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NEW YORK—The national average for gross revenue at ECP locations decreased last week, Feb. 28-March 6, at a rate of -5 index points. That places gross revenue at a level -2 index points below where it was at this point in time (Week 10) last year. However, 2022 gross revenue is above where it was for Week 10 during 2020 (5 index points) and during 2019 (11 index points), according to Jobson’s most recent Practice Read more.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Purchases of eyewear rose 24.3 percent to $45.83 billion over the 12-month period that ended in December 2021 compared with the year-ago 2020 period, according to The Vision Council’s VisionWatch market research report released this week. The 12-month total of $45 billion of eyewear purchases last year represented a 5 percent increase over the 12-month 2019 period, which was unaffected by Covid-19, according to the association’s research. “The VisionWatch Q4 2021 reports indicate that, Read more.
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BOULDER, Colo.—Treehouse Eyes, the country’s first and only dedicated myopia management service company, announced a new leadership structure to support the group's rapid growth. As part of this new structure, veteran executive Jamie Cassidy has been promoted to chief operating officer, responsible for clinic operations, licensing and business development. Industry executive Rahul Patani has been appointed senior advisor and global marketing consultant, supporting company strategy and leading set up and expansion of the marketing Read more.
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WATERTOWN, Mass.—EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a pharmaceutical company committed to developing therapeutics to help improve the lives of patients with serious eye disorders, has announced the appointment of Isabelle Lefebvre as chief regulatory officer. Lefebvre brings over 30 years of global regulatory affairs experience across all phases of drug development including ophthalmic and ocular conditions. She is succeeding John Weet, Ph.D., who be leaving his role as senior vice president, regulatory, following a transition Read more.
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 All these Fortune 500 companies are making trademark filings with the idea of ‘How are we going to play on this platform?’ …. [But] I don’t think I’ve seen anything in the last couple of months that’s been like this CVS filing as a virtual health care clinic.
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Trademark attorney Josh Gerben, commenting to CNBC for its recent report, “CVS Files to Trademark its Pharmacy and Health Clinics in the Metaverse.” Gerben, a founding partner of Gerben Perrott law firm, said there has been a flurry of corporate metaverse filings since Facebook announced it was changing its name to Meta.
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Alcon Strengthens Leadership in IOL Innovation With Launch of Clareon Portfolio in the U.S.
Product:
Alcon’s Clareon family of intraocular lenses (IOLs).
Top Line: Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) this week announced the launch of the Clareon family of intraocular lenses (IOLs) in the U.S. Utilizing Alcon’s most advanced IOL material, Clareon can deliver consistent visual outcomes and exceptional clarity that lasts. The Clareon clarity is born out of a glistening-free IOL material that has among the lowest levels of haze and subsurface nanoglistenings (SSNGs) compared to leading competitor IOLs,
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FRAME COLLECTION
Kenmark Eyewear Unveils Kensie Girl Spring 2022
Quick Take:
Kenmark Eyewear is launching the Kensie Girl collection for Spring 2022.
Specifics: The collection is made up of optical styles Squad, Bae, Waves, OMG and Chameleon. Squad is a cute, oval acetate frame with a heart on the end piece. It is available in black crackle, crystal pink and green. Bae is an angular metal style with pastel colored enamel on the eyerim and a heart detail on the temples. It is available
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FRAME COLLECTION
Villa Eyewear’s LOOK Made in Italia Intros Strato Series
Quick Take:
MATERIKA, a LOOK Made in Italia brand from Villa Eyewear, is introducing the Strato optical series.
Specifics: The Strato series is made of Alumix, a light aluminum and magnesium alloy developed in the company’s labs. It is flexible, malleable, hypoallergenic and completely recyclable. The collection is made up of one men’s style, two women’s styles and one unisex style feature layered, metallic designs.
Selling Point: The Strato collection is developed, designed and produced in Italy.
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Deloitte’s 2022 CxO Sustainability Report: The Disconnect Between Ambition and Impact, reveals that global C-level business leaders (or CxOs) are increasingly concerned about climate change and see the world at a tipping point to act. Eighty-nine percent of CxOs agree there’s a climate crisis and 63 percent say their organizations are very concerned. Yet, they are struggling to fully embed sustainability into their core business strategies, operations, and cultures. Read more.
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About This Post: The National Eye Institute has launched its Eye on the Future Video Contest, a chance for "the next generation of scientists" to visit the NIH headquarters and learn more about the work they do. Head over to the NEI website to learn more about the contest, a fun opportunity for the teens and young people in your life.
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NEW YORK—As he reaches 15 years in office, SUNY Optometry president Dr. David A. Heath will receive the 2022 Eyes on Leadership Award during the annual Eyes on New York Awards Celebration at The Edison Ballroom here on April 14. The award comes as the College celebrates 50 years of leading optometric education, vision research, and patient care. The annual gala, which has been the signature event of the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the affiliated foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, for nearly two decades, will focus on celebrating the College’s 50th Anniversary. Proceeds from the evening will expand scholarship and grant support for optometry students. Read More
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Sustaining a profitable independent practice is an uphill battle. We found ways in our vision therapy-based office to overcome a few of the steepest challenges facing independent practices. Here is how we address these challenges to ensure great patient care and long-term growth and profitability. Online sales of glasses is a huge challenge to the profitability of most independent practitioners. Online access appeals to the customer through ease and often discounted pricing. Read More
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Mido is back, in person and in complete safety, at the Fiera Milano Rho venue from April 30 to May 2, 2022. As the next edition approaches, WMIDO has interviewed some of the key players. Here, they give the floor to Stefania Mantovani, CEO of Epos. Read more.
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