Vision Monday

02/22/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover the launch of VisionSAFE from The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, a new software platform from ClinicCover, Johnson & Johnson Vision's See More campaign, and more. ow.ly/QYZW50DGG7k

02/19/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover The Lancet Global Health Commission: Global Eye Health: Vision Beyond 2020, Sight MD's partnership with Norman Saffra, MD, IDOC Connection 2021, Neurolens' 2020 year-end report, and more. http://ow.ly/wJlK50DEPkL

02/18/2021

Good morning. In #VMail today we cover new additions to the Clear Sight Partners' team, The Vision Council's ECP Insights Survey, a new global lead, irregular cornea at CooperVision, our interview with Healthy Eyes Advantage's Justin Manning, OD, and more. ow.ly/eTAa50DDOZT

02/17/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover our weekly COVID-19 performance tracker, Healthy Eyes Advantage's new partnerships, a new board chair at VSP Vision Care, new 100% Optical dates, and more. http://ow.ly/pMar50DCGvu

02/16/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover IDOC's partnership with Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Adam Ramsey, Bausch Health's statement in response to news that Carl Icahn had accumulated a sizable stake in the company, World Glaucoma Week 2021, and more. ow.ly/G7xq50DBCSG

02/16/2021

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02/12/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Vision Expo and National Optometric Association's EYE2EYE session in honor of Black History Month, a poll on ECP and supplier views of Expo's move, Eyemart Express' COVID-19 vaccination bonuses for frontline associates, and more. ow.ly/Ue8950DyYSJ

02/11/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Transitions Pulse meeting, Prevent Blindness's 16th annual Eyes on Capitol Hill virtual event, Mido Exhibition 2021, CooperVision USA's sponsorship of the 2021 Educators' Meeting, and more. ow.ly/jxJT50DxMiZ

02/10/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover our weekly COVID-19 performance tracker, EssilorLuxottica and GrandVision by Fototica's steps to move the EU's antitrust review forward, Euclid Systems' expanding leadership team, new LOFT Eyewear Shows dates, and more. http://ow.ly/Spgh50DwNBd

02/09/2021

Our special January/February 2021 issue has arrived! In this issue, we cover how tech is changing the industry, our lab report, and more. You can read the full issue online for free here: http://ow.ly/7pIW50DvUTb

02/09/2021

Our special January/February 2021 issue has arrived! In this issue, we cover how tech is changing the industry, our lab report, and more. You can read the full issue online for free here: http://ow.ly/7pIW50DvUTb

02/09/2021

Vision Monday's cover photo

02/09/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover the new NAVCP chairwoman, a new addition to CPV's portfolio, VSP Vision Care's acquisition of Family Eyecare Associates, Thelios' partnership with Mazzucchelli and Eastman, and more. ow.ly/2XVG50DvA29

02/08/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover WebMD's COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Center, Eye Health America's newest acquisitions, Warby Parker's new Rx optical lab, a new addition to National Vision's board of directors, and more. ow.ly/Rqxr50DukUp

02/05/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover PPG's investment in racial equity, an agreement between Connectyx and National Eye Institute, EssilorLuxottica's employee shareholding increase, SUNY Optometry's first director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and more. ow.ly/H0dx50Dssbh

02/04/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Quigley Eye Specialists's partnership with Beraja Medical Institute and Douglas Surgery Center, CovalentCareers' rebrand, FDA approval for Johnson & Johnson Vision's Tecnis Monofocal IOL, and more. ow.ly/qO9350DrnkW

02/03/2021

EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies Announce Joint Venture for Acquisition of SightGlass Vision and Move to Expand Myopia Management Category

EssilorLuxottica (Essilor Luxottica) and CooperCompanies Announce Joint Venture for Acquisition of SightGlass Vision and Move to Expand #Myopia Management Category #VMBREAKING http://ow.ly/dReY50DqHVl

CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, and SAN RAMON, Calif.—EssilorLuxottica (Reuters: ESLA.PA) and CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), two of the world’s leading vision care companies, said late Wednesday that they have entered into an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture for the acquisition of SightGlass Vi...

