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    Transitions Now Available for EnduroX Sunglasses

    June 10, 2015: Transitions Optical and Dragon have announced an expanded product portfolio, launching EnduroX trail sunglasses with Transitions adaptive sun lens...

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    Registration Opens for Vision Expo West 2015

    June 10, 2015: International Vision Expo & Conference has opened attendee registration for 2015 Vision Expo West at the Sands Expo and...

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    Prevent Blindness to Hold 10th Annual Eyes on Capitol Hill

    June  3, 2015: Prevent Blindness will hold its 10th annual “Eyes on Capitol Hill” program on June 16, 2015, in Washington, DC.

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    New Report: More than a Quarter of US Adults Rarely or Never Wear Sunglasses

    June 3, 2015: More than one-in-four American adults are risking serious eye damage through exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, according to a...

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    ECPs Can Play Key Role in Re-Engaging Patients with Chronic Conditions

    May  27, 2015: A new UnitedHealthcare study shows that 57 percent of patients with chronic conditions who receive a comprehensive eye exam...

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    New Study: Nearly Half of Americans Want to Avoid Reading Glasses

    May  27, 2015: One-in-four adults say reading glasses, also known as "readers," can make someone look ten years older, according to a...

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    Registration Open for VOSH/International Annual Meeting

    May  20, 2015: Registration has opened for the VOSH/International Annual Meeting scheduled to take place Oct. 9 and 10 in New Orleans...

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    New Pediatric Photo-Screening App Helps Detect Amblyopia Risk

    May 20, 2015: Gobiquity Mobile Health has designed and developed GoCheck Kids, a pediatric photoscreening application for smartphones. The app, which is...

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    New Report: Most Employees Want Upgraded Vision Benefits

    May 13, 2015: The vast majority of employees (88 percent) think choice between levels of coverage is important when selecting a vision...

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    Nominations Open for VM’s 2015 Most Influential Women in Optical

    May  13, 2015: Nominations are open until May 26 for Vision Monday's Most Influential Women in Optical. VM is currently seeking nominations...

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    Focus on Eye Health National Summit Speakers & Agenda Set

    May  6, 2015: Prevent Blindness and its partners have set program details for the fourth annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit, to...

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    New Business Analysis Tool: EDGE FOCUS

    May 6, 2015: GPN, an eyecare business management company, announced EDGE “Focus," a new “quick look” addition to its analysis tool, The...

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    Candidates Announce Bids for AOA Offices

    April  29, 2015: The American Optometric Association (AOA) says it will focus on the future of the profession during Optometry’s Meeting in...

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    1st World Congress of Optometry in Columbia in August

    April 29, 2015: The 1st World Congress of Optometry will take place Aug. 14-16, 2015, in Medillin, Columbia, at the Plaza Mayor...

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    National Sunglasses Day: The Vision Council Launches Online Portal

    April 22, 2015: To raise awareness for National Sunglasses Day on June 27, 2015, The Vision Council has launched an online portal...

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    Google Update: Mobile-Friendliness Affects Search Listings

    April  22, 2015: On April 21, Google began using the ability of web sites to accommodate mobile devices as a factor in...

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    AIR OPTIX COLORS Launches “The Color Squad”

    April  15, 2015: Alcon announced that “The Color Squad” will headline the promotion of its AIR OPTIX COLORS contact lenses this year. 

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    AOA Releases New Resources to Support ICD-10 Transition

    April  8, 2015: The American Optometric Association has released resources to support optometric practices' transition to the ICD-10 coding system.  

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    Bausch + Lomb Launches Mobile Fitting App for PureVision2 Multifocal CL

    April  8, 2015: Bausch + Lomb is releasing the PureVision2 Multi-Focal Fit Guide mobile application in the US. The app is designed...

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    OD Excellence Announces 2015 International Vision Conference

    April  8, 2015: OD Excellence (ODX) (delivering medical and practice management tools) and PFO Global (manufacturer of advanced lens designs and complete...

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    CareCredit Launches Proprietary Digital Card Technology

    April 1, 2015: CareCredit has introduced a digital card, enabling mobile payment functionality for all CareCredit cardholders and providers. 

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    Essilor Announces New ECP University Curriculum

    April 1, 2015: ECP University (ECPU), an educational solution to develop best practices and deliver growth through in-person, online and distance learning...

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    The Vision Council Releases Low Vision Report

    March 25, 2015: The Vision Council has released its latest report, Vision Loss in America: Aging and Low Vision, providing an in-depth...

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    SynergEyes Premiers ECP Videos on Duette CLs

    March 25, 2015: SynergEyes, a producer of hybrid contact lens technology, announced the release of 48 practitioner interview videos.

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    AOA Names Its Optometric Registry “MORE”

    March 18, 2015: The American Optometric Association has announced the name that it has selected for its optometric registry—MORE (Measures and Outcomes...

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    CareCredit & VSP Partner in New Program

    March 18, 2015: CareCredit and VSP Vision Care (VSP) announced an exclusive agreement to educate VSP’s nearly 70 million members and CareCredit’s...

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    OD Excellence Announces Pre-Testing Evaluation

    March 11, 2015: OD Excellence (ODX) has announced the addition of Pre Testing Evaluation as part of its programs offered.  

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