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Essilor Acquires Majority Interest in Central Optical

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:30 AM
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Essilor of America has acquired a majority interest in Central Optical, a wholesale optical laboratory in Youngstown, Ohio, VMail has learned. Owner Lloyd Yazbek retains a share of the company which generates $11 million in annual revenue, according to Essilor.

Vision Council Media Report to Raise Awareness of UV Risks as Protection Campaign Kicks Off

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A new consumer media report from the Vision Council outlining trends in UV-protective behaviors will be issued to consumer health and lifestyle reporters nationwide on May 17 in an effort to increase public understanding of UV radiation and its harmful effects on vision health.

Bausch + Lomb Names John Barr Global President Surgical

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:24 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and ALISO VIEJO, CA — Bausch + Lomb the global eye health company, has named John Barr as global president of the company’s surgical business.

LensCrafters LC XChange Promotion Benefits OneSight Charity

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:21 AM
MASON, Ohio – LensCrafters, a division of Luxottica (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), has launched the LC XChange promotion to encourage customers to donate used eyewear in exchange for up to $200 off a new pair of eyeglasses.

The Optometric Society of the District of Columbia Passes Resolution in Support of Stand-Alone Vision Plans

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:18 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Optometric Society of the District of Columbia passed a resolution on May 7 supporting the inclusion of stand-alone vision plans in the state insurance exchanges being established as a result of health care reform.

Safilo to Eliminate 1,000 Jobs in Italy

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:15 AM
PADUA, Italy— Safilo S.p.A. (SFL.MI) met with Italian trade unions and workers’ representatives on May 11 to present its Industrial Plan and announce that it has identified 1,000 preliminary redundancies in its Italian production facilities to address overstaffing following the non-renewal of the Armani license.

VM’s Top 50 U.S. Retailers Now Represent Almost $8 Billion in Estimated 2011 Sales

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:30 AM
NEW YORK—The country’s 50 largest eyewear/eyecare retailers and optometric practices achieved another new high in combined optical sales in 2011, according to Vision Monday’s exclusive listing of the Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers, available here and in the May 14 print edition of Vision Monday, posted online today.

Solutionreach Announces Growth Equity Investment From Summit Partners

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:27 AM
LEHI, Utah and BOSTON, Mass.— Solutionreach, a Lehi-based company that provides patient engagement software for health care practices, announced that growth equity investor Summit Partners has completed a significant investment in the company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Essilor Shareholders Approve Former UN Official as Board Member

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:24 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—The shareholders of Essilor International (Reuters: ESSI.PA) approved the re-election of four directors, Benoit Bazin, Antoine Bernard de Saint-Affrique, Bernard Hours and Olivier PĂ©coux, as well as the appointment of Louise Frechette, former deputy secretary general to the United Nations, as a new director at their annual meeting, held here on May 11.

Rochester Optical Appoints Greco Director of Lab Operations

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:21 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—John Greco has been appointed director of Lab Operations for Rochester Optical, where he will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the full-service optical lab based here, according to an announcement from the company.

Optical Women’s Association to Host Sept. 5 POWW Event on ‘Eating Healthier’

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:18 AM
LAS VEGAS—The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) will host a new Professional Optical Women’s Workshop (POWW) titled, “Taking the Challenge: Eating Healthier on the Road, on the Job and on the Go” on Wednesday, Sept. 5 as Vision Expo West begins.

Anatomy Never Looked So Good on VisionMonday.com

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:15 AM


NEW YORK—In the latest edition of Bold Face, VM asks the age old question “Is there a doctor in the house” and the answer is decidedly yes, at least in TV Land.

