By CLICK Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 3:00 AM
NEW YORK—GetSetPro is a family of web-based apps integrated into a simple and powerful interface designed to help ECPs and
EyeCarePro’s website clients instantly update their website features. There are several elements of the new app family which offer different functions ranging from general practice info for patients, to appointment scheduling and managing patient reviews.
By CLICK Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 2:30 AM
NEW YORK—First Insight Corporation, developer of MaximEyes certified
EHR and practice management software for eyecare professionals, and
EyeCarePrime, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
CooperVision have formed a partnership to streamline connections between MaximEyes software and Prime Nexus patient relationship management solutions.
By CLICK Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 2:00 AM
TYSONS CORNER, Va.—
RAZ Mobility, a provider of mobile assistive technology, is launching the Lucia phone. Lucia is an easy-to-use basic mobile phone specifically designed to address the unique needs of people who are blind, have low vision or are hard of hearing. Someone who is completely blind can use Lucia just as fully and effectively as someone who is sighted, according to RAZ Mobility.
By Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2019 12:15 AM
IRVINE, Calif.—
Ocutrx Vision Technologies, an advanced research and development manufacturer of augmented reality (AR) glasses, announced it has received a second U.S. patent, which will protect the company’s unique eye tracking technology for patients with macular degeneration and other low vision conditions. Ocutrx said the issuance of the patent “cements the company’s place as a pioneer in both contact lens displays for AR and eye tracking technology for AR/XR applications.”
By CLICK Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 11:00 AM
CHICAGO—Women have higher rates of eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration than men. In addition, women tend to have a higher rate prevalence of dry eye, and may often deal with vision changes related to both pregnancy and menopause. Women deal with greater instances of eye disorders, according to the
National Eye Institute, in part, due to the fact that they tend to live longer than men, are more likely to undergo cancer treatments which affect vision, and experience age-related hormonal changes that can affect the eyes.
By CLICK Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:55 AM
TORRANCE, Calif.—
IOT has recently introduced EVOlens, a patented, data-driven decision machine learning system designed to increase patient satisfaction over time. Many industries rely on machine learning algorithms to provide continuous improvement to the consumer experience over time. EVOlens brings this same innovation to the selection of progressive lens designs, according to IOT.
By CLICK Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:50 AM
NEW YORK—
Healthy Eyes Working for You is a new education program from Transitions which aims to increase awareness of the value of vision benefits through education.
Transitions Optical said the new website that aims to increase awareness of the importance of regular eye exams and premium eyewear option is available through a comprehensive vision benefit.
By Staff
Friday, March 29, 2019 12:24 AM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—
Johnson & Johnson Vision is collaborating with professional baseball player Bryce Harper in an arrangement that calls for Harper to serve as an “ambassador” for the new Acuvue Oasys with Transitions contact lenses. The new photochromic lenses are scheduled to launch to consumers on Monday, April 1. Harper will wear Acuvue Oasys with Transitions on the field during the 2019 baseball season and share his experience with the new lenses through a video content series, according J&J Vision’s announcement this week. The first video, which chronicles his journey making the switch to Acuvue Oasys with Transitions and the first time wearing the new contact lenses as he trains, can be viewed
here.
By Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:15 AM
LUXEMBOURG—The war of words between
Luxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio and
Essilor chairman Hubert Sagnieres over issues involving the governance of the newly merged
EssilorLuxottica is turning into a legal battle. Luxottica holding company Delfin announced yesterday that it has filed a request for arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in order to resolve the increasingly contentious situation. Del Vecchio claims that Essilor has violated the terms of the 2017 merger agreement between the two companies by hiring four key executives, thereby blocking the appointment of joint key executives.
By Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:21 AM
PARIS—
Essilor chairman Hubert Sagnieres sought to reassure his staff that the company’s recent merger with
Luxottica is proceeding as planned, despite a heated dispute with Luxottica’s founder Leonardo Del Vecchio over the governance of the new company that burst in public view last week. In a letter sent yesterday to Essilor managers, Sagnieres said, “I firmly believe the combined EssilorLuxottica remains a formidable partnership. I will continue to ensure we accelerate operational efficiencies rather than becoming derailed by governance matters that often only reflect personal ambitions. The search for a future CEO of EssilorLuxottica is a priority for the success of the Group, and I give my full support to this effort. We must dedicate our energy to integrating the two businesses, under strong leadership, and implementing the synergies that we have promised to the market.”
By CLICK Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 11:13 AM
SAN DIEGO—Through a series of partnerships,
Carl Zeiss Vision is working to build awareness of the importance of UV protection for patients and has also amplified the message through new digital communications and tools to help practitioners explain, evaluate and recommend solutions to patients.
By CLICK Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 11:10 AM
In the hustle and bustle of patient care, the needs of your dispensary can get put on the back burner. But your dispensary has a big impact on your practice profits, making it important for you and your team stay on top of the latest trends and tools. We combined our best intelligence into a 4-week plan that will take your optical dispensary to the next level and help you boost your profits in 2019.
By CLICK Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 11:07 AM
NEW YORK—
Eye-DNA has debuted a new interactive kiosk available in a smaller version which holds 10 frames, and a touchscreen computer running their design app. Two new 3DNA frame collections join the existing four in the shape library.
By Staff
Monday, March 18, 2019 12:21 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—For Tom Burke, who joined
ABB Optical as chief executive officer last year, running an organization successfully comes down to two things: strategy and structure. This is the formula he has relied upon in running various businesses over a 40-year career (mostly under the Cardinal Health corporate umbrella) and it underpins the plan he’s worked to put in place since joining ABB last August. “If the strategy is solid and the structure is great and you execute, then you can do anything,” Burke told
VMAIL in a recent interview. “That was my story with Cardinal.”
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2019 12:30 AM
TOLEDO, Ohio—Two former executives of The Lens Butler, Beth Samenuk and Allison Granger, have established a new company and brand,
Boxsee, which they say “represents a new vision for the future of their partnered contact lens subscription service.” In addition, the executives said they believe Boxsee “reflects the evolution of the company and the partnerships they are building with others as they increase their offerings to private ECP's and the value to patients.” Boxsee will provide “continuity for eyecare professionals who are looking for a competitive subscription contact lens offering” to compete with online retailers, other subscription services or big-box retailers, according to the announcement.