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Ophthalmology Management
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Contact Lens Spectrum
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Corneal Physician
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Eyecare Business
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Glaucoma Physician
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New Retinal Physician
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Ophthalmic Professional
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Optometric Management
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Presbyopia Physician
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Retinal Physician
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Rock4Sight charity concert will take place on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Hard Rock Café in Orlando, FL, bringing together 13 musicians and singers from across the optical industry.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Vision Expo East 2025 is set to take place Feb.19-22 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, bringing together industry professionals to explore the latest trends in eyewear fashion, technological advancements, business management strategies, and industry insights.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from Costa Sunglasses and Hilco Vision.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Prevent Blindness has opened nominations for the 2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health and the sixth annual Rising Visionary Award. The deadline for submissions is March 10 at noon ET.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The opening day of Mido 2025, which took place Feb. 8-10 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, featured the presentation of the Mido Awards, recognizing achievements in the eyewear industry with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail sales in the U.S. fell in January compared to December but showed significant year-over-year growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A new luxury eyewear event, Eyecon, is set to launch at The Glasshouse in New York City from March 14-16, coinciding with Eyewear Design Week. The inaugural event will feature a range of high-end eyewear and lens brands, providing industry professionals with opportunities to engage with designers and learn about advancements in eyewear technology.
Friday, February 7, 2025
The recipients of the 2024 Transitions Innovation Awards were announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 4, during Transitions Academy, which took place Feb. 2-5 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Mido is set to kick off Feb. 8-10 at Fiera Milano Rho. The 53rd edition of the international eyewear trade show will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and welcome visitors from 160 nations, including buyers, opticians, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The Vision Council (TVC) released a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s executive orders that raise tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China effective Feb. 4.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2025, "Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness." The annual observance, scheduled for March 17-23, will conclude with World Optometry Day on March 23. The event aims to highlight the role of optometry in health care and its contribution to global wellness.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Optometry’s Meeting and the 5th World Congress of Optometry, scheduled for June 25-28 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from CooperVision, Marshall B. Ketchum University, and the New England College of Optometry.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
A new cohort of eyecare professionals from across the U.S. and Canada have been recognized as Contact Lens Institute (CLI) 2025 Visionaries for their contributions to the field—optometrists and opticians from various practice settings, research backgrounds, and specialties.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Nearly 300 optical industry professionals gathered at The Vision Council (TVC)’s 2025 Executive Summit Feb. 19-22 in Santa Barbara, CA. The three-day event included discussions on leadership, industry trends, and economic challenges, along with networking opportunities.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) and Meta Reality Labs Research (RLR) have opened applications for a research grant aimed at investigating myopia and the role of visual experience in its onset and progression.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Prevent Blindness has designated February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month to highlight the impact of AMD and low vision on millions of Americans.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
VSP Vision has completed the acquisition of Eyemart Express, a retail optical chain with nearly 250 locations across 42 states, from FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Magnum Group Inc. released a press obituary remembering Jim Grootegoed, an optical veteran who has made innovative contributions to the industry.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Eyecare Business delivers the latest personnel updates across the eyecare industry. This week includes updates from Ahlem, Marcolin, National Vision Holdings Inc., and Tangible Science.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Vision Council (TVC) has released its 2024 Market inSights report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the performance, consumer behavior, and trends in the U.S. optical industry.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Vision Council (TVC) has released its Consumer inSights Q4 2024 report, highlighting the behaviors and preferences of U.S. adults regarding vision correction, managed vision care, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and nonprescription sunglasses.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Prevent Blindness has received a $9.7 million donation from the Estate of Pamela Behrens, a long-time Florida resident and previous donor. The largest in Prevent Blindness's 117-year history, the donation will help support its mission to prevent blindness and preserve sight across the U.S. and its commitment to be a partner to organizations working to address eye health around the world.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Renowned tennis icon, entrepreneur, and advocate Venus Williams is set to deliver a keynote interview at Vision Expo East 2025, set to take place Feb. 19-22 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Williams will speak on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on the Main Stage.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
A potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has been avoided following the announcement of a tentative six-year labor agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Tickets and sponsorships are still available for the 2025 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award Gala, which will honor Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, president and CEO of the New England College of Optometry (NECO). Coinciding with Vision Expo East, the gala is scheduled for Feb. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, FL, with proceeds supporting Prevent Blindness.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has introduced new standards for professional optometric degree programs, effective as of Jan. 1. These updates stem from a comprehensive review process initiated in December 2021, aimed at ensuring educational rigor and consistency for both developing and operational programs.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Transitions Optical Inc. has announced the finalists for its 2024 Transitions Innovation Awards, honoring individuals and organizations across North America for their commitment to advancing innovative programs and technologies over the past year.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA), set to take place April 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Eyecare Business delivers the latest personnel updates across the eyecare industry. This week includes Topcon Healthcare Inc.’s new chief technology officer and an update to Revo's global distribution approach.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) has announced plans to host a OWA Global Event at the Mido international trade show, taking place Feb. 8-10 in Milan, aimed at fostering international connections and spotlighting women leaders in the optical industry.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The annual Rock4Sight charity concert is set to take place at the Hard Rock Café in Orlando, FL, on Feb. 21 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Volunteer musicians from the optical industry will perform a mix of rock, metal, country, and R&B to raise funds for ECN Purpose, a nonprofit focused on expanding access to vision care for underserved communities.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), in partnership with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO), has published pass rate data for U.S. optometry schools, alongside data from previous academic years dating back to 2016-2017.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The U.S. economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2024, weathering inflation, high interest rates, and other challenges, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. Economic growth is projected to continue into 2025, supported by steady expansion, a strong labor market, and easing inflation.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The American Academy of Optometry has announced a call for course proposals for the educational programming of Academy 2025 Boston, set to take place Oct. 8-11. Submissions are open through Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. ET.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the American Optometric Association (AOA) are accepting submissions for poster abstracts for Optometry’s Meeting 2025. This event, held in partnership with the 5th World Congress of Optometry, will take place June 25–29.
Friday, January 3, 2025
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and Prevent Blindness is providing a range of free educational materials to not only educate the public but also assist eyecare professionals when discussing the disease with patients.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Eyecare Business delivers the latest personnel updates across the eyecare industry. This week includes Hoya Corporation’s new CEO, who has been with Hoya since 2014 and overall has 35 years of experience in the health care industry.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
In partnership with Eyecare Business magazine, The Vision Council (TVC) has developed the latest report from its inSights Research Program, Focused Insights 2024: Frame Buyers, examining the purchasing habits and decision-making processes of eyecare providers when selecting eyewear frames for their practices.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
InfantSEE, a public health program that provides no-cost comprehensive eye and vision health assessments for infants, has reached 172,000 assessments since its launch in 2005.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Art Optical Contact Lens Inc., in collaboration with Contamac, has announced the recipients of the 2025 Specialty Contact Lens Travel Grants. These grants support professionals who have used Art Optical lens designs to address unique patient challenges, enabling them to attend the Global Specialty Lens Symposium, hosted by EB’s sister publication Contact Lens Spectrum, in Las Vegas Jan. 15-18.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Mido, the international eyewear trade show in Milan, has announced significant updates for its 2025 edition set to take place Feb. 8-10.
