Vision & Eyecare News

Observe the latest news on all aspects of vision and eyecare, including leading technology, nutrition, treatment of common disorders, laser surgery, industry changes and innovations. Find news geared toward optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians as well as patients and industry professionals.

Doctors Vision Center Names New President

Doctor Vision Center announces Bob Wright as new president of the Doctors Vision Center Professional Eye Care Network. - May 10, 2013 - Doctors Vision Center

Pittsburgh Eyewear Retailer Eyetique Opens Three New Stores in Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association Locations

Eyetique just opened three new optical shops on May 1 located within Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association facilities. The company now has 13 stores with a goal of 20 locations by year end. - May 09, 2013 - eyetique

Pasadena Eye Doctor Becomes Fellow

Dr M. Emily Linden, a Pasadena optometrist, was awarded the designation of "Fellow, International Academy of Orthokeratology" (FIAO) in April 2013. - May 07, 2013 - Linden Optometry, P.C.

New Stylish Product Provides Ultimate Protection, Comfort, and Relaxation for Your Eyes

MY EYESUNSHIELDS LLC, based in Northern California, introduces a new disposable eye protection product to the tanning industry that is comfortable and stylish. Its ray blockers, named MY EYESUNSHIELDS®, fit comfortably over the eyes and provide 100% protection during sunbathing and spray tanning without leaving the unwanted “raccoon” or sunglasses tan lines. - April 26, 2013 - MY EYESUNSHIELDS, ray blockers

Cincinnati Optometry Practice Adds Optometrist

Cincinnati Optometry Practice Adds Optometrist

Cincinnati Optometrist Cheryl Adams joins Madeira Optical, a Cincinnati Optometry practice and optical shop. Dr. Adams brings experience in pediatric and family eye care. - April 26, 2013 - Madeira Optical

Welcome to The Kingdom of Should: A Special Story for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Parents

Welcome to The Kingdom of Should: A Special Story for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Parents

The Kingdom of Should is an audio story with a therapeutically designed musical soundtrack and several kid-friendly songs for and about children on the autism spectrum. The story shows that one's apparent limitations can be turned into strengths. It also addresses issues like bullying and gluten-free diet as it relates to autism spectrum behaviors. The Kingdom of Should was created by a schoolteacher, a developmental music therapist and a behavioral optometrist. - April 24, 2013 - Land of Can LLC

Doctors Vision Center Kicks-Off 2013 See the Music Better Contest

Doctors Vision Center announces the “See the Music Better” contest to raise awareness of the importance of sight. - April 23, 2013 - Doctors Vision Center

Enhanced Vision is Giving Away Several of Their Newest Electronic Magnifiers as They Reach Out to the Visually Impaired for Stories About Life with Low Vision

Enhanced Vision is Giving Away Several of Their Newest Electronic Magnifiers as They Reach Out to the Visually Impaired for Stories About Life with Low Vision

Enhanced Vision’s recent Winter Giveaway Contest saw three visually impaired winners receive a new low vision electronic magnifier. The new DaVinci CCTV went to Sister Margaret Mary in Kentucky, followed by an Amigo portable for Yolanda R. in Michigan, and another Amigo for Ally R. in Ohio! - April 15, 2013 - Enhanced Vision

Eye Doctor Finds Impressive Vision Improvements from Stem Cell Treatment Reports MD Stem Cells

Post-operative visual acuity significantly improved following stem cell treatment for Macular Degeneration according to an independent Optometrist in California. - April 12, 2013 - MD Stem Cells

Las Vegas Eye Doctors Allow New & Existing Patients to Book their Eye exams Online

Now Las Vegas Eye Doc patients can enjoy the convenience of booking an eye exam or eye appointment online. The Las Vegas eye doctors of Eye Doc have teamed up with ZocDoc to offer free online appointment booking for their new and existing patients. - April 06, 2013 - Eye Doc

Pittsburgh Independent Eyewear Chain Eyetique Acquires Retail Operations at Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association

Eyetique acquired three optical sites within Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association, one of the largest independent specialty eye care providers of optometric and ophthalmic services, bringing their total locations to 13. - March 22, 2013 - eyetique

Optometrist Vision Plus Now Offering Advanced Catalogue of Comprehensive Examination Services

Mill Creek, WA based specialists for high quality ophthalmological care, Vision Plus has announced their clinic will now be offering an improved suite of services to their clients across Bothell, Lynwood and Everett. The company’s new services are designed to ensure that local area residents... - March 22, 2013 - Vision Plus Optometrist

Vision Loss Need Not be the End of Independence - There is Help

Vision Dynamics Can Help Restore Vision to Macular Degeneration Sufferers - March 10, 2013 - Vision Dynamics

New Research Report on Ophthalmology Therapeutics Market to 2018 by MarketResearchReports

MarketResearchReports.biz Publishes Ophthalmology Therapeutics Market to 2018 - Dosing Convenience and Cost-effectiveness Continue to Drive Eyleas Prescription Share in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet-AMD) - February 27, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz

