Ophthalmic Frame Sales: How Much Do Indepedents Capture?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDFor independent ODs, there is room for growth in the US ophthalmic frame...
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Frames Data Adds Scroll Feature
Frames Data, a leading provider for optical business solutions, has launched a new scroll feature on its website, designed to allow visitors...
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All-in-One Lens Options Display and Dispensing Mirror Launched
Papillon, an all-in-one lens options display and dispensing mirror, has been launched. Neil Kabinoff, creator of Papillon, noticed the eyewear industry needed...
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Handoff to Optician: Set Up a No-Fail System
By Yoongie Min, ODEnsure that patients get the eyewear your recommend through effective communication between OD and optician. Then measure how a...
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ZEISS Introduces ZEISS Officelens
Carl Zeiss Vision has announced the introduction of ZEISS Officelens, a new, customized task-specific lens that allows patients to choose the amount...
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Super Systems Optical Technologies Introduces New Line of Photochromatic Lenses
Super Systems has introduced Conversion ‘Clear N Dark’ 1.56 photochromic lenses, which utilize automatic tint adjustment relative to ultraviolet ray exposure from...
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Next Generation of Digital Lenses Available from Digital Eye Lab
Digital Eye Lab (DEL), a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP has introduced another proprietary spectacle lens product line, the Digital Master Series....
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What Percentage of Your Revenues Stem from Frame Sales?
By Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD, and Mark Wright, OD, FCOVDFrames are not a top revenue-generator for many ODs, according the Frames Business...
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Transitions Optical Launches Signature VII Lenses with Chromea 7
Transitions Optical, Inc. has launched its most responsive everyday adaptive lenses ever: Transitions Signature VII lenses with Chromea7 technology. Available Jan. 7,...
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The Optometric Minute
In-House Lens Casting: Quality and Cost Savings
Gordon G. Wong, OD, of GW Eye Associates in La Jolla, Calif., describes the advantages of an in-house lens casting system. The...
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HOYA Launches Next Generation Blue Light Filtering AR Treatment
In response to patient demands and environmental need, HOYA Vision Care has launched its next generation of blue light filtering AR treatment-...
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How to Thrive in Today’s Market: Special Event at VEW
Join Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, professional editor, Review of Optometric Business, as he discusses three proven strategies to improve patient engagement and...
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Compute the Benefits of an In-Office Finishing Lab
Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, of EyeLux Optometry in San Diego, describes how an in-office finishing lab provides the advantages of lens finishing...
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How Technology Transforms Retail: Register for VM’s dba LIVE Event at VEW
Four optical industry speakers, including Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, a prominent independent optometrist, will present their perspectives about how “Technology Reinvents the...
HOYA Creates Community Service Award for African-Americans
HOYA Vision Care is proud to announce Adam Young of Southern College of Optometry Class of 2014 the inaugural “Dr. Charles Comer...
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Transitions Optical Tests Direct Response TV Ad
Transitions Optical, Inc. has kicked off a national test of a new direct response “edutainment-style” television advertisement, designed to generate an immediate...
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Meeting Patient Needs: Specialized Frame Sizes
Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, of EyeLux Optometry in San Diego features a wide and dynamic range of eyewear that sets his practice...
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Luzerne Optical Releases Digital Fitting System for iPad
Luzerne Optical Laboratories, Ltd., the largest single location, family-owned and operated independent wholesale optical laboratory in the U.S., is releasing an iPad-based...