Ask the Labs

Working With AR

Bringing It All In House

Advancing technology is presenting eyecare professionals with opportunities to bring the entire lens processing system into their offices

By SUSAN P. TARRANT

Buying Group Roundup

Here is a look at some of the buying groups throughout the U.S., along with some of their specifics. For more on both buying groups and alliances, go to the May issue of Eyecare Business.

News

Mido, Vision Expo West

Trends Now

Live From Red Carpet Season

ECP Solution Center

Creating the Ultimate Experience

Eyewear that Works

Building your boards for business people

By AMY SPIEZIO

Frame Introductions

New frame releases

FYI

News bits from the industry

Last Word

Survey Says...

Marketing Matters

Marketing Your Way to Success Online

By Lauren Whitson

Focus on Safety Eyewear

Success with Safety

By ERINN MORGAN

Side by Side

A look at the pros and cons of the buying group and alliance models

By ERINN MORGAN

Know Your Duty

The popularity of higher-impact-resistance lens materials may have pushed Duty to Warn to a back burner, but ECPs still have a responsibility to inform patients of their lens options

By SUSAN P. TARRANT

Lines and Launches

What’s new for buyers

Merchandising Resources

Sales drivers and promotions

Redos & Remakes

This Vision Council Optical Lab Division article tells you ways to rein in these practice problems

By Alex Yoho, ABOM

Profile in 2012 With a 132 year heritage