Johnson & Johnson Vision Acquires Sightbox Acquisition will help more patients connect with eye care professionals through a member-based contact lens subscription service Johnson & Johnson Vision today announced that it has acquired Sightbox, Inc., an online, membership-based subscription service for contact lens wearers in the United States. Sightbox helps patients connect with eye care […]
The Haag-Streit Fundus Module 300 Brings Fundus Imagery into Education Easily and Efficiently Hands-on fundus imagery education is now easier than ever Implement a more hands-on version of fundus imagery education at your university. The Haag-Streit Fundus Module 300 slit lamp attachment is an innovative fundus camera that attaches directly to Haag-Streit slit lamps for […]
Our Eyes Weren’t Made for Screens. Hoya Sync III Lenses Are. HOYA Vision Care Launches Sync III, Next Generation of Digital Single Vision Lens Technology Ally of the Independent eye care professional, HOYA Vision Care announced at Vision Expo West the U.S. launch of Sync III, the next generation of enhanced single vision lenses. The […]
Keeler Americas and MST Expand Product Portfolios Sister Halma Medical sector companies integrate Accutome product range Keeler Americas and MST have reorganized to integrate the product range of sister Halma Medical sector company, Accutome. Keeler has taken on the Accutome clinical and diagnostic lines, while MST has absorbed the Accutome surgical line. The move results […]
National Vision, Inc. Challenges Optometry Students to Identify Their “Why” Through 2017-2018 Grant Program Third and Fourth-Year Optometry Students Must Submit Applications by January 31, 2018 National Vision, Inc., one of the nation’s largest optical retailers, is now accepting entries for its 2017-2018 grant program. Inspired by Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk on “Start With Why,” […]
Kentucky College of Optometry Chooses RevolutionEHR for Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Solution Kentucky College of Optometry Chooses RevolutionEHR for Students and Staff in the Clinic and Classrooms Rev360 is pleased to announce its partnership with University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry (UPIKE KYCO). At the heart of the partnership is Rev360’s flagship […]
Luxottica is committed to offering our patients and customers the highest quality vision care solutions. Doing so requires heavy emphasis on the quality of our doctors who play a crucial role in our retail optical practices across North America. With this, we would like to share the following organizational changes to the Eye Care team. After five years […]
New Collaboration Will Provide More Resources and Opportunities to Optometrists Transitioning into or out of Practice Ownership The Practice Management Center (PMC), Vision One Credit Union, and VSP® Global are teaming up through optometrymatch.com to connect doctors looking to buy or sell an optometry practice and make the overall experience a seamless transition. Optometrymatch.com is […]
Volk Optical Releases Next Generation Lens Cases Redesign emphasizes form and function Volk Optical (www.volk.com) has launched a new case design for its full line of diagnostic and therapeutic ophthalmic lenses. The next generation case enhances the durability and look of its classic case design. Volk’s next generation emphasizes both form and functionality. The sleek […]
Dr. Melissa Trego ’04 was recently announced as the new dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). She is the first female graduate of PCO to hold this title. In her new role, Dr. Trego is responsible for the development, implementation and assessment of PCO’s academic programs, personnel and fiscal resources, as well as maintaining […]
