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Women in Optometry

Women in Optometry

Women In Optometry (WO), a national platform from Jobson Optical Group serving women eyecare professionals through news, features, events and digital content, has announced that its 8th annual Women’s Leadership Conference will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 4:00-6:45 p.m., within the 2026 American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. The 11th annual…

Menicon marks 75th anniversary

Menicon marks 75th anniversary

Menicon Co., Ltd, a global contact lens manufacturer, announced the celebration of its 75th anniversary in February 2026 and advised that it will implement various initiatives over the one-year period from February 8, 2026 to February 5, 2027. Menicon is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, a milestone traced back to February 8, 1951, when founder…

New Vice President of Research at Vision Council

New Vice President of Research at Vision Council

The Vision Council has announced the appointment of Kris Stevens as the organization’s new vice president of research. In this role, Stevens will lead The Vision Council’s inSights Research Program, overseeing the delivery of timely, high-quality market intelligence through a comprehensive suite of reports, industry perspectives and custom research services, The Vision Council said. Stevens joined The…

New sizes for BostonSightSCLERAL

New sizes for BostonSightSCLERAL

BostonSight announced the expansion of its BostonSight SCLERAL lens diameter options with the introduction of three new sizes: 14.5mm, 15.0mm, and 15.5mm. The new sizes are available together in a single FitKit trial set and include lenses for both right and left eyes. With this launch, BostonSight SCLERAL now offers a complete diameter range from…

Optometry students equipped with the necessary skills

Optometry students equipped with the necessary skills

CooperVision recently hosted its 2026 Summit at the company’s global headquarters in Victor, N.Y., as part of its Student Contact Lens and Myopia Leadership Society, according to an announcement from the company. This year-long professional development program is designed to equip optometry students with the necessary skills for clinical practice and leadership, underscoring CooperVision’s ongoing commitment to…

Successful integration

Successful integration

RevolutionEHR, a leading cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform for optometry, has announced a new integration with Dr. Contact Lens, a prescription management platform focused on helping practices retain more contact lens revenue while improving patient compliance. By securely connecting patient demographics and contact lens prescription data within RevolutionEHR, Dr. Contact Lens will…

New consumer and professional research

New consumer and professional research

Contact Lens Institute™ (CLI) and the United Opticians Association (UOA) today announced new consumer and professional research that illustrates opticians’ vital roles in optimizing contact lens experiences, including high levels of patient trust. Opticians themselves report having multiple contact lens-related responsibilities, yet also desire additional involvement and education. The findings are now available as a…

Contamac received FDA premarket approval of Optimum Infinite material

Contamac received FDA premarket approval of Optimum Infinite material

Contamac announces FDA Premarket approval (PMA) of Optimum Infinite (tisilfocon A) material for use in orthokeratology overnight wear. Contamac, a global leader in specialty contact lens and intraocular lens materials today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket approval for the Optimum Infinite (tisilfocon A) Orthokeratology Lenses II. Outside the USA, this approval in…

BostonSight wants to redefine ocular surface treatment

BostonSight wants to redefine ocular surface treatment

In February, BostonSight announced a transformative 5-year strategic roadmap aimed at redefining ocular surface treatment through groundbreaking advancements in clinical research, education, and specialty lens technology. The organization has designated key leadership roles to lead initiatives that accelerate innovation and collaboration, with the goal of positively impacting patient lives around the world. Dr. Karen Carrasquillo,…

Alcon reports 7% CL sales uptick in Q4

Alcon reports 7% CL sales uptick in Q4

Alcon reported $683 million in contact lens sales for Q4 2025, a 7 percent year-on-year increase driven by new product launches and price increases, particularly in North America. Price resistance was stronger elsewhere: “If you look at the European market, you have got a lot of big chains who basically are telling us they are…