News Topic: Regulatory / Legislative News

Florida Governor Signs Bill Authorizing Optometrists to Prescribe Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents
4/2013
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Florida Senate Bill 278 on Friday, April 19, authorizing optometrists in that state to prescribe ocular pharmaceutical agents. More »
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Optometrists Victorious in Florida’s ‘Eyeball Wars,’ Law Will Permit Them to Prescribe Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents
4/2013
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Senate Bill 278 authorizing optometrists in that state to prescribe ocular pharmaceutical agents was unanimously approved by the Florida Senate yesterday in a 40-0 vote. More »
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Bausch + Lomb Files Registration Statement for Proposed IPO
3/2013
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Global eye health company Bausch + Lomb announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. More »
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Opticians Association of America Elects Executives
3/2013
LAKELAND, Tenn.—The Opticians Association of America (OAA) Delegate Assembly, which represents the voting body of the OAA membership, re-elected Shirley Earley of Ohio as president, Tom Barracato of O More »
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Expo Welcomes New Affiliate Partners
3/2013
NEW YORK—Expo opened its doors yesterday to crowds of attendees, “providing an annual opportunity for the industry to come together to take education, network and see the latest in fashion eyewear and More »
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Viva International Group Names Industry Veteran Antonio Bortuzzo as New President
3/2013
SOMERVILLE, N.J.– Viva International Group has named Antonio Bortuzzo as its new president. More »
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PFO Global to Acquire Assets of Optima, Inc.
2/2013
RVING, Texas— PFO Global has announced that it has entered in to an agreement to acquire the assets of Optima Inc., the manufacturer of distortion- and birefringence-free polycarbonate lenses. More »
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LensCrafters Vows to Continue in California After Supreme Court Chooses to Not Hear Case Regarding Eye Exam Rule
2/2013
SAN FRANCISCO—Following the Feb. 19 decision by the U.S. More »
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U.S. Supreme Court Declines Optical Chains’ Appeal to California Eye Exam Rule
2/2013
SAN FRANCISCO—The U.S. More »
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Sunshine Act Final Rule Requires CL Manufacturers to Report Payments to ODs but Does Not Apply to Eyeglasses, Sunglasses or OTC Readers
2/2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Contact Lens manufacturers will now be required to document and report all payments (any transfers of value) they make to physicians (including optometrists), according to the recentl More »
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