Choice Program offers significant savings on most AIR OPTIX® contact lenses, […]
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, announced the launch of a comprehensive marketing portal with digital resources and content to help Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) strengthen their online outreach to patients. Located on alconODmarketing.com, the Alcon Vision Care Marketing Portal (the Portal) offers e-Marketing tools and training as well […]
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, directly supported eye health in 2016 with nearly 650 medical missions that served more than 480,000 patients around the world and facilitated more than 47,000 surgeries. The total market value of the donated products and equipment during this time is nearly $73 million. […]
Winning Entries Address “Technological Advancements and the Impact on the Optometry Profession” National Vision Inc., one of the nation’s largest optical retailers providing comprehensive, quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the grand prize winner and two runner-up recipients of its 2016-2017 Grant Program, which includes students from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico – School […]
National Vision is proud to support the medical mission efforts of the Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) chapters. In 2016, National Vision provided funding and glasses to 14 schools and colleges of optometry which aided the efforts to help over 27,000 people in need. Since 2011, over $100,000 has been donated to the […]
Walmart is accepting applications throughout the year for its Optometry Intern Program, which is designed to prepare the company’s next generation of ODs for practice within Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. According to Walmart, the 10-week hands-on training program, which includes an OD mentor, is in-depth and provides experience across a range of areas from […]
Luxury eyeglass lens producer SeikoVision announced, through a partnership with HOYA Vision Care, the launch of two new products: Sensity, a new brand of light-reactive lenses and HOYA DF, distortion-free optics. “The only way for independent practices to overcome commoditization and price erosion is for HOYA to provide them with new technology that is not […]
Transitions Optical has announced the renewal of its Diversity Advisory Board members for 2017. This seven-member Board consists of eye health, cultural and style experts for each of the largest and fastest-growing ethnic groups in the U.S. and will help guide the Transitions Cultural Connections™ initiative. “We are fortunate to have strong partners in our […]
The recent acquisition of Unified Imaging by Rev360 will provide RevolutionEHR users a powerful enhanced image management solution. Embedding the Unified technology within RevolutionEHR will give users quick and seamless access to enhanced image management solutions to improve patient care. RevolutionEHR is the leading cloud-based EHR and Practice Management software for eye care. To learn […]
