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September 15, 2016April 24, 2018

Carl Zeiss Meditec Appoints Global Sales Leader for Ophthalmic Devices

DUBLIN, CA USA / JENA, GERMANY- In August 2016, Carl Zeiss Meditec consolidated its ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical business into a single Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Global Ophthalmic Devices headed by Jim Mazzo. ZEISS announces that the Global Sales organization for the newly consolidated SBU, comprised of Surgical Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Diagnostics and Refractive Lasers, will be led by Andrew Ihan Chang.

Prior to joining ZEISS, Chang was General Manager and Senior Vice President for Bausch + Lomb Surgical where he led the sales, marketing, operations and business development for the US. Previously at Optimedica Corporation / Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., Chang led the marketing and launch of new laser systems and new indications globally. At ISTA Pharmaceutical / Bausch + Lomb, Chang held various marketing, sales and product development roles and led the market introductions of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.

For full press release, click HERE.

September 15, 2016April 24, 2018

Optometry Giving Sight Leads Coalition in Support of World Sight Day

Denver, CO – Leading North American optometric companies, networks, schools and practices will once again join forces in a coalition led by Optometry Giving Sight in support of World Sight Day (October 13^th) and the World Sight Day Challenge, which runs throughout September and October.

This is the 10^th year of the Challenge, which encourages all members of the vision care community to make a donation or participate in a fundraising event to help fund sustainable eye health projects for people who are needlessly blind or vison impaired. This year will have a specific focus on the need for effective, sustainable eye health initiatives for children and adolescents as part of the Our Children’s Vision campaign.

Coalition members include ABB Optical Group, Alcon Foundation, AllAboutVision.com^®, Bausch + Lomb, CooperVision, Essilor, EyePromise, FYidoctors, Vision Source^®, VOSH International and VSP Global^®.

They will be joined by A&A Optical, Acuity Pro, Advance Optical, Allergan, Amcon, Art Optical, Bard Optical, Clearvision, DAC Vision, De Rigo REM, Europa, Eye Recommend, GPLI / CLMA, Heidelburg, Hilco, Jobson, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Canada), Linden Optometry, Match Eyewear, MODO, Nikon/Elaine Turner, Optos, OSI, PECAA, Primary Care Optometry Magazine/Slack Inc., Reptile Sun, Ron’s Optical, RX Optical, Signet Armorlite, Synergeyes, Texas State Optical, Tura, Vision One Credit Union, VmaxVision, Wave Contact Lens, Westgroupe, White Ophthalmic Supply Ltd, Wiley X, and ZEISS (Canada), all of whom are participating in the Challenge in some way. More companies, networks and practices are signing up every day.

“We are excited to be leading this industry based coalition in support of the 10^th Anniversary of the World Sight Day Challenge in North America,” said Clive Miller, CEO of Optometry Giving Sight. “We are grateful for the support that we receive and encourage all eye and vision care companies, networks, schools and practices to take the Challenge and make a donation so that we can help end avoidable blindness and give sight and hope to the millions of people – including children and adolescents – in need.”

For more information about the World Sight Day Challenge, or to make your donation today, please visit givingsight.org

To read full press release click HERE.

September 15, 2016April 24, 2018

Essilor Enters Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Charenton-le-Pont, France –Essilor International enters the extra-financial international reference Dow Jones Sustainability Index, World and Europe. This ranks Essilor among the world’s best performing companies in terms of sustainable development.

Entering DJSI places Essilor among the companies considered to be the most sustainable in the «Health Care Equipment & Supplies » sector worldwide, and acknowledges the Company’s continuous efforts in terms of social, societal and environmental responsibility.

Essilor is in particular recognized for its performance in terms of innovation and product quality, combined with the acceleration of its activities to improve access to visual health for underserved populations, namely through its inclusive business and strategic giving initiatives. The Company’s human capital development policy and its environmental approach are further strong assets underlined by DJSI.

With 61,000 employees in 63 countries, nearly 540 production sites on five continents and more than $2.4 billion (€2 billion) in purchasing, Essilor has a global and diverse “footprint”. The Company’s significant growth in recent years, along with changes in regulations and stakeholders’ expectations, have led Essilor to raise the bar in terms of its corporate and social responsibilities. Its focus is to engage employees and partners worldwide in a continuous improvement approach in areas such as innovation, developing talents, reducing water consumption and aligning suppliers and customers with the Company’s mission.

To read full press release, click HERE.

September 12, 2016April 24, 2018

Safilo Launches New Fall-Winter 2016 BOSS Eyewear Collection

The Fall/Winter 2016 BOSS eyewear collection commemorates the craftsmanship and innovative functionality that defines the brand. Each piece in the new collection offers authentic understatement, ultimate wearing comfort and a very special attention to detail.

LIGHTWEIGHTNESS AND INNOVATION
Styles: BOSS 0838/S sunglasses and BOSS 0842 optical frame

These men’s sunglasses and optical frames are ultra-lightweight and flexible. The retro-inspired yet modern shapes are equipped with an unscrewed patented hinge as well as distinctive details like the slim double-bridge on the sunglasses and the exclusive nose-pads with a subtle “BOSS” lettering.

The sunglasses come in an attractive male color palette: matte black/matte gold with brown lenses; matte burgundy/Ruthenium with brown grey lenses; matte blue/matte Palladium with green lenses; matte black/ matte dark Ruthenium with grey blue lenses and matte mud/matte dark Ruthenium with grey polarized lenses.

The lightweight stainless steel of the optical frames are refined in masculine colors: matte black, matte brown and matte dark Ruthenium.

Distributed by Safilo: www.safilo.com

September 12, 2016April 24, 2018

Vision Expo Raises Awareness of Vision Health

Las Vegas, NV – By supporting the 460 manufacturers and suppliers who officially exhibit on the Show floor and in the meeting rooms at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, as well as The Suites in the Venetian on the 35^th and 36^th floors, eyewear professionals and eyecare providers attending International Vision Expo West will unite next week to raise awareness of the importance of vision health.

“Supporting International Vision Expo strengthens the entire optical industry, and directly impacts the vision health of consumers,” said Ashley Mills, vice president, trade shows and meetings, The Vision Council. “Together, we are able to elevate awareness of the importance of regular eye exams, and that’s growing the marketplace.”

Proceeds from International Vision Expo are used by The Vision Council, a nonprofit association, to educate consumers about the importance of vision care and the options in eyewear and other related products. Over the last 30 years, The Vision Council has invested these proceeds into successful consumer awareness initiatives through marketing materials, public relations outreach and strategic partnerships. With these resources, The Vision Council has generated more than 1.7 billion consumer impressions for Lens Trends & Technology topics including digital eye strain, more than 2.3 billion consumer impressions for UV-protection, and more than 9.3 billion consumer impressions for eyewear fashion through the Eyecessorize campaign.

International Vision Expo & Conference is a proud supporter of Think About Your Eyes, a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public on the benefits of vision health and promote the importance of getting an annual comprehensive eye exam. This campaign has driven an additional 1.1 million projected eye exams through its advertising, and—as evidenced by Vision Expo post-show attendee research—align with ophthalmic professionals’ perceptions about the biggest opportunities to help medical professionals increase patient base and fulfill healthcare needs in the future.