Virginia Legislation Will Permit State’s ODs to Perform Certain Optometric Laser Procedures for Glaucoma and Post-Cataract Care

RICHMOND, Va.—In another successful effort to expand optometric scope of practice, legislation signed into law in Virginia will allow doctors of optometry to provide certain Read more.

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Total Vision Continues Expansion in Northern California With Addition of Santa Clara Practice

MISSION VIEJO, Calif.—Total Vision, a leading and expanding California-based network of vision care providers, has announced the addition of Eyetopia Optometry in Santa Clara, Read more.

Zeiss’ New Video Campaign Promotes Independent ECPs and Designers

HEBRON, Ky.—Zeiss is launching a marketing campaign today that promotes independent eyecare and eyewear designers and emphasizes the company’s strong bonds with them. Produced in Read more.

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ECPs Still Facing Staffing and Some Supply Chain Challenges, Wave 29 of Jobson's Latest ECP Coronavirus Survey Reports

SECO’s House of Delegates Elects Dr. Christine Cook as President, Along With New Board Members at Meeting in New Orleans

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Review of Ophthalmology: Is There a Doctor in the House?

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SECO 2022 Wraps Up in New Orleans as Award Winners and an Expanded Opticianry Partnership for 2023 Event Are Announced

EssilorLuxottica Reports Substantial Growth for Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2021

The National Average for Gross Revenue at ECP Locations Decreased for the Week of Feb. 28-March 6, Jobson’s Latest Practice Performance Tracker Shows

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Contact Lens Compliance Event Now Available for On-Demand Viewing

Product: Making Contact Lens Compliance Stick: EASY Insights, Tips & Tools: an online learning event.
Top Line: The Contact Lens Institute hosted members of the eyecare community from the United States, Canada and beyond on March 3 to discuss a persistent question: how can practitioners encourage better contact lens compliance among patients? The online learning event—Making Contact Lens Compliance Stick: EASY Insights, Tips & Tools—is now available for on demand viewing at https://youtu.be/uFKBtVNUKKE.
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Safilo’s Carrera Launches Carrera | Ducati Optical Collection

Quick Take: Carrera, from Safilo Group, is launching its first optical collection with Ducati, as part of a multi-year collaboration announced earlier this year. The two companies will also introduce a sun collection for the collaboration. 
Specifics: The Carrera | Ducati collection takes inspiration from the iconic design of Ducati’s most high-performance model, the Ducati Panigale V4. All frames have a series of common features, including straight temples with metal insert to
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Luxottica’s Arnette Intros Second Zayn X Arnette Collection

Quick Take: Arnette, from Luxottica, is debuting its second collaboration with Zayn. Zayn X Arnette Level 02—Retro-Town is made up of three sun styles and one optical. 
Specifics: The sun styles are AN4296 Daken, AN4295 Agent Z, AN3084 The Professional and AN6132 The Professional Optical. Daken is a chunky rectangular frame with transparent layers and colorful mirror shades. Agent Z is a multi-tone rectangular style. The Professional is a round, retro metal style
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Cryptocurrencies Back in Limelight Amidst Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Finds GlobalData

Cryptocurrencies are not only becoming a part of the global financial system but also a part of international conflict. In the wake of the ongoing Read more.

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Kering Eyewear to Acquire Maui Jim

PARIS—In an announcement, Kering Eyewear said it will acquire Maui Jim, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1987, Maui Jim is the world’s largest independently owned high-end eyewear brands with a leading position in North America. In its announcement, Kering said, "The acquisition of Maui Jim represents a major milestone in the successful expansion strategy of Kering Eyewear. Only a few months after the acquisition of Lindberg, Kering Eyewear will own a second proprietary brand, reinforce its status in the high-end eyewear segment and broaden its offer to cover the full scope from functional to timeless and fashion luxury products. Read More

Review of Ophthalmology: Is There a Doctor in the House?

So many health care crises, so little time. And no, for once, I’m not talking about COVID. Well, maybe I am a little bit. I’m primarily referring to access to health care, specifically the staffing shortage that we were always facing but has been made acute by COVID. Long before we cared about coronaviruses, we knew that in the years to come there would be physician shortages. I can’t say I worried about it for my own health care; it was more of a conceptual thing. But now it has become very real. It’s something we’ve all encountered, if not while trying to get to see our own doctors, but in trying to refer our patients. Read More

The Role of Women in the Eyewear Industry: Part 3

To mark International Women’s Day, WMIDO celebrates female empowerment in the third part of their analysis of the role of women in the eyewear industry (following the first two chapters which were published in November and February). Read more.