Advantica Launches New Website

Posted: 5/7/2012 12:24 AM

Aging Eye Summit to Focus on Glaucoma

Posted: 5/7/2012 12:21 AM

Adlens Opens Global Headquarters in Oxford

Posted: 4/23/2012 12:21 AM

Unilens Chairman, Alfred W. Vitale Dies

Posted: 4/18/2012 12:21 AM

Nautic Partners Acquires Superior Vision

Posted: 4/9/2012 8:25 AM

Google Previews Internet-Enabled Glasses

Posted: 4/6/2012 12:33 AM

VMail Takes a Spring Break

Posted: 4/6/2012 12:15 AM

Highmark CEO Kenneth Melani Terminated

Posted: 4/4/2012 12:24 AM

Hoya Lens Thailand Re-Opens Its Doors

Posted: 4/2/2012 12:22 AM

Byck Promoted to President of Opsales

Posted: 3/30/2012 12:30 AM

VMail Schedule Note

Posted: 3/25/2012 12:15 AM

Vision Expo East Opens With High Energy

Posted: 3/24/2012 12:33 AM

Charmant Group Rolls Out EyeRep

Posted: 3/24/2012 12:24 AM

Zoom Eyeworks to Become ICU Eyewear

Posted: 3/24/2012 12:18 AM

AOA and OAA Announce SUN Initiative

Posted: 3/23/2012 12:30 AM

Mashup Madness on VisionMonday.com

Posted: 3/19/2012 12:24 AM
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Financial News  

OptiStock Conference Call

Posted: 5/9/2012 12:20 AM

Safilo Approves Q1 Financial Results

Posted: 5/7/2012 12:20 AM

OptiStock’s Conference Calls

Posted: 4/27/2012 12:17 AM

Essilor 1Q 2012 Revenue Rises 21 Percent

Posted: 4/25/2012 12:20 AM

Jobson Restructures Credit Facility

Posted: 3/21/2012 12:20 AM
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International News  

The New and Improved Agathitas Are Here

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:31 AM
The original, innovative and authentic glasses for babies and children up to 3 years from Agatha Ruiz de la Prada More

Area 98: New Communication Strategy

Posted: 5/16/2012 12:28 AM
The company renews the image of certain brands with an integrated communication plan with the web, POP materials and conventional advertising More

Maui Jim Celebrates Mother’s Day With Lilikoi and Lani

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:31 AM
Two new models created to make a special person's day even more brilliant More

The Eye Is Mirror to the Heart

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:28 AM
The University of Edinburgh is conducting a study to determine whether scanning blood vessels in the eyes can help detect heart disease More

Randazzo Group Earnings Rise 3.7%

Posted: 5/14/2012 12:25 AM
The Optician's Chain closed 2011 with turnover of EUR 111 million More

Gucci Makes Commitment to the Environment

Posted: 5/7/2012 12:28 AM

Training Continues With CECOP

Posted: 5/7/2012 12:25 AM

Enni Marco New Collection

Posted: 5/4/2012 12:28 AM

Gotti: Sunglasses Receive Two Awards

Posted: 5/4/2012 12:25 AM

D.A.I. Optical at ADOO conference

Posted: 4/30/2012 12:31 AM

A Vintage Style for Today’s Man

Posted: 4/30/2012 12:28 AM

Eyes and Skin Protected in a Touch

Posted: 4/30/2012 12:25 AM

Furla Presents Rockstar Eyewear

Posted: 4/23/2012 12:31 AM

Dakota Fanning Wears Persol

Posted: 4/23/2012 12:28 AM

Epson Presents Moverio BT-100

Posted: 4/23/2012 12:25 AM

Kate Moss Continues With Vogue Eyewear

Posted: 4/20/2012 12:28 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Vanessa & Medhi

Posted: 4/18/2012 12:28 AM

New Additions for Younger ELLE Fans

Posted: 4/18/2012 12:25 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Rodenstock

Posted: 4/16/2012 12:31 AM

Police: New Website Now Online

Posted: 4/16/2012 12:25 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: LGR

Posted: 4/13/2012 12:31 AM

A Year of Great Developments for 2M Decori

Posted: 4/13/2012 12:28 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Feb 31st

Posted: 4/11/2012 12:31 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Patty Paillette