Telescopic Vision: Sarasota Patient First in Florida to Receive Telescope Implant for Macular Degeneration

For the first time in Florida, a physician at Sarasota Memorial Hospital has surgically implanted the first FDA-approved telescope prosthesis for patients with end-stage macular degeneration. Sarasota Neuro-Ophthalmologist Marc H. Levy, MD, implanted the pea-sized telescope directly into the right... - February 24, 2013 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

MD Stem Cells: Very Elderly Benefit from Stem Cells for Macular Degeneration

92 year old shows rapid vision results with stem cells. Age is not a barrier to visual improvement following stem cell treatment reports MD Stem Cells. - February 21, 2013 - MD Stem Cells

Houston's College of Optometry is First

Nation’s first surgery center to be affiliated with a college of optometry opens at the University of Houston - February 09, 2013 - Vision Source

MD Stem Cells Improves Myopic Macular Degeneration with New Stem Cell Treatment

MD Stem Cells helps Australian patient travel half way around the world for stem cell treatment in Florida to achieve significant improvement in vision. - January 14, 2013 - MD Stem Cells

Vision Source Announces Jim Greenwood as President and COO

Former Concentra Inc. CEO to join the national optometric alliance. - January 09, 2013 - Vision Source

Linden Optometry Thanks Employees and Community

Linden Optometry Thanks Employees and Community

Alan Limfat, OD, President of Linden Optometry PC, spoke to employees at a company luncheon to thank them for helping Linden Optometry win "Best Eyewear in Pasadena" for the 18th year in a row. Dr. Limfat also thanked the community for their 56 years of support. - December 28, 2012 - Linden Optometry, P.C.

Vision Plus Introduce New Innovative Equipment for Improved Patient Services

Leading Mill Creek based eye care clinic Vision Plus has recently announced that the company has updated their equipment in order to further assure local area clients of superior levels of care. The practice’s latest equipment additions will improve both the speed and the accuracy of their... - December 20, 2012 - Vision Plus Optometrist

The Eyewear Gallery Wins the 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award

Reston optometrist practice rates high among customers for customer satisfaction, earning it a Talk of the Town Award. - December 15, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.

FramesDirect.com Prescription Eyeglasses Company Creates Face Recognition Tool to Measure Pupil-to-Pupil Distance

Simply send in a photo to get the right prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses and eyewear frame-size online. - November 28, 2012 - FramesDirect.com

5th Avenue Eye Center Observes Diabetic Eye Disease Month

5th Avenue Eye Center Observes Diabetic Eye Disease Month

Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes and diabetic eye diseases but have not been diagnosed. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month and Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center in NY and NJ, hopes to educate Americans about the importance of yearly dilated eye exams to catch eye problems early and preserve healthy vision. - November 07, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Promotional Efforts for Lens Holder Accessory Invention

An innovative new product targeted at the billions of contact lens wearers worldwide, the Lens Holder Accessory, has been developed by Louise H. Andrews of Peabody, Massachusetts. The invention’s unique design reduces typical problems associated with wearing contact lenses. For those with... - November 03, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Macular Degeneration: National Seminar Series

The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is pleased to announce a partnership with several national organizations in order to put together a series of free educational seminars around the country. - October 28, 2012 - Macular Degeneration Association

PlanetVA Launches World's First App That Simplifies In-store Eyewear (Pre-)Selection Process

A new innovative simplified process for in-store frame selections is now available on iPad tablets. - October 27, 2012 - PlanetVA Pty Ltd

Sterling Inc Launches New Practice Management Website for Optometric Practice Owners

New website offers advice to optometrists to help them take their practices to the next level, increase profitability and find the right staff. - October 25, 2012 - Sterling

Medical Development Group Announces November 7th Forum “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology”

The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Forum entitled “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology.” This forum focuses on devices that may make reading glasses and spectacles obsolete, and that electronically restore vision to blind eyes. For example, a... - October 15, 2012 - Medical Development Group

Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation

ABiSee Inc., Announces New Reseller Arrangement with New England Low Vision

ABiSee Inc., Announces New Reseller arrangement in the Education Market with New England Low Vision, a Worcester, Massachusetts-based provider of assistive technology. - October 12, 2012 - ABiSee, Inc.

5th Avenue Eye Center Offers Epi-LASIK for Thin Corneas or Job Hazards

Epi-LASIK may be another alternative to conventional LASIK technology to consider if you have either thin corneas or work in a profession where you’re at risk of getting hit in the eye. Determining which laser vision correction procedure is best for you is a clinical decision that requires the experience and judgment of a skilled cornea and refractive surgeon. - October 03, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

Brimhall Eye Center is Accepting Patients for LASIK Eye Surgery

Brimhall Eye Center, home of award winning Dr. Brett Brimhall, is excited to announce they are now accepting patients for LASIK Eye Surgery. For those who have entertained the thought of LASIK surgery, they can be assured that LASIK Eye Surgery at Brimhall Eye Center will allow them to have the... - September 28, 2012 - Brimhall Eye Center

