It all began in 1986.
» When one gallon of gas was 86 cents, and the average cost of a new house was $89,430.
» When "The Oprah Winfrey Show" debuted nationally.
» When a nuclear power station in Chernobyl, Ukraine, exploded.
» When the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after launching.
» When 6.5 million people held “Hands Across America.”
» When a full survey was done in Loch Ness in hopes of finding a monster.
During a turbulent year, the vision care arena had its own ups and downs—with the birth of lens sale positioning, controversy over the rise of the superstore, and the advent of RK surgery.
To celebrate our journey through the past 35 years, here we take a walk down memory lane with a carefully curated mix of EB covers and input from our team looking at our most standout memories from the past 35 years of EB.
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“In my 20+ years with EB, the most rewarding and inspiring experience has been the ability to have a seat at the table as our great industry navigated this vicious pandemic. It was our great privilege to be able to assist our readers with in-the-moment information, data, strategies, and pertinent livestream panel discussions and crucial reopening tours. For our work on this front, we were honored to receive a FOLIO Award for the best magazine issue in health care for 2020.”
—ERINN MORGAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF + EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
“The best memory for me continues. EB has grown in so many ways and, for me, seeing a shift to a digital transformation with our media platforms, including social media, has been the most exciting and gratifying experience to date. It’s been a terrific ride all along, but the current media environment has so many new and exciting opportunities for ECPs and the vendors who supply products and services to connect in many fresh, new ways to help the progression of this great industry.”
—MARK DURRICK, VP + PUBLISHER
“During 30+ years with EB, I’ve forever heard the independent is dying. First the superstore, then managed care, national chains, regional ones and, finally, corporate investors and online sales. They’re all fine formats, but what I love most is that the independent continues to thrive. And that, in 2021, we’re seeing a new breed of innovative young independents leading the way.”
—STEPHANIE K. DE LONG, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS
“I’ve truly enjoyed witnessing the passion this entire industry has and getting to know the individuals that drive positive change in eye care, eyewear, and beyond. Putting our #EBGameChanger feature together every year inspires me to continue to highlight the rock stars in eye care who are paving the way for a brighter future.”
—KERRI ANN RAIMO, MANAGING EDITOR
“I would say the best memory for me is the people we get to work with every day. From the incredible ECPs and vendors I’ve had the pleasure to meet and work with over the years whether virtually, at trade shows, or on photo shoots, to working with one of the best staffs in the business that truly cares about the people in our industry and pours everything they have into the stellar products we produce every month. Eyecare Business is the best in the business for one reason, the people.”
—WILLIAM PFAFF, SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
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