Ophthalmology and Optometry | Media Room

Press Release May 19, 2020

Brick-and-Mortar is Pushed to Brick-and-Mortal. eCommerce is Not a Magic Bullet for Optical Stores.

eCommerce doesn't replace the value of physical location. Customers are more likely to walk into the store that is powered by eCommerce and vice versa - to buy online when they see that there is a local store behind the website. Read More

Press Release May 14, 2020

Olympic Ophthalmics Receives FDA Clearance for iTEAR100® Neurostimulator

FDA grants De Novo request for the non-drug, external neurostimulator to temporarily increase acute tear production. Read More

Press Release May 6, 2020

EyeXam and GenieMD Announce Mobile Collaboration in Eye Care

Leading telemedicine company partners with foremost mobile eye care app to deliver virtual visits connecting eye care providers with consumers Read More

Press Release May 5, 2020

AMA Optics' Apple App Tests Vision Remotely at Home on iPad/iPhone

Press Release May 1, 2020

After Retaining All 450 Employees During COVID-19, Berkeley Eye Center Prepares to Re-Open on May 4

Press Release Apr 20, 2020

Shamir Announces #VisionFIRST to Support Our First Responders Holding the Front Line, Providing Them With Complimentary Prescription Lenses

America's healthcare workers and first responders are putting themselves at risk to help the nation defeat COVID-19. Shamir has partnered with participating optical labs to provide complimentary prescription lens designs for safety eyewear or other lens types for written prescriptions by approved eye care professionals. Read More

Press Release Apr 15, 2020

Practicegrowth.com Launches Online Community in Eye Care; Aims to Help Optometric Practices Rebound From COVID-19

Press Release Mar 10, 2020

Essilor Vision Foundation and Walman Optical Renew Partnership

Kids with a Vision program benefits children around the country Read More

Press Release Jan 14, 2020

Loden Vision Centers Appoints Veteran Healthcare Leader as Chief Executive Officer

Press Release Jan 13, 2020

Essilor Vision Foundation Encourages Everyone to Vote for Vision

Foundation's new campaign designed to raise awareness and funds Read More

Press Release Dec 12, 2019

CECOP, Leading International Optical Association Supporting Independent Opticians is Expanding Its Business Into North America

Currently operating in 7 countries, including UK with offices in Madrid, Milan, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Bogotá y Mexico City, CECOP will launch the North American market by 2020. Read More

Press Release Nov 11, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $1 Million

Funds will provide clear sight for underserved individuals Read More

Press Release Nov 5, 2019

Apprentice House Publishes Retina Boy

Ben Shaberman's new YA, sci-fi novel of friends, aliens, retinas, and rock and roll. Available now on Amazon: paperback, Audible, Kindle. Read More

Press Release Sep 9, 2019

Essilor of America, Inc. Donates New Mobile Clinic to Essilor Vision Foundation

Brand new unit was custom made for Kids Vision for Life program Read More

Press Release Aug 23, 2019

LearningRx Explains the Role of Visual Processing in Learning

August is National Eye Exam Month Read More

Press Release Aug 20, 2019

Capital Access Group Helps Dr. Craig Bindi, Owner of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, Secure $8.35M in SBA 504 Financing to Purchase the Office Building He Was Leasing in San Jose, CA

"Thank you to Capital Access Group and all that helped in this seamless process." - Dr. Craig Bindi, Owner, Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley Read More

Press Release Aug 5, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation to Parents: Put an Eye Exam on Back-to-School Checklists

Foundation encourages parents to have their children's eyes checked before school starts Read More

Press Release Jul 15, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation Introduces Khloe, the One Millionth Recipient of Glasses

Press Release Jun 11, 2019

Waggoner Diagnostics Offers Adaptive Color Screening Tool at Permanent Discount for Special Olympics

Color Vision Testing Made Easy Read More

Press Release Jun 4, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation is Changing Life Through Lenses

Essilor of America president lauds foundation's efforts to help end America's vision crisis Read More

Press Release May 28, 2019

Glauconix Biosciences Announces Appointment of W. Daniel Stamer, Ph.D., to Technical Advisory Board

Appointment reflects Glauconix Biosciences' stage of high growth and innovation in the field of ophthalmology Read More

Press Release May 6, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation Helps Fill the Vision Care Gap

Non-profit's Changing Life through Lenses™ program helps provide glasses to those most in need Read More

Press Release Apr 23, 2019

Eye Consultants of Atlanta Announces 'The Gallery,' Expanded Optical, Contact Lens, and Hearing Centers

Press Release Apr 23, 2019

EyeKor, Inc. Announces New Office in China

EyeKor, Inc., a leading imaging and data management company for the ophthalmic pharmaceutical clinical trial and ocular preclinical laboratory industries, announced today that it is opening a new office in China to enhance EyeKor's capability to provide local support for clinical trial sponsors and sites in China and the APAC region. Read More

Press Release Apr 15, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation and Lions KidSight USA Foundation Collaborate to Expand Vision Services for Children

Partnership will help more kids around the country receive eyeglasses. Read More

Press Release Mar 15, 2019

Hawaiian Eye Foundation Holds Third Annual Cataract Days

Free Cataract Removal Surgeries for Qualified Patients Read More

Press Release Mar 13, 2019

Glauconix Biosciences Completes Pilot Study Using Nemus Biosciences' Bioengineered Cannabinoid-Based Compound for Glaucoma Treatment

Study confirms intraocular pressure-lowering effects of cannabinoid-based therapeutic, proving promising novel treatment for glaucoma Read More

Press Release Mar 4, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation Helps U.S. Children See Clearly

Non-profit organization is committed to eliminating poor vision and its lifelong consequences Read More

Press Release Feb 1, 2019

Essilor Vision Foundation Reaches One Million Pairs of Glasses Donated in U.S.

