Fall 2018 IPEC Institute The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is holding its 15th faculty development institute focused on Advancing & Sustaining Your Program for Collaborative Practice on October 3-5, 2018, at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Faculty teams are invited to come together for dedicated time to advance actionable plans for implementing projects […]
Job Description This position will provide scientific and technical support to the Cardiovascular and Vision Laboratory (CVL). The CVL is a component of the Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences Division, which implements the science objectives of the life sciences research laboratories at the Johnson Space Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in […]
The EYEdea Lab: first-of-its-kind event a success at Optometry’s Meeting To address the many challenges facing today’s eye care practices amidst unprecedented change in the industry, CooperVision, Inc. unveiled the Best Practices EYEdea Lab. This first-of-its-kind “think tank” took place on June 21 in the exhibit hall at Optometry’s Meeting 2018 in Denver. In the […]
Three Things to Know about ERG/VEP: A Corporate Affiliate’s Perspective By – Eric Botts, OD Walmart Vision Center, Macomb, IL Introduction: I have been a part of the Walmart and Sam’s Club optical community since 1992. I now have three Walmart Visions Centers in Illinois and Iowa, and I owe part of my success to […]
Essilor of America Appoints Dr. Millicent Knight to Lead Customer Development Group Essilor of America announces that Millicent “Millie” Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, will be joining the company as Senior Vice President, Customer Development Group and member of the leadership team, reporting to Rick Gadd, incoming President, Essilor of America. In this role, Dr. […]
HOYA Corporation announces a new product launch: MyoSmart with D.I.M.S. Technology to reduce myopia progression in myopic children and teenagers Clinical research shows children wearing the lenses have significantly less myopia progression as compared with those wearing the single-vision lenses. HOYA Corporation, a key player in the global market for ophthalmic lenses, is proud to […]
Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces New Digital Platform for Eye Care Professionals Johnson & Johnson Vision announces the U.S. launch of JNJVISIONPRO.COM, a digital platform that delivers online learning, patient education materials, practice resources and connected commerce – all aimed at streamlining and simplifying the online experience for thousands of eye care professionals. Many eye […]
National Vision Holdings, Inc. Awards Three NOSA Members with Grants National Vision has established a partnership with the National Optometric Association (NOA) to provide grants to the members of the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA). In its third year, the grant program recognizes three students annually, awarding a total of $7,000. The mission of the […]
Five Exemplary Optometry Students Named Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award Winners VSP Global® is proud to honor five students of optometry as recipients of the 2018 Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award. Named after a founding member of California Vision Services, now known as VSP Global, the award is presented annually in collaboration with […]
Project Foresight Results Announced Walmart and Sam’s Club Health & Wellness is excited to announce the results of our annual Optometry Scholarship competition, Project Foresight! Project Foresight is a national student competition, which highlights the vision of Walmart and Sam’s Club Health and Wellness to provide quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare for everyone. Student teams were […]
