Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from Topcon Healthcare, VisionHQ, EssilorLuxottica, and The Frame Affair.

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Lance Patton has been appointed president of Topcon Healthcare Inc., where he will oversee the company’s Americas business unit. In addition, Ali Tafreshi will expand his role alongside his CEO position to serve as chief of strategy for Topcon Corporation’s global business, a newly created role intended to align research and development, product planning, and global sales.

VisionHQ has announced the formation of an advisory board to support its membership management platform and provide strategic guidance on product innovation, market expansion, customer experience, and industry partnerships. Advisory board members include Derrick Artis, Myles Lewis, and Richard Sanchez, whose expertise spans clinical care, business development, insurance, and retail operations.

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EssilorLuxottica has acquired a meaningful stake in Thailand-based optical retailer Top Charoen, which formalizes a long-standing partnership between the 2 companies. Founded in 1947, Top Charoen operates more than 2,000 stores across Thailand under multiple banners and also maintains an e-commerce presence.

The Frame Affair has launched a new distribution agency aimed at introducing international designers to the US market. Its initial portfolio includes Simple Eyewear, Claris Virot Eyewear, Flibustier Eyewear, and Valley Eyewear. The company plans to showcase these brands to eyecare professionals through its upcoming Market Days events, which are designed to facilitate networking and product discovery.