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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 Introduces the Powerful New Braille Sense U2 Notetakers
Standard Features Include Social Media Connectivity, Bluetooth and GPS Technology - July 01, 2012 - HIMS Inc.
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 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
Glaucoma Eye Test DIATON Tonometer Supports World Glaucoma Week with Free Glaucoma Screening and Awareness Events
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness. BiCOM Inc. with its Non-Corneal and Through-the-Eyelid Diaton Tonometer is challenging the “Sneak Thief of Sight” through awareness and screening events. BiCOM is advising and guiding all of its distributors located in over 60 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East to participate in the World Glaucoma Week through Screening and Awareness campaigns. - March 19, 2012 - BiCOM Inc.
Pittsburgh Eyewear Retailer Eyetique Announces New Breakthrough in Prescription Lenses
Eyetique Custom Rx digital lenses feature an exclusive new technology that will improve vision for nearly all prescription lens wearers with an increased focal area and custom fit. - March 07, 2012 - eyetique
Young Volunteer Approved for Girls Scouts Gold Award Project, Helps Give Gift of Sight
Samiya Ijaz, a 16 year-old student at Pacific Ridge School and a resident of San Diego, is helping put humanity first through her volunteering with the Girl Scouts of America. She began wearing glasses at a young age, and soon realized that while she is able to correct her vision problem with... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Vitamin Health, Inc. Launches a Dry Eye Supplement
Vitamin Health, Inc. announces the launch of Viteyes Dry Eye. - February 18, 2012 - Vitamin Health, Inc.
Pittsburgh Optical Retailer Eyetique Announces the Addition of 16 New Employees to Their Workforce
Eyetique has expanded their workforce by 20% in the last several months. Great products, a unique culture, and exceptional customer service are the reasons for their growth. - February 11, 2012 - eyetique
Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D., Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D., Founder of the Dove Laser Center and a pioneer in Excimer Laser Surgery Correction, was selected from over 55,000 noted professionals for top honor of the 2011 Biography of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Board of Advisors. About Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D. A recipient... - January 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Marion Joseph Stoj Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Marion Joseph Stoj, of Hartford, Connecticut, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Ophthalmology. About Marion Joseph Stoj Marion Joseph Stoj received her MD from the University of Connecticut, her... - January 15, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who