Posted: 4/11/2012 12:28 AM

CDV: Almost 700 Check Ups in 5 Days

Posted: 4/6/2012 12:28 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Intercast

Posted: 4/6/2012 12:25 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Italia Independent

Posted: 4/4/2012 12:28 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Charmant

Posted: 4/4/2012 12:25 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Life Italia

Posted: 3/30/2012 12:31 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: La Giardiniera

Posted: 3/30/2012 12:25 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Italia Independent

Posted: 3/28/2012 12:28 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: Charmant

Posted: 3/28/2012 12:25 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: De Rigo Group

Posted: 3/25/2012 12:31 AM

A Look at Mido 2012: L'Amy

Posted: 3/25/2012 12:28 AM

Tribrid Protagonist at Mido 2012

Posted: 3/25/2012 12:25 AM

Antonio Rossi at Mido for Maui Jim

Posted: 3/24/2012 12:28 AM

Real Glass Presented at Mido

Posted: 3/21/2012 12:28 AM

Glassing: 'The Dream Goes On'

Posted: 3/19/2012 12:18 AM

Pro Design Denmark: Fashion and Technology

Posted: 3/19/2012 12:15 AM
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In the News  

AOA and OAA Announce SUN Initiative To Empower Practices to Educate and Prescribe

Posted: 5/14/2012 Volume Number: 26:6
NEW YORK— The COPE and ABO-approved free educational series, Protect, Prescribe and Present has been launched by the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Opticians Association of America (OAA) as the centerpiece of their SUN initiative, a new comprehensive program created to help eyecare professionals deliver “a lifetime of outdoor eye protection” to patients, according to the program’s developers.

Eco-Friendly Optical Stores Show Their Green Thumbs

Posted: 5/14/2012 Volume Number: 26:6
As spring sets in, businesses across all industries regain environmental consciousness and look for ways to celebrate and show their concern.

Eyewear Options Evolve as Consumer Interest Grows

Posted: 5/14/2012 Volume Number: 26:6
NEW YORK—More than a billion people around the world took part in Earth Day celebrations on April 22, the 42nd anniversary of an event that has now grown into a daily movement among many consumers for sustainability, social responsibility and environmental awareness.

New Vision Council Report Says Future of PALs, Free-form Looks Bright

Posted: 5/14/2012 Volume Number: 26:6
NEW YORK—Free-form technology is driving sales of progressive addition lenses (PALs) to new heights, according to the 2012 Progressive Lens White Paper Report which was recently published by the Vision Council.

The One, The Only, Catherine Deneuve

Posted: 4/16/2012 Volume Number: 26:5

Artoptic: Creating Quality Eyewear as Fashion Accessory

Posted: 3/19/2012 Volume Number: 26:4

Kenmark: Where Design Takes Center Stage

Posted: 3/19/2012 Volume Number: 26:4

Styles by June

Posted: 3/19/2012 Volume Number: 26:4
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New & Noteworthy  

The Ultimate Accessory

Posted: 5/15/2012 10:06 AM Volume Number: 26:6
This is a joint editorial initiative of Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine, sponsored by Altair Eyewear, the Kenmark Group, the McGee Group, REM Eyewear/Base Curve and Viva International Group.

AOA and OAA Announce SUN Initiative To Empower Practices to Educate and Prescribe

Posted: 5/15/2012 10:05 AM Volume Number: 26:6
NEW YORK— The COPE and ABO-approved free educational series, Protect, Prescribe and Present has been launched by the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Opticians Association of America (OAA) as the centerpiece of their SUN initiative, a new comprehensive program created to help eyecare professionals deliver “a lifetime of outdoor eye protection” to patients, according to the program’s developers.

HEY, STUD

Posted: 4/18/2012 3:30 PM Volume Number: 26:5

The One, The Only, Catherine Deneuve

Posted: 4/18/2012 3:15 PM Volume Number: 26:5

What Are You Wearing? - A Year In Review

Posted: 3/26/2012 11:00 AM
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Seeing Green  

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