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 […]
Volk Optical can take you from Classic lens set to advanced Digital lenses Lenses are one of the most important diagnostic tools for optometry students, so it’s important to invest in lenses with broad utility, performance, and quality. Once you’ve mastered basic exam techniques using a good set of classic lenses, adding an advanced set […]
Topcon Medical Systems (TMS) of Oakland, NJ and M&S® Technologies of Niles, IL are pleased to announce that they have entered into a partnership where M&S Technologies will exclusively provide the M&S Smart System® software to Topcon Medical Systems for incorporation into the Topcon CV-5000S Automated Vision Tester. “We are very excited to announce an […]
Topcon Medical Systems (TMS) of Oakland, NJ announces the introduction of a new sliding table top that will allow the use of two instruments, such as a slit lamp and an auto refractometer, on the well-known IDS-300 Refraction Desk and EXAM-5000 Refraction Systems. The Dual Tabletop can be added on to existing IDS-300 desks without […]
