B ob walks out on the court. The gym smell is masked by the coffee in his alma mater logo mug. It’s day one of the high school training camp. During warmups all the kids are shooting and making baskets. Making shot after shot, these kids display a comical confidence that has them strutting with swagger. Bob smirks, looks at his roster and thinks, “There is no way they can all be this good!” Once they start scrimmaging his skepticism is confirmed. Clearly, there are two very different groups of athletes. Those who have attended multiple training facilities, learned great techniques, taken advan ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) ATLANTA – EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or the “Company”) announces that it has partnered with Community Eye Care Specialists, representing its first affiliation in New York, third affiliation in Pennsylvania and 40th affiliation overall. EyeSouth is an eye care-focused management services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services in the U.S. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of 40 practices with over 300 doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at more than 180 locations including 20 su ..read more

Dr. Chris Boschen LOYALTY PROGRAMS CAN be a powerful tool for encouraging repeat visits, generating referrals, building trust and fostering long-term relationships with patients and customers. In an eyecare context, they have the additional virtue of helping you hang on to patients who are not driven your way by insurance or vision plan coverage — and who therefore lack that particular incentive to return — and may hold particular appeal for those who eschew such plans because it limits their freedom of choice. Sunshine Eye Clinic in Springfield, MO, recognized the business-growing potential ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK – Registered nurse Mordecai Erps has been named director of GuildCare in Manhattan. GuildCare, a division of Lighthouse Guild, is the only Adult Day Health Care program in New York State specializing in services for people with vision loss and provides services in Manhattan, Albany, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls. Mr. Erps will have responsibility for day-to-day operations and overall management of Manhattan GuildCare. He has extensive experience in health care and nursing administration, having most recently served as Director of Nursing Services for the Jewish Board of F ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) EUGENE, OR – Valley Contax, Inc, in partnership with Contamac US, is excited to reveal the recipient of the travel grant to attend Optometry’s Meeting in Nashville, TN. Applicants had to submit a short essay about why they chose optometry as a career. Out of a pool of highly qualified candidates, Tania Styma, a promising student from the Class of 2025 at Michigan College of Optometry emerged as the well-deserved winner. In her essay Tania shared her passion for Optometry with a well said quote, “I am passionate about optometry because it is a health profession with heart.” “Our ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – VSP Vision, the leader in delivering access to health-focused vision care, and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, announce the launch of the first VSP Vision Innovation Challenge, a global competition that seeks to explore solutions to enhance the patient experience in eye care. Up to five startups will be selected to advance their solutions with key industry stakeholders and pitch their innovations for the chance to win up to $10,000. The competition is co-hosted by MATTER and the VSP Vision Global Innovation C ..read more

LensCrafters Eye Odyssey: World of Optics on Roblox (PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY – LensCrafters, part of EssilorLuxottica and one of the largest optical retail brands in North America, announced the launch of LensCrafters Eye Odyssey: World of Optics, the second season of the Eye Odyssey series on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection. With more than 300,000 users to date since debuting in October 2023, Season 2 will engage users throughout different game dynamics, each of them supported by a strong educational message to promote healthy eye care habits. The Ey ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON, DC – Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “No one can accurately forecast what surprises the next year might hold, but the foundation of the economy is relatively sturdy and still on a sustainable path,” Kleinhenz said, adding that the continuing recovery remains “highly reliant” on consumer spending. “Barring unexpected shocks, it should continue growing in 2024, although not spec ..read more

Rhonda Sciarra Senior Director, Corporate Communications (PRESS RELEASE) ST. LOUIS – EyeCare Partners, the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, announced today Mark Barron has been named Chief Growth Officer. He will focus on developing and executing comprehensive strategies to expand the company’s patient base, optimize existing and identify new revenue opportunities and support care teams in the continual delivery of an exceptional patient experience. Mark will lead teams across the company’s Growth organization: Marketing, Managed Care, Credentialing, the Pati ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) PADUA, NY – Safilo Group – one of the eyewear industry’s key players in  the design, manufacturing and distribution of prescription frames, sunglasses, outdoor eyewear,  goggles, and helmets – and Marc Jacobs – the renowned American global brand – announce the early  renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December  2031.  “Since the beginning of our partnership in 2004 we have collaborated profitably to make Marc Jacobs an  iconic landmark within the eyewear category, offering unique and highly ..read more