02/03/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover our weekly COVID-19 performance tracker, AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, a new vice president of business development at New Look Vision Group, new Women In Optometry board members, and more. ow.ly/T4jX50DqhkU

02/02/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover wave 19 of Jobson's Coronavirus Survey, Bausch + Lomb and Prevent Blindness' video series to raise awarenesss of AMD, Marchon Eyewear's partnership with GLAM4GOOD, and more. ow.ly/KEYL50Dp8CJ

02/01/2021

A fascinating look at the timeline of Black Optometry as so many initiatives explore future opportunities ...👏

Thanks to Dr. Essence Johnson for this wonderful timeline of Black Optometry History!

02/01/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover a new worlwide president for vision care at Johnson & Johnson Vision, a new president and CMO at 1-800 CONTACTS, Sacramento Optometric Group's practice transition with VSP Vision Care, a full year trading update from Inspecs, and more. http://ow.ly/leo750DnRrh

01/29/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover The Vision Council's online auction for the Open Your Eyes Scholarship Program, a new CEO at Ocular Partners, VSP Vision Care's SHiFT event, and more. http://ow.ly/EIYM50DlU9s

01/29/2021

Organizers of Vision Expo Announce That Vision Expo East 2021 Will Now Take Place June 2-5 in Orlando, Fla. #VMBREAKING http://ow.ly/JdVV50DlSOm

01/28/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover The Vision Council's first Virtual Executive Summit, Safilo Group's Full Year 2020 preliminary sales, a new chairman of Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety, New England College of Optometry's grant from The Coca-Cola Company Foundation, and more. http://ow.ly/ggxf50DkODT

01/27/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover our weekly COVID-19 performance tracker, Treehouse Eyes' new locations and website, Johnson & Johnson, To Change Health Together's year-end numbers, Kits Eyecare's initial public offering, and more. http://ow.ly/scMi50DjIDD

01/26/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Aria Care Partners' rebranding, Transitions' The Pulse event, Opticians Association of America's Virtual Leadership Experience, Accessories Council's AC Digital Magazine, and more. http://ow.ly/d01650DiBvy

01/25/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Vision Source's The Exchange, the formation of Clear Sight Partners, Hilco Vision's study on frame materials' compatibility with sanitation, GrandVision by Fototica's year-end report, a new hire at The Vision Council, and more. http://ow.ly/Ktr950Dhu1l

01/23/2021

The Vision Council has launched the Open Your Eyes Scholarship Program and Virtual Auction to support high school students in marginalized communities throughout the U.S. who have an interest in pursuing a career in the optical industry. The auction is accepting bids until Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 pm, and all proceeds will be donated to the scholarship program. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/vsn550Dg2Z

01/22/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover EyeCare Partners' acquisition of several Oklahoma-based independent practices, three new members of the IDOC executive board, winners of ABB Optical Group's Optometry Student Challenge, and more. http://ow.ly/6qqm50DfIwV

01/21/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover American Optometric Association's response to NAOO's stance on the contact lens rule, HG Vision's investment in The Power Practice, a redesign of 20/20 Magazine's CE and Pro to Pro sections, and more. ow.ly/Xbj450DeClQ

01/20/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover our weekly COVID-19 performance tracker, Healthy Eyes Advantage's partnership with Opticians Association of America, The Vision Council's Open Your Eyes Scholarship Program and virtual auction, and more. http://ow.ly/r0y550Ddw4D

01/19/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Keplr Vision's 2020 additions, I-deal Optics' 25th anniversary, MyEyeDr.'s OneFamily Community Fund, a new EYE2EYE Series webinar from The Vision Council and OWA - Optical Women's Association and more. http://ow.ly/DIjM50Dckoq

01/15/2021

Good morning, and happy Friday. In today's #VMail we cover a new CEO at Versant Health, Essilor's new consumer campaign, Eco Eyewear and Trees for the Future's 200 million tree milestone, and more. ow.ly/puke50D9D70

01/15/2021

#partnerpost A new lens to help your patients with astigmatism is coming soon in the U.S. PRECISION1® for Astigmatism features the proven PRECISION BALANCE 8 | 4® lens design for a stable lens fit, so your patients can take back control of their vision. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3asdeBH

Reference: 1. Alcon data on file, 2020. #PRECISION1 #Astigmatism #Alcon #SeeBrilliantly #ContactLenses

01/14/2021

Good morning. In today's #VMail we cover Aflac's new vision and dental insurance plans, a new partnership between Quigley Eye Specialists and Community Eye, Mojo Vision's win at CES, A&A Optical's 50th anniversary, and more. ow.ly/GPJ350D8Bjd