'One Million Magic Moments' campaign to address the 10 million kids in the U.S. who live with blurred vision every day Read More

Press Release Jan 31, 2019

Waggoner Diagnostics Releases Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test on iPad

Military-Grade, Extended Color Vision Test for Optometrists and Ophthalmologists now available from iTunes and Apple's App Store. Read More

Press Release Nov 7, 2018

Why Inactive Patients Are the New Goldrush

How Get Alpha is helping Eye Doctors turn their patient databases into a lucrative way to immediately boost collections Read More

Press Release Oct 23, 2018

MacuLogix® Enters Canadian Distribution Agreement With Clarion Medical Technologies

Clarion will add AdaptDx® to its portfolio of advanced ophthalmic technologies Read More

Press Release Oct 23, 2018

Hawaiian Eye Foundation Volunteer Surgeons Train Eye Doctors in Cambodia

First Cambodia Eye Meeting (CEM) held in Phnom Penh Read More

Press Release Sep 24, 2018

Opternative Announces Ability to Route Online Vision Test Results

Doctors Can Now Renew Their Patient's Prescriptions After They Complete The Online Vision Test Read More

Press Release Sep 20, 2018

MacuLogix® Launches AMD Academy™

New online learning community provides AdaptDx® users with product education and discussion forums Read More

Press Release Jul 31, 2018

Opternative Adds Chief Marketing Officer to Leadership Team

Lori McInerney Joins Team to Market Brand Globally and Grow Partner Marketing Read More

Press Release Jul 19, 2018

Opternative Announces International Expansion

Partnership With Ben & Frank Brings Opternative's Online Vision Test to Mexico Read More

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

EzContacts.com Now Offers Online Vision Prescriptions Powered by Opternative

Press Release Jul 9, 2018

MacuLogix® Appoints Dr. Amanda K. Lee as Director of Professional Relations

Press Release Jun 11, 2018

Lehigh Valley Center For Sight Announces the Launch of a New Website

Press Release Jun 11, 2018

Lehigh Valley Center For Sight Has Been Named Who's Who in Business 2018 for Lasik Surgery by the Lehigh Valley's Style Magazine

Press Release Jun 11, 2018

Lehigh Valley Center For Sight Announces Mauricio Figuero, M.D., as a New Practice Staff Ophthalmologist

Press Release Jun 6, 2018

Opternative Partners With LD Vision Group to Offer Contact Lens and Glasses Prescriptions Online

Press Release May 30, 2018

International Association of Women Honors Paula Shepherd as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year

Paula Shepherd, Plant Manager at Johnson & Johnson Vision, is selected for her outstanding leadership and commitment within her profession Read More

Press Release May 17, 2018

Opternative Partners With Liingo Eyewear to Power Online Vision Prescriptions

$Southern College of Optometry Reported at ARVO 2018 a Study Comparing the Accuracy of Subjective Refraction Using a Vmax Vision's VASR™ vs. a Traditional Refraction$

Press Release May 17, 2018

Southern College of Optometry Reported at ARVO 2018 a Study Comparing the Accuracy of Subjective Refraction Using a Vmax Vision's VASR™ vs. a Traditional Refraction

Press Release May 10, 2018

Free Cataract Surgery to the Poor, Underserved, and Uninsured Residents in the Islands of Hawaii

2nd Annual Cataract Days 2018 Read More

Press Release Apr 26, 2018

Opternative Partners With Lensabl to Provide Online Glasses Prescriptions

Press Release Apr 26, 2018

A Lens That Offers Vision and Comfort to Those Who Thought All Hope Was Lost

Press Release Apr 11, 2018

Dark Adaptation Testing With AdaptDx Selected for Functional Assessment in Large EU Study

Five-Year MACUSTAR Study Aimed at Clinical Validation of Endpoints for AMD Read More

Press Release Apr 9, 2018

Opternative Launches Eye Care Provider Platform EZRx

Press Release Mar 21, 2018

Opternative, Onward: Company Releases Statement on FDA Approval Process.

Press Release Mar 15, 2018

Opternative Partners With Contact Lens Subscription Company, Sight Supply to Offer Contact Lens Prescriptions Online

Press Release Feb 22, 2018

Opternative Grows Management Team: Names Chief Revenue Officer

Press Release Feb 22, 2018

Opternative and Institute for Justice Announce Appeal to Ruling on South Carolina Law Banning Online Eye Exams

Leaders of the Two Companies Met This Week to Begin the Formal Appeals Process Read More

Press Release Feb 20, 2018

Opternative Partners With LensDirect to Offer Expired Contact Lens Prescription Renewal on Lensdirect.com

Press Release Feb 20, 2018

Lehigh Valley Center for Sight Announces the Availability of IntraLase/Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery

Press Release Feb 20, 2018

Lehigh Valley Center for Sight Has Announced That They Have Been Providing Eye Exams for Students From the Wilson Area Schools

Press Release Feb 15, 2018

Opternative Partners With Great Eye Glasses to Provide Online Glasses Prescriptions

Press Release Feb 6, 2018

Lens.com Partners With Opternative to Offer Patients Access to Online Vision Prescription Renewals for Contacts