NEW YORK—The business attitude among eyecare independents showed a slight downward trend as the latest Optical Business Barometer from Jobson Research indicated the April 2012 index rating dipped to 3More »
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A new consumer media report from the Vision Council outlining trends in UV-protective behaviors will be issued to consumer health and lifestyle reporters nationwide on May 17 in an effMore »
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Essilor of America has acquired a majority interest in Central Optical, a wholesale optical laboratory in Youngstown, Ohio, VMail has learned.More »
LEHI, Utah and BOSTON, Mass.— Solutionreach, a Lehi-based company that provides patient engagement software for health care practices, announced that growth equity investor Summit Partners has completMore »
NEW YORK—The country’s 50 largest eyewear/eyecare retailers and optometric practices achieved another new high in combined optical sales in 2011, according to Vision Monday’s exclusive listing of theMore »
AUSTIN, Texas—The Opticians Association of America and affiliated state associations will receive royalties for the second year from VisionWeb’s OAA Royalty Program.More »
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A newly released survey from the Vision Council found that polarized lens sales are rising, but more rapid growth is being stymied by the reluctance of eyecare professionals (ECPs) toMore »
IRVING, Texas and RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.— PFO Global and VSP Optics Group announced that they are co-developing digital lens fitting and dispensing technology for eyecare professionals to use on tableMore »
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Several stakeholders and interested parties within the opticianry community came together last week for the Opticianry Summit: Creating a Plan for the Future, to create a shared visionMore »
NEW ORLEANS—Specialty health organizations, including vision care, hearing and others, are working toward forming a united front as major changes in health care reform come into focus.More »
