Two States Adopt Laws Restricting Managed Vision Care Plan Contracts With Optometrists
Following the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision affirming the state’s 2010 Patient Access to Eye Care Act, as reported by VMail Dec. 18,...
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IDOC Announces 2014 Regional Conference Dates
IDOC has released three dates for its 2014 IDOC University Regional Conferences. These one-day events are open to all independent ODs.
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How Many Consumers “Very Likely” to Buy Rx Eyeglasses in Next Six Months?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDSales in your optical will be ever challenging this summer, according to results...
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Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Appoints Director of Education
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., announced the appointment of Charissa Lee, OD to the role of Director, Education, Johnson & Johnson...
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Alcon Introduces Contact Lens Compliance Kit for Patients
Alcon announced it is taking an important step toward improving patient education on contact lens care. A new compliance kit will help...
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Optician Pay: With Supervisory Status Vs. Without
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDYour employees with supervisory responsibilities probably have higher salaries than those without those...
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May is UV Awareness Month: Resources for ECPs & Patients
In observance of May as UV Awareness Month, several eye health organizations, including Prevent Blindness, the American Optometric Association and the American...
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RevolutionEHR Announces Launch of RevDirect
RevolutionEHR, a provider of cloud-based practice management and electronic health record (EHR) software for the optometric community, has launched RevDirect, an integrated...
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How Many Parents Take Children to an Independent vs. Corporate ECP?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDIndependent optical practitioners (ECPs) seem to be the provider of choice for parents...
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Transitions and National Association of Hispanic Nurses Partner
Transitions Optical, Inc. and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) announced a national partnership to reach Hispanic communities with eye health...
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Alcon Introduces Eye2Eye App
Alcon has introduced eye2eye, a new app for eyecare practitioners. The eye2eye app features a contact lens finder that helps ECPs identify...
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Are You Capturing Growth in Personalized Lenses?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDThe growth of customized or personalized lenses appears to be steady, according to...
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Vision Source Partners with CoxHealth
Vision Source announced that its Southwest Missouri independent clinicians are joining forces with CoxHealth, a five-hospital health system to provide vision and...
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Essilor Launches Varilux National Consumer Campaign
Essilor of America is introducing consumers to the benefits of progressive lenses and the innovative technology behind Varilux progressive lenses through the...
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How Many Practices Create a Frames Database?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDMany practices still haven’t decided to invest in a frames database, according to...
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EyeCarePro Announces Sponsorship of CE-Israel Optometry
EyeCarePro is now expanding its educational programs by sponsoring CE Israel Optometry, two upcoming, live continuing education programs that will be held...
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How Long Have Your Patients Been Wearing the Same CL Brand?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDMany of your contact lens patients may need an update on their brand...
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CooperVision WebSystem3 Launch: Eye Care Prime Premier Digital Marketing
Eye Care Prime Premier, introduced by CooperVision through its subsidiary WebSystem3, offers digital marketing services to eyecare practices throughout the US.
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ZEISS Introduces PureCoat PLUS AR
ZEISS unveiled its new PureCoat PLUS anti-reflective treatments at Vision Expo East. PureCoat PLUS builds on the company’s original PureCoat AR with...
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IDOC Launches New Online Education Program for ODs
IDOC announced a new comprehensive, online education program for optometrists and their staff available at special pricing exclusively for IDOC members.
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What Eyewear Will Consumers Buy with Online Help?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDRecent eyewear buyers with ready access to the internet are most apt to...
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Essilor Digital Single-Vision Lenses: Extended Material Options Available
Essilor of America announced it is offering extended material options available for Essilor 360°, Essilor FIT, Essilor Azio, and Essilor Eyecode Digital...
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Vision Source and Baptist Health Quality Network Form Partnership
Vision Source announced today that its South Florida area members are joining with Baptist Health Quality Network (BHQN) a physician-led network of...
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How Much Are You Paying Your Optician?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDIt seems many of you reward opticians with longevity in your practice, findings...
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PIO 2014: Thriving in the New Healthcare Environment
ADVERTORIAL: Primary Eyecare Network's (PEN) 10th annual conference, PIO, held May 17-18 in Monterey, Calif., will focus on helping ODs thrive in...