The Dangers of Going Overseas for “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery

The Dangers of Going Overseas for “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery

There are excellent LASIK surgeons all around the world, but foreign countries generally have less strict licensing and certification requirements for medical professionals compared to the U.S. The laws governing the safety and quality of equipment are also different. It's important to understand the dangers before risking your eyesight on "low-cost" LASIK surgery overseas. - September 12, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

Choosing LASIK Requires Careful Advance Research

All surgical procedures carry with them some amount of risk, and LASIK surgery is no exception. Dr. Ilan Cohen of 5th Avenue Eye Center encourages patients to take time to research the procedure and find the most qualified surgeon to do the job. - August 28, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospitals Introduce Specialized Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Prevention and Treatment Program

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is damage to the retina which can affect 80% of all patients who have diabetes for more than 10 years (as per evidence based eye care by Kertes PJ, Johnson TM ISBN 0-7817-6964-7). The longer a person has diabetes, the higher is his chance of developing DR according to Dr... - August 23, 2012 - Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospitals

LASIK Surgery Not Always the Best Choice for Vision Correction

While LASIK surgery is the most well-known method of correcting vision besides glasses, similar procedures might work better for some patients. In some cases, a person with eyesight problems should stick to glasses or contacts and entirely avoid vision correction surgery. Dr. Ilan Cohen, director... - August 13, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

LASIK Surgery is Not Always Free of Complications

LASIK Surgery is Not Always Free of Complications

Like any other surgical procedure, LASIK vision correction is not risk-free. Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center, hopes to educate people about its risks and potential complications, and encourages patients to look for an ethical and highly-qualified LASIK surgeon. - August 08, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

The Dangers of Choosing “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery

The Dangers of Choosing “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery

Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center, advises patients to take great care when choosing a LASIK surgeon to ensure the best results. - August 06, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

LASIK Surgery is Not Appropriate for Everyone

Dr. Ilan Cohen of 5th Avenue Eye Center offers advice for patients who think that LASIK eye surgery can solve any vision problem. This serious mistake may cause them to fall prey to unethical and inexperienced surgeons. - July 31, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD

NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Bpad Invention

Lisa R., Tennessee resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Bpad invention to potential licensees in industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product designed to provide a highly functional tool for... - July 15, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.

HIMS Introduces the Powerful New Braille Sense U2 Notetakers

Standard Features Include Social Media Connectivity, Bluetooth and GPS Technology - July 01, 2012 - HIMS Inc.

HIMS Introduces the First High-Definition Handheld Video Magnifier for Low Vision Customers

The 5-inch Portable LCD Widescreen Device Features an Ergonomic 3-position Grip Handle for Ease of Use - July 01, 2012 - HIMS Inc.

HIMS Announces New E-Commerce Solution

Easy 3-step Shopping Cart Enhances the Accessibility of Online Purchases for the Visually Impaired - July 01, 2012 - HIMS Inc.

Contactlensesboutique 4th of July Air Optix brand Contact Lenses Sale

Contactlensesboutique, one of the fastest growing contact lenses online retailer announces its first ever 4th of July Independent sale of Air Optix brand contact lenses from CIBA Vision. Melanie T. Abejo, Director of Customer Service and Marketing at Contactlensesboutique commented: "We want... - July 01, 2012 - Contact Lenses Boutique

Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center Opens a New Location in Seacrest, Florida

Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center is proud to announce their new location in Seacrest, Florida. The expansion will allow Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center to serve the greater Seacrest Area including Rosemary Beach, Seaside, and Grayton Beach. - June 29, 2012 - None

VersaSuite Releases VersaProspect, a Sales and Marketing Tool Within VersaSuite Practice Management

VersaSuite Releases VersaProspect, a Sales and Marketing Tool Within VersaSuite Practice Management

VersaSuite is proud to announce the release of its integrated prospecting and sales module, VersaProspect. This module will enable medical practices, such as elective surgery clinics, to actively manage, understand, analyze, and ultimately improve their sales and marketing results. Using these... - April 19, 2012 - VersaSuite

Marshall S. Redding Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Marshall S. Redding, of Burlington, North Carolina, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Ophthalmology. About Marshall S. Redding Dr. Marshall S. Redding is head of the Redding Eye Center, PLLC, in... - April 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who

Investing in Health Pays Off - Nicaragua

The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic’s Annual Health Care Fair on February 4 was a success, with numbers far surpassing expectations. Around 1,200 residents, who live in the remote communities of southwest Nicaragua, received free health care in Limon 1, Tola, Rivas. Adults patiently waited to... - March 30, 2012 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic

Orca Surgical Has Launched the First Dynamic Epikeratome at the ESCRS Prague 2012

Orca Surgical introduced its patented Epi-Clear™ device and a new treatment paradigm, EBK™ (Epi Bowman's Keratectomy) for Refractive Surgery and Keratoconus at the ESCRS winter meeting in Prague. - March 22, 2012 - Orca Surgical

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